Faculty Profile

Mao, Zhu
Ph.D / Associate Professor / Supervisor of Ph.D Candidates

She graduated with a Ph.D from Jilin University (Major: Chemistry). 

1. Dedicated to the Frontiers of Photovoltaic Research

As a professional and experienced doctoral supervisor in the field of Raman spectroscopy, her career is dedicated to exploring the deep potential of in-situ/operando Raman spectroscopy technology in the field of Photovoltaic devices (including solar cells and photodetectors). Her work has been instrumental in advancing our understanding of the underlying mechanisms and performance optimization of these devices, contributing significantly to the sustainable energy sector. 

2. International recognition and cooperation

In 2019, she had the privilege of serving as a visiting professor at Kangwon National University in South Korea. This experience has enriched her academic perspective and promoted valuable international cooperation. This global participation is reflected in her publishing records, and many of her papers have been published in renowned international journals such as Angewandte Chemie International  Edition, Analytical Chemistry, and Chemical Communications. Her multiple studies have been published on journal covers, emphasizing their impact and relevance to the scientific community.

3. Funding and Research Excellence

Her research endeavors have been supported by a robust foundation of funding, including two National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC) projects, a China Postdoctoral Science Foundation-funded project, and two provincial research projects in Jilin. These supports have amounted to more than one million RMB, ensuring the continuity of her research programs.

4. Awards and Honors

She has been honored to receive recognition for her academic and research excellence. She was selected as an Outstanding Young Scholar at Changchun University of Technology and was included in the Jilin Province's Reserve Pool of Outstanding Young Scientific and Technological Innovation Talents for the year 2023. Additionally, she has been awarded the title of "Outstanding Master's Thesis Advisor" by Changchun University of Technology in 2020 and 2022. In 2023, she was honored with the "Outstanding Master's Thesis Advisor of Jilin Province" award from Jilin Provincial Department of Education.

5. Invitations for undergraduate and graduate students

Her dedication to guiding and nurturing the talents of her students has been acknowledged through the repeated recognition as an outstanding thesis advisor. Her research group invite you to join them on this exciting journey of discovery and innovation in the realm of photovoltaic technology.

Partially published papers:

1. Zhu Mao*, et.al.,Angewandte Chemie International Edition, 2020, 59, 10780-10784. (Cover)

2. Zhu Mao,* et.al.,ACS Applied Energy Materials, 2022, 5, 8391−8399. 

3. Zhu Mao*, et.al.,Chemical communications, 2021, 57, 12333–12336.

4. Zhu Mao*, et.al.,Spectrochimica Acta Part A: Molecular and Biomolecular Spectroscopy, 2021, 255, 119652. 

5. Zhu Mao, et.al.,Chemical Communications, 2018, 54, 7135-7138.（Cover)

6. Zhu Mao, et.al.,Analytical Chemistry, 2013, 85, 7361-7368.