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Jing Zhang is an Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Purdue University, based in Indianapolis with a courtesy appointment in West Lafayette. Her research focuses on additive manufacturing, multi-scale modeling, thermal barrier coatings, and ceramic materials for energy and biomedical applications. She holds a Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering from Drexel University and B.A. degrees in Manufacturing Engineering and Metal Forming from Chinese universities. Her work integrates computational methods like finite element modeling and discrete element modeling with experimental techniques to address challenges in materials processing and energy systems.
Key research areas include 3D printing innovations, renewable energy materials, and biomedical device design. She has developed customized 3D printers and explored applications of ceramics in thermal protection systems. Her studies on fracture mechanics in coatings and biomechanical stability of bone fixations highlight her interdisciplinary approach.
Recent publications emphasize advanced manufacturing techniques, material synthesis, and computational modeling. She has contributed to reviews on thermal barrier coatings and high-entropy ceramics. Her educational efforts include integrating 3D printing and virtual reality into engineering curricula through projects like ventilator prototyping and open-source hardware development.
