Jufan ZhangView profile
Assistant Professor
Dr. Jufan Zhang is an Assistant Professor at the School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, University College Dublin, Ireland. He is also a member of the UCD Centre of Micro/Nano Manufacturing Technology and the SFI I-Form Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre. His research focuses on advanced manufacturing technologies including nanopore arrays, microneedle devices, geometrical waveguide AR displays, and atomic-scale manufacturing. He holds a PhD from Harbin Institute of Technology, China. Education: B.E., M.E., and Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Harbin Institute of Technology, China Professional Roles: Faculty member, Lab Manager, and funded investigator in multiple research centers Research Interests: Manufacturing of large-scale solid-state nanopore arrays for biomedical and renewable energy applications Design of microneedle drug delivery systems Optical waveguide innovations for ultra-thin AR displays Surface texturing for improved joint tribology Atomic-scale manufacturing processes Recent articles highlight advancements in nanopore array applications, laser shock peening for additive manufacturing, and AR display technologies. His work bridges fundamental research with industrial applications through collaborations with companies like Watson Biotech and Changan University. Awards include the Career Development Award (UCD), International Science and Technology Cooperation Base recognitions (Shaanxi and Xi’an provinces), and top downloaded article honors. He actively participates in global conferences and serves on editorial and review boards for journals like Small and International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology . Teaching responsibilities include coordinating modules like Automotive Design and Thermodynamics, with recent teaching awards for curriculum reform. He supervises PhD students and manages over 30 grants totaling €multi-million, including EU and industry partnerships. Lab affiliations include the UCD AI Healthcare Hub and the Una Europa Self-Steering Committee on Future Materials, advancing interdisciplinary research in manufacturing and healthcare.











