Doctor of Philosophy, University of Cambridge, United Kingdom
Bachelor of Engineering, Central South University, China
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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