Dr. Kun Zhang | Institute of Wenzhou Zhejiang University | China
Dr. Kun Zhang is an emerging leader in materials science and energy storage research, currently serving as the Vice President of Suzhou MatSource AI Technology Co., Ltd., where he integrates advanced computational approaches with materials discovery and industrial application. He recently completed his postdoctoral research at Zhejiang University, following a Ph.D. from Qingdao University with a focus on advanced energy storage materials and their underlying mechanisms. Dr. Zhang’s research explores the intersection of materials simulation, theoretical modeling, and experimental validation, emphasizing the design of next-generation electrode materials, solid-state electrolytes, and nanoscale interface engineering for batteries and supercapacitors. His scientific output is impressive for a researcher at his career stage, with an estimated 45+ documents indexed in Scopus, over 800 citations, and an h-index of approximately 14, reflecting both productivity and meaningful impact across the materials science community. His work is well represented in internationally recognized journals such as Journal of Power Sources, Chemical Engineering Journal, Advanced Functional Materials, Energy Storage Materials, and Electrochimica Acta. Dr. Zhang is widely cited for his studies on the structural evolution of electrode materials under cycling conditions, computational predictions for high-performance energy devices, and the development of novel nanostructured materials to improve ion transport and cycling stability. He has collaborated with leading global researchers and actively participates in interdisciplinary projects that bridge fundamental materials theory with industrial applications, helping accelerate the commercialization of new technologies for energy sustainability. In addition to his publications, Dr. Zhang has contributed to patents in the field of electrode design and artificial intelligence-driven materials screening, highlighting his commitment to practical innovation. His combination of computational expertise and experimental insight allows him to propose new solutions to long-standing challenges in energy storage, including capacity fading, thermal stability, and cost-effective manufacturing of high-performance materials. Dr. Zhang’s achievements extend beyond research, as he also mentors junior scientists and engineers, fostering talent development in the field of clean energy technologies. His work continues to receive attention from peers, as reflected in the steady growth of his citations and collaboration network, underscoring his potential to shape the future of energy materials research. With a balanced portfolio of fundamental and applied research, a growing body of impactful publications, and leadership roles bridging academia and industry, Dr. Zhang exemplifies the qualities of an innovative researcher whose contributions are driving progress toward a more sustainable and energy-efficient future.
Featured Publications
Zheng, S., Wang, Y., Luo, B., Zhang, K., Sun, L., Bao, Z., Duan, G., Chen, D., Hu, H., Huang, J., et al. (2025). Compacting surface charge layers for efficient charge transfer toward stable Zn anodes. Energy & Environmental Science.
Duan, G., Zhang, K., Wang, Y., Sun, L., Luo, B., Zheng, S., Bao, Z., Zhou, M., Hu, H., Chen, D., et al. (2025, September). Nucleation-driven volcano effect via interface synergy for stable Zn-ion batteries. Energy Storage Materials. Li, H., Jia, R.,
Chen, W., Wei, C., Ji, Q., Long, X., Wang, B., Zhang, K., Feng, J., Tan, L. (2025, September 13). Bio‐based separator engineering toward better metal anodes in rechargeable batteries: Progress and perspectives. Advanced Functional Materials.
Gong, L., Zhou, M., Zhang, K., Wang, Y., Sun, L., Duan, G., Luo, B., Zheng, S., Bao, Z., Huang, J., et al. (2025, May). Achieving long-term stable Zn anodes via adding traces of bioenergy carrying molecules to the electrolyte. Chemical Engineering Journal.
Li, L., Zhang, K., Ma, B., Yang, C., Wei, C., Li, X., Tian, X., Tan, L., Feng, J. (2025, April). An eco-friendly and biodegradable chitosan fiber-based separator with ion transport modulation towards highly reversible Zn metal anodes. Journal of Energy Storage.
Zhou, M., Zhang, K., Gong, L., Sun, L., Duan, G., Lu, Y., Bao, Z., Zheng, S., Luo, B., Huang, J., et al. (2025, April). The synergistic effect induced by “Z-bond” between cations and anions achieving a highly reversible zinc anode. Journal of Colloid and Interface Science.