Lingfeng Zhou is a Ph.D. candidate in Nuclear Engineering and Radiological Sciences at the University of Michigan, co-advised by Professors Lumin Wang and Kevin Field. He earned his M.S. in Materials Science and Engineering from the University of Michigan in 2023 and his B.S. in Materials Physics from the University of Science and Technology Beijing in 2022.

His research focuses on understanding the behavior of diverse material systems, including semiconductors, ceramics and alloys, under extreme conditions such as high temperatures, ion irradiation and implantation. His work combines in situ and ex- situ irradiation experiments with advanced electron microscopy to connect fundamental radiation-damage mechanisms with the development of radiation-tolerant materials for advanced nuclear energy systems. Outside of the lab, Lingfeng spends his nights chasing the starlight with his camera.