Hao Zhang obtained his B.S. degree in University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) in 2018. He then received his PhD in Applied Physics (2024) at Rice University under the supervision of Dr. Aditya Mohite. In August 2024, he continued his research as a postdoctoral associate in Mohite's research group within the Chemical and Biomlecular Engineering (CHBE) department at Rice University. His current research is investigating the structural and photo-physical properties of perovskites and 2D materials, as well as plasma conversion and spectroscopic characterization of CO₂ molecules.