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Zhang Jun is a Full Professor of Physics and Mathematics and Co-director of the Applied Math Lab at the Courant Institute, New York University (NYU), USA. He also serves as Co-director of the NYU-ECNU Joint Physics Research Institute in Shanghai, China, and holds an Affiliated Professorship at NYU Shanghai. His research focuses on experimental fluid physics, particularly fluid-structure interactions in biological and geophysical contexts, including bio-locomotion, flapping wings, and continental dynamics. Zhang has authored over 290 invited talks and peer-reviewed papers in journals like Nature and Physical Review Letters. He received the 2017 APS Fellow award for pioneering work in fluid-structure interactions. Beyond academia, he is a freelance illustrator with plans to publish a book of sketches.
Education:
- PhD in Physics (1994), Niels Bohr Institute, University of Copenhagen
- PhD Candidate (1990-1991), Hebrew University of Jerusalem
- BSc in Physics (1985), Wuhan University
Research Interests: Zhang’s work bridges physics, biology, and geophysics, exploring phenomena like flapping wing aerodynamics, animal locomotion, and Earth’s core-mantle interactions. His experiments often use novel fluid dynamics setups to model natural systems.
Awards:
- APS Fellow (2017)
- Milton Van Dyke Award (2014)
- Antarctica Service Medal (2015)
Labs & Teams: Co-directs the Courant Institute’s Applied Math Lab, specializing in fluid dynamics experiments. Collaborates with institutions globally, including NYU Shanghai and Aix-Marseille University.
