Dr. Zhiqiang Mao

Professor

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Biography

Zhiqiang Mao is a Professor in the Eberly College of Science at Pennsylvania State University. His research focuses on the synthesis and study of quantum materials, unconventional superconductors, and strongly correlated electron systems. He has contributed significantly to the understanding of low-dimensional materials, Weyl and Dirac semimetals, as well as magnetic topological insulators. Mao received his Ph.D. from the University of Science and Technology, China, and has held prestigious positions including Chair Professor at Nanjing University and Nicholas J. Altiero Professor of Physics at Tulane University. His work has earned him numerous accolades, such as being a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science and the American Physical Society. Additionally, he has been awarded the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science Invitational Fellowship and the NSF CAREER award. With a robust publication record, Mao continues to advance the field of material science through his innovative research and academic leadership.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

Pennsylvania State University • University Park, PA

Conducts research and teaches in the fields of physics and material science.

Nicholas J. Altiero Professor

— Present

Tulane University • New Orleans, LA

Led research initiatives and academic programs in physics.

Changjiang Lectureship Chair Professor

— Present

Nanjing University • Nanjing, China

Held a distinguished chair in material science.

Awards

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Fellow

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Invitational Fellowship

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Fellow

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