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Xiangwu Zhang

Xiangwu Zhang

North Carolina State University · Textiles

Active 1988–2025

h-index81
Citations25.5k
Papers453157 last 5y
Funding$490k

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About

Xiangwu Zhang is the Samuel S. Walker Distinguished Professor in Textile Innovation and the Associate Dean for Research in the Wilson College of Textiles at North Carolina State University. He holds additional titles of Alumni Distinguished Graduate Professor and Inaugural University Faculty Scholar at NC State. His research focuses on nanostructured and multifunctional polymer, composite, fiber, and textile materials with practical applications in energy storage and conversion, chemical and biological protection, composites, and nanofinishing. Zhang's work encompasses both fundamental materials studies, such as synthesis and physical characterization, and system design and fabrication. He has published extensively, including over 300 peer-reviewed journal articles and two books, and has delivered more than 200 invited keynote or plenary presentations at international and national conferences. His research has been funded with over eight million dollars from various sources, including the US government, foundations, and industry. Zhang has received numerous awards for his contributions to the field, including the Distinguished Service Award from The Fiber Society and the Distinguished Achievement Award in Fiber Science. He is actively involved in professional organizations, serving on editorial boards and advisory committees, and holds memberships in several scientific societies.

Research topics

  • Nanotechnology
  • Materials science
  • Computer Science
  • Thermodynamics
  • Metallurgy
  • Composite material
  • Physical chemistry
  • Chemistry
  • Chemical engineering

Selected publications

Recent grants

Frequent coauthors

  • Mahmut Dirican

    North Carolina State University

    168 shared

  • Chaoyi Yan

    Peking University Shenzhen Hospital

    83 shared

  • Jiadeng Zhu

    Oak Ridge National Laboratory

    64 shared

  • Meltem Yanılmaz

    Istanbul Technical University

    61 shared

  • Hui Cheng

    North Carolina State University

    57 shared

  • Yao Lu

    Tokyo Institute of Technology

    52 shared

  • Chang Ma

    China Jiliang University

    51 shared

  • Liwen Ji

    General Motors (United States)

    51 shared

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Education

  • Ph.D., Textile Engineering, Chemistry and Science

    North Carolina State University

    1996

  • M.S., Textile Engineering, Chemistry and Science

    North Carolina State University

    1993

  • B.S., Textile Engineering, Chemistry and Science

    North Carolina State University

    1991

Awards & honors

  • Distinguished Service Award (The Fiber Society, 2024)
  • The Best of Advanced Materials Technologies 2021 (Wiley-VCH,…
  • Distinguished Achievement Award in Fiber Science (The Fiber…
  • BASF Open Innovation Award on Energy Storage (BASF, 2015)
  • Outstanding Service Award (Sigma XI Society – Scientific Res…

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