Nanoscale Thermal Radiation Laboratory
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Education

  • Ph.D., Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1992
  • M.S., University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 1985
  • B.S., University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 1982

Teaching Interests

Professor Zhang’s teaching interests include core mechanical engineering subjects with an emphasis on thermal sciences, energy conversion, and heat transfer. His instruction spans undergraduate and graduate levels, aiming to build foundational knowledge and practical skills. Professor Zhang integrates current research insights into his teaching to enhance student learning and engagement in topics related to thermal management and energy systems.

Research Interests

Professor Zhang’s research focuses on thermal sciences with an emphasis on heat transfer, energy conversion, and sustainable energy technologies. His work explores microscale and nanoscale heat transfer phenomena, thermal management in energy systems, and the development of materials and methods for improved energy efficiency. The research program actively involves both graduate and undergraduate students, fostering multidisciplinary approaches to address challenges in thermal engineering.

Recent Publications

  • W Sun, ZM Zhang, Z Jacob, Superconducting Coherence Peak in Near-Field Radiative Heat Transfer, arXiv preprint arXiv:2503.06391, 2025
  • SY Jeong, D Ranjan, ZM Zhang, PG Loutzenhiser, Exploring irradiated granular flows with rapid heating for concentrated solar thermal energy collection and storage, iScience 28 (4), 2025
  • ZM Zhang, P Bohm, AK Menon, Entropic analysis of the maximum output power of thermoradiative cells, ASME Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer 147 (5), 052801, 2025
  • ANMF Islam, SM Ghiaasiaan, ZM Zhang, Thermodynamic Limit of Electroluminescent Refrigeration Devices, Entropy 27 (5), 496, 2025
  • P Bohm, AK Menon, ZM Zhang, Fundamental advantages of multijunction thermoradiative cells, Journal of Applied Physics 137 (22), 2025