Chunyi Zhi

Chunyi Zhi is a Chair Professor at The University of Hong Kong, Department of ME. He received his B.S. degree in Physics from Shandong University and his Ph.D. in Condensed Matter Physics from the Institute of Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences. He served as a postdoctoral fellow at the National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS) in Japan and later held positions as ICYS Researcher, Researcher, and Senior Researcher there. Before joining The University of Hong Kong, Dr. Zhi was a Chair Professor in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at City University of Hong Kong. His research focuses on aqueous electrolyte-based batteries, solid-state batteries, and zinc-ion batteries. As of July 2025, he holds over 100 patents and has published more than 500 research papers. Dr. Zhi has been recognized as a Clarivate Analytics Global Highly Cited Researcher in Materials Science (2019–2024) and in Environment and Ecology (2024).

Chunyi Zhi is a Chair Professor at The University of Hong Kong, specializing in aqueous batteries, solid state batteries, energy storage, and catalysts for sustainability. His research focuses on developing advanced materials and systems for energy storage, including boron nitride nanotubes, MXene, and nanostructured electrodes. He has published extensively on topics such as zinc-based batteries, dendrite suppression, and self-healing materials. His work addresses critical challenges in energy storage, including safety, stability, and scalability. Zhi's research also explores the application of nanomaterials in flexible and wearable energy devices, contributing to sustainable and efficient energy solutions.