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About The Chen Group
The Chen Group is a dynamic experimental physical chemistry research group in the Department of Chemistry at HKUST, led by Prof. Tengteng Chen.
Our research focuses on using cutting-edge spectroscopic techniques to study the dynamics and properties of novel materials from a molecular perspective.
We are a team of passionate researchers who are committed to advancing the field of physical chemistry. Through our research, we strive to address important societal challenges and make a positive impact on the world.
Meet Our Team
Our team consists of talented researchers from all over the world, who bring diverse perspectives and expertise to our research projects. Together, we collaborate on cutting-edge research projects that push the boundaries of what is possible in physical chemistry research.
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
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Prof. Tengteng Chen
Tel: +852-23587387
Postdoc, University of California, San Diego (UCSD), USA, 2023
Ph.D. in Chemistry, Brown University, USA, 2020
B.S. in Applied Physics, University of Science and Technology of China (USTC), Special Class for Gifted Young (SCGY), Hefei, China, 2013
Office
RM 4542, via lift 25/26
Lab
RM 7134, via lift 22
POSTDOCTORAL SCHOLARS
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Dr. Chao Li
Email: chaoli@ust.hk
Ph.D in Chemistry, University of Liverpool (UOL), UK, 2024
M.S in Chemical Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, China, 2020
B.S in Chemical Engineering and Technology, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan, China, 2017
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Dr. Ziqi Deng
GRADUATE STUDENTS
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Peiyu Zhu
Email: pzhuae@connect.ust.hk
B.S. in Applied Physics, University of California, Irvine (UCI), USA, 2023, (GPA: 3.86/4.0)
Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme, 2024
Hobbies: watching movies, reading novels, swimming
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Xiaoqun Li
Email: lixiaoqun@ust.hk
B.S. in Applied Physics, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, China, 2018, (GPA:3.88/4.0)
M.S. in Optics, Fudan University, Shanghai, China, 2021
Hobbies: badminton, movies
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Junxian Guo
Email: 1522824551@qq.com
B.S in Physics, Cardiff University, UK, 2022
M.S. in Soft Electronic Materials, Imperial College London, UK, 2024
Hobbies: Music, Guitar
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Kailing Wu
Email: 1522824551@qq.com
B.S. in Chemistry, Fudan University, Shanghai, China, 2023
Hobbies: Mahjong, Science Fiction
Email: kevin003@connect.hku.hk
Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry, the University of Hong Kong (HKU), Hong Kong, China, 2024
B.S. in Applied Chemistry, Shantou University, Guangdong, China, 2019