Runzhi Zhang

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R&D Materials Engineer Co-op at Lydian

Charlottesville, Virginia, United States

Overview

Runzhi Zhang is a Ph. D. candidate at the University of Virginia specializing in materials science and additive manufacturing. His research focuses on Laser Powder Bed Fusion and Binder Jet Printing for thermal management and energy applications. He has developed novel copper alloys and recently completed an R&D co-op at Lydian.

Beyond his research, Runzhi is a dedicated educator and mentor at the University of Virginia. He serves as a course instructor and graduate school mentor, demonstrating a passion for teaching. He is a member of the Omicron Delta Kappa leadership honor society, recognized for service and academic excellence.

He was competitively selected for the UVA Engineering Teaching Fellowship, recognizing his innovative and student-centered approach to teaching complex science concepts.

Personality Overview

Vision Oriented

Direct & Candid

Self-Confident

They respond well to confident salespeople.  They care equally about the product and its potential impact. They can be nudged to make faster decisions by offering what they value.

Topics They Care About

Additive Manufacturing
A core part of his Ph. D. research, focusing on Laser Powder Bed Fusion (LPBF) and Binder Jet Printing, as detailed in his work and publications.
Advanced Materials
His expertise covers materials for energy storage, catalysis, and electrochemical applications, demonstrated through his publications on polymer thermoelectrics.
Thermal Management
A key application area for his research, particularly his work on optimizing high-conductivity copper alloys for thermal systems.

Media Appearances

Runzhi has no verified media appearances

Work History

6-2025 - 12-2025
R&D Materials Engineer Co-op at Lydian
8-2024 - 12-2024
Course Instructor at University of Virginia
9-2023 - 9-2024
Engineering Grad School Mentor Program at University of Virginia
8-2023 - 12-2023
Graduate Teaching Assistant at University of Virginia
5-2021 - 8-2023
Undergraduate Research Mentorship at University of Virginia

Education

2020 - 2024
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD from University of Virginia
2018 - 2020
Master of Science - MS from Washington University in St. Louis

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Insights For Selling To Runzhi

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Make sure that they have the necessary authority, they could present false stature sometimes
  • Make sure that you you respond to any queries from them quickly
  • Ask them questions confidently while doing discovery, don’t be apologetic

DONT's

  • Do not give up if they are not convinced, try again with a different approach
  • Avoid long winding pitches, stay objective
  • Avoid repeating yourself or making generalizations

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Runzhi is

  • Confidence in the product plays an important role, followed by powerful testimonials.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Runzhi

  • They might hesitate a little, but they will say no if they are not convinced.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Runzhi move?

  • They are neither the fastest decision makers nor the slowest.
  • Can Runzhi take some risk or not?

  • Once they have analyzed the pros and cons, they can take some risks.

You And Runzhi

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