Mr. Shixu Zhang | Nanomaterials | Best Researcher Award

Associate professor at Lanzhou University, China

Dr. Shixu Zhang is an Associate Professor at the School of Nuclear Science and Technology, Lanzhou University, China. He earned his Ph.D. and B.S. degrees in Particle and Nuclear Physics from Lanzhou University. His research focuses on thermoelectric and thermophotovoltaic isotope cells, molecular dynamics simulations for cluster beam deposition, and the transport behavior of protons, neutrons, and photons under external sources. Dr. Zhang has authored multiple peer-reviewed publications in high-impact journals such as Energy, Journal of Applied Physics, and Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research B. He has been serving in academic roles at Lanzhou University since 2014.

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Summary of Suitability for Best Researcher Award: Mr. Shixu Zhang

Mr. Shixu Zhang, currently serving as an Associate Professor at the School of Nuclear Science and Technology, Lanzhou University, is a highly accomplished researcher whose work lies at the intersection of nuclear physics, energy conversion systems, and advanced material deposition techniques. With a Ph.D. in Particle and Nuclear Physics and over a decade of progressive academic experience, Mr. Zhang has significantly contributed to thermoelectric and thermophotovoltaic isotope cell development, molecular dynamics simulations, and accurate transport descriptions of protons, neutrons, and photons.

🎓 Education

• 🧪 Ph.D. in Particle & Nuclear Physics
  Lanzhou University, China (2009–2014)

• 🔬 B.S. in Applied Physics (Nuclear Physics Direction)
  Lanzhou University, China (2005–2009)

🧑‍🏫 Professional Experience

• 👨‍🏫 Associate Professor, Lanzhou University (2018–Present)

• 👨‍🔬 Assistant Professor, Lanzhou University (2014–2018)

🔍 Research Interests

• ⚛️ Thermoelectric & Thermophotovoltaic Isotope Cells

• 💻 Molecular Dynamics Simulation in Cluster Beam Deposition

• 🌐 Accurate Transport Modeling for Protons, Neutrons & Photons

📚 Key Publications

1. 🧱 Frustum-Shaped Thermoelectric Generators, Energy, 2021

2. 🧲 Cu Cluster Deposition on Fe Substrates, Nucl. Instrum. Methods B, 2025

3. 🌡️ Temperature Effects on Cluster Deposition, J. Appl. Phys., 2024

4. 🔧 TEG Optimization by Heat Flux Modeling, Energy Technology, 2024

5. 📐 Fe Substrate Orientations Impact on Cu55 Clusters, Nucl. Instrum. Methods B, 2021

🏆 Achievements & Honors

• 🥇 Published in High-Impact Journals (Energy, Journal of Applied Physics)

• 🧠 Lead Author in Thermoelectric Research Papers

• 💡 Pioneer in Optimizing Cluster Deposition Techniques

• 📈 Significant Contributions to Multiphysics Simulation for Nuclear Materials

Publication Top Notes

An optimized design approach concerning thermoelectric generators with frustum-shaped legs based on three-dimensional multiphysics model

Geometry design and performance optimization of a terrestrial radioisotope thermoelectric generator based on finite element analysis

Dynamic piezo-thermoelectric generator for simultaneously harvesting mechanical and thermal energies

Oxygen Vacancy-Induced Room Temperature Ferromagnetism in Rutile TiO₂