Scientific Research
From ion-exchange interfaces and self-powered sensing to clinically relevant analytical applications.
Explore ResearchYaotian Wu
PhD in Analytical Chemistry | University of Geneva
I am an analytical chemist with experience spanning scientific research, AI4S laboratory infrastructure, and applied AI workflows. I combine scientific expertise with cross-disciplinary collaboration to translate complex research needs into practical engineering requirements, evaluate technologies, and develop evidence-driven solutions.
WORK / THREE PILLARS
Three Pillars of My Work
Connecting scientific discovery, research infrastructure, and practical AI applications.
AI4S Research Infrastructure
Building AI-ready experimental foundations through laboratory automation, scientific-to-engineering translation, and data-quality thinking.
Explore Infrastructure
Applied AI Workflows
Applying modern AI tools to technical document review, workflow design, and evidence-driven execution.
Explore AI WorkflowsSKILLS & EXPERTISE
Skills & Expertise
Four connected capability areas across scientific research, infrastructure, applied AI, and communication.
Scientific Research
- Analytical Chemistry
- Electrochemical Sensing
- Experimental Design
- Analytical Instrumentation
AI4S & Research Infrastructure
- Laboratory Automation
- Scientific-to-Engineering Translation
- Experimental Data Quality
- Validation & Traceability
Applied AI & Workflow Design
- AI-Assisted Workflows
- Technical Document QA
- Human-in-the-Loop Review
- Workflow Structuring
Communication & Technology Evaluation
- Technical Evaluation
- Cross-functional Collaboration
- Executive Scientific Communication
- Technical Advisory
PROFESSIONAL
Professional Experience
Selected roles across AI4S infrastructure, analytical research, and scientific collaboration.
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
QuikTech
Assistant to the Chief Scientist
Jun 2026–Present · Intern, Mar–May 2026
- AI4S infrastructure & laboratory automation — built experimental data-quality foundations for an operational AI training–prediction–experiment loop.
- Experimental data quality & validation — translated laboratory workflows into engineering requirements and helped define measurable criteria, test conditions, and evidence needs.
- Executive technical communication — prepared briefings on R&D capabilities, feasibility, and implementation risks for leadership and partner discussions.
- Technology & product advisory — provided evidence-led input to product strategy priorities.
ACADEMIC
Academic
Education, thesis, and selected first-author publications.
Education
Education
University of GenevaPhD in Analytical Chemistry
University of GenevaMSc in Chemistry
Southern University of Science and TechnologyBSc in Chemistry
Honors & Recognition
2025–2026 Award for Outstanding Overseas Study Elite (Category A)China Scholarship Council · 2026View award detailsPhD thesis
Ion Exchange Interfaces: From Clinical Assays To Energy Harvesting
University of Geneva · 2026
Official University of Geneva archiveSelected First-Author Publications
5 papers- Pulseometry: A differential readout to compensate signal drift of potentiometric probesScience Advances · DOI: 10.1126/sciadv.aef5993
- Self-Powered Potentiometric Sensor with Relational Operation Function to Capture Concentration ExcursionsAnalytical Chemistry · DOI: 10.1021/acs.analchem.4c03081
- Self-powered optical ion sensor array based on potentiometric probes coupled to electronic paperSensors and Actuators B: Chemical · DOI: 10.1016/j.snb.2023.134561
- Self-Powered Signal Transduction of Ion-Selective Electrodes to an Electronic Paper DisplayACS Sensors · DOI: 10.1021/acssensors.2c01826
- Direct Energy Transfer from a pH Glass Electrode to a Liquid Crystal DisplayAnalytical Chemistry · DOI: 10.1021/acs.analchem.2c01557
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