2017.09-2022.08 Texas A&M University, Materials Science and Engineering, PhD (Advisor: Hung-Jue Sue)
2016.01-2017.05 University of Florida, Materials Science and Engineering, Master
2011.09-2015.07 South China University of Technology, Materials Science and Engineering, Bachelor

2024.11- Shanghai Jiaotong University, Assistant professor
2022.09-2024.11, Shanghai Jiaotong University, Postdoc

Polymeric Materials and Polymer Processing
Multi-functional Nanostructured Materials

1. Mu, Y., Liu, S., Wang, Y., Liu, Z*. and Zhao, M*., 2024. Understanding electron transport mechanisms in monolayer MoS2 transistors: Impact of lattice phonon scattering and localized charge traps. Physical Review B, 110(11), p.115414.

Before joining SJTU
1. Zhao, M., Wu, H.M., Chen, H., Lai, G.H., Zhu, Z., Wu, J.L., Kang, W.H. and Sue, H.J., 2023. Preparation of Polyethylene/α-Zirconium Phosphate Nanocomposites via a Well-Controlled Polyethylene-Grafted Interface. Langmuir, 39(16), pp.5803-5813.
2. Zhao, M., Chen, H., Zhu, Z., Zhu, X., Quan, Y., Zhang, Z., Wu, H.M., Wu, J.L., Kang, W.H., Wang, Q. and Sue, H.J., 2022. Multifunctional polyethylene nanocomposites based on polyethylene-grafted α-zirconium phosphate nanoplatelets. Polymer, 261, p.125422.
3. Zhao, M., Wu, H.M., Zhu, Z., Wu, J.L., Kang, W.H. and Sue, H.J., 2022. Preparation of polyethylene nanocomposites based on polyethylene grafted exfoliated α-zirconium phosphate. Macromolecules, 55(8), pp.3039-3050.
4. Zhao, M., Baker, J., Jiang, Z., Zhu, Z., Wu, H.M., Wu, J.L., Kang, W.H. and Sue, H.J., 2021. Preparation of well-exfoliated poly (ethylene-co-vinyl acetate)/α-zirconium phosphate nanocomposites. Langmuir, 37(15), pp.4550-4561.
5. Jiang, Z., Chen, H., Zhao, M., McCarney, J., De Schryver, D., Aplin, T. and Sue, H.J., 2023. Toughening of linear low-density polyethylene/brominated polystyrene blend by styrene-ethylene/butylene-styrene elastomer. Polymer, 272, p.125859.
6. Jiang, Z., Chen, Q., Zhu, Z., Tsai, C.Y., Zhao, M., Sue, H.J., Chang, A., Bremner, T. and DiSano, L.P., 2021. Well‐dispersed poly (ether‐ether‐ketone)/multi‐walled carbon nanotube nanocomposites prepared via a simple solution mixing approach. Polymer International, 70(8), pp.1090-1098.
7. Zhu, Z., Tsai, C.Y., Zhao, M., Baker, J. and Sue, H.J., 2022. PMMA nanocomposites based on PMMA-grafted α-zirconium phosphate nanoplatelets. Macromolecules, 55(4), pp.1165-1177.
8. Baker, J.H., Zhang, J., Zhao, M., Mullins, M. and Sue, H.J., 2022. Dynamic light scattering studies on ethylene-propylene copolymers in a hydrocarbon based oil. Journal of Rheology, 66(1), pp.105-110.
9. Tsai, C.Y., Zhang, T., Zhao, M., Chang, C.S. and Sue, H.J., 2021. Preparation of thermally conductive but electrically insulated polypropylene containing copper nanowire. Polymer, 236, p.124317.
10. Tsai, C.Y., Chang, C.S., Zhao, M. and Sue, H.J., 2021. Effect of long‐chain branching molar fraction on scratch behavior of polypropylene. Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 138(39), p.50993.
11. Jiang, Z., Chen, Q., Zhu, Z., Tsai, C.Y., Zhao, M., Sue, H.J., Chang, A., Bremner, T. and DiSano, L.P., 2021. Well‐dispersed poly (ether‐ether‐ketone)/multi‐walled carbon nanotube nanocomposites prepared via a simple solution mixing approach. Polymer International, 70(8), pp.1090-1098.
12. Hu, C., Zhao, M., Li, Q., Liu, Z., Hao, N., Meng, X., Li, J., Lin, F., Li, C., Fang, L. and Dai, S.Y., 2021. Phototunable lignin plastics to enable recyclability. ChemSusChem, 14(19), pp.4260-4269.
13. Zhu, Z., Baker, J., Liu, C., Zhao, M., Kotaki, M. and Sue, H.J., 2021. High performance epoxy nanocomposites based on dual epoxide modified α-Zirconium phosphate nanoplatelets. Polymer, 212, p.123154.
14. Zhang, T., Zhao, M., Daneshvar, F., Xia, F. and Sue, H.J., 2019. Solution-processable oxidation-resistant copper nanowires decorated with alkyl ligands. ACS Applied Nano Materials, 2(12), pp.7775-7784.
15. Li, Z., Zhao, M., Zeng, J., Peng, C. and Wu, J., 2017. High-solar-reflectance building ceramic tiles based on titanite (CaTiSiO5) glaze. Solar Energy, 153, pp.623-627.

1. Sue, H.J., Baker, J., Zhao, M., Wu, H.M., Wen-Hao, K.A.N.G. and Jen-Long, W.U., 2024. Functionalized exfoliated nanoclay and non-polar polymer nanocomposite compositions. U.S. Patent 11,932,718.
2. Sue, H.J., Zhao, M., Wu, H.M., Jen-Long, W.U., Wen-Hao, K.A.N.G., Kuei-Pin, L.I.N. and Chiming, H.O.N.G., 2023. Thermoplastic and thermoset foam nucleation additive and foamed material. U.S. Patent 18/154,545.