Guigen Zhang

Guigen Zhang is a Professor at the University of Kentucky's Stanley and Karen Pigman College of Engineering, Department of Bioengineering. Previously, he served as Professor and Associate Chair of Bioengineering at Clemson University until August 2017. His research focuses on Soft/Hard-Tissue Biomechanics, Composite Biomaterials, Micro/Nano-Fluidics, and Multiphysics Modeling. He advocates for 'integrative engineering,' emphasizing transdisciplinary collaboration to drive innovation. His 2022 publication Introduction to Integrative Engineering underscores this philosophy.

• Education: Ph.D. in Bioengineering (details unspecified).

He emphasizes fostering intellectual growth in students, aligning with his belief that education should 'light a fire' rather than merely fill a pail. His work bridges engineering with medicine, dentistry, and other fields, leveraging UK's unique interdisciplinary campus environment.

Zhang's research interests include advancing biomaterials, biosensors, and computational models for biomedical applications. His approach integrates diverse scientific disciplines to address complex challenges.

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