Dr. Linxiao Zhu

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Linxiao Zhu is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the Institute of Energy and the Environment. His research focuses on the fundamentals of light and heat control using nanostructured materials, aiming to advance energy efficiency and develop clean energy solutions. He investigates ways to control thermal radiation by utilizing strong light-material interactions at the nanoscale. By employing nanostructures with feature sizes comparable to the wavelength of light, he tailors the properties of heat and light in terms of spectrum, direction, and intensity to create significant opportunities for energy and thermal applications.

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Requirements for Pennsylvania State University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7
GRE General
Prerequisites
Master's degree in related field for PhD Baccalaureate degree from accredited institution
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Specialization Notes

GRE scores are highly recommended but not strictly required for Applied Linguistics.