Jinwen Zhang
- Faculty, Composite Materials & Engineering Center, WSU, 2004 – Present
- Faculty, Materials Science Program, WSU, 2004 – Present
- Affiliate Faculty, Department of Chemistry, WSU, 2009 – Present
- Affiliate Faculty, School of Mechanical & Materials Engineering., WSU, 2005 – Present
Biography
Technical Interests
- Synthesis, processing, and application development of biobased polymer materials
- Polymer toughening and reinforcing
- Structure and properties of polymer blends and composites
- Polymer foaming and fiber-spinning technologies
Education
- Ph.D., Polymer Science, 1997 – University of Massachusetts Lowell, MA
- M.Eng., Technology of Fine Chemicals, 1991 – Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, China
- B.Eng., Dyeing & Finishing, 1984 – Suzhou Institute of Silk Textile Technology, Suzhou, China
Professional Experience
- 2004 – present, Faculty, Composite Materials & Engineering Center, WSU
- 2004 – present, Faculty, Materials Science Program, WSU
- 2009 – present, Affiliate Faculty, Department of Chemistry, WSU
- 2005 – present, Affiliate Faculty, School of Mechanical & Materials Engineering., WSU
- 2000 – 2003, Research Associate, University of Massachusetts Lowell
- 1997 – 1999, Postdoctoral Research Associate, Iowa State University, Ames, IA
- 1997 – 1997, Consulting Chemist, Bio-Crystals Corporation, Boston, MA