Tamkang University

Advanced Materials and Energy Science Lab.

Chung-Li Dong
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Research Field

Emerging/Other Fields

Introduction

Chung-Li Dong is a Distinguished Profeesor at Tamkang University, Taiwan. He received his Ph.D. in Physics from Tamkang University in 2004, and subsequently held postdoctoral positions at the Institute of Physics, Academia Sinica, Taiwan, and Advanced Light Source, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, USA. From 2009 to 2015, he serves as an assistant scientist at the National Synchrotron Radiation Research Center. From 2022 to 2025, he held the position of Honorary Visiting Professor at the University of Petroleum and Energy Studies, India. Building upon his foundational work in heavy fermion systems and spintronic semiconductors, his current research focuses on energy conversion nanocatalysts, energy storage supercapacitors, and energy- efficient smart materials, Prof. Dong is an expert in synchrotron x-ray-based and in situ/operando spectro(micro)scopy, specializing in characterization of atomic and electronic structures.

Advanced Materials and Energy Science Lab - Revealing the atomic and electronic structures of materials for a sustainable energy future.


Research Topics
  • Nanostructured and quantum materials for semiconductor and energy applications
  • Energy conversion - water splitting and CO2 reduction reaction
  • Energy storage - supercapacitors
  • Energy efficiency - smart materials 
  • Synchrotron x-ray spectro(micro)scopies
  • In situ/operando x-ray spectro-microscopies

Honor
  • Top 2% of scientists according to Stanford University's list in 2021, 2022, 2024, 2025 
  • Clarivate Highly Cited Researcher in 2023

Educational Background

Ph.D. in Physics from Tamkang University


Job Description

Advanced Diagnostics: Utilize cutting-edge synchrotron techniques to probe material properties at the nanoscale, bridging the fundamental physics and practical application. 

Preferred Intern Educational Level

Current PhD student or advanced Master`s student specializing in material science, semiconductor physics, or related disciplines.

Skill sets or Qualities

  1. Foundational knowledge in nanoscience, condensed matter physics, and semiconductor physics.
  2. Familiarity with nanomaterial synthesis or advanced characterization techniques is desirable.

Job Description

Nanoscale Insights: Characterize and reveal the atomic and electronic structures of novel materials to drive solutions for a sustainable energy

Preferred Intern Educational Level

Master`s student specializing in material science, semiconductor physics, or related disciplines.

Skill sets or Qualities

  1. Experience (or strong interest) in nanomaterial synthesis and/or synchrotron-based techniques in highly desirable.
  2. Foundational knowledge in nanoscience, condensed matter physics, and semiconductor physics.