Research output per year
Research output per year
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Author IDs
ORCID iD: 0000-0002-9425-6036
Scopus Author ID: 37125696500
ResearcherID: A-5050-2011
Impact
Qualifications/Experiences
Education
Ph.D., Massachusetts Institute of Technology (2005)
M.S., Tsinghua University (1999)
B.S., Huazhong University of Science and Technology (1997)
Professional Experience
Professor, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong (2022-Now)
Associate Professor, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong (2015-2022)
Assistant Professor, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (2010-2015)
Senior Engineer, Framatome (AREVA NP), Lynchburg, VA, USA (2005-2010)
Engineer, Nuclear and Radiation Safety Center, Chinese Ministry of the Environmental Protection (2000-2001)
Prizes/Honours
Award and Achievement
- Provost recognition of Outstanding Teaching Performance, City University of Hong Kong, 2025
- 2023, Best Paper Award, International Congress on Advances in Nuclear Power Plants (ICAPP). April 23–27, 2023. Gyeongju, South Korea
- Provost recognition of Outstanding Teaching Performance, City University of Hong Kong, 2023
- 2022, World's top 2% scientists list by Stanford University
- 2021, The President's Awards, City University of Hong Kong.
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2020 “Highly Cited Paper award”, Applied Energy.
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2017 “Outstanding Paper Award by Applied Energy ICAE2016”, Applied Energy.
- 2016 “Student Paper Competition Award” 24th International Conference on Nuclear Engineering, Charlotte North Carolina , United States.
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2014 “Best Paper Award” Progress in Nuclear Energy.
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2012 “Best Team Supervisor” Design and Innovative Project Competition, Nanyang Technological University.
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2009 “Corporate Recognition Award for Excellence” AREVA NP.
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2004 “Best Teaching Assistant Award” Department of Nuclear Science and Engineering, MIT.
Research Interests/Areas
- Multiscale Thermal and Fluids Engineering
- Nuclear Reactor Thermal-hydraulics, Safety and Design
- Battery Energy Storage Systems and Renewable Energy
Services in CityUHK
Administrative Assignment
- 2025 - Now, Program Leader, Nuclear and Risk Engineering Program
- 2018 - 2022, Member, College Board of Engineering
- 2015 - 2018, Deputy Program Leader and Co-Chair, Nuclear and Risk Engineering Program
Services outside CityUHK
Professional Activity
- 2023-Now, Associate Editor, Case Studies in Thermal Engineering (Elsevier)
- 2021-Now, Associate Editor, Heat Transfer Engineering (Taylor & Francis)
- 2016-Now, Advisory Editor, Annals of Nuclear Energy (Elsevier)
- Technical Program Committee member and session chairs, 11th International Topical Meeting on Nuclear Thermal Hydraulics, Operations and Safety (NUTHOS-11), Gyeongju, Korea, 2016
- Keynote speaker and Technical Program Committee member, 13th International Topical Meeting on Nuclear Thermal Hydraulics, Operations and Safety (NUTHOS-13), Hsinchu Taiwan, 2022
- Conference Chair, The International Workshop on Engineering Physics (IWEP2023, IWEP2024)
- Conference Chair, The International Conference on Advanced Energy Materials, Devices and Systems (AEMDS2024)
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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Research output
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Advancements in thermal management solutions for electric vehicle high-power electronics: Innovations, cooling methods, and future perspectives
Asim, M., Baig, T., Siddiqui, F. R., Khan, S., Khan, S. A., Babar, H., Said, Z., Zhao, J. & Abidi, I. H., 1 Mar 2025, In: Journal of Energy Storage. 111, 115344.Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews › RGC 21 - Publication in refereed journal › peer-review
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A new parameter unifying criterion for rectangular surface structure influences on vaporization nucleation: A molecular dynamics study
Li, X., Deng, W., Ni, S., Yu, G., Zhao, J. & Ming, P., 1 Feb 2025, In: Applied Thermal Engineering. 260, 125053.Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews › RGC 21 - Publication in refereed journal › peer-review
1 Citation (Scopus) -
Coupled electrochemical-thermal analysis of the novel TESLA-type large format 4680 cylindrical lithium-ion battery under normal and extreme conditions
Eze, C., Zhao, J., Liu, H., Shi, Y., Chung, D., Zhao, J., Chen, G. & Chuang, A., 30 Jul 2025, In: Journal of Power Sources. 645, 237164.Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews › RGC 21 - Publication in refereed journal › peer-review
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Divide and conquer: Spectral-splitting and utilization of thermal radiation from waste heat in the steel industry
Li, H., Wan, S., Wang, L., Zhao, J. & Ji, D., 15 Jan 2025, In: Applied Energy. 378, Part A, 124836.Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews › RGC 21 - Publication in refereed journal › peer-review
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Effect of swirling strength on droplets impact on concave wall: Experimental and numerical investigation
OUYANG, S., Xiong, Z., Bei, H., Yu, K., Xue, L. & Zhao, J., Aug 2025, In: Annals of Nuclear Energy. 218, 111282.Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews › RGC 21 - Publication in refereed journal › peer-review
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GDOTH-HK-ExtU-Lead: 一體化小型鉛鉍快堆關鍵技術研究及實驗驗證
ZHAO, J. (Principal Investigator / Project Coordinator)
20/08/21 → …
Project: Research
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ASDC: Center for Advanced Nuclear Safety and Sustainable Development (ANSD)
KAI, J.-J. (Principal Investigator / Project Coordinator), FAN, J. (Co-Investigator), HE, J. (Co-Investigator), HU, A. (Co-Investigator), LAU, C. (Co-Investigator), WANG, Z. (Co-Investigator), WOO, C. H. (Co-Investigator), XIE, M. (Co-Investigator), ZHANG, K. (Co-Investigator), ZHAO, J. (Co-Investigator) & ZHOU, W. (Co-Investigator)
16/02/16 → …
Project: Research
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GRF: Controlling Nucleate Boiling Heat Transfer Performance on Micro/Nano Textured Surfaces Using Surfactants and Electric Field
ZHAO, J. (Principal Investigator / Project Coordinator)
1/01/21 → 11/12/24
Project: Research
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GRF: Investigation on Critical Heat Flux Enhancement with Nanocoated Surface under Different Orientation
ZHAO, J. (Principal Investigator / Project Coordinator)
1/09/19 → 4/08/23
Project: Research
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ITF: Advanced Model Reference Thermal Sensing Technique for Detecting Rusty Gas Pipes Embedded Inside Concrete Walls
ZHAO, J. (Principal Investigator / Project Coordinator), LUK, B. L. (Co-Investigator) & YEUNG, P. C. K. (Co-Investigator)
1/03/19 → 30/11/20
Project: Research
Prizes
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Stanford's top 2% most highly cited scientists 2024
ZHAO, J. (Recipient), Sept 2024
Prize: 64B_Prizes and awards
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Stanford's top 2% most highly cited scientists 2023
ZHAO, J. (Recipient), Oct 2023
Prize: 64B_Prizes and awards
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Stanford's top 2% most highly cited scientists 2022
ZHAO, J. (Recipient), Nov 2022
Prize: 64B_Prizes and awards
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