Education

September 2012 to June 2017, Tsinghua University, PhD in Chemical Engineering

August 2008 to July 2012, Tsinghua University, Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering

Work Experience 

July 2017 to April 2020, Teaching and Research (Postdoctoral), School of Chemical Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology

May 2020 to December 2023, Distinguished Associate Researcher, Master's Degree Supervisor, School of Information Science and Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology

January 2024, Associate Professor, School of Information Science and Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology

1. Multi-fidelity modeling and flexible operation optimization of process systems coupled with green electricity 

2. Integrated intelligent development of new energy materials and processes

3. Intelligent safety management and control in new energy chemical processes

1. Jin, X. S., Dai, Y. S., Zhang, P., Li, P., Shao, Z. J., Yang, M. L., Cao, C. X.*, Du, W. L. “3D multi-physics simulation of full-scale roller hearth kilns for processing lithium-ion battery cathode materials.” Chemical Engineering Science 2026, 327, 123564.

2.    Fu, K. H., Li, P., Li, X. Y., Cao, C. X.*, He, W. L., Du, W. L., Qian, F. “Optimal design of megawatt-scale proton exchange membrane water electrolysis module hierarchical multi-scale modeling.” Applied Energy 2026, 408, 127325.

3. Qiu, R. F., Gu, H. Y., Li, D. D., Jin, S. Q., Gao, C., Zhang, W. H., Jiang, Z. C., Sun, B., Cao, C. X.*, Zhu, M. H.* “Efficient in situ cell modeling boosts catalytic microkinetics quantification by transient infrared spectroscopy.” AIChE Journal 2025, 71(10), e70003.

4. Fu, K. H., Li, M. Z., Li, P., Cao, C. X.* “Multi-objective optimization of CO₂ reduction microreactor systems design under fluctuating renewable H₂ supply.” Applied Energy 2024, 357, 122482.

5. Qiu, R. F., Li, D. D., Zhang, W. H., Cao, C. X.*, Zhu, M. H.* “Unlocking dynamics of compact methanol reformers during on-line catalyst activation using transient CFD simulation.” AIChE Journal 2023, 69(12), e18216.

6. Fu, K. H., Wang, X. J., Li, P., Cao, C. X.*, Du, W. L. “Multi-objective design optimization of microreactor arrays for distributed renewable energy conversion: a case study.” AIChE Journal 2023, 69(10), e18190.

7. Yang, L., Ma, Z. J., Gan, Q. Q., Zhang, Q., Li, P.*, Cao, C. X.* “Operational performance of PEM fuel cells with porous-carbon catalyst support: a multiscale modeling approach.” Energy Conversion and Management 2023, 281, 116858.

8. Yang, L., Fu, K. H., Jin, X. S, Wang, S. Y., Gan, Q. Q., Zhang, Q., Li, P.*, Cao, C. X.* “Inhomogeneous distribution of platinum and ionomer in the porous cathode to maximize the cold-start performance of a PEM fuel cell.” Chemical Engineering Science 2022, 263, 118132.

9. Fu, K. H., Wang, X. J., Li, P., Cao, C. X.*, Du, W. L. “Hierarchical numbering-up of modular reactors: a multi-objective optimization approach.” Chemical Engineering Journal 2022, 449, 137781.

10. Yang, L., Cao, C. X.*, Gan, Q. Q., Pei, H., Zhang, Q., Li, P.* “Revealing failure modes and effect of catalyst layer properties for PEM fuel cell cold start using an agglomerate model.” Applied Energy 2022, 312, 118792.