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Assistant Professor Zeyu Deng
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Faculty & Department
Materials Science and Engineering
Education

Doctor of Philosophy, University of Cambridge, United Kingdom

Bachelor of Engineering, Central South University, China

Bio

Dr. Zeyu Deng, also known as Jerry, is a computational materials scientist with expertise in multiscale modeling and high-performance computing. His research interests lie in utilizing advanced computational techniques to unravel the design principles underlying materials for renewable energy applications, particularly in high-performance energy storage devices and carbon capture technologies. Dr. Deng holds both an M.Phil. (2015) and a Ph.D. (2019) in Materials Science and Metallurgy from the University of Cambridge. His doctoral research centered on the computational design of novel halide perovskites for photovoltaic applications. Subsequently, Dr. Deng relocated to Singapore and conducted postdoctoral research at the National University of Singapore (NUS), where he explored the computational simulation of materials for clean energy applications, including rechargeable batteries and porous materials for carbon capture. In 2024, he assumed the position of Assistant Professor in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering. Dr. Deng’s distinguished career has been recognized through several prestigious awards, including the MRS Graduate Student Award and the Lee Kuan Yew Postdoctoral Fellowship.

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Battery
Computational Materials Science
Clean Energy
Renewable Energy
Machine Learning

My Mentoring Style

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Autonomy
Adaptive
Mentorship

Selecting Research Topics?

How do you guide your PhD students in selecting research topics?

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Curated
Align
Collaborate
Student-led

Setbacks / Challenges

How do you handle setbacks or challenges faced by your PhD students?

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Independent
Nudge
Guidance

Feedback

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Minimal
Brief
Detailed

Consultation Frequency

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Weekly
Bi-Weekly
Monthly
As Needed

Research Group Meetings

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As Needed
Contact Information
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