"Westlake University is a paradise that encourages innovation and interdisciplinary research. I hope to work here with like-minded Westlakers to do research work that has an impact on society."
Biography
Yizhou Zhu obtained her B.S. degree in Physics (2011) and M.S. degree in Nuclear Technology (2014) both from Peking University. She earned her Ph.D. degree in Materials Science and Engineering at the University of Maryland, College Park in 2018. She worked as a postdoctoral research associate at Northwestern University from 2018 to 2021. Zhu joined the Westlake University as a tenure-track Assistant Professor since September 2021.
History
2021
Assistant Professor, School of Engineering, Westlake University
2018
Postdoctoral Researcher, Northwestern University
Ph.D. Degree, Materials Science and Engineering, University of Maryland
2014
M.E. Degree, Nuclear Technology, Peking University
2011
B.S. Degree, Physics, Peking University
Research
Our research group focus on the fundamental understanding and rational design of functional materials through computational approaches.
Traditionally, materials are developed using trial-and-error method, which is tedious and expensive. Computation approaches provide a way to do “in silico” experiments, which can greatly accelerate the screening and testing processes, cutting down the time and expense for materials development.
Currently, our group focus on the following research topics:
- Understanding and engineering of point defects in inorganic materials
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Materials and interfaces in all-solid-state batteries- High entropy alloys and high entropy ceramics
Opening: Our group currently have open positions for PhD students, postdoctoral scholars, and research associates. We welcome students with backgrounds of physics, materials science, computer science, chemical engineering, or any related field to join us. Interested candidates are welcome to send CV to zhuyizhou@westlake.edu.cn
Representative Publications
1. Y. Zhu*(co-corresponding), Y. Mo*, Materials Design Principles for Air‐Stable Lithium/Sodium Solid Electrolytes. Angewandte Chemie International Edition, 59 (40), 17472-17476 (2020)
2. Y. Zhu, X. He, Y. Mo, Origin of outstanding stability in the lithium solid electrolyte materials: insights from thermodynamic analyses based on first principles calculations. ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, 7, 23685-23693 (2015)
3. Y. Zhu, X. He, Y. Mo, First principles study on electrochemical and chemical stability of solid electrolyte-electrode interfaces in all-solid-state Li-ion batteries. Journal of Materials Chemistry A, 4, 3253-3266 (2016)
(Featured cover, “2016 Journal of Materials Chemistry A HOT Papers” and editorial “most highly cited original research articles in 2016”)
4. Y. Zhu, X. He, Y. Mo, Strategies based on nitride materials chemistry to stabilize Li metal anode. Advanced Science, 1600517 (2017)
5. F. Han, Y. Zhu (co-first), X. He, Y. Mo, C. Wang, Electrochemical stability of Li10GeP2S12 and Li7La3Zr2O12 solid electrolytes. Advanced Energy Materials, 6, 1501590 (2016)
6. X. He, Y. Zhu, Y. Mo, Origin of fast ion diffusion in super-ionic conductors. Nature Communication, 6 (2017)
Google Scholar Homepage: https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&pli=1&user=gW_3VzEAAAAJ
Contact Us
Email: zhuyizhou@westlake.edu.cn
We have open positions for postdocs, graduate students, and research assistants. Our research focus on the fundamental understanding, rational design, and automated characterization on inorganic materials. Our group is highly interdisciplinary. We welcome students or postdocs with backgrounds in materials, physics, chemistry, chemical engineering, computer science to join us.