Shunli Shang

Dr. Shunli Shang is a Research Professor in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences, Pennsylvania State University. He is affiliated with the Phases Research Lab, where he collaborates with Dr. Zi-Kui Liu.

His educational background includes:

• B.S. in Materials Science from Shenyang Institute of Technology, China
• M.S. in Materials Science from Xi'an Jiaotong University, China
• Ph.D. from General Research Institute for Nonferrous Metals, China

Dr. Shang's research focuses on computational materials science, particularly in the areas of computational thermodynamics, phase stability, and first-principles simulations. He investigates the thermodynamic, diffusion, and mechanical properties of ordered and disordered alloys, compounds, and functional materials using advanced computational methods including first-principles phonon calculations and molecular dynamics. His work spans alloy systems and oxide materials, contributing to the fundamental understanding of material behavior under varying temperature and composition.

He is actively involved in the Phases Research Lab, which is a leading center for computational thermodynamics and materials design.