Mr. ZEKAI ZHANG, semiconducting material, Best Researcher Award

PHD at the University of Western Australia, Australia

Zekai Zhang is a Ph.D. candidate in Microelectronics Engineering at the University of Western Australia, specializing in Molecular Beam Epitaxy of II-VI Infrared Semiconducting Material. With a post-graduate diploma and B.E. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Manchester, his research focuses on fabricating high-performance Mid-wavelength and Long-wavelength infrared detectors. Zekai’s expertise spans Molecular Beam Epitaxy growth, semiconducting material characterization, and the establishment of infrared imaging systems. Currently based in Perth, he is dedicated to advancing the field of infrared technology, contributing significantly to the research and development of innovative infrared materials and devices.

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Education📚

Ph.D. in Microelectronics Engineering University of Western Australia, Perth Nov 2017 — Present Post-graduate Diploma in Electrical Engineering University of Manchester, Manchester Oct 2015 — July 2016 B.E in Electronics and Electrical Engineering University of Manchester, Manchester Sept 2013 — June 2015

Research Fields:

Molecular Beam Epitaxy of II-VI Infrared Semiconducting Material Currently pursuing Ph.D. at the University of Western Australia, focusing on the fabrication of high-performance Mid-wavelength and Long-wavelength infrared detectors and correlated infrared imaging systems.

Research Focus:

Zekai Zhang’s research predominantly centers on the elasto-plastic properties of semiconducting Hg₁₋ₓCdₓSe, employing nanoindentation techniques. As evidenced by multiple publications in reputable journals such as Infrared Physics and Technology, Journal of Applied Physics, and Nano Research, his work delves into diverse aspects of semiconductor material science. Zhang’s expertise extends to the molecular beam epitaxy of II-VI infrared semiconductors, specifically HgCdTe and HgCdSe, with a keen focus on their structural and nanoindentation properties. His contributions span from flexible infrared optoelectronics to defect engineering in CdTe buffer layers, showcasing a comprehensive exploration of advanced materials and their applications.