Teng Lu

Dr Teng Lu is a Fellow at the Research School of Chemistry, Australian National University. His research focuses on smart/intelligent materials that respond to external stimuli such as temperature, light, and electric or magnetic fields. These materials are capable of sensing, processing, actuating, and providing feedback in reaction to environmental changes. His work explores the interactions between incident light, electrical polarisation, electrons, and mechanical strain, with a focus on structural and chemical origins. Dr Lu's research involves collaboration with Prof. Yun Liu and employs cutting-edge techniques to understand and develop new functionalities in smart materials. He received the Australian Research Council Discovery Early Career Researcher Awards (ARC DECRA) in 2023.

Teng Lu is a researcher at The Australian National University, focusing on polar functional materials, scanning probe microscopy, and diffuse scattering. Their work explores advanced materials for energy storage, optoelectronics, and sustainable energy technologies. Key research areas include antiferroelectrics, perovskite solar cells, and piezoelectric materials. Lu's publications highlight innovations in interface passivation, high-efficiency solar cells, and oxygen exchange in proton exchange membrane electrolyzers. Their research also addresses lead-free ferroelectric thin films and tunable optoelectronic properties through strain engineering. The work emphasizes the development of multifunctional materials with applications in energy conversion, neuromorphic computing, and sustainable technologies.