Hello, I’m Yizhou Zhang. The name “Yizhou” (一舟) is pronounced as “Yee-joh” in Mandarin Chinese and means “one boat.”
I am currently a battery specialist and industrial Ph.D. student who works with Zeekr Technology Europe and is also affiliated with the Automatic Control research group at Chalmers University of Technology. My research is centered around the exciting field of data science and its application in battery aging diagnostics and prognostics. I’m deeply engaged in a fascinating project that revolves around data-driven approaches to assess battery health and predict its lifetime. The ultimate goal of my work is to contribute to the extension of the lifespan and optimization of the performance of traction batteries used in electrified vehicles.
On my professional journey, my core objective is to enhance battery efficiency, safety, and longevity, thereby fostering a more sustainable environment. I achieve this by meticulously dissecting laboratory data, manufacturing data, and real-world field data to gain insights into battery health and proactively avert safety concerns. My firm belief lies in the power of integrating data-driven methodologies with deep battery domain knowledge to drive substantial enhancements in battery performance.
In the past, I did my undergraduate study in electric power engineering at Southeast University in China, my master’s in electrical engineering from KU Leuven in Belgium, and the Royal Institute of Technology (KTH) in Sweden.
