Yunbin Hu | Organic Optoelectronic | Best Researcher Award

Assoc.Prof.Dr. Yunbin Hu, Central South University, China.

Dr. Yunbin Hu is an Associate Professor at the College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University, Changsha, China. His research focuses on the design and synthesis of novel organic optoelectronic materials and their applications in optoelectronic devices. He is particularly interested in chiral conjugated systems and their self-assembly for use in chiral optics and electronics. Dr. Hu has worked as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Max-Planck Institute for Polymer Research in Mainz, Germany, and earned his Ph.D. from the Shanghai Institute of Organic Chemistry. His work blends organic chemistry with cutting-edge technology to advance optoelectronic materials. 

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Education and Experience

• 2018–Present: Associate Professor, Department of Organic Chemistry and Polymer, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University, Changsha, China 
• 2014–2018: Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Max-Planck Institute for Polymer Research, Mainz, Germany 
• 2008–2014: Ph.D., Shanghai Institute of Organic Chemistry, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, China 
• 2004–2008: B.S., Hunan Normal University, Changsha, China 

Suitability For The Award

Assoc. Prof.Dr. Yunbin Hu is a highly suitable candidate for the “Best Researcher Award” due to his strong academic background, professional experience, and significant contributions to organic chemistry. As an Associate Professor at Central South University and a former postdoctoral fellow at the Max-Planck Institute, his expertise in designing and synthesizing novel organic optoelectronic materials and chiral systems is cutting-edge. His research holds great promise for advancements in optoelectronics and chiral optics, making him an excellent choice for the prestigious Best Researcher Award.

Professional Development 

Dr. Yunbin Hu’s professional journey has been marked by significant contributions to organic optoelectronics and chiral materials. He has received extensive training, including a postdoctoral position at one of Europe’s leading research institutes, the Max-Planck Institute. His tenure there honed his expertise in polymer research, particularly in areas related to optoelectronics and the synthesis of functional organic materials. Dr. Hu continues to develop advanced materials aimed at improving the efficiency and functionality of electronic devices. Through his work, he fosters collaboration between academic and industrial sectors, propelling innovation in the optoelectronics field. 

Research Focus 

Dr. Yunbin Hu’s research primarily revolves around organic optoelectronic functional materials, focusing on their design, synthesis, and application in devices. His work is crucial for advancing the fields of organic electronics, particularly in optoelectronic devices that could revolutionize modern technologies. In addition, Dr. Hu investigates chiral conjugated systems, emphasizing their self-assembly and potential applications in chiral optics and electronics. His research has far-reaching implications for creating more efficient, sustainable, and advanced optoelectronic systems that could drive next-generation technological innovations. 

Publications Top Notes

• Critical role of alkyl chain branching of organic semiconductors in enabling solution-processed n-channel organic thin-film transistors with mobility of up to 3.50 cm² V⁻¹ s⁻¹,  454 citations, 2013

• Tuning the electron-deficient core of a non-fullerene acceptor to achieve over 17% efficiency in a single-junction organic solar cell, Energy & Environmental Science, 13 (8), 2459-2466, 370 citations, 2020

• Core-expanded naphthalene diimides fused with 2-(1, 3-dithiol-2-ylidene) malonitrile groups for high-performance, ambient-stable, solution-processed n-channel organic thin film, Journal of the American Chemical Society, 132 (11), 3697-3699, 330 citations, 2010

• Development of n-type organic semiconductors for thin film transistors: a viewpoint of molecular design, Journal of Materials Chemistry C, 2 (17), 3099-3117, 286 citations, 2014

• Ultrathin film organic transistors: precise control of semiconductor thickness via spin‐coating, Advanced Materials, 25 (10), 1401-1407, 269 citations, 2013

• All‐solution‐processed, high‐performance n‐channel organic transistors and circuits: toward low‐cost ambient electronics, Advanced Materials, 21 (23), 2448-2453, 198 citations, 2011

• Benzo‐Fused Double [7] Carbohelicene: Synthesis, Structures, and Physicochemical Properties, Angewandte Chemie International Edition, 56 (12), 3374-3378, 180 citations, 2017

• Core-expanded naphthalene diimides fused with sulfur heterocycles and end-capped with electron-withdrawing groups for air-stable solution-processed n-channel organic thin film, Chemistry of Materials, 23 (5), 1204-1215, 176 citations, 2011