Principal Investigator
Qiucheng Li, Ph.D.
Professor
Qiucheng Li received her B.S. in Chemistry from Shandong University in 2012 and her Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry from Peking University in 2017. During her doctoral studies under the guidance of Professor Zhongfan Liu, she developed a series of novel chemical vapor deposition (CVD) strategies for the growth of two-dimensional materials with high crystalline quality and practical scalability. Following her graduation, Dr. Li pursued postdoctoral research at Northwestern University with Professor Mark C. Hersam, where she investigated the electronic properties and surface chemistry of borophene using ultra-high vacuum scanning probe microscopy. From 2024 to 2025, she served as an Assistant Professor in the School of Engineering at Westlake University. In 2025, she joined the Department of Chemistry at Xiamen University as a Professor.
Email me: qiucheng.li@xmu.edu.cn
Ph.D. Students
Lida Yu
Lida is from Nanchang City, Jiangxi Province. He received his bachelor's degree from Harbin University of Science and Technology. In 2023, he was admitted to Westlake University to pursue a doctorate and joined Qiucheng Li’s research group. Currently, his work focuses on the exploration of the synthesis of two-dimensional magnetic materials. In his spare time, Lida is passionate about hip-hop dancing and enjoys immersing himself in the rhythm of the music. In addition, he also likes to dance with his friends, unleashing his energy to the lively music.
Email: yulida@westlake.edu.cn
Yuping Chen
Yuping is from Wuzhou, Guangxi Province. She obtained bachelor's and master's degrees in materials from China University of Mining and Technology and Southern University of Science and Technology respectively. In 2024, she was admitted to Westlake University to pursue a doctorate and joined Dr. Qiucheng Li’s laboratory. Currently, her research interests focus on two-dimensional magnetic materials grown by Molecular Beam Epitaxy (MBE) and their characterization using Scanning Tunneling Microscopy (STM). In spare time, Yuping has a passion for Chinese calligraphy, photography and music.
Email: chenyuping@westlake.edu.cn
Jinming Zhou
Jinming comes from Zhuzhou in eastern Hunan Province. He received his bachelor's degree in Physics from Jiangxi Normal University and obtained his master degree in physics from Southern University of Science and Technology. Currently his interests mainly focus on kinds of novel quantum materials, such as magnetic films and heterostructures growth by MBE, and their characterization by TEM and STM. He also plans to make efforts on micro/nano- fabrications. At his leisure time, he watches TV series, theater and movies for pleasure. Running and swimming are his favorite sports.
Email: jinming.zhou@stu.xmu.edu.cn
Mingxuan Wu
Mingxuan Wu is from Zhangjiakou, Hebei Province. He received both his bachelor's and master's degrees from Beijing University of Chemical Technology. During his master’s studies, he was jointly trained at the Institute of Process Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, where his research focused on the synthesis and modification of layered oxide cathode materials for sodium-ion batteries. In 2025, he joined Xiamen University to pursue a Ph.D. degree. In his spare time, he enjoys watching movies and is passionate about skiing.
Email: mingxuan.wu@stu.xmu.edu.cn
Jinyao Chi
Jinyao Chi is from Yantai, Shandong. He completed his bachelor’s and master’s degrees at Qingdao University of Science and Technology. In 2025, he joined Xiamen University to pursue a Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry, focusing on the controllable preparation of two-dimensional materials. In his spare time, he loves sports, enjoys coffee and good food, and is also a skiing enthusiast. In the days to come, he aims to do research diligently and ski happily.
Email: jinyao.chi@stu.xmu.edu.cn
Master’s Students
Xiangyang Liu
Xiangyang comes from the picturesque city of Shaoyang, Hunan Province. She earned her undergraduate degree from Zhejiang Normal University, majoring in Chemistry (Teacher Education). During her undergraduate years, she focused on the research of heat transfer and wave absorption integrated materials. In 2025, she joined Professor Qiucheng Li's team at Xiamen University to conduct research on the controllable preparation of two-dimensional materials and scanning probe microscopy techniques. In her spare time, she is passionate about movies, photography, food, and travel. She enjoys experiencing the diversity and vastness of the world through different journeys.
Email: xiangyang.liu@stu.xmu.edu.cn
Hanyang Zhong
Hanyang Zhong is from Nanning, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, and earned his bachelor's degree from Shandong University. In his spare time, he enjoys a wide range of interests, including travel, running, basketball, badminton, and murder mystery games. He hopes to improve his research skills and make new friends during his graduate studies.
Email: hanyang.zhong@stu.xmu.edu.cn
Undergraduates
Yuxin Yuan
Yuxin Yuan is from Suzhou, Jiangsu Province. She is currently an undergraduate student at Xiamen University. She has a strong interest in two-dimensional magnetic materials and enjoys experimental work. In her spare time, she loves long-distance running, tennis, and the game of Go.
Email: yuanyuxin@stu.xmu.edu.cn
Visiting student
Hening Wang
Hening, originally from Dongying, Shandong, currently pursuing a combined undergraduate and master’s program in Materials Science at the University of Oxford. She is a visiting student at Dr. Qiucheng Li’s laboratory. Her academic interests focus on the synthesis and characterization of novel 2D materials. Outside of her studies, Henning has a passion for jazz hiphop music, and she is also enthusiastic about photography and painting.
Email:heningwang17@gmail.com
Administrative Assistant
Bilian Shi
Bilian Shi was born in Mianyang, Sichuan Province. In 2025, she joined Professor Qiucheng Li’s lab at Xiamen University as an administrative assistant. Prior to that, she worked in a similar role at Westlake University and was recognized as the School of Engineering's Outstanding Team Assistant in 2024. In her spare time, she enjoys watching TV series and dancing.
Email: bilian.shi@xmu.edu.cn
Alumni
Yuanting Su
(2024.07.01-2025.06.13，Ph.D student)
Ph.D student, Westlake University
Changren Tian
(2024.07.01-2025.06.13，Ph.D student)
Ph.D student, Westlake University
Jingxia Qian
(2024.07.01-2024.12.31 visiting scholar)
Postdoctoral Researcher, University of Macau
Zhifei Jiang
(2024.10.21-2024.12.29 visiting student)
Ph.D. Students, National University of Singapore