Dr. Hao Zhu

Associate Professor

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Biography

Hao Zhu is an Associate Professor at the Chandra Family Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering at the University of Texas at Austin. He holds the Texas Atomic Energy Research Foundation Centennial Fellowship in Electrical Engineering. Prior to his current position, he served as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign from 2014 to 2017. Dr. Zhu's research focuses on several key areas including cyber-physical power systems, energy data analytics, and signal processing networks, with a particular emphasis on developing innovative solutions for power grids. He has been recognized for his contributions to the field with awards such as the NSF CAREER Award in 2017 and the Siebel Energy Institute Seed Grant in 2016. His work aims to enhance situational awareness in cyber-physical systems, making significant impacts on the integration of technology and electrical engineering.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

— Present

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign • Urbana-Champaign, IL

Taught and conducted research in the field of Electrical Engineering, focusing on energy systems.

Awards

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NSF CAREER Award

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Siebel Energy Institute Seed Grant

Requirements for University of Texas at Austin

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:79
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Application fee
  • Official transcripts
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

General requirements for the Graduate School at UT Austin apply to all programs unless otherwise specified.