Dongxu He
Brisbane,Australia
Summary
Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the University of Queensland with expertise in photovoltaic (PV) technologies, including perovskite, silicon, and tandem solar cells. Skilled in material synthesis, device fabrication, and advanced characterization techniques. Demonstrated leadership in supervising PhD candidates and master’s thesis students. Proficient in operating and maintaining cutting-edge research equipment and in translating complex data into meaningful insights. Passionate about bridging the gap between academic research and commercial applications, with a strong track record of collaborative project success.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Material Science
University of Queensland-Australian Institute of Bioengineering and Nanotechnology
Brisbane, QLD
04.2025 - Current
- Develop and synthesize high-performance, lead-free perovskite solar cells for outdoor and indoor applications, targeting achieving world-record efficiencies and improving material/device operational stability.
- Work within the cross-disciplinary team of researchers and students on lead-free perovskite semiconductors to achieve the project objectives.
- Contribute to progressing towards the transfer of knowledge, technology, and practices to research end users through translation, including the commercialization of UQ intellectual property.
- Perform fundamental studies of material structures and properties by various characterization techniques to enabling in-depth understanding of degradation mechanism and approaches for optimization of device performance.
- Supervised three PhD candidates and delegated tasks for increased performance.
Lab Demonstrator
University of Queensland
Brisbane, Australia
03.2020 - Current
- Delivered lab demonstrations to over 200 students via video and in-person formats for the course materials on energy conversion and storage, enhancing their practical understanding of perovskite solar cell fabrication procedures.
- Developed lesson plans based on the curriculum requirements of the course being taught.
- Utilized different methods such as audio and visual aids, lectures, demonstrations, or hands-on activities to enhance learning outcomes.
- Instructed students on proper safety protocols while working in a lab setting.
Senior Research Assistant
University of Queensland-School of ChemEng
Brisbane, Australia
04.2024 - 04.2025
- Focused on synthesis, characterization, design, and optimization of tin-containing perovskite materials.
- Developed record-breaking tin-halide perovskite solar cells with power conversion efficiency over 17%.
- Guided three junior PhD candidates and one master’s thesis student in research design, protocol development, equipment training, and report writing.
- Conducted routine maintenance on lab equipment including gloveboxes, thermal evaporator, PL, TRPL, Raman, and XRD.
Research Assistant
University of Queensland-School of ChemEng
Brisbane, QLD
01.2019 - 03.2024
- Focused on synthesis, characterization, design, and optimization of both wide-bandgap lead-based and narrow-bandgap tin-lead mixed perovskite solar cells for tandem application.
- Set up, calibrated, and maintained laboratory and field research equipment.
- Collaborated with other researchers in developing study designs, methods, and tools for data collection.
- Drafted manuscripts for submission to peer-reviewed journals.
Solar Cell Production Line Process Engineer
YINGLI Green Energy Holding Company Ltd.
Baoding, China
12.2014 - 01.2015
- Optimized production processes for multi-crystalline and mono-crystalline silicon solar cells to enhance device performance.
- Monitored the solar module assembly line to ensure efficiency and quality standards.
- Analyzed production data, identifying key areas for improvement.
- Prepared reports tracking key performance indicators related to production processes.
Solar Cell Production Line Process Engineer
Beijing ZhongKeXin Electronics Equipment Co., Ltd.
Beijing, China
12.2013 - 02.2014
- Implemented changes in the poly-crystalline silicon solar cell fabrication process to increase efficiency, safety, and quality.
- Examine the solar cell quality using multiple characterization methods such as micro-scope, ESD Resistance tester and solar simulator etc.
- Monitored daily operation of the plant's yield and report to manager everyday.
- Provided technical support to operations personnel throughout the plant.
Education
Ph.D. - Chemical Engineering
University of Queensland
Australia04-2024
Master of Philosophy - Chemical Engineering
University of Queensland
Australia03.2019
Bachelor of Engineering - Photovoltaics
UNSW
Australia12.2015
Diploma of Interpreting - English & Mandarin
Sydney Institute of Interpreting And Translating
Brisbane, QLD08.2017
Skills
- Operating and maintaining material characterisation equipment: Gloveboxes; Photoluminescence; Magnetron Sputtering System; Spray paralysis; Slot dye coater; Atomic layer deposition; Thermal evaporator; Uv-Vis; Profilometer; Electrochemical workstation; Raman; XRD; XPS; Solar simulator; EQE; etc
- PV design software: PVsyst; Homer Pro; PC1D; LT spice
- Data analysis software: OriginPro; CASA XPS; imageJ; etc
- Designing software: AutoCAD; SketchUp
- Microsoft Office Programs
- Data collection, analysis and report preparing
- Scientific writing
- Lab safety management
- Cross-cultural communication: English and Mandarin
- Driver license
Accomplishments
- I have authored 19 peer-reviewed articles in top-ranking journals, and 11% of them are published in the top 10% of journals (SciVal, Aug 2024).
- My publications have garnered over 1000 citations, reflecting a significant impact in the field, with an h-index of 13 (Google Scholar, Jun 2025), and a field-weighted citation impact (FWCI) of 3.87 (SciVal). My research field includes lead-free perovskite material, tin-halide perovskite solar cells, and wide-bandgap perovskite solar cells for tandem application.
- Funding secured: Australia's Economic Accelerator: Developing lead-free perovskites for low-cost and environmentally friendly solar panels, CI
- 1 Patent: Materials and processing for efficient lead free Sn-based perovskite solar cells
- Media report: https://www.uq.edu.au/news/article/2025/04/uq-researchers-set-new-solar-cell-world-record
Highlighted publications
- He, D., Chen, P., Steele, J.A., Wang, Z., Xu, H., Zhang, M., Ding, S., Zhang, C., Lin, T., Kremer, F. and Xu, H., Homogeneous 2D/3D heterostructured tin halide perovskite photovoltaics. Nature nanotechnology.
- He, D., Chen, P., Hao, M., Lyu, M., Wang, Z., Ding, S., Lin, T., Zhang, C., Wu, X., Moore, E. and Steele, J.A., 2024. Accelerated redox reactions enable stable tin‐lead mixed perovskite solar cells. Angewandte Chemie International Edition, 63(4), p.e202317446.
Personal information
- Gender: Male
- Work right: Permanent Resident
Timeline
Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Material Science
University of Queensland-Australian Institute of Bioengineering and Nanotechnology
04.2025 - Current
Senior Research Assistant
University of Queensland-School of ChemEng
04.2024 - 04.2025
Lab Demonstrator
University of Queensland
03.2020 - Current
Research Assistant
University of Queensland-School of ChemEng
01.2019 - 03.2024
Solar Cell Production Line Process Engineer
YINGLI Green Energy Holding Company Ltd.
12.2014 - 01.2015
Solar Cell Production Line Process Engineer
Beijing ZhongKeXin Electronics Equipment Co., Ltd.
12.2013 - 02.2014
Ph.D. - Chemical Engineering
University of Queensland
Master of Philosophy - Chemical Engineering
University of Queensland
Bachelor of Engineering - Photovoltaics
UNSW
Diploma of Interpreting - English & Mandarin
Sydney Institute of Interpreting And Translating
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