Ming Zhao

Dr. Ming Zhao is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at the National University of Singapore (NUS). He holds a PhD in Chemistry from the Georgia Institute of Technology (2019) and served as a Postdoctoral Associate at Cornell University (2019–2023). His research focuses on sustainable catalysis, combining nanomaterial fabrication, advanced imaging, and operando techniques. Key areas include phase-engineered nanocatalysts for heterogeneous catalysis, single-molecule fluorescence imaging of photocatalytic materials, and real-time analysis of sustainability-driven reactions.

Education: BS/ME (Materials Science & Engineering, Nanjing University, 2012/2015), PhD (Chemistry, Georgia Tech, 2019).

Research interests emphasize bridging gaps in catalyst design for sustainability, leveraging interdisciplinary approaches. His group develops novel materials and imaging tools to enhance catalytic efficiency in energy and environmental applications. Current projects involve operando imaging for real-time reaction monitoring and nanocatalyst optimization.

Teaching includes courses on light-harvesting materials and sustainable materials design (MLE5240, MLE5221). No scientific awards are explicitly mentioned in the provided texts. His lab, the Microscopy Imaging & Nanocatalysis Group, focuses on advancing sustainable catalytic systems through innovation in material synthesis and imaging techniques.