Zhang Furu
About Zhang Furu
Work at National Institutes of Health
Zhang Furu has been serving as a Postdoc Fellow at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) since 2021. Located in Bethesda, Maryland, NIH is a prominent medical research agency in the United States. In this role, Zhang is involved in advanced research initiatives, contributing to the field of vision science and physiological optics.
Education and Expertise
Zhang Furu earned a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Vision Science/Physiological Optics from Indiana University Bloomington, completing the program from 2014 to 2019. Prior to this, Zhang obtained a Bachelor of Engineering (BE) in Optoelectronics from Tianjin University, studying from 2010 to 2014. This educational background provides a strong foundation in both theoretical and practical aspects of vision science.
Previous Experience at FDA
Before joining NIH, Zhang Furu worked as an ORISE Fellow at the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) from 2019 to 2020. This position involved research and analysis related to public health and safety, contributing to the FDA's mission of protecting public health.
Graduate Teaching Assistant Role
Zhang served as a Graduate Teaching Assistant at Indiana University Bloomington from 2015 to 2019. In this capacity, Zhang supported faculty members in delivering course content and assisted students in understanding complex topics related to vision science.
Experience at Alcon
Zhang Furu worked as a Senior Engineer at Alcon for a brief period from 2020 to 2021. This role involved applying engineering principles to develop and improve products in the field of eye care, contributing to advancements in vision correction technologies.