
Dr. Jin Zhang is from School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, University of New South Wales. Her research interests include:
Dr Zhang has contributed to the overall research performance of Centre for Material and Fibre Innovation, Institute for Frontier Materials, Carbon Nexus of Deakin University, School of Aerospace, Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering of RMIT University, and School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering of UNSW. She has worked in the field of materials, mechanical and manufacturing engineering with polymer matrix composites (polymer nanocomposites, fibre-reinforced composites and biological composites), fibres and textiles, and high-performance polymers. The main research topics covered by her publications include advanced aerospace carbon fibre epoxy composite manufacture, lightweight automotive composite structures, polymer nanocomposites for energy harvesting, gas barrier performance and thermal management, functional textiles, biological silk fibres and cocoon composites, multiscale and multifunctional composites, 3D printed polymers and composites by photopolymerization, etc. Particularly, she is leading research efforts towards the scientific advance and practical applications of flexible energy harvesting nanogenerators and lightweight composite structures for aerospace, automotive, mining and renewable energy sectors. Her recent research interests can be found in the following links:
https://www.boyerlab.com/photocuring
Academic Lead of Redback Racing, UNSW Formula SAE Team (140 members)
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