DUANLAB for M-ART

Materials with Asymmetry, Responsiveness, and Tunability

TEAM

Principal Investigator

Dr. Tianwei Duan
Assistant Professor
Department of Materials Science and Engineering, City University of Hong Kong

“Exploring asymmetry and tunability in materials for next-generation optoelectronics and spintronics.”

Education

Ph.D. in Chemistry, Shanghai Jiao Tong University (2015–2021)
MPhil in Inorganic Chemistry, Tongji University (2012–2015)
B.Sc. in Chemistry, Tongji University (2008–2012)

Research Experience

2024–2025 – Research Assistant Professor, HKUST
2021–2024 – RGC Postdoctoral Fellow, Hong Kong Baptist University

Selected Honors

Best Presentation Award – Nature Conference on Perovskite and Organic Photovoltaics, 2024
Hong Kong RGC Postdoctoral Fellowship, 2022
Excellent Graduate of Shanghai, 2015
Chinese National Graduate Scholarship, 2014
Dow Chemical Scholarship, 2013
The 1st Prize in the Experimental Chemistry Competition for Undergraduates, 2011

Members

Join us at M-ART Lab — where asymmetry meets functionality.

Ph.D Student

Bolin Xu
2026 Fall
M.Sc. The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
B.Sc. Tongji University

MSc Students

Ziwen Shen
2025 Fall
B.Sc. Dalian Minzu University

Jiahui Huang
2025 Fall
B.Sc. Henan University of Science and Technology

Visiting Student

Jingbo Ai
From Prof. Yuanyuan Zhou’s Group
M.Sc. The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
B.Sc. South China University of Technology

Lab Core Values

At M-ART Lab, we are dedicated to the design and exploration of asymmetric, responsive, and tunable materials for next-generation optoelectronic and energy applications.

Our research weaves together chemical synthesis, symmetry-breaking phenomena, and device integration, while cultivating a mindset that values structure, function, and the beauty of scientific asymmetry.

We foster a culture of mutual support and open communication, where every member learns from each other and receives support from the PI. Our lab is committed to not just advancing scientific knowledge, but also encouraging personal and intellectual growth, and nurturing a sense of integrity and purpose in each individual’s journey.