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Yao Zhai is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at the University of Missouri Columbia. He leads a research group focused on novel nanomaterials and advanced manufacturing technologies for optics and energy systems applications. His work integrates interdisciplinary approaches across mechanical engineering, materials science, and photonics.
- PhD: University of Colorado-Boulder
- MS: University of Massachusetts-Lowell
- MS: Chinese Academy of Science
- BS: Tianjin University
Research interests include radiative cooling materials, nanomaterial synthesis, and scalable manufacturing techniques. His lab explores applications in energy-efficient systems, thermal management, and advanced optoelectronic devices. Recent work emphasizes superconducting single-photon detectors and meta-materials for acoustic/thermal control.
Publications consistently address topics like radiative cooling systems, superconducting detector arrays, and metamaterial design, reflecting a strong focus on practical energy solutions and cutting-edge optical technologies. He maintains a research group actively seeking students with backgrounds in engineering, physics, and materials science.
Laboratory facilities are located at C3251 Lafferre Hall, supporting experimental work in nanomaterial fabrication, thermal testing, and photonics. Office hours are available at E3423 Lafferre Hall.
