About The Chen Group
The Chen Group is a dynamic experimental physical chemistry research group in the Department of Chemistry at HKUST, led by Prof. Tengteng Chen.
Our research focuses on using cutting-edge spectroscopic techniques to study the dynamics and properties of novel materials from a molecular perspective.
We are a team of passionate researchers who are committed to advancing the field of physical chemistry. Through our research, we strive to address important societal challenges and make a positive impact on the world.
Meet Our Team
Our team consists of talented researchers from all over the world, who bring diverse perspectives and expertise to our research projects. Together, we collaborate on cutting-edge research projects that push the boundaries of what is possible in physical chemistry research.
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
Prof. Tengteng Chen
Tel: +852-23587387
Postdoc, University of California, San Diego (UCSD), USA, 2023
Ph.D. in Chemistry, Brown University, USA, 2020
B.S. in Applied Physics, University of Science and Technology of China (USTC), Special Class for Gifted Young (SCGY), Anhui, China, 2013
Office
RM 4542, via lift 25/26
Lab
RM 7134, via lift 22
POSTDOCTORAL SCHOLARS
Dr. Chao Li
Email: chaoli@ust.hk
CV
Ph.D in Chemistry, University of Liverpool (UOL), UK, 2024
M.S in Chemical Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, China, 2020
B.S in Chemical Engineering and Technology, Wuhan University of Technology, Hubei, China, 2017
Dr. Ziqi Deng
Email: kevin003@connect.hku.hk
Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry, the University of Hong Kong (HKU), Hong Kong, China, 2024
B.S. in Applied Chemistry, Shantou University, Guangdong, China, 2019
Dr. Kang Sun
Email: sk1709@ustc.edu.cn
Postdoctoral Fellow, University of Science and Technology of China (USTC), Anhui, China, 2025
Ph.D. in Chemistry, University of Science and Technology of China (USTC), Anhui, China, 2023
B.S. in Chemistry, Yunnan University, Yunnan, China, 2017
GRADUATE STUDENTS
Peiyu Zhu
Email: pzhuae@connect.ust.hk
Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme, 2024
B.S. in Applied Physics, University of California, Irvine (UCI), USA, 2023, (GPA: 3.86/4.0)
Hobbies: watching movies, reading novels, swimming
Xiaoqun Li
Email: lixiaoqun@ust.hk
Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme, 2025
M.S. in Optics, Fudan University, Shanghai, China, 2021
B.S. in Applied Physics, South China University of Technology, Guangdong, China, 2018, (GPA:3.88/4.0)
Hobbies: badminton, movies
Junxian Guo
Email: 1522824551@qq.com
B.S in Physics, Cardiff University, UK, 2022
M.S. in Soft Electronic Materials, Imperial College London, UK, 2024
Hobbies: Music, Guitar
Kailing Wu
Email: kwubb@connect.ust.hk
B.S. in Chemistry, Fudan University, Shanghai, China, 2023
Hobbies: Mahjong, Science Fiction
Xingyu Chen
Email: xycxy@whut.edu.cn
M.Sc. in Material Sciences and Engineering, Wuhan University of Technology, Hubei, China, 2025
B.E. in Material Sciences and Engineering, Wuhan University of Technology, Hubei, China, 2022
UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS
Maiqi Wang (Maggie)
B.Sc. in Chemistry, HKUST, Expected in summer of 2026
