Mingji Zhang

Dr. Mingji Zhang is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mathematics at New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology (NMT), tenured since August 2020. His research focuses on Dynamical Systems, Differential Equations, and their applications in electrochemical systems and biophysics. Key areas include Geometric Singular Perturbation Theory (GSPT), Poisson-Nernst-Planck (PNP) models for ion channel flows, and multiscale analysis in developmental biology.

Education
- Ph.D. (2013) in Mathematics, University of Kansas
- M.A. (2011) in Mathematics, University of Kansas
- M.A. (2005) in Applied Mathematics, Kunming University of Science and Technology
- B.S. (2003) in Mathematics, Yantai Normal University

Research Interests
Dr. Zhang’s work emphasizes nonlinear dynamics and ion transport phenomena, particularly through PNP systems with steric effects and Bikerman potentials. His studies investigate boundary layer effects, ion size impacts, and bifurcation mechanisms in planar polynomial vector fields. Recent work integrates stochastic processes into fractional Ginzburg-Landau equations and descriptor systems with time delays.

Article Trends
His recent publications explore higher-order ion size contributions, critical potential roles in PNP systems, and stochastic dynamics in fractional models. Key themes include boundary layer analysis, nonlinear noise effects, and multi-component electrochemical systems.

Awards/Grants
No specific awards listed, but his tenure reflects sustained academic excellence. Active in securing research funding for PNP modeling and stochastic systems.

Labs/Teams
No named labs mentioned, but collaborates with groups in Mathematical Biology and Nonlinear Dynamics through interdisciplinary projects.