Welcome to the You Group at Westlake University!
SCIENTIFIC VISION
Many important processes in biology and materials science emerge not from static structures alone, but from molecular motion, transient interactions, and dynamic fluctuations. You lab develops and applies advanced spectroscopic approaches to study hydrogen-bond dynamics, interfacial hydration, molecular organization, and nonequilibrium processes in heterogeneous environments. We are particularly interested in systems where local interactions evolve collectively across multiple spatial and temporal scales.
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Congratulations to Dr. Muhammad Haroon on His New Publication!
A major research breakthrough has been achieved by Dr. Muhammad Haroon, a postdoctoral researcher in our group, with ...2025-09-10 -
2DQuick IR system is installed！
In August 2024, our laboratory received the long-awaited equipment for the 2DQuick IR system, a cutting-edge technolo...2024-08-30 -
A warm welcome to Tingting Ren for joining the You Xiao Team!
On August 1, 2025, the lab welcomed Tingting Ren as a new research assistant! A graduate of Yanbian University with a...2025-08-21 -
The first Shanghai Conference on Ultrafast Dynamics of Complex Systems was successfully held, and You Xiao's team won the "Excellent Poster Award"
April 25, 2025-The first "Shanghai Conference on Ultrafast Dynamics of Complex Systems" hosted by Shanghai Jiao Tong ...2025-04-29 -
Spring Outing at Jingshan Temple
On April 10, all members of the laboratory went to Yuhang Jingshan Temple for a spring outing. After arriving at the ...2025-04-25
Life in the Lab
Science is built not only through experiments, but also through conversations, mentorship, collaboration, and curiosity. Beyond research, we value openness, creativity, and the shared process of learning and discovery.
Spring outing to the tea garden
Happy Teachers' Day!
Professor You Xiao was invited to give a speech at the Shanghai Complex System Ultrafast Dynamics Conference
Hiking
On the autumn weekend, we went hiking together.
Tom from PhaseTech leading a 2DIR training session for the team
Tom from PhaseTech leading a 2DIR training session for the team
Principal Investigator (PI)
Meet Xiao You
Xiao You is a Westlake Fellow and Principal Investigator at the School of Engineering, Westlake University. She received her B.S. in Macromolecular Science from Fudan University, her Ph.D. in Materials Science from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (advised by Joanna Atkin), and completed postdoctoral training at the University of Texas at Austin (Carlos Baiz) and Stanford University / SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory. She joined Westlake University in 2023.
Her research focuses on molecular dynamics, interfacial interactions, and spatiotemporal heterogeneity in complex biological and material systems. The You Lab combines ultrafast vibrational spectroscopy, nanoscale spectroscopic imaging, and multiscale simulations to investigate how local molecular interactions evolve across space and time. Dr. You has secured ¥3.3M in competitive funding as Lead PI, including support from the NSFC Young Scientists Fund and the Zhejiang Provincial Talent Program.
Join Us:
We welcome students, postdoctoral researchers, and collaborators from chemistry, physics, materials science, biology, and related disciplines. We value curiosity, scientific rigor, creativity, and collaborative thinking. Our group aims to build an open and intellectually vibrant environment where people can grow together while exploring fundamental questions in molecular science.
We are looking for postdoctoral researchers, graduate students, and research assistants to join our dynamic team. Our lab fosters a culture of innovation, collaboration, and personal growth. For more details, contact us directly:
Lab assistant: Dan Huang
Email: huangdan@westlake.edu.cn