YutongWu|Lab

Dr. Yutong Wu

Email: yw19@njtech.edu.cn


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Professor at the age of 30

Associate Professor at the age of 25

Granted with NSFC General Program at the age of 27—One of the youngest awardees of all time in China

EDUCATION & WORK

Professor
Nanjing Tech University, China  2026

Associate Professor
Nanjing Tech University, China  2021

Ph.D. Chemical Engineering
Georgia Institute of Technology, U.S.A.  2020

B.S. Chemical Engineering
Iowa State University, U. S. A.  2016

BIO

Graduated from Georgia Tech at the age of 24, Yutong accepted an Associate Professor position at Nanjing Tech University at 25, followed by a promotion to Professor at 30. Without postdoctoral experience and starting with zero start-up funding, Yutong led a group of master’s students focused on unconventional energy storage systems. He became one of the youngest (possibly The Youngest) recipients of the NSFC General Program grant after only two years of independent research at 27, based on his development of a low-cost, high-performance biphasic membraneless battery. His team is now on a journey toward the systematic development of eco-friendly materials and processes, aiming not only for large-scale energy storage, but broader environmental solutions.

GRANTS

  • 2024, National Local Joint Laboratory for Advanced Textile Processing and Clean Production Project
  • 2023, National Natural Science Foundation of China General Program
  • 2023, Jiangsu Education Department General Program
  • 2023, Nanjing Innovation Projects for Overseas Scholars

AWARDS

  • 2025, 3rd Place, “Sci-Tech Innovation Jiangsu” Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition
  • 2024, Jiangsu Association for International Science & Technology Cooperation Youth Think Tank Selection Program
  • 2024, Jiangsu Energy Research Society Young Scientist Award
  • 2023, Jiangsu Association for Science and Technology Youth Talent Promotion Program
  • 2023, 3rd Place, CIESC Science and Technology Advancement Award
  • 2023, 2nd Place, Entrepreneurship & Innovation Competition for Young Members of Jiangsu Association for Science and Technology
  • 2023, Jiangsu Vice President of Science and Technology
  • 2020, Outstanding Self-financed Students Abroad Award