Professor | Ningbo University | China
Prof. Jie Zou, is a distinguished scholar and researcher in the field of sensitive materials and sensors, with a primary focus on electrochemical gas sensors and battery safety. Currently serving as a Professor in the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at Ningbo University, he has built a career dedicated to advancing technologies that ensure safety, efficiency, and innovation in energy and sensing systems. Prof. Zou earned his Ph.D. in Communication and Information Engineering from Ningbo University between 2012 and 2015, during which he also completed joint training in Materials Physics and Chemistry at the Shanghai Institute of Ceramics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, strengthening his interdisciplinary expertise in both engineering and materials science. His academic journey began with a B.S. in Applied Physics from Ningbo University in 2008, followed by an M.S. degree in Communication and Information Systems from the same institution in 2011, which laid a strong foundation for his advanced doctoral studies and subsequent research career. Professionally, Prof. Zou’s early career included industrial experience as an engineer at Shanghai Aerospace Automobile Electromechanical Co., Ltd., from 2011 to 2012, where he was involved in the development of automobile gas sensors with a focus on tape casting and testing methods, giving him crucial applied knowledge that continues to inform his academic research. His academic trajectory progressed as he joined Ningbo University as an Assistant Professor in 2015, where he conducted pioneering research on limiting current and mixed potential type gas sensors based on solid-state electrolytes, as well as hydrogen sensors using MEMS technology for lithium battery safety. In parallel, he expanded his expertise through a Postdoctoral Fellowship at the University of Electronic Science and Technology of China in Chengdu (2019–2024), where he further advanced his work on hydrogen sensors for LiBs safety. His global academic engagements include a prestigious Visiting Scholar position at the Georgia Institute of Technology, U.S. (2019–2020), where he contributed to research on cathode-supported solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs) based on LSM materials, further reflecting his ability to integrate materials science with applied energy systems. In recognition of his contributions, Prof. Zou has led several significant national and regional research projects, including those funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China, the Zhejiang Natural Science Foundation, the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation, and local initiatives in Ningbo. His hosted projects span a variety of themes, such as high-temperature water and carbon dioxide sensors, capacitive hydrogen sensors utilizing palladium alloys and nanoparticles, and integrated trace formaldehyde gas sensors, demonstrating both breadth and depth in applied sensor research. His academic honors and project leadership highlight his recognized expertise in the field, while his teaching and mentoring as a doctoral supervisor emphasize his dedication to fostering the next generation of researchers.
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Featured Publications
Hu, H., Zou, J., Shan, L., Jiang, X., Ni, Y., Li, X., Qian, X., Chen, W., Zhou, Y., Zhang, W., et al. (2023). Conductivities in yttrium-doped barium zirconate: A first-principles study.
Li, Y., Hu, H., Zhang, W., Tian, Z., Jiang, X., Wang, Y., Zhang, S., Zhang, Q., Jian, J., & Zou, J. (2022). Theoretical study on the electrochemical catalytic activity of Au-doped Pt electrode for nitrogen monoxide.