Hao Zhou

Dr. Hao Zhou is an academic staff member at the School of Architecture, Design and Planning, University of Sydney. His research focuses on advanced materials science, particularly in high entropy alloys, thin film technologies, and metallurgical processes. He has contributed to studies on cemented carbides, high entropy oxide/nitride thin films, and biomaterials using techniques like cathodic arc deposition and magnetron sputtering. His work bridges fundamental material science with engineering applications in nanomaterials and surface engineering.

His research interests include:

• High entropy alloy (HEA) thin films and their growth mechanisms
• Microstructural control in nanocrystalline materials
• Grain boundary effects on material properties
• Biomembrane force spectroscopy for molecular analysis

Recent publications highlight advancements in thin film fabrication methods, such as substrate-biased cathodic arc deposition and reactive magnetron sputtering. His work also explores practical applications like improving scratch resistance in multilayer films and understanding metastable phases in cemented carbides. No scientific awards or grants are explicitly mentioned in the provided texts. No lab affiliations or student advisees are listed.