National University of Singapore | Singapore
Prof. Jianyong Ouyang, a leading Professor at the National University of Singapore, is an internationally recognized materials scientist whose work has significantly advanced the fields of conducting polymers, thermoelectric materials, organic electronics, and multifunctional nanocomposites. He earned his academic foundation through rigorous training in materials science and engineering, followed by advanced doctoral research that shaped his expertise in functional polymer systems and charge-transport mechanisms. Over his distinguished career, Dr. Ouyang has authored more than 279 peer-reviewed publications, which have collectively garnered over 28,283 citations and an impressive h-index of 88—a reflection of his deep and sustained influence on contemporary materials research. His recent publications span high-impact journals such as Advanced Functional Materials, Advanced Energy Materials, Nano-Micro Letters, ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, and Small, with notable contributions including breakthroughs in ultrahigh thermoelectric polymers, mixed ion–electron thermoelectric generators, stretchable conductive polymer blends, and high-performance ionogels for heat-to-electricity conversion. Dr. Ouyang has collaborated extensively, with more than 500 co-authors worldwide, underscoring his role as a catalyst for global scientific exchange. His pioneering studies on PEDOT:PSS, MXenes, perovskite interfaces, and polymer charge transport have opened new pathways for sustainable energy harvesting, flexible electronics, and electromagnetic interference shielding technologies. He has received multiple honors for scientific excellence and is frequently invited to serve as an editorial board member and reviewer for leading journals in materials science, applied chemistry, and nanotechnology. Beyond publications, his research has delivered substantial societal impact by advancing scalable, energy-efficient materials essential for next-generation wearable devices, renewable energy systems, and environmentally friendly electronic components. Dr. Ouyang continues to shape the frontier of materials innovation through his leadership, prolific scientific output, and commitment to advancing interdisciplinary research.
Featured Publications
1. Yang, J., Wang, Z., Yang, Z., Liu, M., Lee, D. K. H., Bian, K., Ouyang, J., & Tee, B. C. K. (2025). Non-hazardous and fully recyclable ionic thermoelectrics for sustainable human–machine interfaces. Nature Communications.
2. Chen, Z., Wen, Y., Hu, Y., Wu, C., Xu, C., Zhang, T., Ni, Q., Shin, S., Sun, K., & Ouyang, J. (2025). An n-type polymer with high-performance thermoelectric properties by solvent-mediated oxidation. Advanced Energy Materials.
3. Chen, Z., Wen, Y., Xu, Y., Li, D., Le, Q., Shin, S., & Ouyang, J. (2025). A solid polymer film with giant thermoelectric properties by polar level splitting with an organic donor. Advanced Functional Materials.
4. Zhao, L., Zhang, Y., Zhou, W., Feng, X., & Ouyang, J. (2025). High-performance SiO₂ nanoparticle ionogels for continuous heat-to-electricity conversion. Small.
5. Qian, Q., Cheng, H., Xie, H., Wu, Y., Fang, Y., Le, Q., Yue, S., & Ouyang, J. (2025). A mixed ion/electron thermoelectric generator with ultrahigh steady thermopower by exploring both the hole tunneling and ion accumulations. Advanced Energy Materials.