Licheng Sun, born in August 1962 in Heilongjiang ProvinceDongning County, physical chemist, expert in the field of artificial photosynthesis,Academician of CAS，[21-22]Academician of the Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering, member of the European Chemical Society, Swedish National Distinguished Professor, chair professor of the Royal Swedish Institute of Technology, and "highly cited scientist in the world".[1-2][15]
Sun Licheng received his bachelor's degree, master's degree and doctor's degree in fine chemical engineering from Dalian University of Technology in 1984, 1987 and 1990 respectively;1992-1993, worked as a postdoctoral fellow at the Max Planck Institute of Radiation Chemistry in Germany;1993-1995 in GermanyFree University BerlinAs a Humboldt scholar;1995-1999Royal Swedish Institute of TechnologyAs an assistant professor;In 1999-2004Stockholms universitet As an associate professor, he was employed as a chair professor of molecular devices at the Royal Swedish Institute of Technology in 2004.In 2017, he was elected as an academician of the Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering, and in 2019, he was elected as a foreign academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences.[1][3]In June 2023, Sun Licheng will become an academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences from a foreign academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences.[21-22]
Professor Sun Licheng has been engaged in applied basic research in frontier fields of solar fuel and solar cell science for a long time.[3]
In 2017, he was elected as an academician of the Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering Elected as a member of the European Chemical Society in 2018 In 2019, he was elected as a foreign academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences
In August 1962, Sun Licheng was born in Dongning County, Heilongjiang Province.
From September 1977 to July 1980, he studied in No. 1 Middle School (High School) of Dongning County, Heilongjiang Province.
From September 1980 to July 1984, he studied fine chemical engineering in Dalian University of Technology and graduated with a bachelor's degree.
From September 1984 to June 1987, he studied fine chemical engineering in Dalian University of Technology and graduated with a master's degree.
From September 1987 to July 1990, he studied fine chemical engineering in Dalian University of Technology and graduated with a doctor's degree.
From July 1990 to May 1992, he worked as an assistant researcher in the former Institute of Photochemistry of the Chinese Academy of Sciences in Beijing.
From May 1992 to May 1993, he worked as a postdoctoral fellow at the Max Planck Institute of Radiation Chemistry in Germany.
From May 1993 to March 1995, he worked as a post doctor of Humboldt scholar in the Department of Organic Chemistry of the Free University of Berlin, Germany.
From March 1995 to March 1997, he worked as a postdoctoral fellow at the Royal Swedish Institute of Technology.
From March 1997 to September 1999, he worked as an assistant professor at the Royal Swedish Institute of Technology.
From September 1999 to October 2004, he served as an associate professor in the Department of Organic Chemistry of Stockholm University.
In 2013, as one of the four outstanding scientists, he was received by the King of Sweden[6]。
In 2017, he was elected as Academician No. 1775 of the Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering[2]；In the same year, he was supported by the Swedish National "Distinguished Professors Fund".
In 2018, he was elected as a member of the European Chemical Society[15]。
On November 22, 2019, he was elected as a foreign academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences[4]。
In 2020School of Science, West Lake UniversityChair professor of chemistry, director of the Center for Artificial Photosynthesis and Solar Energy Fuel of West Lake University.[1][3]
In June 2023,Sun Licheng was transferred from a foreign academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences to an academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences.[21-22]
Sun Licheng
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Scientific research achievements
Overview of scientific research
Sun Licheng has conducted in-depth research in the frontier science of solar fuel and solar cell, and has made a series of important scientific achievements.A water oxidation molecular catalyst with the highest efficiency has been developed. Its catalytic efficiency can be almost the same as that of the natural photosynthesis water oxidation center. Experiments have proved that the new mechanism of O-O bond formation in the process of water oxidation is through free radical coupling;A new design strategy of functional devices for hydrogen production by photolysis of water was proposed, and several first molecular catalytic photolysis of water functional devices were developed;Taking the lead in proposing the design method of dye molecules based on push-pull electronic system, which was adopted by international peers;A series of new hole transport materials have been designed and synthesized, which have excellent performance, low cost and promising industrialization prospects.[6]
Research direction
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Photolysis of water to hydrogen catalyst and device Photosystem II simulation and catalytic water oxidation;Hydrogenase active center simulation and hydrogen production;Photoelectrochemically driven assembly of molecular devices for solar hydrogen production.
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Optical drive and electric drive COtwoTransition metal catalytic CO for reduction to fueltwoDesign and synthesis of reduction catalyst;Optical/electric drive COtwoConstruction of reduction system device and its coupling with water oxidation.
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Third generation solar cell Dye sensitized solar cell (DSSC);Quantum dot sensitized solar cell;Organic polymer solar cell;Perovskite solar cells.
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Lithium ion battery, a new energy storage device;capacitor;Light heat conversion materials.[1]
Academic treatise
According to the personal homepage of teachers of Dalian University of Technology and the official website of West Lake University in December 2021, Sun Licheng has published more than 600 SCI papers and comments on journals such as Science, Nature Chem., Chem. Rev., Energy Environment. Sci., PNAS, Angel. Chem. Int. Ed., J. Am. Chem. Soc., Adv. Mater., with more than 47000 citations and 101 h-indexes.[3][7]
Work achievements
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Towards the Visible Light-Driven Water Splitting Device: Ruthenium Water Oxidation Catalysts with Carboxylate-Containing Ligands
According to the personal homepage of teachers of Dalian University of Technology in December 2021, Sun Licheng has participated in 19 patents.[9]
Academic Conference
According to the official website of West Lake University in December 2021, Sun Licheng, as the chairman/co chairman of the conference, successfully held 11 large-scale international academic conferences, and was invited to write reviews for many times. More than 120 reports were invited to international conferences, including special invitations and theme reports.He andLi CanAcademicians co sponsored and successfully hosted five "Solar Fuels and Solar Cells" high-end international academic conferences.[3][13]
Host the project
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Artificial photosynthesis
National Natural Science Foundation of China
2020/12/14-
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Assembly of High Efficiency Artificial Photosynthesis System Based on Molecular Mimic Enzyme
National "973" project
2014/01/01-2018/08/31
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Development of organic photosensitive dyes for dye-sensitized solar cells
Scientific and technological projects entrusted by enterprises and institutions
2010/06/01-2012/06/01
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Study on Hydrogen Production by Solar Energy Conversion of Simulated Hydrogenase and Photosystem II Oxygenase
National "973" project
2008/08/21-2013/08/31
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Study on Photocatalytic Water Decomposition System Based on Phospholipid Membrane
National Natural Science Foundation of China
2013/01/01-2016/07/31
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Design and preparation of high efficiency solar cells containing novel redox pair electrolytes
National Natural Science Foundation of China
2012/09/25-2016/12/31
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Study on Light driven Molecular Devices for Hydrogen Production from Water Decomposition
National Natural Science Foundation of China
2011/09/25-2016/12/31
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December 1, 2009
Chemical Simulation of Hydrogenase Active Site and Photocatalytic Hydrogen Production
Second prize of Liaoning Natural Science Award
Liaoning Provincial Government[12]
personnel training
Sun Licheng has established a joint training channel for high-level talents from China and the EU in key scientific fields such as molecular catalytic water oxidation, which has trained and delivered a batch of outstanding scientific research talents to China.[5]
According to the personal homepage of teachers of Dalian University of Technology in December 2021, Sun Licheng has cultivated 61 doctoral students, of which 51 have graduated, 10 are studying, and 73 are master students, of which 58 have graduated and 15 are studying.[11]
Honor recognition
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Liaoning Province International Science and Technology Cooperation Award
Department of Science and Technology of Liaoning Province
2016
Wal Mart gram award
Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences
2017
Swedish National Distinguished Professor
Swedish National Research Council
2017
Dalian Xinghai Friendship Award
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2017
"Highly cited scientists" in 2017
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2017
Academician of the Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering
Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering
2018
Member of European Chemical Society[15]
European Chemical Society
January 8, 2019
2018 International Science and Technology Cooperation Award of the People's Republic of China
Ministry of Science and Technology of the People's Republic of China[13]
2019
Commemorative Medal of "Celebrating the 70th Anniversary of the Founding of the People's Republic of China"
The CPC Central Committee, the State Council and the Central Military Commission
2019
Foreign academician of Chinese Academy of Sciences
Chinese Academy of Sciences
2019
Global "highly cited scientists" in 2019
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Smart Energy Technology Award
International Advanced Materials Association
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Alnus Award
Swedish Chemical Society[2][6][14]
Social posts
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September 2004
Chair Professor of Molecular Devices, Royal Swedish Institute of Technology
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German Wiley JournalChemSusChemChairman of the Editorial Committee
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Netherlands Elsevier JournalJournal of Energy ChemistryAssociate Editor[3]
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Member of the 6th Academic Committee of the State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals of Dalian University of Technology[16]
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Senior member of China Chemical Society[17]
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Deputy Director of the State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemical Engineering of Dalian University of Technology
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Director of the Joint Research Center for Molecular Devices of Dalian University of Technology Royal Swedish Institute of Technology[1]
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Director of Center for Artificial Photosynthesis and Solar Energy Fuel, West Lake University[18]
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Pioneer of Swedish Artificial Photosynthesis Center[2]
Under his (Sun Licheng) active planning, China has carried out extensive and in-depth scientific research cooperation with Europe, the United States, Japan, South Korea and other countries, which has promoted China's internationalization process in the fields of molecular catalytic water oxidation.He gave advice and suggestions for the development of China's science and technology, proposed to the Ministry of Science and Technology and the NSFC to lay out key basic research development plans in the field of artificial photosynthesis, and worked with domestic peers to promote China's artificial photosynthesis research to the forefront of the world.（《liaoning daily 》Comment)[19]
Sun Licheng has always loved the country and the Party, has a decent style of study, is rigorous in his studies, and dares to bite the bullet. He has made important contributions to promoting the development of China's basic research and international cooperation.（Chinese Academy of SciencesComment)[6]
In his 30-year scientific research career, Sun Licheng took a research from a cold bench to a hot "tuyere", and witnessed the transformation of artificial photosynthesis from basic theoretical research to practical application with infinite potential.After 30 years, he still chose to learn, never forget his original intention, and looked up at the stars.（West Lake UniversityComment)[2]
Sun Licheng has built a link and bridge for international scientific and technological cooperation, promoted the research on artificial photosynthesis in China to be widely carried out in China, and made important contributions to China's standing at the forefront of the world in this field.（Ministry of Science and Technology of the People's Republic of ChinaComment)[13]
