Bi-Cheng Zhou
About
Prof. Bi-Cheng Zhou's research interests are in computational thermodynamics and kinetics of materials, including first-principles alloy theory, CALPHAD, theories of phase transformations, and nonequilibrium thermodynamics. These methods are applied to lightweight alloys, high-temperature materials, and corrosion. He obtained his Ph.D. in 2015 in MSE with a minor in computational science and a subsequent one-year postdoc from the Pennsylvania State University, both under the guidance of Prof. Zi-Kui Liu. In 2017, he joined Prof. Chris Wolverton’s group at Northwestern University as a postdoctoral fellow. In 2018, he joined the University of Virginia as an Assistant Professor in the MSE department. He was promoted to Associate Professor with tenure in 2024.
Education
B.E. Powder Materials Science and Engineering, Central South University, China, 2010
Ph.D. Materials Science and Engineering, Pennsylvania State University, 2015
Post-Doc, Pennsylvania State University, 2016
Post-Doc, Northwestern University, 2017-2018
Research Interests
Selected Publications
Courses Taught
Awards
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UVA Researchers Develop New Coatings To Boost Turbine Engine Efficiency
Read NowA multidisciplinary UVA-led research group has formulated new protective coatings to allow turbine engines to run hotter — with potential dividends for the environment and people.
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Finding the Most Heat-Resistant Substances Ever Made
Read NowMaterials science engineering and geology experts will copy Mother Nature’s use of mineral compositions, temperature and pressure to make next-generation materials.
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CAREER Award: Opening Vistas for Materials Design
Read NowBi-Cheng Zhou's New Thermodynamic Model Expands Widely Used Design Tool to Complex Concentrated Alloys