Zhuomin Zhang

Zhuomin Zhang is the J. Erskine Love, Jr. Professor at the Georgia Institute of Technology, holding a joint appointment in the George W. Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering. His research focuses on micro/nano-scale heat transfer, thermophysical properties, and nanoscale thermal radiation, with applications in energy systems, materials science, and photonics. He leads the Nanoscale Thermal Radiation Laboratory and has contributed to advancements in thermophotovoltaic devices and radiative cooling technologies.

Educational Background:

• Ph.D., Mechanical Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (1992)
• M.S., Engineering Mechanics, University of Science and Technology of China (1985)
• B.S., Engineering Mechanics, University of Science and Technology of China (1982)

Research Interests:

• Thermal radiation mechanisms at micro/nanoscales
• Engineered surfaces for thermal energy applications
• Thermophotovoltaic systems and energy conversion
• Material characterization for solar and thermal systems

Awards and Honors:

• Fellow, American Physical Society (2015)
• Fellow, American Association for the Advancement of Science (2011)
• ASME Heat Transfer Memorial Award (2015)
• AIAA Thermophysics Award (2021)

Advising and Grants:

• Supervised over 30 graduate students, including award-winning advisees like Trevor Bright and Bong Jae Lee
• Funded by NSF, NIST, and industry partners

Labs and Teams:

• Nanoscale Thermal Radiation Laboratory: Focuses on advanced thermal metrology and device design
• Leadership roles in ASME, AIAA, and international conferences