معرفی
Yanyan Zhang is a Lecturer in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Texas Tech University, Whitacre College of Engineering. She specializes in nanostructured materials and their applications in energy systems and sensing, alongside studying materials under high-pressure environments.
- Education:
- Ph.D. in Condensed Matter Physics (2012), Jilin University, China
- M.S. in Condensed Matter Physics (2009), Jilin University, China
- B.S. in Physics (2006), Jilin Normal University, China
Her research spans two primary domains: (1) Nano Materials and Device Applications, including TiO2, ZnO, Cu2O, and SnO2 nanotubes, nanorods, and nanoparticles used in solar cells and sensors; and (2) Materials Properties under High Pressure, focusing on phase transitions and structural changes in carbon and semiconductor nanostructures via Diamond Anvil Cells (DAC). She also teaches courses in material science and finite element analysis.
The 15 most recent publications highlight her work in high-pressure synthesis (e.g., nano-diamonds, CdS:Eu 3+ nanoparticles), photovoltaic optimization (e.g., ZnO/CdS quantum dots, TiO2 nanotube composites), and sensor development (e.g., SnO2 hierarchical nanostructures). Her expertise in supercritical drying systems, CVD systems, and synchrotron X-ray diffraction underpins these studies.
