2002. 9 - 2006.7: B.Sc. Peking University, Supervisor: Professor Zhenfeng Xi
2006. 9 - 2011.11: Ph. D Boston University, Supervisor: Professor John Porco
2011.11 - 2012.4: Postdoc, MIT, Supervisor: Professor Gregory Fu
2012. 5 - 2015.3: Postdoc, Caltech, Supervisor: Professor Gregory Fu
2015.5 till now: Technical Institute of Physics And Chemistry, CAS, Professor

The targeted and precise connection of multiple macrocyclic units can expand the boundaries of supramolecular structures and unlock their emerging properties. The Cong Lab focus on the precise construction of multi-macrocyclic supramolecular structures, utilizing rigid conjugated macrocycles as structural modules.

Recent key advances include: (1) Developed synthetic methods such as site-specific modifications, bilaterally directed cyclizations, and tracelessly removable azo-template, establishing the general and efficient methodologies; (2) Constructed benchmark structures with stacked, fused, and interlocked connection modes, innovating the conjugated multi-macrocyclic supramolecular systems; (3) Explored excellent properties in these structures, including circularly polarized luminescence, adaptive deformation, and post-functionalization, demonstrating superior characteristics compared to their individual macrocycle counterparts.

1. ACS Kenneth Hancock Memorial Award (2011)

2. Thieme Chemistry Journals Award (2017)

3. NSFC Excellent Young Scientist Fund (2019)

4. CCS Photochemistry Young Scientist Award (2021)

5. CAS Chu Yuet Wah Excellent Faculty Award (2023)

6. CSIST Youth Science and Technology Award (2024)

7. CCS Lectureship Award for Creative Young Supramolecular Scientists (2024)

8. Nano Research Young Innovators Award (2024)

9. NSFC Distinguished Young Scientist Fund (2025)