Guoan ZHOU
Assistant Professor · CityUHK Scholars (Profiles) · City University of Hong Kong
Quick answer: Guoan ZHOU is Assistant Professor at City University of Hong Kong. Guoan ZHOU shows an active PhD hiring signal as of 2026-10-19.
⭐ Accepting PhD Students. We are looking for Postdocs, PhD students, and Research Assistants in the areas of solid mechanics, material science and technology, energy, cooling technology and heat transfer. There are two potential research directions:
- Development of advanced shape memory alloys (SMA) for elastocaloric cooling,
- Design and manufacturing of SMA-based elastocaloric cooling structures
Research interests
Solid Mechanics and Phase-transition Behaviour; Advanced Functional Shape Memory Alloy Materials; Solid-state Elastocaloric Cooling System and Application
Selected publications (since 2023)
[2026] 3D-printed NiTi alloys for elastocaloric cooling. Zhong, S. (Co-first Author), Lin, H. (Co-first Author), Li, Y., Li, Y., Zhou, G., Zhang, P., Zhang, L., Wang, S., Yao, S., Sun, Q. & Lu, J., 2026, In: Nature Communications. 17, 4207.
[Jun 2026] Assessing the elastocaloric effect in elastocaloric cooling devices with active regeneration. Li, Z., Liang, D., Zhou, G. & Yao, S., Jun 2026, In: Applied Thermal Engineering. 297, 11 p., 130867.
[Jan 2026] From shear bands to kink bands: exploring the plastic deformation mechanisms in NiTi crystalline-amorphous nanocomposites. Hua, P., Lin, H., Li, X., Zhou, G., Zhong, Z. & Sun, Q., Jan 2026, In: Materials Science and Engineering: A. 950, 14 p., 149516.
[22 Jan 2026] Sub-zero Celsius elastocaloric cooling via low-transition-temperature alloy
Frequently asked questions
Is Guoan ZHOU hiring PhD students at City University of Hong Kong?
Yes. As of 2026-10-19, Guoan ZHOU's faculty page shows a PhD hiring signal: Accepting PhD Students. We are looking for Postdocs, PhD students, and Research Assistants in the areas of solid mechanics, material science and technology, energy, cooling technology and heat transfe.
What does Guoan ZHOU research?
Solid Mechanics and Phase-transition Behaviour; Advanced Functional Shape Memory Alloy Materials; Solid-state Elastocaloric Cooling System and Application
Data last updated: 2026-10-19 · Source: phd-match.com faculty database.
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