Ming Zhang

Zhang Ming is a Professor in the Department of Aerospace, Physics and Space Sciences within the College of Engineering and Science at the Florida Institute of Technology. His office is located in F.W. Olin Physical Sciences (Room 349), and he can be contacted via email at mzhang@fit.edu or phone at (321) 674-8891.

Professor Zhang's research centers on space physics phenomena spanning from the Sun to the local interstellar medium. His primary expertise includes cosmic radiation dynamics, energetic particle interactions with plasmas and magnetic fields, wave-particle coupling mechanisms, solar energetic particle acceleration, and cosmic ray modulation processes. He employs advanced computational techniques such as data-driven transport models, 3D numerical simulations, and machine learning to investigate these areas.

His recent publications (2023–2025) demonstrate a strong focus on solar particle events, heliospheric boundary physics, and cosmic ray transport. Key trends include the development of machine learning frameworks for space weather prediction, high-fidelity modeling of coronal mass ejection shocks, and innovative studies on turbulence in the interstellar medium. This body of work integrates multi-spacecraft observations with theoretical approaches to advance understanding of particle behavior in complex plasma environments.