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Our research team focuses on (1) formulating knowledge about structure-fuction relationship of materials & catalysts, which eventually enables (2) novel materials & catalysts development. Guided by these rational designs, we ultimately aim to fabricate (3) high-performance electrochemical devices that overcome current energy storage and conversion challenges. Our research interests encompass but are not limited to the following topics. Hydrogen represents the centerpiece in sustainable future, and energy conversion through reversible fuel cells are considered as key technologies. We aim to develop high-performance energy storage and conversion devices, which enables efficient power generation and facile hydrogen production. Specifically, we are interested in solid oxide electrochemical cells as well as protonic ceramic electrochemical cells. Unraveling mechanisms and synthesizing structure-function relationship is considered as holy grail to the rational design of catalyts. To this end, in situ/operando characterization to probe active sites and reaction intermediates are the key. Particularly, we use advanced characterization methods, such as in situ Raman spectroscopy, to monitor the catalyst surface for better understanding of the material properties and catalytic activities. In mankinds' pursuit of global sustainability and carbon neutrality, energy conversion and catalysis stands as key technologies. Our lab is dedicated to the strategic development of innovative materials and catalysts, driving the creation of highly efficient energy storage and conversion devices, such as fuel cells, electrolyzers, and batteries. Our primary research interest centers on unraveling the intricate interplay between strucutre, morphology, and defect - to the catalytic and electrochem