Yi Cui

Yi Cui is a Professor in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at Stanford University. Cui studies nanoscale phenomena and their applications broadly defined. Research Interests: Nanocrystal and nanowire synthesis and self-assembly, electron transfer and transport in nanomaterials and at the nanointerface, nanoscale electronic and photonic devices, batteries, solar cells, microbial fuel cells, water filters and chemical and biological sensors.

Academic Appointments

• Professor, Materials Science and Engineering
• Professor, Photon Science Directorate
• Senior Fellow, Precourt Institute for Energy
• Professor (By courtesy), Chemistry
• Member, Bio-X
• Affiliate, Precourt Institute for Energy
• Member, Wu Tsai Neurosciences Institute

Honors & Awards

• David Filo and Jerry Yang Faculty Scholar, Stanford University (2010-2014)
• Sloan Research Fellowship, Alfred P. Sloan Foundation (2010)
• Investigator Award, KAUST (2008)
• Young Investigator Award, ONR (2008)
• Innovators Award, MDV (2008)
• All Honors & Awards (10)

Professional Education

• PhD, Harvard University (2002)