Dr Han Zhang
MEng, PhD, PGCAP, FIMMM, FHEA, CEng, CSci
Visiting Reader in Polymers and Composites
Joseph Priestley 2.04, Mile End
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| Expertise: |
Han's expertise in the field of composites ranges from manufacturing to characterization of advanced composites and nanocomposites, with a special focus on multifunctional composites for future lightweight structural applications. His current research is dedicated to the sustainable development of advanced composites. This includes energy-efficient sustainable manufacturing, integrated health monitoring, and easy repair functions to extend the life of components. |
| Research Centre: | Sustainable Engineering |
| Affiliations: |
Fellow of Higher Education Academy (FHEA) Fellow of the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (FIMMM) Chartered Engineer (CEng) Chartered Scientist (CSci) Member of the EPSRC Early Career Forum in Manufacturing and the Circular Economy Member of the EPSRC Peer Review College Deputy Chair at the IOM3 Composites Group Leadership Team |
Brief Biography
Dr Han Zhang is a Visiting Reader in Polymers and Composites at the School of Engineering and Materials Science, Queen Mary University of London. He joined the school in 2008 and progressed through various stages from student to Lecturer, Senior Lecturer, and Reader. Since Jan 2025, Han has moved to the University of Warwick (profiles.warwick.ac.uk/u2470229-han-zhang).
Han is a member of the Composites Group Leadership Team and serves as the Deputy Chair and Secretary of the Composites group at the Institute of Materials, Mineral and Mining (IOM3). Han is an appointed member of the EPSRC Early Career Forum in Manufacturing Research.
His expertise in the field of polymers and composites ranges from polymer processing, conductive polymer composites, to manufacturing and characterization of advanced composites and nanocomposites, with a special focus on multifunctional composites. His current research is dedicated to the sustainable development of advanced composites, including energy efficient sustainable manufacturing, integrated structural health monitoring, and easy repairing functionalities for extended components' life.
Han is the recipient of the Silver Medal from the Institute of Materials, Mineral and Mining (IOM3) in recognition of his outstanding contribution to the field of composite materials, also the RH Craven Award from IOM3 for his excellence in polymer materials. He is actively engaged in outreach activities to promote Materials Science and Engineering to wider society, and is a core member of the UK inter-university group Discover Materials.
Han is a member of the Composites Group Leadership Team and serves as the Deputy Chair and Secretary of the Composites group at the Institute of Materials, Mineral and Mining (IOM3). Han is an appointed member of the EPSRC Early Career Forum in Manufacturing Research.
His expertise in the field of polymers and composites ranges from polymer processing, conductive polymer composites, to manufacturing and characterization of advanced composites and nanocomposites, with a special focus on multifunctional composites. His current research is dedicated to the sustainable development of advanced composites, including energy efficient sustainable manufacturing, integrated structural health monitoring, and easy repairing functionalities for extended components' life.
Han is the recipient of the Silver Medal from the Institute of Materials, Mineral and Mining (IOM3) in recognition of his outstanding contribution to the field of composite materials, also the RH Craven Award from IOM3 for his excellence in polymer materials. He is actively engaged in outreach activities to promote Materials Science and Engineering to wider society, and is a core member of the UK inter-university group Discover Materials.