City University of Hong Kong | China
Prof. Hsien-Yi Hsu, currently affiliated with the City University of Hong Kong, is an accomplished researcher recognized globally for his contributions to advanced materials, energy conversion technologies, and sustainable electrochemical systems. He holds a strong academic foundation supported by rigorous training that has enabled him to pursue high-impact research across nanomaterials, perovskite optoelectronics, quantum-dot photovoltaics, and electrocatalysis. Prof. Hsu’s research focuses on developing next-generation solar energy devices, tandem solar cell architectures, efficient water-splitting photoelectrodes, and noble-metal-free electrocatalysts aimed at enhancing clean-energy production and environmental sustainability. With an outstanding record of 140 scientific publications, more than 4,674 citations, and an h-index of 40, his work demonstrates both breadth and depth, influencing multiple domains within materials science and renewable energy research. His publications span elite journals, including Energy & Environmental Science, Advanced Energy Materials, Journal of Energy Chemistry, and Science China Materials, reflecting the high quality and impact of his contributions. Prof. Hsu has collaborated with more than 490 co-authors worldwide, highlighting his active role in international scientific networks and multidisciplinary partnerships. He has been recognized through numerous citations and research visibility, underscoring his role as a leading figure in energy materials research. He also contributes to the academic community through participation in peer review and editorial processes for scientific journals, supporting the advancement of research integrity and innovation. Prof. Hsu’s continued exploration of nanostructured materials, scalable fabrication methods, and electrochemical interfaces positions him as a key driver of technological progress with significant societal impact in the fields of clean energy and environmental sustainability.
Featured Publications
1. Huang, X., Lai, X., Yu, L., Hsu, H.-Y., Le Brun, A. P., Wu, C.-M., Muir, B. W., White, J. F., Wang, Y., Rajesh, S., et al. (2025). Antimicrobial activity of nitric oxide delivery nanoparticles for lipopolysaccharides-deficient Gram-negative bacteria. ACS Biomaterials Science & Engineering.
2. Li, C., Zhang, S., Yang, Y., Wang, C., Bai, B., Hsu, H.-Y., Yin, Z., Buntine, M. A., Shao, Z., Zhang, H., et al. (2025). Colloidal Zn-based semiconductor nanocrystals: Recent advances and challenges. Advanced Optical Materials.
3. Naz, F., Mak, C. H., Wang, Z., Tong, H., Santoso, S. P., Du, M., Kai, J.-J., Cheng, K.-C., Hsieh, C.-W., Niu, W., et al. (2025). In situ thermal solvent-free synthesis of doped ZIF-8 as a highly efficient visible-light-driven photocatalyst. RSC Applied Interfaces.
4. Tong, H., Li, F.-F., Du, M., Song, H., Han, B., Jia, G., Xu, X.-Q., Zou, X., Ji, L., Kai, J.-J., et al. (2025). Interface engineering, charge carrier dynamics, and solar-driven applications of halide perovskite/2D material heterostructured photocatalysts. ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces.
5. Qiao, Y., Shen, S., Mao, C., Xiao, Y., Lai, W., Wang, Y., Zhong, X., Lu, Y., Li, J., Ge, J., et al. (2025). Interfacial oxygen vacancy-copper pair sites on inverse CeO₂/Cu catalyst enable efficient CO₂ electroreduction to ethanol in acid. Angewandte Chemie International Edition.