Xiangwu Zhang

Bio

Xiangwu Zhang is Samuel S. Walker Distinguished Professor in Textile Innovation and Associate Dean for Research in the Wilson College of Textiles at North Carolina State University. He also holds titles of Alumni Distinguished Graduate Professor and Inaugural University Faculty Scholar at North Carolina State University, and is currently a Fellow of the International Engineering and Technology Institute and a Permanent Member of NC State Research Leadership Academy (RLA) and Academy of Outstanding Teachers (AOT). Zhang’s research interests focus on nanostructured and multifunctional polymer, composite, fiber, and textile materials with an emphasis on practical applications: i) energy storage and conversion, ii) chemical and biological protection, and iii) composites. His research encompasses both fundamental materials studies such as synthesis and physical characterization, as well as system design and fabrication. Zhang has received over eight million dollars of research funding from the US government, foundation, and industry. Zhang has published two books, twelve book chapters, and about 300 peer-reviewed journal articles. Zhang has also delivered over 200 invited keynote or plenary presentations at international and national conferences. Zhang has received The Best of Advanced Materials Technologies 2021 (Wiley-VCH, 2022), Distinguished Achievement Award in Fiber Science (The Fiber Society, 2015), BASF Open Innovation Award on Energy Storage (BASF, 2015), Outstanding Service Award (Sigma XI Society – Scientific Research Society, 2015), Inaugural University Faculty Scholar Award (NC State, 2013), Alumni Association Outstanding Research Award (NC State, 2013), and Outstanding Teacher Award (NC State, 2013).