Dr. Xiaolin Zheng

Professor

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Biography

Professor Zheng received his Ph.D. in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering from Princeton University in 2006 and his B.S. in Thermal Engineering from Tsinghua University in 2000. He joined Stanford University in 2007 after completing postdoctoral work in the Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology at Harvard University. Professor Zheng is a member of the Materials Research Society and the American Chemical Society. He has received numerous awards, including the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers from the White House in 2009, Young Investigator Awards from ONR and DARPA in 2008, and the TR35 Award from MIT Technology Review in 2013. His research interests focus on energy science and are reflected in his roles as a Senior Fellow at the Precourt Institute for Energy and as a courtesy professor in Materials Science Engineering. Over his academic career, he has held various positions, starting as an Assistant Professor in Mechanical Engineering and advancing to his current role as a Professor. Professor Zheng also contributes to the academic community by mentoring doctoral candidates and guiding postdoctoral researchers.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

Stanford University • Stanford, California

Leading research in Mechanical Engineering and Energy Science.

Associate Professor

— Present

Stanford University • Stanford, California

Engaged in teaching and research in Mechanical Engineering.

Assistant Professor

— Present

Stanford University • Stanford, California

Initiated academic career in Mechanical Engineering, focused on energy solutions.

Awards

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Presidential Early Career Award

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Young Investigator Award

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Young Faculty Award

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Terman Faculty Award

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Bernard Lewis Fellowship

Courses

ME 370A ENERGY 363 391 392 191 ENERGY 361 393 393W MATSCI 200 MATSCI 300 398 491 199A 299A 299B ENERGY 201B ENERGY 205 ENERGY 351 ENERGY 352 390A

Requirements for Stanford University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
GRE General
Verbal
Required:160
Quantitative
Required:165
Analytical Writing
Required:4.5
Overall
Required:4.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree from an accredited institution Strong background in mathematics and programming
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Official transcripts
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

The Computer Science department emphasizes research potential. GRE General is currently optional but recommended for some tracks.