Scholar-generated biography
Vivian Yam is a Chair Professor of Chemistry at The University of Hong Kong, specializing in Inorganic and Organometallic Chemistry, Supramolecular Assembly, Photochemistry, and Molecular Functional Materials. His research focuses on the design and synthesis of luminescent transition metal complexes, particularly those involving d 8 and d 10 metals, for applications in optoelectronics and sensing. He has extensively studied the photophysical properties of metal-based materials, including gold (III) alkynyl complexes and platinum (II) terpyridyl complexes, which exhibit tunable luminescence and aggregation-induced emission. His work also explores metallogels, photochromic systems, and the development of functional materials for environmental monitoring, such as in marine fish farming impact assessments.