Tianyi Zhang

Assistant Professor (Starting January 2026)

Electrical Engineering and Computer Science

tyzhang@syr.edu

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Degrees:

  • Ph.D., The Pennsylvania State University
  • B.S., Tsinghua University

Research Interests:

  • Two-dimensional (2D) materials
  • Thin-film deposition and engineering
  • Surface and interface characterization
  • Nanoscale electronics and photonics

My research focuses on two-dimensional (2D) materials, a class of atomically thin materials with unique electronic and optical properties. By advancing their development, I aim to help shape the future of information and communication technologies beyond the limits of conventional materials.

In particular, I develop scalable methods to synthesize high-quality 2D electronic and optical materials, and to engineer their properties at the atomic level. Using advanced, multiscale characterization tools, I work on investigating the relationships of structure, property, and performance of 2D materials. These efforts open pathways to applications in nanoelectronics, quantum information, sensing, and integrated photonics.

Selected Publications:

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