Jing Tang

Jing Tang is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Michigan's College of Engineering. She leads the interdisciplinary Tang Group, which spans mechanical engineering, materials science, chemical engineering, chemistry, physics, climate science, and biomedical engineering. Her research focuses on developing nature-inspired solutions for sustainability challenges.

Her research interests center on carbon capture, utilization and sequestration (CCUS), battery technology, electrochemistry, and sustainable materials. She explores innovative approaches using natural wood cellulose, atomic engineering, and advanced materials synthesis to address pressing climate and energy challenges. Her work bridges fundamental science with practical applications for decarbonization and sustainability.

Her recent publications show a strong emphasis on nature-inspired solutions for carbon capture, sustainable materials development, and advanced battery technologies. The research demonstrates interdisciplinary approaches combining materials science, electrochemistry, and environmental engineering to tackle climate change challenges at scale.

• ACS PMSE Future Faculty Scholar, 2023
• University of Wisconsin-Madison WiscProf Program, 2022
• NextProf Nexus, 2022
• MIT Rising Star in Chemical Engineering Program, 2021
• Rising Star in Engineering in Health Program, 2021
• MIT Technology Review 35 Innovators Under 35, 2020
• UCLA Future Faculty Scholar, 2020
• Young Investigator Award, 2019

Professor Tang actively mentors numerous graduate and undergraduate students, including Jiushi (Evan) Ma, Julian Lopez, Hegang (Sherman) Zhi, and Songtao Yang. Her students have received Rackham Graduate Student Research Grants and other prestigious fellowships. She has developed innovative courses including MECHENG 599: Principles, Materials, Manufacturing, and Devices of Batteries and MECHENG 433/AUTO 533 Advanced Energy Solutions.

The Tang Group operates with a clear mission to contribute to energy, sustainability, and health through nature-inspired solutions. The lab conducts research on Joule heating synthesis, electrochemistry, batteries, pollution-adsorbing materials, decarbonization materials, and nature-inspired solutions for sustainability, with regular subgroup meetings and individual mentoring sessions.