Huanan Zhang
About Huanan Zhang
Huanan Zhang is a Postdoctoral Scientist at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, where he has worked since 2014. He specializes in the design and fabrication of silicon nanowire field effect transistors and has a strong background in chemical engineering.
Work at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Huanan Zhang has been employed as a Postdoctoral Scientist at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory since 2014. In this role, he has focused on the design and fabrication of silicon nanowire field effect transistors. His work contributes to advancements in nanotechnology, particularly in the area of semiconductor devices.
Education and Expertise
Huanan Zhang holds a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Chemical Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, where he studied from 2004 to 2008. He furthered his education at the University of Michigan, earning a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Chemical Engineering from 2008 to 2014. His academic background provides a strong foundation in advanced material synthesis and bioelectronics.
Background
Before his current position, Huanan Zhang worked as a Graduate Student Research Assistant at the University of Michigan from 2008 to 2014. He also gained experience as a Research Assistant at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology's Langer Lab from 2004 to 2008. His diverse research experiences have shaped his expertise in nanotechnology and material science.
Research Contributions
Huanan Zhang has made significant contributions to the field of nanotechnology through his research. He has synthesized silicon nanowires using chemical vapor deposition techniques and evaluated the electric performance of solid-state nanowire field effect transistors for bioelectronic applications. His work includes characterizing cryogenic dry etching of silicon on insulator, demonstrating his proficiency in advanced material characterization.