Yun Yu received his B.E. in Metallurgical Engineering, focusing on plasma-based regeneration of spent batteries. He obtained his M.S. in Materials and Chemical Engineering from Central South University, where he worked on electrochemical energy storage materials and green valorization of secondary metal resources. Since September 2025, he has been pursuing his Ph.D. at KU Leuven, focusing on the development and optimization of lithium-selective membranes within the field of electrochemical engineering.