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Yue Zhao

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Also affiliated: University of Central Florida (2006); Xi'an University of Science and Technology (2023–2024); University of Nebraska–Lincoln (2012–2015); Tokyo Institute of Technology (2003); Beijing Institute of Technology (2025); University of Science and Technology of China (2014); Ministry of Public Security of the People's Republic of China (2024); Seagate (United States) (2017); Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China (2016–2019); University of California, Los Angeles (2017); Northwestern Polytechnical University (2019–2021); Virginia Commonwealth University (2014–2015); Universität Ulm (2023); Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (2023); Tiangong University (2017); Tohoku University (2011); University of Wollongong (2024–2025); Harbin Institute of Technology (2015); Dalian University of Technology (2023); University of Arkansas System (2019–2025); China Academy of Engineering Physics (2012–2025); Suzhou University of Science and Technology (2024); University Town of Shenzhen (2012–2018); Inner Mongolia Electric Power (China) (2023–2025); Dalian University (2023); Tianjin Research Institute of Electric Science (China) (2020); Institute of Microelectronics (2006–2009); Aerospace Research Institute of Materials and Processing Technology (2017–2025); National Institute for Radiological Protection (2020–2025); Hubei Academy of Agricultural Sciences (2025); Kementerian Pendidikan Malaysia (2018); Institute of Geographic Sciences and Natural Resources Research (2023); Gaozhou People's Hospital (2010); Arkansas Power Electronics International (2025–2026); University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee (2024); Institute of Fluid Physics (2025); State Key Laboratory of Tribology (2019); Wuhan University of Science and Technology (2018); Shanghai Ocean University (2024); Taiyuan University of Science and Technology (2025); Dalian Minzu University (2024–2025); Hubei University of Technology (2006); Jiangxi Agricultural University (2025); Beijing University of Chemical Technology (2021); Henan Normal University (2023); Taiyuan University of Technology (2025); Anhui University of Technology (2012–2013); Tsinghua University (2006–2025)

Faculty Researcher

40 h-index 320 pubs 6,298 cited

Upstream record may be merged OpenAlex, the source of these figures, lists 49 institutions in 6 countries for this author record — a pattern that usually means it combines several researchers with similar names. The totals above may include work by other people.

  • Nitrates
  • Adsorption
  • Bismuth
  • Catalysis
  • Copper
  • Electrodes
  • Ferric Compounds
  • Oxidation-Reduction

Biography and Research Information

OverviewAI-generated summary

Yue Zhao's research program focuses on materials science and engineering, with a particular emphasis on developing advanced materials for energy and environmental applications. His work has explored the creation of novel composites and structures for solar-driven water purification and steam generation. Recent publications detail the development of reshaped MXene/graphene oxide/polyaniline plastic hybrids with patternable surfaces for efficient solar water purification, and multi-functional Janus hollow solar evaporators based on copper foam for high-efficiency solar interfacial distillation. Other studies have investigated 2D ferrous ion-crosslinked Ti3C2Tx MXene aerogel evaporators for efficient solar steam generation.

Beyond solar energy applications, Zhao's research extends to catalysis and power electronics. His group has investigated hydrogenation catalysis using platinum-functionalized heterogeneous boronic acid-polyoxometalates. In the realm of power electronics, his publications include work on megawatt-scale Si/SiC hybrid multilevel inverters for electric aircraft propulsion applications and a review of current research trends in power-electronic innovations in cyber–physical systems. Zhao also leads a research group at the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville and has a notable publication record with an h-index of 39 and over 6,000 citations. He collaborates frequently with other researchers at the University of Arkansas, including H. Alan Mantooth, Zhuxuan Ma, Juan Carlos Balda, and Xinyuan Du.

Metrics

  • h-index: 40
  • Publications: 320
  • Citations: 6,298

Selected Publications

  • Robust Soft-Switching Inverter Design for Electric Motors with Significant Parasitic Capacitances (2026)
    IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics DOI OpenAlex
  • Dynamic Voltage Balancing in Series-Connected SiC MOSFETs: AI-Assisted Impact Quantification of Device Parameters Variation (2026)
  • 100kW 3-phase ARCP soft switched SiC (S2SiC) inverter - design and in-lab test verification (2026)
  • Evaluation and Design of Bidirectional SSCBs Based on Half-Bridge SiC Modules for MVDC Protection (2026)
  • Coordinate-Based Variable-Switching-Frequency PWM Strategy for Parallel Three-Level NPC Converters for Low-Voltage High-Current Applications (2026)
  • Empirical Pre-Screen Method for Paralleling Operation of Medium-Voltage Silicon Carbide MOSFETs (2026)
  • A Simplified and Low-Cost Voltage Balancing Control Method for Series-Connected SiC MOSFETs (2026)
  • A Generic Transient DC Bias Elimination Method for Dual- and Triple-Active Bridge Converters (2026)
    IEEE Journal of Emerging and Selected Topics in Power Electronics DOI OpenAlex
  • Temperature Balancing for Reliability Enhancement of Power Electronics via Airflow Inversion Cooling (2026)
  • Performance Evaluation of High Power Hybrid Active Neutral Point Clamped Converters: Three-Phase Integrated Power Stage vs. Single-Phase Power-Electronic Building Block (2025)
  • Circulating Current Suppression for Three-Level Inverters in High-Power High-Density Grid-Connected Applications (2025)
  • A High-Efficiency Bidirectional Solid-State Circuit Breaker Using Half-Bridge SiC MOSFET Modules for DC Grid Protection (2025)
  • Reliable, High Power Density Inverters for Transportation Applications (2025)
  • Development, Integration, and Flight Testing of a Silicon Carbide Propulsion Drive for a Hybrid Electric Aerospace Application (2025)
  • Double Line Frequency Voltage Ripple Reduction Control Strategy for Dual-Active-Bridge in DC/AC System (2024)
    8 citations DOI OpenAlex

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