Advanced Energy and Environmental Materials & Technologies Research Centre


The Advanced Energy and Environmental Materials Technology (AEEMT) research centre is comprised of a strong, multi-disciplinary team of dynamic, capable and multi-national researchers who are driven to lead the frontier of clean energy, advanced functional materials, and environmental studies. The research centre aims to pioneer, develop and propagate core expertise in these research areas leading to world-changing outcomes.

The AEEMT members have experience and expertise that complement each other’s research ranging from fundamental scientific studies in atomic and nano-scales, to original engineering research and applications in sustainable, catalysed energy conversions coupled with pollutants removal and waste recycling, thus leading to IP commercialisation and problem solving on industrial scales.

The AEEMT research centre serves as a platform for effective communications and collaborations amongst group members as well as with external stakeholders in the effort to advance the research, development, and demonstration in mentioned fields which cover the hatch, match, and despatch of energy, materials, and associated environmental studies.

Welcome to the Advanced Energy and Environmental Materials Technologies (AEEMT) research centre. At AEEMT, we lead in addressing some of the world’s most pressing challenges in energy, environment, and advanced materials. Our mission is to develop transformative technologies that not only advance scientific understanding but also create real-world impact whilst developing talent and nurturing the next generation of scientists and engineers. We believe progress is best achieved through collective growth, and AEEMT serves as such a collaborative platform that bridges disciplines and connects academia with industry. By fostering strong partnerships across diverse fields of engineering and science, we aim to deliver innovative solutions and emerging technologies in ensuring environmental integrity and quality of life. Our diverse and multidisciplinary team of international scholars and accomplished researchers embody collaboration, creativity, and excellence. Together, we have achieved remarkable successes ranging from scientific breakthroughs and high-impact disseminations, to translating innovative research into patented technologies and real-world solutions that promote sustainability. Many of our findings have progressed from laboratory discoveries to pilot demonstrations and industrial commercialization, reflecting our commitment to bridging fundamental research with practical applications. As we continue to grow, AEEMT remains committed to leading cutting-edge research and driving impactful innovations, whilst cultivating an environment where ideas, people, and partnerships can thrive. We look forward to you joining us in shaping a sustainable, resilient, and transformative future together.
Prof. Cheng Heng Pang
Head of the Research Centre

Key research themes
  • Advanced Energy Materials & Technology
  • Advanced Environmental Materials & Technology

Team members

The Advanced Energy and Environmental Materials Technology (AEEMT) research centre consists of  5 Professors, 6 Associate Professors, 16 Assistant Professors, 3 Research Fellows, and 92 PhD students.

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    Chemical and Environmental Engineering / Faculty of Science and Engineering

    Cheng Heng PANG

    Professor of Chemical Engineering, Deputy Head of Department, Director of Teaching and Learning

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    Chemical and Environmental Engineering / Faculty of Science and Engineering

    Tao Wu

    Chair Professor of Chemical Engineering

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    Chemical and Environmental Engineering / Faculty of Science and Engineering

    Philip Hall

    Head of Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Professor in Chemical and Environmental Engineering

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    Civil Engineering / Faculty of Science and Engineering

    Juan Wang

    Knowledge Exchange Support Lead, Professor in Civil Engineering

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    China Beacons Institute

    Xiaolei Fan

    Professor in Green Chemicals and Energy

Core members

Di Hu, Chemical and Environmental Engineering | Profile

Dongbing Li, CBI Green Chemicals and Energy | Profile

Fathima Jerosha Ifthikar Ahmed, CBI Green Chemicals and Energy | Profile

Hainam Do, Chemical and Environmental Engineering | Profile

Honglei Zhang, CBI Green Chemicals and Energy | Profile

Ibrahim Khan, CBI Green Chemicals and Energy | Profile

Imran Mahmood Khan, CBI Life Science & Healthcare | Profile

Jason Li, Chemical and Environmental Engineering | Profile

Kam Loon Fow, Chemical and Environmental Engineering | Profile

Mengxia Xu, Chemical and Environmental Engineering | Profile

Mina Liu, Chemical and Environmental Engineering | Profile

Moses Solomon, Chemical and Environmental Engineering | Profile

Muhammad Sajjad, CBI Green Chemicals and Energy | Profile

Nicholas Musyoka, CBI Green Chemicals and Energy | Profile

Paulo Debiagi, CBI Green Chemicals and Energy | Profile

Qingxin Zhang, Chemical and Environmental Engineering | Profile

Shahid Iqbal, CBI Green Chemicals and Energy | Profile

Shu Liu, CBI Green Chemicals and Energy | Profile

Sze Shin Low, CBI Life Science & Healthcare | Profile

Wai Siong Chai, Chemical and Environmental Engineering | Profile

Xiang Luo, Chemical and Environmental Engineering | Profile

Xiaoxia Ou, CBI Green Chemicals and Energy | Profile

Xiaoyang Wei, CBI Green Chemicals and Energy | Profile

Yuanyuan Shao, CBI Green Chemicals and Energy | Profile

Zheng Wang, Chemical and Environmental Engineering | Profile

 

 

Key research achievements

 

  1. Cumulative research funding exceeding 55 million RMB
  2. National Natural Science Foundation of China Funds for International Scientists (RFIS-I, RFIS-II, RFIS-III)
  3. Zhejiang National Science Foundation, Zhejiang Department of Science and Technology, Ningbo Science and Technology Bureau
  4. Industrial cooperation translated into platforms, processes, and patents for energy and wastewater treatment
  5. Provincial Key Laboratory, Municipal Key Laboratory; Municipal Innovation Center, Municipal Engineering Research Center; International Science and Technology Cooperation Base
  6. 11 Stanford University Top 2% Global Scientists
  7. China Invention Association First Prize
  8. Zhejiang Province Science and Technology Progress Award - Third Prize
  9. Ningbo City Invention Innovation Competition Outstanding Invention Award
  10. Ningbo City Science and Technology Award - Second Prize
  11. Successfully completion of Phase 1 of the G92N Expressway, a vital link connecting Ningbo and Hangzhou
  12. Specification: Technical Guide for Design and Construction of Stabilized Waste Soil Subgrade, China Highway and Transportation Society, 2025
  13. Nature Communications Editors' Highlight article

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Facilities and equipment

 

  • Particle enhanced bioreactor
  • Photochemical reaction system
  • High-speed camera
  • Catalytic fluidization microreactor
  • Photoelectrochemical reaction system
  • Supercritical fluid extraction apparatus
  • Molecular distillation unit
  • Multichannel potentiostat
  • Liquid-solid fluidized bed reactor
  • Multi-channel-photocatalytic reactor
  • Gas chromatography
  • Fluidized bed
  • Mass spectrometer
  • Thermogravimetric analyzer
  • Infrared spectrometer
  • Catalytic reactor
Research partners
  • Ningbo Transportation Engineering Construction Group Co., Ltd.
  • Huzhou Industrial Investment Development Group Co., Ltd.
  • Ningbo Dezhou Precision Electronics Co., Ltd.
  • Ningbo Helong New Materials Co., Ltd.
  • Zhejiang Runtu Co., Ltd.
  • Qinghe Advanced Material Technology Co., Ltd.
  • Inhal Pharma Co., Ltd.

 

Contact us

Please contact through email:

AEEMT@nottingham.edu.cn

Chengheng.pang@nottingham.edu.cn