Shuaifang Zhang
About Shuaifang Zhang
Shuaifang Zhang is a Postdoctoral Research Associate at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, specializing in electro-chemical coupled multi-physics modeling of ionic polymer-based batteries. With a strong academic background, Zhang has held research positions at several institutions, including the University of Florida and Penn State University.
Current Position at Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Shuaifang Zhang currently serves as a Postdoctoral Research Associate at Oak Ridge National Laboratory. She has held this position since 2021, contributing to research initiatives in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. Her work focuses on advanced modeling techniques in the field of electro-chemical systems.
Previous Experience at University of Florida
Shuaifang Zhang has significant experience from her time at the University of Florida. She worked as a Research Assistant from 2017 to 2020, where she engaged in various research projects. Additionally, she served as a Postdoctoral Research Associate for four months in 2020, furthering her research in Gainesville, Florida.
Research Background at Corning Incorporated
In 2019, Shuaifang Zhang completed a three-month internship as a Research Scientist at Corning Incorporated. This role provided her with practical experience in a corporate research environment, contributing to her expertise in electro-chemical systems.
Educational Qualifications
Shuaifang Zhang holds multiple degrees in engineering. She earned her Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Florida from 2017 to 2019. Prior to that, she completed another Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering with a focus on Engineering Mechanics at Penn State University from 2015 to 2017. She also holds a Master's degree in Engineering Mechanics from Dalian University of Technology, achieved from 2011 to 2014, and a Bachelor's degree from the same institution from 2007 to 2011.
Specialization in Multi-Physics Modeling
Shuaifang Zhang specializes in electro-chemical coupled multi-physics modeling, particularly in the context of ionic polymer-based batteries. Her research also extends to the electro-chemical-mechanical coupled multi-physics modeling of ferroelectrics under electric fields. She has extensive experience in computational mechanics, focusing on electro-chemical systems.