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Dr. Gang Zou is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of artificial intelligence and chemistry, whose work is revolutionizing how scientific discovery is conducted. His primary research areas include autonomous chemical laboratories, robotic AI systems, and the inverse design of functional materials. Dr. Zou’s most significant contribution is the development of an "all-round AI-Chemist," a robotic system that can autonomously design, execute, and analyze chemical experiments—a breakthrough that has garnered 163 citations and is widely recognized as a foundational step toward fully automated labs. He further advanced this vision with a multi-agent-driven robotic AI chemist, integrating large language models to enable on-demand, collaborative chemical research (116 citations). Notably, Dr. Zou has applied these AI-guided systems to the inverse design of chiral functional films, achieving precise control over chiroptical properties for applications in sensing and catalysis (61 citations). His work not only demonstrates the practical power of AI in accelerating materials discovery but also lays the groundwork for a future where autonomous systems can tackle complex scientific challenges, making him a leading figure in the emerging field of AI-driven chemistry.