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Research output per year
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Author IDs
ORCID iD: 0000-0003-0870-8153
Scopus Author ID: 56459266100
ResearcherID: E-1488-2017
Google Scholar Profile: NphvCCwAAAAJ
Impact
Qualifications/Experiences
Education:
Ph.D. in Engineering, Peking University, China
Bachelor in Physics, Peking University, China
Experience:
Postdoctoral Research Associate, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, USA
Postdoctoral Research Associate, Peking University, China
Biography
Dr. Zhao’s current research focuses on chemically disordered materials (high-entropy materials) through a combination of computational materials science and machine learning techniques. Specifically, his group aims to understand surface effects, defect thermodynamics, and defect evolution in chemically disordered materials under deformation or irradiation conditions. For this purpose, different simulation techniques at different scales are concurrently or sequentially employed.
Position(s) Available
Ph.D. positions available. The requirement for English is below:
---a minimum TOEFL score of 550 (paper-based) or 213 (computer-based) or 79 (internet-based); or
---a minimum overall band score of 6.5 in IELTS; or
---other test scores that may be regarded as equivalent to TOEFL 550 (paper-based) or 213 (computer-based) or 79 (internet-based).
If you have a high GPA and/or peer-reviewed international published papers (SCI), the chances that you pass the department screening will be high. Please refer to the following info:
Admission Book:
http://www.cityu.edu.hk/sgs/download/rpg/prospective/handbook.pdf
Application of Research Degree Program:
https://banweb.cityu.edu.hk/pls/PROD/hwskalog_cityu.P_DispLoginNon
Financial Support for Graduate Students: Hong Kong government provide > HKD 19,000 per month, 12 months per year, to all successful candidates. Tuition fee may be waived and travel fund will be possible for students with great academic performance.
For postdoctoral positions, please send your CV directly to [email protected]. I will respond ASAP.
Research Interests/Areas
Computational materials science
Machine learning
Defect properties
Energy storage materials
Services outside CityUHK
Associate Editor: npj Computational Materials
Reviewer: Journal of Nuclear Materials, Acta Materialia, Scripta Materialia, npj Computational Materials
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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SDG 6 Clean Water and Sanitation -
SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy -
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure -
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production
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Research output
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Boosting Screening of Nonequiatomic High-Entropy Electrocatalysts by Inverse Design via Active Graph Learning
Zhang, J., Su, W., Li, Y., Man, S., Liu, L., Zhao, S. & Xia, G.-J., 2 Jan 2026, In: ACS Catalysis. 16, 1, p. 323-332Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews › RGC 21 - Publication in refereed journal › peer-review
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Crossover from sluggish to accelerated diffusion in multi-principal element alloys induced by lattice distortion
Xu, B., Huang, S., Lu, W., Chen, Z., Yang, A., Fu, H., Chen, Q., Li, K. & Zhao, S., Sept 2026, In: Acta Materialia. 316, 14 p., 122431.Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews › RGC 21 - Publication in refereed journal › peer-review
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Defect Cluster Evolution under Primary Cascade Damage in TiVTaW High-Entropy Alloy and Its Constituent Elements Investigated by Molecular Dynamics Simulations
Harada, Y., Miyamoto, S., Zhao, S. & Tanabe, K., 2026, In: Materials Transactions. 67, 3, p. 283-289 7 p.Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews › RGC 21 - Publication in refereed journal › peer-review
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Discovering a Strong and Ductile Mo-Nb-Ta-V-W Refractory Multi-principal Element Alloy using Surrogate-Based Optimization with Computational Data
Pan, H., Li, X., Li, Y., Zheng, M. & Zhao, S., May 2026, In: Journal of Materials Research and Technology. 42, p. 8108-8119 12 p.Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews › RGC 21 - Publication in refereed journal › peer-review
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Distinct He bubble growth trajectory in multi-principal element alloys
Xiong, Y., Huang, S., Zhang, J., Ma, S., Xu, B., Fu, H., Li, Y. & Zhao, S., Jul 2026, In: Nuclear Fusion. 66, 7, 19 p., 076037.Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews › RGC 21 - Publication in refereed journal › peer-review
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DON: Low-Carbon Energy Materials and Safety Innovation Platform
YANG, Y. (Principal Investigator / Project Coordinator), HAN, W. (Co-Investigator), HO, V. (Co-Investigator), HU, A. (Co-Investigator), MA, K. (Co-Investigator), NGAI, C. (Co-Investigator), WANG, W. (Co-Investigator), WU, E. (Co-Investigator) & ZHAO, S. (Co-Investigator)
1/01/26 → …
Project: Research
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GDBAB-NSF-HK: 陰陽離子高熵化對過渡金屬碳化物陶瓷輻照性能的影響機制
ZHAO, S. (Principal Investigator / Project Coordinator)
1/01/25 → …
Project: Research
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GRF: Designing Irradiation-Resistant Concentrated Solid Solution Alloys by Tunning Lattice Distortion
ZHAO, S. (Principal Investigator / Project Coordinator) & WU, Z. (Co-Investigator)
1/01/25 → …
Project: Research
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CRF-ExtU-Lead: Medium Entropy Alloy (MEA)-based Cubic Shell Lattice Metamaterials for Lightweight, Impact Resistance Applications
LU, Y. (Main Project Coordinator [External]) & ZHAO, S. (Principal Investigator / Project Coordinator)
30/06/24 → …
Project: Research
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SZNSFC-GP-SRI: 高熵合金中迟滞扩散机理研究
ZHAO, S. (Principal Investigator / Project Coordinator)
24/11/23 → …
Project: Research
Prizes
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Stanford's Top 2% most highly cited scientists 2025
ZHAO, S. (Recipient), Sept 2025
Prize: RGC 64B - Prizes and awards
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Stanford's top 2% most highly cited scientists 2024
ZHAO, S. (Recipient), Sept 2024
Prize: RGC 64B - Prizes and awards
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Stanford's top 2% most highly cited scientists 2023
ZHAO, S. (Recipient), Oct 2023
Prize: RGC 64B - Prizes and awards
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Silver Medal at 2023 International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva
ZHAO, S. (Recipient) & ZHANG, J. (Recipient), Apr 2023
Prize: RGC 64B - Prizes and awards
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Junior Fellow of International Association of Advanced Materials
ZHAO, S. (Recipient), 2023
Prize: RGC 64B - Prizes and awards
Press/Media
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Successful morphing of inorganic perovskites without damaging their functional properties
CHEN, F.-R., HO, J. C. Y. & ZHAO, S.
5/10/23
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media
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CityU’s record-breaking showing at International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva
LAU, C., LEUNG, M. Y. K., HILL, F. I., PANG, S. W., LI, H., WANG, S., YU, X., LEI, D., LI, Y., WU, W., ZHU, Z., TSO, C. Y., ZHANG, W., TU, K. N., LIU, Y., NG, S. T. T., ZHAO, S., LEE, W. M., LAM, H. F., LUO, X., ZHANG, Z., ZHAO, X., YAN, H., XIE, M., ZHU, K., JING, X., HU, J., TSE, C. F. N., LU, J., LAM, H. W. M., LAM, H. W. R., HO, J. C. Y., DAOUD, W., KHOO, B. L., KWONG, T. W. S., LI, X., CHAN, C. H., LUK, K. M., CHU, P. K. H., LO, P. K. P. & ZHI, C.
29/04/23
7 items of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media