Principle Investigator Jian Zhang, PhD
Dr. Zhang is a scientist in biophysics and cell mechanics.
Dr. Zhang is a scientist in biophysics and cell mechanics.
Dr. Zhang is currently an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville, AR.
Dr. Zhang is currently an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville, AR.
Dr. Zhang obtained his Bachelor of Science degree from Peking University, China, and his PhD degree from Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA. After that, he completed his postdoctoral training in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN.
Dr. Zhang obtained his Bachelor of Science degree from Peking University, China, and his PhD degree from Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA. After that, he completed his postdoctoral training in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN.
Dr. Zhang's postdoctoral research at Vanderbilt was focused on exploring the biophysical mechanism of collective cancer invasion (advisor Dr. Cynthia Reinhart-King).[Read more]
Dr. Zhang's postdoctoral research at Vanderbilt was focused on exploring the biophysical mechanism of collective cancer invasion (advisor Dr. Cynthia Reinhart-King).[Read more]
Dr. Zhang's doctoral research projects include the study of directional cell migration, cellular traction force regulation, cell adhesion dynamics, and cell-matrix interaction (advisor Dr. Yu-li Wang). [Feature story]
Dr. Zhang's doctoral research projects include the study of directional cell migration, cellular traction force regulation, cell adhesion dynamics, and cell-matrix interaction (advisor Dr. Yu-li Wang). [Feature story]
Dr. Zhang's undergraduate research projects include the study of inhalable particle removal and bio-heat transfer (mentor Dr. Hao Wang).
Dr. Zhang's undergraduate research projects include the study of inhalable particle removal and bio-heat transfer (mentor Dr. Hao Wang).
Education
Education
2016 Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering Carnegie Mellon University
2016 Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering Carnegie Mellon University
2011 B.S. in Theoretical & Applied Mechanics Peking University
2011 B.S. in Theoretical & Applied Mechanics Peking University
2009 Exchange Student National University of Singapore
2009 Exchange Student National University of Singapore
Honors & Awards
Honors & Awards
2019 Best Talk Award, VPA Annual Symposium, Vanderbilt University
2019 Best Talk Award, VPA Annual Symposium, Vanderbilt University
2018 Molecular Biology of the Cell Paper of the Year Award, the American Society for Cell Biology
2018 Molecular Biology of the Cell Paper of the Year Award, the American Society for Cell Biology
2011 Outstanding Graduate, Peking University
2011 Outstanding Graduate, Peking University
2011 Grand Prize Winner, Challenge Cup May-4th Youth Science Competition, Peking University1,2
2011 Grand Prize Winner, Challenge Cup May-4th Youth Science Competition, Peking University1,2
2010 Merit Student, Peking University
2010 Merit Student, Peking University
2010 First Prize Winner, Challenge Cup May-4th Youth Science Competition, Peking University3
2010 First Prize Winner, Challenge Cup May-4th Youth Science Competition, Peking University3
2008 National University Student Innovation Program, China
2008 National University Student Innovation Program, China
2008, 2009, 2010 Schlumberger Fellowship, Peking University
2008, 2009, 2010 Schlumberger Fellowship, Peking University
"Challenge Cup" is the most competitive annual contest of science and technology in Peking University where both graduate students and undergraduate students (usually in their junior and senior years) participate.
My group finished a project entitled "A cellular-level study of bio-heat transfer based on tumor cryotherapy and the cryopreservation of tissues and organs".
My group finished a project entitled "A solar-powered inhalable particulate matter eliminator for home use".