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Dr. Feng-Yuan Zhang is a Professor in the Department of Mechanical, Aerospace and Biomedical Engineering at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville (UTK), part of the Tickle College of Engineering. He holds a PhD from Nagoya University (Japan) and has held academic and research roles since 1999, including positions at the University of Tennessee Space Institute and international institutions such as Stanford University and UCLA.
His research focuses on micro/nano-fluidics, electrochemical energy systems (fuel cells, electrolyzers, batteries), sustainable energy (hydrogen, biofuels, solar/wind integration), advanced materials (MEMS/NEMS), thermal management, and diagnostics using spectroscopy (laser, X-ray). His lab, the Nanodynamics and High-Efficiency Lab for Propulsion and Power (NanoHELP), emphasizes interdisciplinary studies in energy conversion, corrosion, and additive manufacturing.
Key achievements include developing novel electrodes for green hydrogen production, optimizing PEM electrolyzers, and advancing in-situ visualization techniques for electrochemical reactions. He has received awards such as the 2023 MABE Translational Research Award and 2022 TCE Research Achievement Award. His work bridges fundamental science with industrial applications, leveraging additive manufacturing and nanotechnology.
Professional service includes roles in ASME, AIAA, ECS, and ASEE, with editorial and reviewing roles for journals like Applied Energy, Electrochimica Acta, and Journal of Power Sources. His research group collaborates with national labs and industries to address global energy challenges.
