We are looking for postdocs and graduate students to join our research group in sunny San Diego!

Welcome to the Sustainable Materials & Energy Lab in the Aiiso Yufeng Li Family Department of Chemical and Nano Engineering at UC San Diego.

Our research group focuses on designing and understanding novel materials and chemical processes for energy and environmental applications. We integrate advanced characterization techniques with precise nanoscale fabrication methods to engineer materials that exhibit superior performance. Our efforts extend beyond the laboratory as we strive to push the boundaries of scientific knowledge, bringing about tangible societal impact through our educational, research, and outreach endeavors.

We are particularly interested in the following topics:

  • Energy storage and conversion materials

  • Next-generation battery recycling

  • Solid-state batteries

  • Batteries for extreme environments
  • Porous materials for charge separation and storage

Group Highlights

ECS Student Chapter Kick-off Seminar 11.17.2023

SPEC Battery Boot Camp Ceremony 08.19.2023

Beach Party 08.20.2022

Lake Miramar Hike 07.22.2021

Current Funding

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Collaborators

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