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Yue Zhou is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at The University of Texas at Dallas (UT Dallas), part of the Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science. His research focuses on advanced materials manufacturing and their applications in sustainable energy, electronics, and mechanics. He holds a BS and MS from Nanjing University (2008, 2011), a PhD from The Pennsylvania State University (2015), and completed a postdoc at MIT (2017).
His research interests include energy storage systems (batteries, supercapacitors), energy conversion technologies, advanced manufacturing processes, and electronic materials/devices. Notable achievements include developing protective interfaces for lithium metal anodes, high-performance tin-based sodium-ion battery anodes, and fluorinated hybrid solid electrolytes. His work addresses challenges in interfacial engineering, electrode design, and material synthesis for next-generation energy storage systems.
Zhou has been recognized with prestigious awards, including the 2023 Jonsson School Assistant Professor Research Award, 2022 ONR Young Investigator Award, and 2022 NSF Faculty Early Career Award. He leads the Energy Conversion and Storage Lab, which explores sustainable energy solutions through innovative materials and device engineering. His publications span topics like solid-state batteries, electrolyte additives, and nanocomposite separators, contributing to advancements in energy density, stability, and scalability.
His lab actively seeks postdoctoral researchers, graduate students, and undergraduates. Funding sources include NSF and ONR grants. Zhou’s work bridges fundamental material science with applied engineering, aiming to address global energy challenges through interdisciplinary innovation.
