Jing Zhao
Jing Zhao
Associate Department Head And Professor Of Chemistry, UConn College Of Liberal Arts And Sciences
Elected to the Academy in 2025

Education

University of Science and Technology of China, 2003, BS, Chemical Physics; Northwestern University, 2008, PhD, Chemistry

Professional Areas

Determining the optical properties of metal and semiconductor nanomaterials of varying compositions at both ensemble and single particle level; resolving the important factors that govern the structure-function relationships of nanomaterials; developing, optimizing and functionalizing nanomaterials for applications in catalysis, optoelectronics and sensing.

Citation

In recognition of contributions advancing fundamental understanding of the optical properties of metal and semiconductor nanomaterials, the development of innovative synthetic and characterization techniques for nanomaterials, and their impactful applications in catalysis, optoelectronics, and sensing.