Dr Hao Yan

UNT Faculty Profile Link

Research Group Website: https://haoyangroup.com/

Dr. Yan received his B.S. in Chemistry from Peking University in China and then went on to receive his Ph.D. from Harvard University. Dr. Yan then became a Postdoctoral Researcher at Stanford University under Drs. Melosh and Shen. In 2017 Dr. Yan became a Physical Science Research Associate with a joint appointment with Stanford University and SLAC National Accelerator Lab. Dr.Yan joined UNT in Fall 2019 as an Assistant Professor of Chemistry. 

Research Area:

• Inorganic
• Physical
• Computational Chemistry
• Materials

Research:

• Mechanochemistry
• High-pressure materials
• Chemistry under non-equilibrium, non-ambient and extreme conditions

Mechanochemistry provides a unique angle toward these questions. Using model systems, we investigate how basic chemical processes, from electron transport to catalysis, are affected by high pressure, and how these effects are modulated by the mechanical properties of molecules and ensembles. Through these studies we hope to gain crucial insight into the early stage of life on Earth, and draw inspirations for new functional materials that endure harsh conditions.