Published on 13/09/202513/09/2025 by Cryogenicist Guochun Zhang | Magnetic Refrigeration | Best Researcher Award Professor | Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry | China Professor Zhang Guochun, a leading faculty member at the Institute of Physical Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, is an accomplished inorganic chemist recognized for his pioneering contributions to crystal science. He earned his Ph.D. in Inorganic Chemistry from the University of Science and Technology of China, where he established a strong academic foundation in advanced material synthesis and characterization. His professional career has been devoted to advancing crystal research, with a focus on the discovery of new functional crystals, investigating the fundamental relationships between structure and properties, and developing innovative methods for bulk crystal growth. Through his expertise, Professor Zhang has significantly contributed to expanding the practical applications of crystalline materials in diverse scientific and technological fields. In addition to his research, he plays an active role in academic leadership, supervising students, mentoring young researchers, and fostering collaborations that promote innovation and excellence in physical chemistry. His impactful body of work, reflected in high-quality publications and influential contributions to the field, has advanced both fundamental understanding and practical applications, establishing him as a prominent figure whose achievements continue to shape the landscape of inorganic and materials chemistry. Profile: Scopus Featured Publications Wide spectral range refractive indices of BBO crystal covering 0.2–2000 THz. (2025). Applied Optics. Optical properties of barium borate crystal in the THz range revisited. (2025). Optics Letters. The crystal structures, magnetic interactions and cryogenic magnetocaloric effects for NaGdXO₄ (X = Si, Ti) compounds. (2025). Journal of Alloys and Compounds. Potential laser crystal of Zn₄B₆O₁₃:Mn²⁺ with low thermal expansion and high thermal conductivity: Single-crystal growth and characterization. (2024). Crystal Growth & Design. Magnetic properties and cryogenic magnetocaloric effect in α-Gd₂(MoO₄)₃ compound. (2024). Cryogenics. Guochun Zhang | Magnetic Refrigeration | Best Researcher Award
Professor Zhang Guochun, a leading faculty member at the Institute of Physical Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, is an accomplished inorganic chemist recognized for his pioneering contributions to crystal science. He earned his Ph.D. in Inorganic Chemistry from the University of Science and Technology of China, where he established a strong academic foundation in advanced material synthesis and characterization. His professional career has been devoted to advancing crystal research, with a focus on the discovery of new functional crystals, investigating the fundamental relationships between structure and properties, and developing innovative methods for bulk crystal growth. Through his expertise, Professor Zhang has significantly contributed to expanding the practical applications of crystalline materials in diverse scientific and technological fields. In addition to his research, he plays an active role in academic leadership, supervising students, mentoring young researchers, and fostering collaborations that promote innovation and excellence in physical chemistry. His impactful body of work, reflected in high-quality publications and influential contributions to the field, has advanced both fundamental understanding and practical applications, establishing him as a prominent figure whose achievements continue to shape the landscape of inorganic and materials chemistry. Profile: Scopus Featured Publications Wide spectral range refractive indices of BBO crystal covering 0.2–2000 THz. (2025). Applied Optics. Optical properties of barium borate crystal in the THz range revisited. (2025). Optics Letters. The crystal structures, magnetic interactions and cryogenic magnetocaloric effects for NaGdXO₄ (X = Si, Ti) compounds. (2025). Journal of Alloys and Compounds. Potential laser crystal of Zn₄B₆O₁₃:Mn²⁺ with low thermal expansion and high thermal conductivity: Single-crystal growth and characterization. (2024). Crystal Growth & Design. Magnetic properties and cryogenic magnetocaloric effect in α-Gd₂(MoO₄)₃ compound. (2024). Cryogenics.