Ping Zhao

Ping Zhao is an Associate Professor at the Swenson College of Science and Engineering, University of Minnesota Duluth (UMD), where they have served since 2012. Currently acting as Director of Graduate Studies for Applied Materials Science, Dr. Zhao leads innovative research in functional materials and their applications.

• Ferroelectric/piezoelectric materials characterization
• Smart composites development for additive manufacturing
• Energy harvesting solutions for sustainable power

Based on recent publications and research focus, Dr. Zhao's work spans material science, electromechanical systems, and biomedical engineering applications. The group emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration and practical implementation of advanced materials.

Contact:

• Email: zhaop@d.umn.edu
• Phone: +1 218 726 8802
• Address: 1305 Ordean Ct, VKH 105, Duluth, MN 55812