Meet Z-Cholar | With Prof. ZHAO Baodan, College of Optical Science and Engineering

Welcome to the third episode of the "Meet Z-Cholar" series. This is a special episode because, for the first time in this series, we are taking a trip outside of Hangzhou and heading to Zhejiang University's International Campus in Haining City.

In this episode, Prof. HUANG Qing interviews Prof. ZHAO Baodan, a young researcher who has already proven her expertise in perovskite optoelectronics. Prof. ZHAO outlines her research path, highlights important milestones in #LED technology, and talks about the importance of imagination and brainstorming in scientific discoveries.
Prof. ZHAO also reflects on her experience at the University of Cambridge and the collaborative environment in her current lab at Zhejiang University, emphasizing the balance between clear academic guidance and scientific freedom.

This episode offers insight into the innovative research at Zhejiang University and provides valuable insights for budding scientists and #optoelectronics enthusiasts.

0:00 – Morning meeting at the Zijingang Campus, #ZJU
0:23 – Travel habits
1:15 – Arrival at the lab in Haining (International Campus) and introduction
1:42 – Achievements in perovskite LEDs
3:27 – Prof. DI Dawei, Deputy Director of the International Research Center for Advanced Photonics, on the scientific journey of the lab
3:57 – Prof. ZHAO’s experience at the College of Cambridge
5:21 – LIU Shengnan, a 3rd year PhD student, about her experience in Prof. ZHAO’s lab
5:47 – Prof. ZHAO’s inspiration for the field of optoelectronics
6:32 – Advice for young scholars
7:18 – The importance of teamwork
8:08 – Achieving work-life balance in the lab

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