Enxia Zhang

Enxia Zhang is an Assistant Professor at the University of Central Florida (UCF) and a leading expert in semiconductor reliability and radiation effects. Her research focuses on advanced microelectronic devices and integrated circuits using silicon, compound semiconductors, and two-dimensional materials, with emphasis on photonic, radio frequency (RF), and MEMS/NEMS device performance under radiation and stress.

Education:

• Ph.D., Microelectronics and Solid State Electronics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, China (2006)

Research Interests:
Enxia investigates defect characterization and their impact on device reliability for space applications. Key projects include AFOSR-funded radiation effects in wide-bandgap semiconductors, NASA-supported SiC power devices for lunar exploration, and NSF/EPICA collaborations on photonic ICs for aerospace. Her work bridges materials science, radiation physics, and device engineering.

Scientific Awards:

• IEEE WIE Leadership Travel Fund Award (2022)
• Excellence in Teaching, ECE Department, Vanderbilt University (2022)
• Outstanding Student Paper Awards at RADECS (2021–2023) and IEEE NSREC (2012, 2015, 2019, 2021)

Professional Leadership:
She has chaired sessions at NSREC and American Vacuum Society Symposia, served on award committees, and organized technical sessions, demonstrating significant contributions to the academic and professional community.