Zhi-Feng Huang

Zhi-Feng Huang is a Professor in the Department of Physics at Wayne State University, affiliated with the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. His research focuses on theoretical and computational condensed matter physics, with emphasis on multi-scale modeling of complex systems, active matter, and nanomaterials. Key areas include phase field crystal modeling of defects in 2D materials, dynamics of inversion domains, and non-equilibrium phenomena in soft matter.

Education: B.Sc. and Ph.D. in Physics from Tsinghua University, China.

Research interests span:
- Theoretical modeling of solid/soft material dynamics
- Active matter systems and biological physics
- Computational analysis of crystal growth and defect dynamics
- Multi-scale material evolution and topology-driven phenomena

Notable contributions include studies on graphene heterostructures, grain boundary dynamics in 2D materials, and active smectics. His work bridges mesoscale physics with nanoscale phenomena, leveraging advanced computational techniques.

• Awards: Fellow of the American Physical Society (2024), WSU Career Development Chair (2014), NSF CAREER Award (2009)
• Teaching: Courses include Advanced Condensed Matter Physics (Soft Matter), Quantum Mechanics I, and Biomedical Physics
• Labs/Teams: Leads a research group focused on computational condensed matter physics and active matter dynamics