Jiaxing Huang
About Jiaxing Huang
Jiaxing Huang is an accomplished academic and researcher, currently serving as Chair Professor of Materials at Westlake University and Editor-in-Chief of Accounts of Materials Research. He holds a PhD in Chemistry from UCLA and has held various prestigious positions in materials science across several universities.
Work at American Chemical Society
Jiaxing Huang serves as the Editor-in-Chief of Accounts of Materials Research at the American Chemical Society. He has held this position since 2020, contributing to the publication's focus on advancing the field of materials research. His role involves overseeing the editorial process, ensuring the quality of published research, and guiding the direction of the journal.
Current Position at Westlake University
Since 2021, Jiaxing Huang has been a Chair Professor of Materials at Westlake University. In addition to his teaching responsibilities, he has been a member of the Board of Trustees since 2022. His work at Westlake University emphasizes research and education in materials science, fostering academic growth and innovation.
Academic Background and Education
Jiaxing Huang earned his Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Chemistry from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) between 2000 and 2004. Prior to this, he completed his Bachelor of Science (BS) in Chemical Physics at the University of Science and Technology of China from 1995 to 2000. His educational background laid the foundation for his expertise in materials science.
Previous Academic Positions
Jiaxing Huang has held several academic positions prior to his current roles. He was an Associate Professor of Materials Science and Engineering at Northwestern University from 2013 to 2017. Following this, he served as a Professor of Materials Science and Engineering at the same institution from 2017 to 2021. Additionally, he worked as a Miller Research Fellow at the University of California, Berkeley from 2004 to 2007.
Adjunct Professor Role
Since 2021, Jiaxing Huang has also been an Adjunct Professor of Materials Science and Engineering at Northwestern University. This role allows him to continue his involvement in academia while contributing to the development of materials science education and research at the university.