Dong Zheng

Dr. Dong Zheng serves as a Researcher in the Mechanical Engineering Department within the Engineering & Mathematical Sciences school at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, where he has conducted research since 2010 under Professor Deyang Qu's group. His work focuses on renewable energy systems and advanced power sources, with continuous contributions to projects funded by the Department of Energy (DOE) and Johnson Controls International (JCI).

His educational background includes a PhD in Green Chemistry from the University of Massachusetts-Boston (2011) and a BS in Chemistry from East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai (1995).

• PhD, Green Chemistry, University of Massachusetts-Boston, 2011
• BS, Chemistry, East China University of Science and Technology, 1995

Dr. Zheng's research centers on electrochemical energy storage systems, particularly lithium-ion, lithium-metal, and solid-state batteries. He employs advanced instrumental methods including LC/MS and GC/MS to investigate sulfur redox mechanisms, polysulfide shuttle effects, and solid-electrolyte interphase formation. His work addresses critical challenges in battery longevity, safety, and energy density through electrolyte engineering, cathode host design, and interfacial modification strategies.

Analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals a strong emphasis on solid-state lithium-sulfur battery development, with recurring themes including shuttle effect mitigation via catalytic disproportionation reactions, fluorinated electrolyte optimization for wide-temperature operation, and silicon-based anode engineering for volume change buffering. His research demonstrates systematic progression from fundamental sulfur redox mechanisms toward practical solid-state battery architectures.

Dr. Zheng actively collaborates on DOE and JCI-funded projects targeting Li/Air, Li/S, Li-ion, and solid-state battery technologies. His laboratory work integrates electrochemical methods with advanced chromatographic and mass spectrometric techniques for real-time monitoring of battery reaction intermediates.