معرفی
Xinyu Zhang is an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering at Auburn University, where they also serves as a Graduate Program Officer. Their research focuses on microwave-assisted nanomanufacturing, conductive polymer composites, and green synthesis methods for energy and environmental applications.
- Ph.D. and M.S. in Materials Engineering from University of Texas at Dallas and Tianjin University
- Over 2000 citations and 150+ peer-reviewed publications
Research spans supercapacitors, biomedical sensors, and anti-corrosion coatings, with emphasis on rapid microwave synthesis and functional nanocomposites. Recent work includes portable opioid biosensors (NSF grant) and smart mask sensors for breath monitoring.
Their 15 most recent articles (2025-2022) cover microwave fabrication of MoSSe/Graphene for Li-S batteries, PEDOT:PSS-cellulose composites for flexible capacitors, and bio-inspired corrosion coatings using tannic acid. Collaborations include NSF-funded projects and LAUNCH Innovation grants.
Awards:
- NSF Convergence Accelerator grant (2025)
- LAUNCH Fund for Research and Innovation (2025)
Their group develops scalable nanomaterials platforms for energy storage, environmental monitoring, and biomedical applications, with industrial partnerships for roll-to-roll microwave production.
