Dr. Liangfei Duan | Physical Chemistry |Best Researcher Award 

Faculty of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering , China

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Early Academic Pursuits

Dr. Liangfei Duan began his academic journey at Yunnan Normal University, where he earned his Bachelor's degree in Agricultural Building Environment and Energy Engineering (2008–2012), under the supervision of Prof. Xu Rui. During this period, he also pursued a double undergraduate degree in Mathematics Teacher Education, showcasing his dedication and intellectual breadth. He went on to complete his Master’s degree in Agricultural Electrification and Automation (2012–2015), mentored by Prof. Yang Peizhi, and continued his scholarly path with a Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering from Yunnan University, where his research was guided by Prof. Liu Jing and Prof. Liu Qingju. His doctoral studies culminated in June 2023.

Professional Endeavors

Dr. Duan has held multiple pivotal roles across academia and industry. He served as an R&D Engineer and Project Supervisor at Yunnan North Aurora Optoelectronics Technology Co., Ltd. (2015–2020) and later became Research Director at Yunnan Haihan Organic Optoelectronics Technology Co., Ltd. (2021). Concurrently, he was involved in academic research as a Researcher at the Key Laboratory of Organic Optoelectronic Materials and Devices at Kunming University and Yunnan University. He currently serves as a Deputy Senior Engineer and external Master's advisor in Materials Chemistry at Kunming University.

Contributions and Research Focus

Dr. Duan’s research specializes in optoelectronic materials and devices, particularly focusing on OLED microdisplays, liquid metal materials, organic semiconductors, and solar cells. His work extends to printed electronics, surface interface chemistry, and flexible devices. His Ph.D. work involved extraction and functional film preparation from plant-based active substances and advanced material design using TiO₂, SiO₂, and multilayer silicon-based thin films. He has actively contributed to building laboratory platforms and managing scientific research equipment and infrastructure.

Academic Output and Publications

Dr. Duan has authored 8 SCI-indexed papers and 2 EI papers as the first author, with one more SCI paper under review. His high-impact research has appeared in ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, Small, Science China Technological Sciences, and Journal of Electronic Materials, including top-tier journals with impact factors over 10. Several of his works focus on core-shell liquid metal fluorescence, organic solar materials, and OLED device optimization.

Impact and Influence

Dr. Duan’s work has made significant contributions to the OLED display, AR/VR microdisplay, and organic optoelectronics industries. He has successfully led over 14 research projects, participated in 7 National Natural Science Foundation projects, and played key roles in provincial and ministerial science and technology initiatives. He is a core member of the Yunnan Provincial Key Laboratory, and serves as a director of the Kunming Energy Research Association and a member of the Kunming Youth Federation Committee.

Teaching Experience

Dr. Duan has a strong teaching and mentorship profile. He has guided postgraduate research experiments and provided undergraduate experimental instruction, ensuring the successful transformation of academic findings into practical outcomes. His early career included a teaching internship in mathematics at the junior high school level, reflecting a foundational commitment to education and knowledge dissemination.

Technical Skills

Dr. Duan is well-versed in material synthesis techniques (CVD, hydrothermal synthesis, solvent extraction, vacuum evaporation), device fabrication (printing, spin coating, ultrasonic peeling), and instrument operation (XRD, XPS, SEM, AFM, UV-Vis, IR, Hall, Kelvin probe). He has extensive experience in lab design, clean room layout, instrument procurement, and equipment management, which complements his deep theoretical expertise.

Awards and Honors

Dr. Duan has received numerous accolades, including the Second Prize in the China Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition (2018), a Gold Award in the Yunnan “Internet+” Innovation Competition (2022), and multiple postgraduate scholarships and university-level honors. He has also been recognized as an Outstanding Party Member and Worker, reflecting both his academic and civic contributions.

Patents and Intellectual Property

As a first or second author, Dr. Duan has contributed to 3 authorized invention patents, 5 utility model patents, and has several patents under application, including techniques for liquid metal preparation, OLED display structure, and thin film solar cell fabrication.

Legacy and Future Contributions

Dr. Duan’s career reflects a blend of scientific innovation, educational mentorship, and technological advancement. He stands as a prominent emerging figure in organic optoelectronic materials, actively contributing to Yunnan's innovation ecosystem. With his ongoing research, publication momentum, and leadership in project execution, Dr. Duan is poised to continue making breakthroughs in optoelectronic device engineering, mentoring future talent, and advancing material science research on a global stage.

Notable Publications

• Title: Integrated Photosystem II with MXene QDs/TiO₂ Inverse Opal Bioelectrode for Mimic Biophotovoltaic Applications
  Authors: Yuan, Zaigui; Li, Jiakang; Yang, Ying; Li, Jiao; Zhang, Xufeng
  Journal: Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects
  Year: 2025

• Title: Interfacial Mechanoelectrochemical Activity of Liquid Metals Induced GaN Growth via N₂ Molecular Clipping at Room Temperature
  Authors: Wang, Jile; Zhao, Xue; Yin, Shuanghao; Guo, Tingting; Duan, Liangfei
  Journal: ACS Sustainable Chemistry and Engineering
  Year: 2025

• Title: Spontaneous Phase Transition and Multistage Interfacial Mechanical Friction of Liquid Metals Induced CO₂ Reduction at Room Temperature
  Authors: Luo, Hanhai; Zhang, Liyuan; Yang, Huiqin; Yang, Peizhi; Duan, Liangfei
  Journal: Advanced Functional Materials
  Year: 2025

• Title: Multiphase Soft Metal Enabled High-Performance Fabric-Based Wearable Energy Harvesting
  Authors: Guo, Jiangtao; Duan, Liangfei; Yang, Wen; Wang, Zhong Lin; Yang, Peizhi
  Journal: Nano Energy
  Year: 2024