Dr. Shu Hu

Professor

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Biography

Shu Hu is a professor in the Department of Chemical & Environmental Engineering at Yale University. His research focuses on light-driven catalysis and energy-efficient chemical synthesis, utilizing various reactant resource streams. Hu's lab is dedicated to developing catalytic systems designed to achieve high atom efficiency in selective chemical reactions, while also exploring practical applications such as hydrogen and small molecule chemical synthesis using water and carbon dioxide. His academic journey includes a PhD from Stanford University and a B.S. from Tsinghua University. Hu's contributions have been recognized through various awards, including the ACS ENFL Emerging Researcher Award in 2024 and the Department of Energy Early Career Award in 2021. His work on semiconductor photoelectrochemistry and multi-physics modeling aims to revolutionize how chemical devices operate. He currently investigates semiconductor photoelectrochemistry, functional coatings, and cascading reactions that efficiently utilize molecular flux.

Research Interests

Awards

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ACS ENFL Emerging Researcher Award

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DOE Early Career Award

Requirements for Yale University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
GRE General
TOEFL
Listening
Required:25
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Speaking
Required:7.5
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science, or Mathematics
Application Checklist
  • Statement of academic purpose
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Application fee ($105)
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

Administered via the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS). GRE General is optional for PhD.