My research focuses on the evolution of terrestrial bodies in our solar system, such as the Moon and Io.
My tenet is first identifying scientific problems inspired by observations and then addressing them
using geophysical approaches, e.g., mantle convection and tidal dissipation modeling.
I am currently a visiting PhD student at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, in the Universitäts-Sternwarte München, working with Dr. Meng Tian.
I am always eager to collaborate with researchers worldwide. If you are interested in my work, please feel free to contact me!
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Peking UniversityPh.D., Structural Geology
School of Earth and Space Sciences
Advisor: Prof. Nan Zhang2021 - present -
Peking UniversityB.Sc., Geology
School of Earth and Space Sciences2017 - 2021
Research Interests
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Planetary Geodynamics
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Planetary Volcanism
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Magma Ocean Evolution
Skills
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Mantle Convection Modeling (CitcomS)
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Two-Phase Flow Modeling
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Bayesian Analysis (PyMC)
Selected Works (view all )
Long-lived Lunar Mare Volcanism Powered by Radiogenic and Tidal Heating
Wenbo Zhang, Nan Zhang
Journal of Geophysical Research: Planets 2025
We show that radiogenic and tidal heating can sustain lunar mare volcanism until ~2.0 Ga suggested by Chang'E-5 samples. Using viscoelastic tidal dissipation models coupled with mantle convection and thermal evolution, we demonstrate mechanisms for prolonged melt generation and eruption.
Long-lived Lunar Mare Volcanism Powered by Radiogenic and Tidal Heating
Wenbo Zhang, Nan Zhang
Journal of Geophysical Research: Planets 2025
We show that radiogenic and tidal heating can sustain lunar mare volcanism until ~2.0 Ga suggested by Chang'E-5 samples. Using viscoelastic tidal dissipation models coupled with mantle convection and thermal evolution, we demonstrate mechanisms for prolonged melt generation and eruption.
The Effect of Pressure‐Dependent Viscosity on the Dynamics of the Post‐Overturn Lunar Mantle
Wenbo Zhang, Nan Zhang, Yan Liang, Leif Tokle
Journal of Geophysical Research: Planets 2023
We examine how pressure-dependent viscosity influences lunar mantle dynamics after overturn, with implications for the hemispherical distribution pattern of lunar mare volcanism.
The Effect of Pressure‐Dependent Viscosity on the Dynamics of the Post‐Overturn Lunar Mantle
Wenbo Zhang, Nan Zhang, Yan Liang, Leif Tokle
Journal of Geophysical Research: Planets 2023
We examine how pressure-dependent viscosity influences lunar mantle dynamics after overturn, with implications for the hemispherical distribution pattern of lunar mare volcanism.
Abundances of Lunar Heat-Producing Elements Constrained by a 3-D Numerical Model of Titanium-Rich Basaltic Eruption
Wenbo Zhang, Nan Zhang, Haoyuan Li
Chinese Journal of Geophysics 2022
Using 3-D numerical models, we constrain the abundances of heat-producing elements in the lunar mantle and discuss implications for basaltic eruption and thermal evolution.
Abundances of Lunar Heat-Producing Elements Constrained by a 3-D Numerical Model of Titanium-Rich Basaltic Eruption
Wenbo Zhang, Nan Zhang, Haoyuan Li
Chinese Journal of Geophysics 2022
Using 3-D numerical models, we constrain the abundances of heat-producing elements in the lunar mantle and discuss implications for basaltic eruption and thermal evolution.