Dr. Peggy Zhang

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Peggy Zhang is a Visiting Fellow at the School of Materials Science and Engineering at UNSW Sydney, where she has held several academic positions since 2015. Her research interests focus on topological phase transitions, ferroic materials, and their associated topological defects and domain walls. She has developed new synthesis techniques for novel ferroelectric oxides and has contributed to advancements in nanolithography techniques for fabricating ferroelectric domain wall memory devices. Her work also includes the investigation of nanoscale domains and topological transitions in ultrathin ferroelectric films, with characterization methods that encompass various scanning probe microscopy techniques. Throughout her career, she has actively engaged in research that bridges theoretical knowledge and practical application in materials science.

Research Interests

Experience

Visiting Fellow

2023-01-01 — Present

School of Materials Science and Engineering, UNSW • Sydney, Australia

Conducting research and teaching activities in the field of materials science.

Lecturer/Research Fellow

2022-01-01 — 2023-01-01

School of Materials Science and Engineering, UNSW • Sydney, Australia

Involved in teaching and research activities.

Women-in-FLEET Fellow

2019-01-01 — Present

ARC FLEET Centre/UNSW • Sydney, Australia

Fellowship aimed at supporting women in STEM.

Postdoctoral Fellow

2015-01-01 — 2021-01-01

School of Materials Science and Engineering, UNSW • Sydney, Australia

Conducted postdoctoral research in the area of materials science.

Requirements for University of New South Wales

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:23
Reading
Required:23
Writing
Required:23
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:90
PTE
Listening
Required:54
Reading
Required:54
Writing
Required:54
Speaking
Required:54
Overall
Required:64
Prerequisites
Recognised Bachelor degree Minimum 1 year relevant work experience for certain streams
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of English Language Proficiency
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Personal Statement
  • Copy of Passport
Specialization Notes

Includes Business Intelligence, Enterprise Systems, and Cybersecurity Management streams.