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Monday, February 9, 2026.
PhD Proposal Defense - Hao Zhou
A Doctor of Philosophy Proposal Defense Entitled:
Understanding thermal transport in complex systems using first-principles-based methods
By: Hao Zhou
Date Feb 10, 2026
Time 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Location 3350 MEK
Committee Members:
Dr. Tianli Feng (Chair)
Dr. Mathieu Francoeur
Dr. Keunhan Park
Dr. Sameer Rao
Dr. Alan McGaughey
Project Summary
Understanding heat transport in solids is central to the performance and reliability of modern electronic, energy, and aerospace technologies. Over the past two decades, first-principles methods have enabled accurate predictions of thermal transport in many crystalline materials. However, these successes have been largely limited to simple crystals under ideal conditions. In contrast, real-world systems often feature complex crystal structures, heterostructured interfaces, and various defects and impurities, where thermal transport is insufficiently understood. This PhD research aims to advance first-principles-based approaches to understand and predict thermal tran…
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Tuesday, February 10, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Holiday: Presidents Day
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Monday, February 16, 2026.
Spring 2026 First half - Last day to reverse CR/NC option
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Friday, February 20, 2026.
Executive Committee Meeting
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Friday, February 20, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
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Tuesday, February 24, 2026.
Spring 2026 Second half - Classes begin
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Wednesday, February 25, 2026.
Spring 2026 First half - Grades due
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Sunday, March 1, 2026.
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Tuesday, March 3, 2026.
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Tuesday, March 3, 2026.
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Friday, March 6, 2026.
Spring 2026: Spring Break (Mar 7 - Mar 15)
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Saturday, March 7, 2026 – Saturday, March 14, 2026.
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Monday, March 16, 2026.
Executive Committee Meeting
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Friday, March 20, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
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Friday, March 27, 2026.
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Monday, April 6, 2026.
Spring 2026 Full Term - Last day to reverse CR/NC option
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Friday, April 17, 2026.
Spring 2026 Second half - Last day to reverse CR/NC option
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Friday, April 17, 2026.
Executive Committee Meeting
Executive Committee Meeting
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Friday, April 17, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Spring 2026 Full Term - Classes end
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Tuesday, April 21, 2026.
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Monday, May 4, 2026.
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Monday, May 4, 2026.
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Friday, May 8, 2026.