The Advanced Organic Electronics Lab (AOEL) comprise of a dynamic and multidisciplinary team of material scientists, chemists, physicists, chemical engineers, bioengineers and electrical engineers that utilizes principles from chemistry, physics and material sciences to develop flexible, stretchable
and biocompatible organic materials, electronics and devices inspired by nature.
Our current research areas can be found here.  
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team

Cindy tang

Group Leader

Assistant Professor, Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Pronouns: She/her

Dr Cindy Tang received her PhD degree from the Department of Physics and her bachelor’s degree in Engineering Science at the National University of Singapore (NUS). She received the best PhD thesis award in Natural Sciences at NUS and was a recipient of the Presidential Postdoctoral Fellowship at Nanyang Technological University (NTU). She has published her research as in several high-impact journals including Nature, Nature Communications, Advanced Materials, Advanced Science, ACS Nano, Materials Horizon, etc.

Monika bai

Postdoc (joining in Nov'24)

leizhen zhou

Masters Student

Yulin xie

Masters Student

RESEARCH AREAS

Our research interests lie in developing new materials for high performance organic electronics. We aim to demonstrate novel and practical applications towards the advancement of organic electronics for next generation devices, particularly in the area of flexible sensors and electronics.  We are interested in the design and fundamental understanding of electronic, optoelectronic, mechanical and other properties of electronically and ionically active functional emerging materials. By employing a combination of experimental and theoretical techniques, we aim to uncover and comprehend fundamental phenomena that drive both scientific advancements and technological breakthroughs.

OPPORTUNITIES

We are seeking people passionate in research to join our growing team!
‍Please send your CV, academic record and short description of relevant experience to Dr. Cindy Tang if interested (cindytang@ust.hk). The ideal candidates should possess at least one or more of the following research experience: fabrication of organic electronic devices, design and synthesis of conjugated organic semiconductors, bioelectronics, printed or flexible electronics.

Please include your name and the title of the following roles that you're applying for in the email Subject Header. Shortlisted candidates will typically be contacted within two weeks.

(A) Postdoc/ Research Fellow:
Postdoctoral candidates should demonstrate a track record for independent and creative research work. Application materials should include a CV, cover letter describing your skills and research interests, and copies of two first-author papers representative of your research work. Successful candidates may further have the chance to be nominated for the highly competitive RGC Postdoctoral Fellowship.

(B) PhD & MPhil Applicants:
Candidates interested in pursuing a PhD or MPhil degree should demonstrate a passion in science and research. Preference for PhD candidates may be given to those with prior relevant research experiences. Various scholarships which can cover your tuition fee, travel allowance for conferences, accommodation fee and other living costs will be provided for all PhD candidates and for selected MPhil candidates.

(C) UROP/ FYP undergraduates:
Students interested in experiencing the exciting research life at a young and dynamic group may apply! Do drop us an email, if you're interested, as we may have available projects that are not listed in the UROP/FYP project website.

(D) Research Assistants:
We require a promising individual with an interest to do research and handle research administration to be appointed as research assistant in our group. As a research assistant, you will be expected to carry out both research and administration duties for the group.

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