Ping Zhang

Dr. Ping Zhang, Distinguished University Faculty Scholar and Professor of Mathematics at Western Michigan University, is a renowned researcher in graph theory and combinatorics. She has authored 6 textbooks and over 340 research papers, with editorial roles at SpringerBriefs in Mathematics and the Journal of Algebraic Combinatorics.

Research Impact: Her influential works include pioneering studies in graph colorings, labelings, and decompositions. Her co-authored book The Fascinating World of Graph Theory (Princeton University Press) received a 2015 Choice Magazine Outstanding Academic Title award. She has mentored 26 doctoral students to completion.