Regular biography
Zhang Hai is a mathematician specializing in inverse problems, partial differential equations, and mathematical modeling of physical phenomena. His research includes topics such as plasmonic resonances, super-resolution, and mathematical analysis of wave propagation. He has contributed to the understanding of scattering phenomena, shape reconstruction, and the development of numerical methods for solving complex mathematical problems. Zhang Hai has authored numerous publications in prestigious mathematical journals and has collaborated with researchers in various fields, including physics and engineering.
Scholar-generated biography
Hai Zhang is an associate professor at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, specializing in applied mathematics, inverse problems, and wave propagation and scattering theory. His research focuses on mathematical and computational methods for photonics and phononics, including inverse problems for wave equations with caustics, subwavelength phononic bandgaps, and super-resolution phenomena. He investigates acoustic and electromagnetic wave interactions with complex media, such as bubbly fluids, plasmonic nanoparticles, and periodic structures. His work addresses challenges in scattering theory, effective medium theory, and topological materials, with applications in metamaterials and metasurfaces. Zhang's research combines analytical and numerical techniques to advance understanding of wave propagation and inverse scattering problems.