Dr. Yang Zhao

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Biography

Yang Zhao is a Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering at Western University. He obtained his B.S. and M.S. degrees from Northwestern Polytechnical University in 2011 and 2014, respectively, and earned his Ph.D. from Western University in 2018. Zhao has served as a Postdoctoral Fellow at both Western University and the Advanced Light Source at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory between 2019 and 2020. His research interests are centered on advanced materials for energy storage devices, specifying areas such as nanomaterials and nanostructure design and fabrication, surface and interface engineering, next-generation batteries, and advanced characterization of materials and interfaces. Zhao's work contributes significantly to developing innovative technologies for energy storage solutions, aiming to improve their efficiency and performance. His academic journey represents a blend of practical engineering and advanced material science, with a focus on sustainable energy solutions that pave the way for future advancements in technology.

Research Interests

Requirements for Western University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:86
Prerequisites
Four-year degree, honours or the equivalent, in anthropology or equivalent background in social sciences.
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Specialization Notes

Streams include Archaeology and Bioarchaeology, and Sociocultural Anthropology.