L. Winston Zhang

L. Winston Zhang is an Adjunct Lecturer in the Department of Mechanical Science and Engineering at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (2022-present). He holds a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from UIUC (1996), an MBA from Marquette University (2001), and prior degrees from the University of Alaska Fairbanks and Central-South University of Technology. His professional career spans academia, industry, and entrepreneurship, including roles as President of Novark Technologies (Shenzhen, China since 2004), and engineering leadership positions at Modine Manufacturing and Thermacore Taiwan.

Dr. Zhang's research focuses on advanced thermal management systems for electronics, heat transfer mechanisms in microfluidic devices, and innovative cooling technologies for high-power electronics. His work emphasizes practical applications in semiconductor cooling, battery thermal management, and high-heat-flux dissipation systems. He has authored over 40 refereed publications and held key industry roles such as Track Co-Chair for ASME InterPACK conferences and Board Member of the Taiwan Thermal Management Association.

His recent teaching includes specialized courses on electronics cooling (ME 598 EC1) and applied heat transfer (ME 598 WZ1), recognized for excellence by UIUC students in 2023 and 2024. He maintains active industry connections through advisory roles and has received prestigious recognition including ASME Fellow status (2017).