Zhang Chun

Current Research

A/P Zhang’s research is focused on theoretical and computational modelling of quantum systems at various scales that includes the following:

• Development of first-principles theories for quantum systems under various conditions.
• Electron quantum transport at nano or molecular scale.
• Computational design of novel 2D functional materials.
• Catalysis at nano or atomic scale.

Education

• B.Sc, Fudan University, 1996;
• M.Sc., Fudan University, 2000;
• Ph.D, University of Florida, 2004;
• Postdoc., Georgia Institute of Technology, 2005

Selected Publications

• Z. Jiang, K. Yam, N. Guo, L. Zhang, L. Shen and C. Zhang, “Prominent nonequilibrium effects beyond the standard first-principles approach in nanoscale electronic devices” Nanoscale Horiz. 6, 801 (2021).
• W. Ou, K. Yam, C. Zhang, J. Lu et. al., “Zero-valent Palladium Single-Atoms Catalysts Confined in Black Phosphorus for Efficient Semi-hydrogenation” Adv. Mater. 33, 2008471 (2021).
• S. Li, K. Yam, N. Guo, Y. Zhao and C. Zhang, “Highly stable two-dimensional metal-carbon monolayer with interpenetrating honeycomb structures” NPJ 2D Mater. & Appl. 5, 1-7 (2021).
• C. Yao, N. Guo, C. Zhang* and J. Lu* et. al., “Atomically-precise dopant-controlled single cluster catalysis for electrochemical nitrogen reduction” Nat. Comm. 11, 1-10 (2020).
• K. Yam, N. Guo, Z. Jiang, S. Li and C. Zhang, “Graphene-Based Heterogeneous Catalysis: Role of Graphene” Catalysts 10, 53 (2020).