Yubiao Niu
About Yubiao Niu
Yubiao Niu is a Research and Development Scientist with expertise in heterogeneous catalysis and materials science. He currently works at Diamond Light Source and Swansea University, contributing to research in electrocatalysis and vacuum instrumentation.
Work at Diamond Light Source
Yubiao Niu has been employed at Diamond Light Source as a Research and Development Scientist since 2021. In this role, he focuses on advancing research in the field of electrocatalysis. His work involves utilizing advanced techniques and methodologies to enhance the understanding and application of materials science.
Education and Expertise
Yubiao Niu holds a Master's degree in Applied Chemistry from Zhejiang University, which he completed from 2011 to 2014. He further pursued a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Nano Physics at the University of Birmingham from 2014 to 2018. His academic background is complemented by expertise in heterogeneous catalysis, materials science, vacuum instrumentation, and (scanning) transmission electron microscopy.
Background
Yubiao Niu has a diverse professional background, having worked in various research capacities across multiple institutions. He served as a Visiting Researcher at KU Leuven in Belgium for one month in 2018 and at DTU - Technical University of Denmark for six months in 2015. He has also held positions as a Scientific Collaborator at Teer Coatings Ltd and Forschungszentrum Jülich, as well as a Marie Curie Early Stage Researcher with the European Commission.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Yubiao Niu has contributed to significant research initiatives in the fields of electrocatalysis and materials science. His current roles at Swansea University and Diamond Light Source, along with his previous experiences, reflect a commitment to advancing scientific knowledge and innovation in these areas.