Research output per year
Research output per year
Personal profile
Author IDs
ORCID iD: 0000-0003-3133-6503
Scopus Author ID: 56007892600
ResearcherID: J-6512-2018
Google Scholar Profile: GpKEA6wAAAAJ
Impact
Qualifications (Brief)
2015, PhD, Nanyang Technological University
2010, BS, Jilin University
Qualifications/Experiences
2019-Present, Assistant Professor, City University of Hong Kong
2018-2019, Research Fellow, Nanyang Technological University
2017-2018, Postdoc, Lawrence Berkeley National Lab
2016-2017, Research Fellow, Nanyang Technological University
Biography
Dr. Zhanxi FAN received his B.S. degree (2010) in Chemistry from Jilin University (China), where he investigated the composites of conjugated polymers and quantum dots under the guidance of Prof. Bai Yang and Prof. Hao Zhang. Then he completed his Ph.D. (2015) in Materials Chemistry from Nanyang Technological University (Singapore) under the supervision of Prof. Hua Zhang. During the Ph.D. study, he developed new strategies for the crystal phase-controlled synthesis and applications of noble metal nanomaterials. Afterwards, he spent a few years as Project Officer/Research Fellow/Postdoc Fellow in Nanyang Technological University with Prof. Hua Zhang and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (USA) with Prof. Haimei Zheng. In November 2019, he joined City University of Hong Kong as an Assistant Professor. His research interest lies in the fields of materials chemistry, nanoscience, catalysis, and energy conversion. Currently, his research projects mainly include the controlled synthesis of novel low-dimensional metal and metal-based nanomaterials, designed preparation of functional metal-based heteronanostructures, and catalytic conversion of small molecules. Until October 2022, he has published 94 SCI papers (78 with IF > 10) with a total citation of over 13,800 and H index of 49.
Prizes/Honours
2022, Highly Cited Researcher (Top 1%, World wide), by Web of Science
2022, World's Top 2% Scientists in Nanoscience & Nanotechnology, by Stanford University
2022, Rising Star, by Advanced Materials
2022, Early Career Scheme Award, by Research Grants Council (RGC) of Hong Kong
2022, Rising Star, by Small
2022, Excellent Member of Youth Editorial Board, by SmartMat
2021, Highly Cited Researcher (Top 1%, World wide), by Web of Science
2021, World's Top 2% Scientists in Nanoscience & Nanotechnology, by Stanford University
2021, Vebleo Fellow, by Vebleo
2021, Emerging Investigator, by Journal of Materials Chemistry A
2020, World's Top 2% Scientists in Nanoscience & Nanotechnology, by Stanford University
2020, Highly Cited Researcher (Top 1%, World wide), by Web of Science
2019, Highly Cited Researcher (Top 1%, World wide), by Web of Science
2018, Highly Cited Researcher (Top 1%, World wide), by Web of Science
2015, Young Scientist Award, by European Materials Research Society (E-MRS)
2016, MSE Doctorate Research Excellence Award, by NTU
2015, Chinese Government Award for Outstanding Self-financed Students Abroad, by CSC
2009, National Scholarship, by MOE
2008, National Scholarship, by MOE
2007, National Inspirational Scholarship, by Central Government
2008, Excellent Student of Jilin University, by JLU
2007 - 2009, Tsang Hin-Chi Scholarship, by Tsang Hin-Chi Education Foundation
Research Interests/Areas
- Materials chemistry
- Nanoscience
- Metal nanomaterials
- Crystal phase control
- Catalysis
- Energy conversion
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
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Research output
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Controlled synthesis of metal-based Janus nanostructures for tandem electrocatalytic carbon dioxide reduction
Ma, Y., Shao, M., Wang, G., Guo, L., Wang, Y., Hao, F., Liu, F., Meng, X., Wang, C., Xiong, Y. & Fan, Z., 6 May 2025, (Online published) In: Science Bulletin.Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews › RGC 21 - Publication in refereed journal › peer-review
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Controlled synthesis of unconventional phase Prussian blue analogs with open structures
FAN, Z. (Inventor) & YIN, J. (Inventor), 3 Apr 2025, (Accepted/In press/Filed) Priority No. 18/748,123Research output: Patents, Agreements and Assignments › RGC 51 - Patents (CityUHK)
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Electroreductive Valorization of Biomass-Derived Aromatic Compounds with Metal Nanomaterials
Shao, M., Xiong, Y., Wang, Y., Wang, G., Hao, F., Liu, F., Guo, L., Meng, X., Wang, C., Wang, J., Wang, M. & Fan, Z., 5 Jun 2025, (Online published) In: CCS Chemistry.Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews › RGC 21 - Publication in refereed journal › peer-review
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Enhanced p–d Orbital Coupling in Unconventional Phase RhSb Alloy Nanoflowers for Efficient Ammonia Electrosynthesis in Neutral Media
Liu, F. (Co-first Author), Zhou, J. (Co-first Author), Sun, M. (Co-first Author), Xu, Z. (Co-first Author), Wang, H., Yao, N., Wang, Y., Hao, F., Xiong, Y., Wang, J., Guo, L., Wa, Q., Wang, G., Meng, X., Shao, M., Wang, C., Chen, H.-C., Chen, H. M., Zhu, Y. & Huang, B. & 1 others, , 7 Apr 2025, (Online published) In: Angewandte Chemie - International Edition. e202504641.Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews › RGC 21 - Publication in refereed journal › peer-review
Open Access3 Citations (Scopus) -
Highly selective electrocatalytic carbon dioxide reduction enabled by unconventional phase copper-based metal-organic frameworks
FAN, Z. (Inventor) & LU, P. (Inventor), 20 Jan 2025, (Accepted/In press/Filed) Priority No. 202510095646.0Research output: Patents, Agreements and Assignments › RGC 51 - Patents (CityUHK)
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ECS: Controlled Synthesis of Unconventional Phase Copper-based Janus Nanostructures for Tandem Electrocatalytic Carbon Dioxide Reduction
FAN, Z. (Principal Investigator / Project Coordinator)
1/01/23 → …
Project: Research
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SZNSFC-GP-SRI: 用于高效电催化二氧化碳还原为多碳产物的二维铜纳米片阵列自支撑电极的微观结构工程
FAN, Z. (Principal Investigator / Project Coordinator)
28/10/22 → …
Project: Research
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NSFC-GP-SRI: 分子表面修饰非常规相金属纳米材料及其电催化二氧化碳还原性能研究
FAN, Z. (Principal Investigator / Project Coordinator)
1/01/22 → …
Project: Research
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CNERC: Hong Kong Branch of National Precious Metals Material Engineering Research Center (NPMM) - ITC Fund
LU, J. (Principal Investigator / Project Coordinator), FAN, Z. (Co-Investigator), HE, X. (Co-Investigator), LEI, D. (Co-Investigator), LI, Y. (Co-Investigator), LIU, C. T. (Co-Investigator), LU, Y. (Co-Investigator), WANG, X.-L. (Co-Investigator), WANG, X. (Co-Investigator), YANG, Y. (Co-Investigator), YANG, T. (Co-Investigator), ZHANG, K. (Co-Investigator), ZHANG, H. (Co-Investigator) & ZHANG, W. (Co-Investigator)
12/10/15 → …
Project: Research
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CNERC: Hong Kong Branch of National Precious Metals Material Engineering Research Center (NPMM) – External Funds
LU, J. (Principal Investigator / Project Coordinator), FAN, Z. (Co-Investigator), HE, X. (Co-Investigator), LEI, D. (Co-Investigator), LI, Y. (Co-Investigator), LIU, C. T. (Co-Investigator), LU, Y. (Co-Investigator), WANG, X.-L. (Co-Investigator), WANG, X. (Co-Investigator), YANG, Y. (Co-Investigator), YANG, T. (Co-Investigator), ZHANG, K. (Co-Investigator), ZHANG, H. (Co-Investigator) & ZHANG, W. (Co-Investigator)
12/10/15 → …
Project: Research
Prizes
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Stanford's top 2% most highly cited scientists 2024
FAN, Z. (Recipient), Sept 2024
Prize: RGC 64B - Prizes and awards
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Highly Cited Researcher in Cross-Field, 2023
FAN, Z. (Recipient), Nov 2023
Prize: RGC 64B - Prizes and awards
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Stanford's top 2% most highly cited scientists 2023
FAN, Z. (Recipient), Oct 2023
Prize: RGC 64B - Prizes and awards
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Highly Cited Researcher in Cross-Field, 2022
FAN, Z. (Recipient), Nov 2022
Prize: RGC 64B - Prizes and awards
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Stanford's top 2% most highly cited scientists 2022
FAN, Z. (Recipient), Nov 2022
Prize: RGC 64B - Prizes and awards
Press/Media
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CityU College of Science Scientists Ranked Top Cited Researchers
JEN, A., ZHANG, H., FAN, Z., TAN, C., YE, R., ZHU, Z., CHEN, B., HO, W. C. D., CHU, P. K. H. & REN, Y.
21/11/22
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media
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18 CHEM colleagues are recognised as Top 2% of the world’s most cited scholars by the Stanford-Elsevier indicators 2022
LEE, C. S., LEUNG, M. Y. K., ZHANG, H., JEN, A., CHI, Y., LEHN, J.-M., LO, K. W. K., LUO, J., FAN, Z., ZHU, Z., YE, R., TAN, C., MATSUDA, Y., CHEN, X., LAM, K. S. P., TAM, F. Y. N. & XU, Z.
26/10/22
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media
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CityU Scientists Ranked Top Cited Researchers
JEN, A., ZHANG, H., FAN, Z., CHEN, B., HO, W. C. D. & CHU, P. K. H.
17/11/21
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media
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Highly Cited Researchers 2020
JEN, A., ZHANG, H., FAN, Z., CHEN, B., HO, W. C. D. & CHU, P. K. H.
25/11/20
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media
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Faculty Members Listed as Highly Cited Researchers 2019
JEN, A., ZHANG, H., FAN, Z., HO, W. C. D. & CHU, P. K. H.
9/12/19
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media