Siyu Wu
Research Associate Materials Science, Complex scattering, National Synchrotron Light Source II

Brookhaven National Laboratory
National Synchrotron Light Source II
Bldg. 744
P.O. Box 5000
Upton, NY 11973-5000
Dr. Siyu Wu is a Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Complex Scattering Program at NSLS-II, Brookhaven National Laboratory. His research focuses on advanced synchrotron X-ray characterization techniques, including SAXS/WAXS, GISAXS/GIWAXS, to study material properties and dynamics. He specializes in polymer processing-structure-property relationships, nanotechnology, and in-situ/operando X-ray studies. Dr. Wu also develops high-throughput workflows, image processing, and data analysis methods using Python and MATLAB.
Dr. Wu has a Ph.D. in Chemistry from Temple University, where he studied the nanoparticles using small-angle X-ray scattering. He has contributed to multiple collaborative projects involving industrial partners. His expertise spans beamline operation, maintenance, and optimization, with a particular focus on in situ mechanical, high-temperature and high-throughput experiments. He is committed to advancing materials science through innovative synchrotron research and interdisciplinary collaborations across academia and industry.
Education
Ph.D. Temple University (2023)
B.S. University of Science and Technology of China (2017)
Professional Appointments
11/2023-present: Postdoc Research Associate, NSLS-II, Brookhaven National Laboratory
07/2021-09/2022: Visiting Student, APS, Argonne National Laboratory

Brookhaven National Laboratory
National Synchrotron Light Source II
Bldg. 744
P.O. Box 5000
Upton, NY 11973-5000