Yugang Zhang

Yugang Zhang is a Staff Scientist specializing in Soft/Bio Materials at Brookhaven National Laboratory's Center for Functional Nanomaterials (CFN) and National Synchrotron Light Source II (NSLS-II), positions held since 2019 and 2015 respectively. His expertise centers on synchrotron-based X-ray scattering techniques for characterizing soft matter and bionanomaterials.

Dr. Zhang's educational background includes:

• Ph.D. in Condensed Matter Physics from the Chinese Academy of Sciences (dissertation: 'Hierarchical controlled synthesis, morphology and property modulation of zinc-based I-VI semiconductor Nanomaterials')
• Postdoctoral research at CFN focused on 'Programmable self-assembly of nanoparticle superlattices'

His research program develops advanced characterization methods using synchrotron X-ray scattering to investigate nanoscale self-assembly, dynamics of active colloids in complex fluids, and advanced data analysis techniques. He actively supports user research and develops new capabilities at NSLS-II beamlines, with strong emphasis on coherent X-ray methodologies and programmable nanomaterial design.

Analysis of Dr. Zhang's 10 publications (2015-2021) reveals consistent focus on nanoparticle superlattice engineering using DNA-mediated assembly, coherent X-ray scattering applications for dynamic studies, and functional nanomaterial design for applications ranging from nanocargo carriers to 3D printing. His work demonstrates interdisciplinary collaboration across materials science, physics, and biotechnology.

Dr. Zhang maintains active development of scientific software tools through his GitHub profile (yugangzhang), with repositories focused on XPCS data analysis and hierarchical data visualization. He participates in CFN's Soft/Bio Materials group and NSLS-II beamline operations, contributing to facility capabilities for soft matter research.