The Asian Scientist 100
Kai Leng
Institution
Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Country
Hong Kong
Field
Materials Sciences
Leng is a recipient of the 2023 Croucher Tak Wah Mak Innovation Award for her pioneering research on molecularly thin 2D organic-inorganic hybrid perovskites.
AWARDS
- 2023 Croucher Tak Wah Mak Innovation Award
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