Xihong Peng joined Arizona State University, Polytechnic campus, as an assistant professor in the program of chemistry, physics, and applied mathematics in 2008 and was promoted to associate professor in 2014. She received her doctorate in physics from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, New York, in 2007, and her bachelor's degree in physics from Beijing Normal University, China, in 2000. She was a visiting assistant professor at Skidmore College, Saratoga Springs, New York for the 2007-2008 academic year before joining ASU.
Peng's research interests are to explore novel materials and seek their application in nanoelectronics and renewable energies, as well as to gain a fundamental understanding of the materials’ properties at the atomic level.
Peng's primary field of expertise is first-principles calculations of the electronic structures of a variety of materials and systems. The advantage of first-principles calculations is that the key properties and behaviors of physical systems, including energies, structural and electronic properties, can be readily predicted using Schrodinger’s Equation from Quantum Mechanics without having to rely on fitting parameters. First-principles calculations are also applicable to solving problems across various fields, ranging from physics and chemistry to biology and material sciences. They are playing an essential role in modern scientific research and explorations.
Peng's research interests are to explore novel materials and seek their application in nanoelectronics and renewable energies, as well as to gain a fundamental understanding of the materials’ properties at the atomic level.
Key research interests:
Awards and Sponsored Research Grants
Conference Presentations
Spring 2021 | |
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Course Number | Course Title |
PHY 121 | Univ Physics I: Mechanics |
PHY 444 | Fundamentals of Nanoscience |
PHY 499 | Individualized Instruction |
PHY 792 | Research |
PHY 799 | Dissertation |
Fall 2020 | |
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Course Number | Course Title |
PHY 121 | Univ Physics I: Mechanics |
PHY 321 | Vector Mechanics and Vibration |
PHY 495 | Project Research |
PHY 499 | Individualized Instruction |
PHY 792 | Research |
Summer 2020 | |
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Course Number | Course Title |
PHY 792 | Research |
Spring 2020 | |
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Course Number | Course Title |
PHY 252 | Physics III |
PHY 321 | Vector Mechanics and Vibration |
PHY 499 | Individualized Instruction |
PHY 792 | Research |
PHY 799 | Dissertation |
Fall 2019 | |
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Course Number | Course Title |
PHY 121 | Univ Physics I: Mechanics |
PHY 321 | Vector Mechanics and Vibration |
PHY 792 | Research |
Summer 2019 | |
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Course Number | Course Title |
PHY 792 | Research |
Spring 2019 | |
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Course Number | Course Title |
PHY 252 | Physics III |
PHY 321 | Vector Mechanics and Vibration |
PHY 499 | Individualized Instruction |
PHY 792 | Research |
PHY 799 | Dissertation |
Fall 2018 | |
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Course Number | Course Title |
PHY 121 | Univ Physics I: Mechanics |
PHY 321 | Vector Mechanics and Vibration |
PHY 792 | Research |
Summer 2018 | |
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Course Number | Course Title |
PHY 792 | Research |
Spring 2018 | |
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Course Number | Course Title |
PHY 252 | Physics III |
PHY 321 | Vector Mechanics and Vibration |
PHY 792 | Research |
PHY 799 | Dissertation |
Fall 2017 | |
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Course Number | Course Title |
PHY 111 | General Physics |
PHY 321 | Vector Mechanics and Vibration |
PHY 792 | Research |
Summer 2017 | |
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Course Number | Course Title |
PHY 792 | Research |
Spring 2017 | |
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Course Number | Course Title |
PHY 112 | General Physics |
PHY 321 | Vector Mechanics and Vibration |
PHY 792 | Research |
PHY 799 | Dissertation |
Fall 2016 | |
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Course Number | Course Title |
PHY 112 | General Physics |
PHY 321 | Vector Mechanics and Vibration |
PHY 792 | Research |
Summer 2016 | |
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Course Number | Course Title |
PHY 792 | Research |
Graduate Students mentoring:
As a Committee Chair
As a Committee Co-Chair
As a Committee Member
ASU SERVICE
Unit Level (Science and Mathematics Faculty and Dept. of Applied Sciences and Mathematics)
College Level (Colleges of Letters & Sciences, Technology & Innovation)
PROFESSIONAL SERVICE
Book Editor
Journal Editor
Referee for the Following Journals: (review on average ~ 6 or 7 per year)
Reviewer for Funding Agencies:
Reviewer for Books or Book Chapters