Dr. Chao Zhang

Associate Professor

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Biography

Chao Zhang is an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemistry at Uppsala University. His research focuses on modeling electrochemical systems through atomistic simulation and machine learning. He is involved with various scientific initiatives, including the Vetenskapsrådet (VR), the European Research Council (ERC), and the Wallenberg Initiative Materials Science Sustainability (WISE). Chao Zhang is part of the materials modeling community and participates in TEOROO and the Ångström Advanced Battery Centre (ÅABC). He is also actively engaged in the editorial advisory boards of several journals including the Journal of Physical Chemistry A/B/C and Materials Energy Journal. With a strong background in theoretical computational chemistry, he is particularly interested in topics such as density functional theory, molecular dynamics, and materials for electrochemical energy applications.

Research Interests

Requirements for Uppsala University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Writing
Required:20
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree equivalent to a Swedish Kandidatexamen (180 ECTS) 90 credits in a subject relevant to the specific program
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate and diploma
  • Official transcripts of records
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport photo page
  • Statement of Purpose (for most programs)
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Application Summary Sheet (if required by department)
Specialization Notes

General Master's requirements applying across Science, Technology, and Humanities departments.