معرفی
Peng Zhang is an Associate Research Professor of Chemistry at Duke University, affiliated with the Trinity College of Arts & Sciences. His research focuses on quantum chemistry, electron transfer dynamics, nanotechnology, and biophysical systems. Zhang holds a Ph.D. from Emory University (2005), M.S. from Peking University (1999), and B.S. from Zhengzhou University (1996).
- Current Appointment: Associate Research Professor of Chemistry (2018–Present)
- Previous Roles: Assistant Research Professor at Duke (2011–2018), Postdoctoral Associate at Harvard (2005–2011)
Research Interests: Zhang investigates quantum phenomena in molecular systems, including coherent energy transfer, spin dynamics in chiral materials, and nanoscale electron bifurcation. His work bridges theory and experiment, with applications in renewable energy, spintronics, and biomimetic systems. Recent studies explore quantum dot assemblies, infrared-modulated charge transfer, and electron transfer in biological contexts.
Grants & Funding: Active grants include NIH-funded electron tunneling pathway mapping, DOE projects on electron bifurcation theory, and NSF support for mid-IR control of electron transfer. Major funders include the National Institutes of Health, Department of Energy, and National Science Foundation.
Publications: Over 150 peer-reviewed articles since 2002, focusing on quantum dynamics, nanomaterials, and biophysical systems. Recent work highlights include triplet energy transfer in quantum dots, coherence effects in chemistry, and spintronic applications of chiral assemblies.
