Chemistry and Artificial Intelligencefor 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 CARE Lab
Chemistry and Artificial Intelligence for Renewable Energy Lab - 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)
Prof. Zonglong Zhu is Chair Professor of Chemistry and Photovoltaic Technology at City University of Hong Kong. He holds a Ph.D. from HKUST and Bachelor's from Nanjing University, with postdoctoral experience at University of Washington. Prof. Zhu has published over 150 SCI-indexed publications, which have collectively garnered more than 18,000 citations. His portfolio includes 110 articles in prestigious, top-tier journals, with impactful contributions to the journal Science in 2022, 2023, and 2024. He is a Clarivate Highly Cited Researcher (2022-2024) and ranked among Stanford's top 2% scientists worldwide (2021-2024). He has secured over HK$45 million in competitive research grants, with HK$30+ million as Principal Investigator, from prestigious funding programs including RGC, NSFC, and various cross-border collaboration schemes.
zonglzhu@cityu.edu.hkPostdoctoral Fellow
Dr. GAO Danpeng
JC STEM Research Fellow
Dr. WU Xin
RGC Research Fellow
Dr. LI Xintong
Postdoctoral Fellow
Dr. GONG Jie
Postdoctoral Fellow
Dr. YANG Lei
Postdoctoral Fellow
Dr. ZHANG Chunlei
Postdoctoral Fellow
Dr. SHAO Bingyao
Postdoctoral Fellow
Dr. WANG Yan
Postdoctoral Fellow
Dr. FU Shiqiang
Postdoctoral Fellow
Dr. LI Mingyu
Postdoctoral Fellow
Dr. WANG Jianan
Postdoctoral Fellow
Dr. SONG Zihao
Postdoctoral Fellow
Dr. CHANG Bohong
Postdoctoral Fellow
PhD Student
ZHANG Dong
PhD Student
GONG Jianqiu
PhD Student
LI Shuai
PhD Student
ZHANG Hang
PhD Student
LIU Baoze
PhD Student
WANG Lina
PhD Student
QIAN Liangchen
PhD Student
WANG Ning
PhD Student
YU Zexin
PhD Student
Francesco Vanin
PhD Student
TIAN Weidong
PhD Student
CHEN Chang
PhD Student
HUANG Junjie
PhD Student
SUN Long
PhD Student
Alumni
Prof. LI Bo
Professor @ Central South University
Former Postdoctoral Fellow
Dr. LI Zhen
ARC DECRA Research Fellow @ University of New South Wales
Former PhD Student
Prof. LIAO Meng
Tenure-Track Associate Professor @ Fudan University
Former Postdoctoral Fellow
Prof. LIU Yizhe
Assistant Professor @ Beijing Institute of Petrochemical Technology
Former PhD Student
Dr. SUN Qidi
Researcher @ Shengli Oilfield Engineering Institute, Sinopec
Former PhD Student
Prof. SUN Xianglang
Associate Professor @ Huazhong University of Science and Technology
Former Postdoctoral Fellow
Prof. WANG Jing
Associate Professor @ Guangdong University of Technology
Former PhD Student
Prof. ZHANG Shoufeng
Professor @ Guangxi University of Science and Technology
Former Postdoctoral Fellow
Prof. ZHAO Dan
Associate Professor @ University of Electronic Science and Technology of China
Former Postdoctoral Fellow
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 RGC Research Fellow Scheme (RFS) 2025/26
In recognition of their distinguished achievements, four outstanding scholars from City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK) have been awarded funding from the Research Grants Council (RGC) under the 2025/26 Senior Research Fellow Scheme (SRFS) and the Research Fellow Scheme (RFS). Professor Anderson Shum Ho-cheung, Vice-President (Research), extended his heartfelt congratulations to the fellowship winners. "Their dedication to research excellence will lead to significant advancements in their respective fields. We look forward to our scholars' continued pursuit of knowledge and innovation to address global challenges," he said. Two CityUHK scholars were named under the SRFS: Professor Julien Laurent Chaisse from the School of Law and Professor Angus Yip Hin-lap from the Department of Materials Science & Engineering, College of Engineering. Professor Zhu Zonglong from the Department of Chemistry, College of Science, and Professor Wang Shiqi from the Department of Computer Science, College of Computing, were awarded under the RFS. Their research projects are respectively: "Advanced Perovskite Technologies for Flexible Electronics: Mechanisms, Interfaces, and Application Optimisation" and "Improving the Perceptual Experience of Visual Content Generated by AI".
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.
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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
