Tianjin University of Technology - China
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SUMMARY
Dr. Le-Xi Zhang is an Associate Professor at Tianjin University of Technology, China. With research centered on gas and humidity sensing materials, heterogeneous catalysis, and nanostructured materials, Dr. Zhang has significantly advanced perovskite-based and MOF-derived sensor technologies. His academic contributions span over a decade, supported by numerous national and provincial research grants. He has a robust publication record, with impactful articles in high-ranking SCI journals and a range of patented innovations. His work bridges fundamental material design and practical sensor applications for environmental and physiological monitoring.
EDUCATION
Dr. Zhang earned a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from Qufu Normal University (2001–2005). He completed his Ph.D. in Materials Science at the Institute of Coal Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences (2005–2012). His academic foundation integrates deep chemical understanding with cutting-edge nanotechnology, equipping him to investigate complex materials systems for practical applications in sensing and catalysis. The rigorous training and interdisciplinary research during his doctoral work laid the groundwork for his current focus on smart functional materials.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Starting as a Lecturer in 2012, Dr. Zhang advanced to Associate Professor at Tianjin University of Technology in 2018. He has led research groups in materials chemistry and sensor development, often collaborating with industry and academic peers. His responsibilities include mentoring graduate students, publishing scientific research, and managing research projects. He is actively involved in academic societies and editorial boards. Through leadership roles and interdisciplinary collaboration, he has fostered innovation in sensor technology and contributed meaningfully to China’s material science research community.
RESEARCH INTEREST
Research areas include gas and humidity sensors, oxide nanostructures, heterogeneous catalysts, and metal–organic frameworks (MOFs). His investigations are focused on synthesizing defect-rich and multifunctional materials to enhance sensitivity, selectivity, and environmental stability. Emphasis is placed on halide perovskites, high-entropy oxides, and carbon-doped nanomaterials. These efforts aim at addressing environmental sensing challenges, particularly in wearable technology and public health diagnostics. His work integrates design, synthesis, and device fabrication, contributing significantly to sensor miniaturization and real-time monitoring applications.
AWARD AND HONOR
Dr. Zhang has been recognized as a Tianjin 131 Innovative Talent (Third Level) and was selected under the "Longcheng Talent Plan" in Jiangsu Province. He has secured multiple competitive national and regional research grants as a principal investigator. His editorial contributions to Rare Metals and Tungsten (both SCI Q1) reflect academic leadership. A prolific reviewer for over 50 SCI journals, Dr. Zhang’s academic reputation is further bolstered by peer endorsements and invitations to prestigious editorial boards in materials science.
RESEARCH SKILL
Dr. Zhang demonstrates advanced skills in materials synthesis (e.g., solvothermal, hydrothermal, molten-salt), structural characterization (e.g., XRD, SEM, TEM), and sensor fabrication. He specializes in designing multifunctional oxide-based and coordination polymer materials for gas sensing. His capabilities extend to defect engineering, photocatalysis studies, and electrochemical performance analysis. He possesses considerable experience in applying nanotechnology to real-world sensing problems and is adept in scaling up material synthesis for prototype development. His integrated approach links material properties with device performance effectively.
PUBLICATIONS TOP NOTED
Dr. Zhang has authored over 50 first or corresponding-author papers in top-tier journals like Sensors and Actuators B, Journal of Materials Chemistry C, and ACS Applied Materials. His publications address humidity sensing, gas detection, and catalytic performance, often involving novel perovskite and MOF materials. Noteworthy papers include studies on lead-free perovskites for physiological humidity monitoring and high-entropy oxides for non-contact sensing. Many works feature interdisciplinary collaboration and real-time application focus, highlighting both theoretical insights and applied breakthroughs.
Title: In-situ pyrolysis of lead-free halide perovskite Cs₂SnCl₆ micro-octahedra to CsCl@Cs₂SnCl₆ composites for robust physiological humidity monitoring
Authors: [Not specified]
Journal: Microchemical Journal (2025)
Title: MOF-derived high-entropy oxides (YTbDyErYb)₂O₃ for boosted non-contact physiological humidity monitoring induced by oxygen vacancy modulation
Authors: [Not specified]
Journal: Journal of Alloys and Compounds (2024)
Title: Cation-oxygen dual-defective ACu₃Ti₄O₁₂ (A = Sr, Ba) perovskites enable high-performance humidity sensors for human-body related moisture monitoring
Authors: [Not specified]
Journal: Ceramics International (2024)
Title: PVDF-PTFE composite-based electrochemical sensor for monitoring humidity during human physiological movements
Authors: [Not specified]
Journal: Sensors and Actuators B: Chemical (2024)
Title: High-Performance Flexible Humidity Sensors Based on MCl (M = Li, Na, K) Doped PVP/PVDF Self-Supporting Films for Boosted Real-Time Noncontact Moisture Monitoring
Authors: [Not specified]
Journal: ACS Applied Polymer Materials (2024)
Title: Halide-dependent humidity sensing of Cs₂SnX₆ (X = Cl, Br, I) perovskites for real-time human physiological moisture detection
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Journal: Journal of Materials Chemistry C (2024)
CONCLUSION
Dr. Le-Xi Zhang exemplifies interdisciplinary expertise in functional materials for chemical sensing. His innovative research on humidity and gas sensors has positioned him at the forefront of environmental and physiological monitoring technology. By integrating nanostructure engineering and device fabrication, he contributes solutions to critical challenges in smart sensing. His academic leadership, combined with patent-rich output and editorial roles, makes him a key figure in China's material chemistry landscape. Dr. Zhang’s future work is poised to drive sustainable sensor technologies and translational material science.