Prof. Dr. Chundong Wang receives Humboldt Research Fellowship
Research fellowship from the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation enables experienced scientist from China to spend a year conducting research at the MAIN Research Centre at Chemnitz University of Technology
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Prof. Dr. Chundong Wang (centre) from Huazhong University of Science and Technology in Wuhan (China) has been conducting research at the MAIN Research Centre at Chemnitz University of Technology since March 2026 for a period of one year and has received a Humboldt Research Fellowship for experienced scientists for this purpose. During his research stay, he will be supervised by Dr Minshen Zhu (right) at the Chair of Material Systems for Nanoelectronics headed by Prof. Dr Oliver G. Schmidt (left). Photo: Jacob Müller
Dr. Chundong Wang, Professor at Huazhong University of Science and Technology in Wuhan (China), has been awarded a research fellowship for experienced scientists by the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation. The prestigious fellowship will enable him to conduct a one-year research stay at the Chemnitz University of Technology, starting in March 2026. At the Research Centre for Materials, Architectures and Integration of Nanomembranes (MAIN), he will work in the group of Dr Minshen Zhu at the Professorship of Material Systems for Nanoelectronics (Chair: Prof. Oliver G. Schmidt) in the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology.
Wang's research focuses on electrocatalysis and nanostructured functional materials, particularly for sustainable energy technologies such as hydrogen production and fuel cell technology. The aim of his work is to understand catalytic reactions at the atomic level and to develop advanced catalysts with precisely controlled electronic structures. In particular, he investigates single-atom catalysts and the role of electronic spin states in governing catalytic performance.
During his research stay in Chemnitz, Wang will collaborate with the groups of Dr Zhu and Prof Schmidt to develop microfluidic strategies for the controlled synthesis of single-atom catalysts at the MAIN Research Centre. The project aims to understand the influence of the electronic spin configuration of transition metal centres on catalytic reaction pathways and kinetics. By combining concepts from electrochemistry, nanotechnology and microfluidic technology, the aim is to enable more efficient and cost-effective production of catalysts. The expected results could contribute to the development of high-performance hydrogen fuel cell technologies, which are considered a key factor for sustainable energy systems.
Keyword: Humboldt Experienced Researcher Programme
The Alexander von Humboldt Foundation's Humboldt Research Fellowship for Experienced Researchers supports highly qualified scientists with established academic careers from all over the world in carrying out long-term research projects in Germany. It enables experienced researchers to carry out independent research projects in collaboration with a host institution and become part of the global Humboldt network. With this initiative, the foundation promotes international scientific exchange, strengthens long-term cooperation and supports outstanding research across disciplinary boundaries.
For further information, please contact Yvonne Ulbrich, email yvonne.ulbrich@etit.tu-chemnitz.de.
(Author: Yvonne Ulbrich)
Anne Eichhorn
10.03.2026
