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Dr. Shang Zhai is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at The Ohio State University (OSU), with a joint appointment in the School of Earth Sciences. He is also a visiting assistant professor and postdoctoral fellow at Stanford University. His research focuses on developing sustainable energy technologies, including thermochemical processes for CO₂ capture, hydrogen production, and scalable climate solutions. Dr. Zhai holds a B.Eng. from Tsinghua University and a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Stanford, supported by the Enlight Foundation Fellowship.
His educational background includes:
- B.Eng. in Building Technology, Tsinghua University (2014)
- Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Stanford University (2020), with a minor in Materials Science and Engineering
Research interests span thermal sciences, materials chemistry, and reaction engineering applied to carbon-neutral energy systems. Key projects include improving ferrite materials for water/CO₂ splitting, addressing carbon deposition in thermal catalysis, and methane pyrolysis for hydrogen. His work emphasizes techno-economic analysis to ensure cost-competitive, scalable solutions.
Dr. Zhai’s recent articles highlight advancements in chemical looping, hydrogen co-production, and material innovations for energy efficiency. His awards include the Enlight Foundation Graduate Fellowship.
He has mentored 2 undergraduate and 8 graduate students and collaborates with industry on lab-scale to industrial applications. His research group, Zhai Research Group, aims to bridge scientific discovery with real-world climate solutions.
