معرفی
Prof. Lianxi Zheng is a Full Professor in the Department of Mechanical & Nuclear Engineering at Khalifa University (UAE). His academic journey began with a B.E. in Electronic Engineering from Southeast University (China), followed by a Ph.D. in Physics from the University of Hong Kong. He previously held positions at Los Alamos National Laboratory, CNT Technologies Inc., and Nanyang Technological University.
- Education: Ph.D., Physics, University of Hong Kong (2001); B.E., Electronic Engineering, Southeast University (1988).
Prof. Zheng specializes in interdisciplinary research at the intersection of material sciences and nanotechnologies, focusing on low-dimensional nanomaterials and their functional applications. Key areas include:
- Smart Sensors (tactile, chemical, nociceptor)
- Photocatalysis for environmental remediation and green energy (H2 evolution, CO2 reduction)
- Energy Conversion and Storage (thermoelectric, triboelectric, electrochemical)
- Flexible Ionic Conductive Ceramics for solid-state batteries and sensors
- Neuromorphic Computing via Nano-Memristors
- Triboelectric Nanogenerators for wearable electronics
Scientific Awards:
- Nano 50 Award from NASA (2 times)
Advising: Prof. Zheng mentors a diverse group of graduate students, including eight Ph.D. candidates and one MSc student, across multidisciplinary research areas in nanomaterials and energy technologies.
Labs & Centers: He leads research at Khalifa University’s Advanced Research and Innovation Center and Research and Innovation Center on CO2 and Hydrogen.
