Dr. Zhang is a world-renowned scientist and pioneer in fundamental research and industrial applications of ionic liquids (ILs). His discovery of the intrinsic nature of Z-bonds and thus formed ionic clusters in ILs, revealing essential differences from conventional molten salts, significantly enhanced IL-based separation and reaction processes (600+ papers) and thereby innovated 10+ green industrial applications (350+ patents) with significant economic and environmental benefits. He has played a leadership role in collaborations with Canada, the UK and other countries with global impact. He is a Member of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and has won numerous national and international awards.