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Dr. Han Zhang is a Reader in Polymers and Composites at Queen Mary University of London's School of Engineering and Materials Science. He specializes in sustainable development of advanced composites, including energy-efficient manufacturing, integrated structural health monitoring, and easy-repair functionalities. His expertise spans polymer processing, conductive polymer composites, and nanocomposites for lightweight structural applications.
- Affiliations: Fellow of the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (FIMMM), Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA), Chartered Engineer (CEng), Chartered Scientist (CSci).
- Roles: Deputy Secretary of the Composites Group at IOM3, Member of the EPSRC Early Career Forum in Manufacturing.
Research focuses on multifunctional composites, sustainable manufacturing, and nanocomposite integration. Recent projects include energy-efficient out-of-oven manufacturing and self-regulating heating devices. Key achievements include over 100 peer-reviewed publications and awards like the IOM3 Silver Medal.
Grants and Funding: EPSRC grants for energy-efficient composites, Innovate UK projects on hydrogen storage, and Royal Society initiatives for sensor development. Current funding includes the ESTEEM project (EPSRC) and H2 Store (Innovate UK).
Labs/Teams: Leads a research group with active PhD candidates working on topics like self-repairing composites and bio-based materials. Collaborates with industry partners on scalable manufacturing and sustainability.
