Zhengyang Zhao

Zhengyang Zhao received the BS degree in electrical engineering from Xi’an Jiaotong University, China. He is currently working toward the PhD degree in electrical and computer engineering with the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN. His research focuses on development of novel spintronic devices to implement energy-efficient memory cells and logic applications. His recent work includes studying current-induced magnet reversal using spin-orbit torque (SOT), and also voltage-induced magnet reversal using piezoelectric strain or VCMA effect. More specific work includes the stack design, MTJ cell nanofabrication, advanced device characterization and physics study.