Yi (Sam) Zhang

Yi (Sam) Zhang is a Professor at Zhejiang Gongshang University, Hangzhou, China. His academic affiliation includes membership in the Resnick Graduate Scholars program under the advisement of Michael R. Hoffmann. His research focuses on advanced environmental technologies such as semiconductor-based water treatment, solar fuels production, and electrochemical systems for contaminant removal. He collaborates with the Hoffmann Research Group, which explores innovations in photocatalysis, electrochemistry, and sustainable materials.

Education: Alumni Resnick Graduate Scholar with advisor Michael Hoffmann. Research interests emphasize environmental engineering applications like modular functionalization of metal-organic frameworks for nitrogen recovery, ferrate synthesis pathways, and ozone/hydroxyl radical-mediated oxidation processes. His work spans interdisciplinary areas including ecological restoration modeling of oyster reefs and photochemical dynamics analysis.

Publications highlight advancements in electrochemical water treatment using novel anode materials (Ni-doped Sb-SnO₂), iron oxide systems for nitrate reactivity, and pharmaceutical compound degradation mechanisms. While no personal awards are listed, his contributions align with the Hoffmann Group’s recognition in environmental science and engineering.

Laboratory affiliations include the Hoffmann Group at Caltech, with active participation in projects related to solar fuels and water treatment technologies. Ongoing research trends focus on sustainable oxidation processes, contaminant degradation kinetics, and eco-friendly material development for environmental remediation.