Dr. Zhengfang Zhou

Professor

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Biography

Zhengfang Zhou is a Professor in the Department of Mathematics at Michigan State University. He specializes in the field of Partial Differential Equations, focusing on topics such as Nonlinear Heat Transfer, Nonlinear Waves, and Mathematical Physics. Professor Zhou completed his Ph.D. in Mathematics at the Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences, New York University in June 1986, under the supervision of Professor Louis Nirenberg. Prior to his current role, he served as an Associate Professor and Assistant Professor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. His extensive experience and contributions to mathematical sciences include over a decade of teaching and research in areas that bridge both theoretical and applied mathematics. He has been involved with graduate education and mentorship, supervising numerous Ph.D. students throughout his career.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

1998-08-01 — Present

Department of Mathematics, Michigan State University • East Lansing, MI

Teaching and conducting research in mathematics.

Associate Professor

1993-08-01 — 1998-07-31

Department of Mathematics, Michigan State University • East Lansing, MI

Taught multiple mathematics courses and mentored students.

Assistant Professor

1988-07-01 — 1993-07-31

Department of Mathematics, Massachusetts Institute of Technology • Cambridge, MA

Engaged in research and teaching at the university level.

C. L. E. Moore Instructor

1986-07-01 — 1988-06-30

Department of Mathematics, Massachusetts Institute of Technology • Cambridge, MA

Instructed undergraduate and graduate courses in mathematics.

Requirements for Michigan State University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:17
Reading
Required:17
Writing
Required:17
Speaking
Required:17
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field At least 15 credits in psychology courses
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Specialization Notes

Department of Psychology