Intelligent Chemistry and Advanced Materialsfor Renewable Energy
We are pioneering the integration of artificial intelligence with advanced materials science to revolutionize renewable energy technologies, focusing on perovskite solar cells and intelligent energy storage systems.
About ICARE Lab
Intelligent Chemistry and Advanced Materials for Renewable Energy Laboratory - Pioneering the future of sustainable energy technologies
Our Mission
We are dedicated to revolutionizing renewable energy technologies through the intelligent integration of artificial intelligence and advanced materials science. Our focus on perovskite solar cells and energy storage systems aims to accelerate the global transition to sustainable energy solutions.
Research Philosophy
We believe in the transformative power of AI-driven materials discovery. By combining computational prediction with experimental validation, we create a synergistic approach that accelerates innovation and enables breakthroughs in renewable energy materials and devices.
Core Research Focus
Principal Investigator
Prof. ZHU Zonglong - Chair Professor at City University of Hong Kong, leading innovative research in perovskite solar cells, organic photovoltaics, and AI-enhanced materials discovery.
Core Research Areas
Our research integrates artificial intelligence with advanced materials science to revolutionize clean energy technologies, from perovskite solar cells to intelligent energy storage systems.
High-Efficiency Stable Perovskite Solar Cells
Developing advanced perovskite solar cell technologies with breakthrough efficiency and long-term stability for commercial applications.
Key Research Focus
AI-Driven Perovskite Materials Design & Fabrication
Leveraging artificial intelligence and machine learning to accelerate perovskite material discovery and optimize fabrication processes.
Key Research Focus
Energy Materials Design
Designing innovative energy materials through advanced synthesis strategies and precise nanostructure control for enhanced performance.
Key Research Focus
Smart Energy Storage Materials & System Integration
Developing intelligent energy storage systems with advanced battery materials and AI-powered energy management solutions.
Key Research Focus
Principal Investigator
Prof. ZHU Zonglong
Chair Professor & Principal Investigator
- •Chair Professor of Chemistry and Photovoltaic Technology
- •City University of Hong Kong
- •Research Grants Coordinator (CSCI)
Professor ZHU Zonglong is a Chair Professor of Chemistry and Photovoltaic Technology at the Department of Chemistry, City University of Hong Kong, and Principal Investigator of the Intelligent Chemistry and Advanced Materials for Renewable Energy. His research addresses challenges at the intersection of materials innovation and renewable energy applications.
zonglzhu@cityu.edu.hkPostdoctoral Fellow
Dr. WU Xin
RGC Research Fellow
Perovskite Materials, Tandem Solar Cells, Carbon-based Perovskite Solar Cells
Dr. LI Xintong
Postdoctoral Fellow
Electrocatalytic Hydrogen and Oxygen Evolution Reactions, Electrocatalytic Nitrate Reduction Reaction
Dr. LIAO Meng
Postdoctoral Fellow
Flexible Energy Storage, Polymer-based Technologies, Wearable Electronics
Dr. YANG Lei
Postdoctoral Fellow
Organic Semiconductor Materials, Molecular Design, Chemical Synthesis
Dr. WANG Yan
Postdoctoral Fellow
Organic Solar Cells, Flexible Electronic Devices, Materials Chemistry
Dr. FU Shiqiang
Postdoctoral Fellow
Perovskite Materials, Perovskite Solar Cells, All-Perovskite Tandem Solar Cells
Dr. LI Mingyu
Postdoctoral Fellow
Perovskite-based Tandem Optoelectronic Devices, Material Synthesis, Scalable Fabrication Technologies
Dr. WANG Jianan
Postdoctoral Fellow
All-Perovskite Tandem Photovoltaics, Material Design, Interface Engineering
PhD Student
GONG Jianqiu
PhD Student
Flexible Perovskite Solar Cells, Compositional Engineering, Interface Passivation
WANG Lina
PhD Student
Perovskite/Silicon Tandem Solar Cells, Device Architecture Design, Interface Engineering
Francesco Vanin
PhD Student
Perovskite Solar Cells, Chemical Approaches for Solar Cell Stability, Organometallic Compounds
CHEN Chang
PhD Student
Perovskite-based Tandem Solar Cells, High-Performance Photovoltaics, Materials Science
WANG Tongyang
PhD Student
Perovskite-based Optoelectronic Devices, Perovskite Solar Cells, Perovskite Crystal Growth
HUANG Junjie
PhD Student
Tin-based Perovskite Solar Cells, Organic Photovoltaic Devices, Novel Photovoltaic Technologies
SUN Long
PhD Student
Organic Electrochemical Synthesis, Catalytic Materials, Surface Defect Construction
Alumni
Prof. LI Bo
Professor @ Central South University
Former Postdoctoral Fellow
Prof. ZHAO Dan
Associate Professor @ University of Electronic Science and Technology of China
Former Postdoctoral Fellow
Prof. SUN Xianglang
Associate Professor @ Huazhong University of Science and Technology
Former Postdoctoral Fellow
Dr. LI Zhen
ARC DECRA Research Fellow @ University of New South Wales
Former PhD Student
Prof. LIU Yizhe
Assistant Professor @ Beijing Institute of Petrochemical Technology
Former PhD Student
Prof. ZHANG Shoufeng
Professor @ Guangxi University of Science and Technology
Former Postdoctoral Fellow
Prof. WANG Jing
Associate Professor @ Guangdong University of Technology
Former PhD Student
Dr. SUN Qidi
Research Fellow @ Shengli Oilfield Engineering Institute, Sinopec
Former PhD Student
We welcome applications from motivated individuals who wish to join our team. To apply for positions in our group, please reach out to us via the contact details below and attach your CV. We regularly have funded opportunities available, and additional scholarship schemes and fellowships are offered by the University.
For more information on how to join us, you can review our recruitment page.
Selected Publications
Selected research contributions and scholarly work
Latest News
Stay updated with our recent achievements and announcements
Congratulations to Prof. Zhu Zonglong for being awarded the Research Grants Council (RGC) Research Impact Fund for 2024/25
Five research projects led by City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK) have been awarded a total of HK$26.4 million from the Research Grants Council (RGC) under the Research Impact Fund. This achievement ranks CityUHK first in both the number of projects and funding amount among the top eight UGC-funded universities. The research projects cover sustainable development and energy, medical and drug development and biomedical engineering, showcasing CityUHK scholars’ commitment to advancing cutting-edge research and translating academic results into practical applications to continuously promote sustainable development and contribute to societal advancement.In the area of green energy and sustainable development, a project led by Professor Zhu Zonglong, from the Department of Chemistry, titled “Advancing Sustainable and Closed-loop Eco-friendly Emerging Perovskite Photovoltaic”, received a grant of HK$7.7 million. Perovskite solar cells are gaining attention for their high efficiency, low cost, and multifunctional applications in building-integrated photovoltaics and tandem solar cells. The research aims to promote environmentally friendly manufacturing of perovskite solar cells, mitigate lead leakage, and create sustainable recycling solutions to reduce the environmental impact, thereby facilitating the widespread application of perovskite technology in the green energy field.
Interdisciplinary science research for enhancing sustainability through solar cells
Published in Science, the research is significant because the simple device structure that the CityUHK team has built can facilitate future industrial production and enhance confidence in the commercialisation of perovskite solar cells.
Celebrating Excellence: Honoring Prof. ZHU Zonglong for receiving CSCI College Awards 2024/2025
Congratulations to Dr. Li Bo for obtaining a professor position at Central South University, and congratulations to Gao Danpeng and Li Xintong for receiving their doctoral degrees - celebration dinner.
Gallery
A visual journey through our research facilities and activities
CONTACT
Our research group is located at the Department of Chemistry, City University of Hong Kong, in the vibrant heart of Hong Kong.
Our full address is:
Department of Chemistry
City University of Hong Kong
83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon Tong
Hong Kong SAR
