Dr. Pengcheng Zhang is a Researcher affiliated with the Professorship for Micro and Nanosystems at ETH Zürich, part of the Chair in Micro and Nanosystems. His work focuses on advancing nanoelectromechanical systems (NEMS), particularly in the design and optimization of 2D material-based resonators. Key areas include exploring strain effects, quality factor optimization, and nonlinear dynamics in resonators for applications in memory devices, mechanical computing, and sensing. Research Interests Zhang’s research emphasizes the interplay between material properties and device performance in NEMS. He investigates 2D materials like MoS₂ and MoTe₂, examining their mechanical and electrical behaviors under varying conditions. His work bridges fundamental physics with practical applications, such as enhancing resonator sensitivity for mass detection and developing scalable fabrication techniques for large-scale NEMS arrays. Recent trends in his publications highlight efforts to mitigate surface nonidealities and damping effects, optimize quality factors, and explore stochastic switching mechanisms. His contributions also extend to biomedical applications, such as implantable QR code microchips for secure identification. Awards and Grants No specific awards or grants are mentioned in the provided text. Advising and Labs Zhang’s research is conducted within the Micro and Nanosystems group at ETH Zürich, focusing on interdisciplinary projects at the interface of materials science and nanotechnology. No formal advisees are listed in the given data.
