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Zhihai Li is an Associate Professor of Chemistry at Ball State University's Department of Chemistry, part of the College of Sciences and Humanities. He holds a Ph.D. from RWTH Aachen University (Germany) and has held postdoctoral positions at Arizona State University and Temple University. His research focuses on electrochemical scanning tunneling microscopy (EC-STM), nanomaterials for energy conversion, semiconductor nanomaterials, and molecular assembly at electrode-electrolyte interfaces.
Education history includes a Ph.D. in Prof. Thomas Wandlowski's group at RWTH Aachen University (2007), followed by postdoctoral work at the University of Bern (Switzerland) and Arizona State University. Key research interests include: (1) nanomaterials for photovoltaic cells and environmental remediation, (2) EC-STM studies of molecular adsorption, and (3) semiconductor applications in energy storage/water splitting.
His work combines experimental techniques like STM/AFM with computational modeling to explore molecular-scale phenomena. Current projects involve synthesizing nanostructured materials for solar cells, hydrogen evolution reactions, and pollutant degradation. He actively mentors undergraduate and graduate students in these areas.
Laboratory infrastructure includes advanced electrochemistry setups, nanomaterial synthesis equipment, and surface characterization tools. Collaborations span materials science, energy technology, and environmental chemistry domains.
