Prof. Dr. Jun Zhong | NCIAE | China
Jun Zhong is a leading researcher in computational materials science, focusing on the atomistic modeling of materials physics and chemistry. He specializes in molecular dynamics, density functional theory, and multi-scale simulations to study adhesion, lubrication, wear mechanisms, and corrosion inhibition in metals and alloys. His work includes the development of MEAM interatomic potentials and modeling surface segregation phenomena in advanced materials. He has investigated catalyst performance, mechanical-electrical property regulation, and deformation mechanisms in metals, composites, and graphene foams. Zhong has contributed to understanding nano-scale interactions, alloy surface behaviors, and interface adhesion. His research integrates computational and theoretical approaches to address challenges in aerospace materials, nanomaterials, and renewable energy technologies. He has authored high-impact publications in journals such as Phys. Rev. B, J. Phys. Chem. C, and Applied Surface Science. He has also written influential monographs on tribology, adhesion, and nanomechanics, widely recognized in the scientific community. Zhong has presented his work at numerous international conferences and workshops. He has been elected Member of the Institute of Physics (MInstP, UK) and recognized as a world-class scientific monograph author. His teaching excellence has been acknowledged in both China and the U.S. He has led and participated in multiple national and international research projects. His studies bridge atomistic modeling and practical applications, advancing materials engineering and aerospace technologies. His research impacts surface phenomena, alloy design, and energy-related materials. Zhong continues to push the boundaries of computational materials science, integrating theory and simulation for innovative solutions.
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Featured Publications
Zhang, Y., Zhu, H., Liu, F., Zhong, J., Lu, W., Wang, C., Wang, L., Wu, Z., & Li, B. (2025). Influence and regulation of amorphous layers on phonon transport at SiC/Si interface. International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer.
Zhang, H., Xu, S., Zou, S., Zhou, H., Ouyang, W., & Zhong, J. (2025). Gas–solid phase separation of active Brownian particles under confinement of hard walls. Nanomaterials.
Ning, Y.-Q., Zhong, J., Jie, A., Zhou, X., Xue, X.-X., Ang, Y. S., & Zhao, Y.-Q. (2025). Designing the weak Fermi pinning and ferromagnetic van der Waals contacts to bilayer CrI3. Applied Physics Letters.
Nie, G., Zhong, F., Zhong, J., Zhu, H., & Zhao, Y.-Q. (2024). Engineering photoelectric conversion efficiency in two-dimensional ferroelectric Cs2PbI2Cl2/Sc2CO2 heterostructures. Applied Physics Letters, 124, 252903.
Nie, G., Zhong, F., Zhong, J., Zhu, H., & Zhao, Y.-Q. (2024). Engineering photoelectric conversion efficiency in two-dimensional ferroelectric Cs2PbI2Cl2/Sc2CO2 heterostructures. Applied Physics Letters.