Chao Zhang

Chao Zhang is a Senior Professor at the School of Physics, University of Wollongong, Australia, since 2021. He holds an MA (1984) and PhD (1987) from the City University of New York. His research focuses on quantum transport in low-dimensional systems, terahertz physics, topological materials, and nanomaterials, with notable work on graphene and spin-orbit coupling phenomena. He has secured funding including the ARC Training Centre for Innovative Composites and an internal grant on thermoelectricity in topological materials. Currently supervising PhD research on quantum anomalous Hall effects and heat transport in non-parabolic band materials.

• Education:
• MA, City College of New York (1981–1984)
• PhD, City University of New York (1981–1987)

Research emphasizes interface effects, terahertz generation/detection mechanisms, and plasmon polaritons. His recent publications explore Fe-doped GaN properties and terahertz shielding in PdTe₂ thin films.

• Supervision:
• Completed: Improved Testing Methods for Sunscreens (UV blocking efficiency)
• Current: Quantum anomalous Hall effect in 2D topological insulators