Biography

• Professor, College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Peking University (2004-now)

• Associate Professor, College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Peking University (2000-2004)

• Postdoctoral Fellow, Max Planck Institute of Colloids and Interfaces, Germany (1998-2000)

• Ph.D.Peking University (1998)

• M.S. Peking University (1993)

• B.S.Peking University (1990)

Research Interests

Our research work is focused on the controlled synthesis and hierarchical assembly of inorganic micro- and nanostructures by colloidal chemical methods as well as bio-inspired routes, which is aimed to explore facile, effective, and environmentally benign routes to novel functional materials with specific size, morphology, and architectures. Current research topics include:

1. Colloidal chemical approaches to morphology-controlled inorganic micro- and nanostructures.

2. Controlled assembly of colloidal nanoparticles and fabrication of colloidal crystal-based nanomaterials.

3. Application of inorganic micro- and nanomaterials in energy conversion and storage.

4. Biomineralization and biomimetic materials chemistry.

Teaching

• Physical Chemistry (II)

• Colloid Chemistry

Awards

• Award for National Excellent Doctoral Dissertation of China (2000)

• Outstanding Young Chemist Award of Chinese Chemical Society (2003)

• National Science Fund for Distinguished Young Scholars (2003)

• The First Rank Award for Excellent Young Teachers in Universities by Fok Ying Tong Education Foundation (2004)

• Beijing "May 4th" Medal (2006)

• Supervisor of a nominated dissertation for the National Excellent Doctoral Dissertations of China (2012)

Professional Activities

• Associated Editor ofACS Applied Nano Materials(2018-)

• Associated Editor ofScience Bulletin(2014-2017)

• Editorial Board Member ofChinese Journal of Chemistry(2007-2017)

• Editorial Board Member ofChinese Science Bulletin(2005-)

• Advisory Board Member ofAdvanced Functional Materials(2005-2018)

• Advisory Board Member ofACS Applied Materials & Interfaces(2011-2017)

Selected Publications

1. Wenhui Wang, Limin Qi,* “Light management with patterned micro- and nanostructure arrays for photocatalysis, photovoltaics, and optoelectronic and optical devices”, Adv. Funct. Mater. 2019, 29, 1807275.

2. Qian Wang, Zongpeng Wang, Zhe Li, Junyan Xiao, Hangyong Shan, Zheyu Fang, Limin Qi,* “Controlled growth and shape-directed self-assembly of gold nanoarrows”, Sci. Adv. 2017, 3, e1701183.

3. Wenhui Wang, Yurong Ma, Limin Qi,* “High-performance photodetectors based on organometal halide perovskite nanonets”, Adv. Funct. Mater. 2017, 27, 1603653.

4. Feng Zhang, Limin Qi,* “Recent progress in self-supported metal oxide nanoarray electrodes for advanced lithium-ion batteries”, Adv. Sci. 2016, 3, 1600049.

5. Shuai Chen, Yuelong Xin, Yiyang Zhou, Yurong Ma, Henghui Zhou,* Limin Qi,* “Self-supported Li4Ti5O12 nanosheet arrays for lithium ion batteries with excellent rate capability and ultralong cycle life”, Energy Environ. Sci. 2014, 7, 1924. (cover)

6. Jinguang Cai, Jianfeng Ye, Suyue Chen, Xiaowei Zhao, Dayong Zhang, Shuai Chen, Yurong Ma, Song Jin,* Limin Qi,* “Self-cleaning, broadband and quasi-omnidirectional antireflective structures based on mesocrystalline rutile TiO2 nanorod arrays”, Energy Environ. Sci. 2012, 5, 7575.

7. Xiaozhou Ye, Limin Qi,* “Two-dimensionally patterned nanostructures based on monolayer colloidal crystals: Controllable fabrication, assembly, and applications”, Nano Today 2011, 6, 608.

8. Jianfeng Ye, Wen Liu, Jinguang Cai, Shuai Chen, Xiaowei Zhao, Henghui Zhou, Limin Qi,* “Nanoporous anatase TiO2 mesocrystals: additive-free synthesis, remarkable crystalline-phase stability, and improved lithium insertion behavior”, J. Am. Chem. Soc. 2011, 133, 933.

9. Taiji Zhang, Yurong Ma,* Kai Chen, Martin Kunz, Nobumichi Tamura, Ming Qiang, Jun Xu, Limin Qi,* “Structure and mechanical properties of a pteropod shell consisting of interlocked helical aragonite nanofibers”, Angew. Chem. Int. Ed. 2011, 50, 10361.

10. Xiaowei Zhao, Wenzui Jin, Jinguang Cai, Jianfeng Ye, Zhenhu Li, Yurong Ma, Jinglin Xie, Limin Qi,* “Shape- and size-controlled synthesis of uniform anatase TiO2 nanocuboids enclosed by active {100} and {001} facets”, Adv. Funct. Mater. 2011, 21, 3554.