Prof. Dr. Xianming Zhou | Molecular Physics | Research Excellence Award

Prof. Dr. Xianming Zhou | Molecular Physics | Research Excellence Award

Professor | Xianyang Normal University | China

Prof. Dr. Xianming Zhou  is a distinguished scholar recognized for his extensive contributions to molecular physics and related branches of advanced physical sciences. Serving as Deputy Director of a leading Ion-Beam and Optical Physics Laboratory, he has established a strong research profile marked by high-impact publications, interdisciplinary collaborations, and sustained contributions to fundamental and applied molecular physics. His work spans particle physics, high-charge ion physics, atomic interactions, radiation processes, and the complex behaviour of matter under extreme conditions, all consistently grounded in the principles and analytical frameworks of molecular physics. Prof. Dr. Xianming Zhou has authored numerous publications in respected international journals, contributing significantly to the global understanding of ion-matter interactions and the evolution of precision measurement approaches derived from molecular physics. His research outputs include more than two dozen peer-reviewed articles, demonstrating a strong record of innovation, methodological advancement, and scholarly rigour. Many of his studies are frequently cited and positioned at the forefront of contemporary research in molecular physics, high-charge ion dynamics, and atomic collision phenomena. Throughout his research career, Prof. Dr. Xianming Zhou has collaborated with experts across major scientific institutes and laboratories, enhancing the global visibility of his contributions. His investigations often integrate experimental and theoretical tools, extending the reach of molecular physics into frontier areas such as X-ray emission mechanisms, electron behaviour in extreme environments, and the broader physics of energetic ions. His leadership roles have further strengthened the development of research programmes grounded in molecular physics, supporting emerging scholars and facilitating high-level scientific cooperation. The societal impact of his work is reflected in its relevance to advanced instrumentation, materials analysis, radiation science, and precision technologies, where molecular physics remains central to innovation. Prof. Dr. Xianming Zhou continues to influence the international research community through his sustained commitment to molecular physics, his capacity for scientific leadership, and his enduring contributions to the advancement of modern physics.

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Featured Publications

1. Zhou, X.-M., Wei, J., Cheng, R., Liang, C.-H., Chen, Y.-H., Zhao, Y.-T., & Zhang, X.-A. (2023). K-shell X-ray of Al produced by collisions of ions with near Bohr velocities. Acta Physica Sinica, 72.

2. Zhou, X., Wei, J., Cheng, R., Zhang, Y., Zhang, Y., Chen, Y., Zhang, X., & Zhao, Y. (2023). L-shell X-ray production cross sections in 50Sn by 100 keV–300 keV protons. Radiation Physics and Chemistry, 110789.

3. Liang, C., Zhang, X., Zhou, X., Zhao, Y., Cheng, R., & Xiao, G. (2023). 96_42Mo L-shell X-ray production cross sections by 2.0–6.0 MeV 15263Eu ions. Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research Section B: Beam Interactions with Materials and Atoms.

4. Zhou, X.-M., Wei, J., Cheng, R., Mei, C.-X., Zeng, L.-X., Wang, X., Liang, C.-H., Zhao, Y.-T., & Zhang, X.-A. (2022). W L-shell X-ray emission induced by C⁶⁺ ions with several hundred MeV/u. Acta Physica Sinica, 70.

5. Zhou, X., Wei, J., Cheng, R., Zhang, Y., Chen, Y., Liang, C., Zhang, X., & Zhao, Y. (2022). Au L-shell X-ray emission induced by 154.3–423.9 MeV/u C⁶⁺ ions. Scientific Reports.