Wei Zhang

Wei Zhang is an Associate Professor at Texas Tech University's Whitacre College of Engineering, specifically within the Department of Civil, Environmental, & Construction Engineering. His research focuses on structural and wind engineering, with an emphasis on wind hazard mitigation and renewable energy applications.

• Ph.D., Thermo-Physics and Fluids Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University (2003)
• M.S., Civil and Environmental Engineering, Xi'an University of Architecture and Technology (1999)
• B.S., Civil and Environmental Engineering, Xi'an University of Architecture and Technology (1996)

Dr. Zhang's research spans multiple areas of wind engineering, integrating bio-inspired design principles and aerodynamic analysis. His work emphasizes practical applications in wind energy optimization and structural resilience against wind hazards, supported by experimental validation through wind tunnel testing.

He contributes to the academic community through his affiliation with the National Wind Institute and participates in interdisciplinary collaborations related to renewable energy systems and computational fluid dynamics validation.