Zheyu Zhang

Dr. Zheyu Zhang is an Assistant Professor at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) in the Department of Electrical, Computer, and Systems Engineering. Previously, he held roles including Research Assistant Professor at the University of Tennessee (2015–2018), Lead Power Electronics Engineer at GE Research (2018–2019), and Warren H. Owen – Duke Energy Assistant Professor at Clemson University (2019–2023). His affiliations include the Center for Future Energy Systems (CFES) and the Center for Materials, Devices, and Integrated Systems (CMDIS) at RPI.

Education: Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville (2015); M.Sc. and B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering from Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China (2011 and 2008).

Research focuses on wide bandgap semiconductors, cryogenic power electronics, and power electronics reliability. Key areas include applications in electrified transportation, space power systems, energy storage, and renewable energy integration. His work emphasizes high-efficiency converters, solid-state circuit breakers, and cryogenically cooled systems for aviation and aerospace.

Prominent contributions include over 100+ journal/conference papers, 10+ patent applications, and authored books/chapters. His research has earned awards such as the 2022 NASA Early Career Faculty Award and the 2021 IEEE IAS Young Member Achievement Award.

Professional activities include editorial roles (e.g., IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics), standard development (IEEE IAS committees), and leadership in conferences like ECCE and APEC. He also contributes to educational initiatives, including tutorials on WBG device characterization and cryogenic systems.

Current teaching includes ECSE 4080 - Semiconductor Power Electronics. His labs focus on advanced power electronics, reliability testing, and cryogenic system design.