Dr. Zhang Yan is an Associate Professor at the School of Chemistry, Tiangong University, specializing in functional polymer materials. His research focuses on polymer hydrogels, deep eutectic solvents, 3D printing, and integrated electronic devices. With a strong academic background from Tianjin University and Nankai University, he has published extensively in high-impact journals, including Nature Communications, Science Advances, Advanced Materials, and Nano Letters. He has also secured multiple research grants from the National Natural Science Foundation of China and Hebei Provincial Natural Science Foundation. In addition to his academic achievements, he actively contributes to the scientific community as a reviewer for prestigious journals and a member of professional societies. His work significantly advances the development of polymer-based materials for energy storage and biomedical applications.
Professional Profile
Education
- Ph.D. in Polymer Chemistry and Physics, Nankai University (2019–2022), supervised by Prof. Zhang Yongjun
- M.Sc. in Materials Engineering (Polymer Materials), Tianjin University (2016–2019), supervised by Prof. Xu Xinhua
- B.Sc. in Materials Science and Engineering (Polymer Materials), Tianjin University (2011–2015)
Professional Experience
- Associate Professor, Tiangong University, School of Chemistry (2023–Present)
- Research Assistant, Nankai University, Key Laboratory of Functional Polymer Materials (2019–2023)
- Laboratory Technician, Tianjin Borda Technology Development Center (2015–2016)
Research Interests
Dr. Zhang’s research interests include polymer hydrogels, deep eutectic solvents, 3D printing of polymer-based materials, and their applications in energy storage, sensors, and biomedical devices. He focuses on the synthesis and structural design of functional polymer materials with tailored mechanical and electronic properties. His work explores novel fabrication methods, such as direct ink writing (DIW) 3D printing, to develop advanced materials with high performance and scalability.
Research Skills
Dr. Zhang possesses expertise in polymer synthesis, hydrogel fabrication, 3D printing technologies, electrochemical analysis, and structural characterization. He is proficient in advanced analytical techniques such as scanning electron microscopy (SEM), atomic force microscopy (AFM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), and rheological testing. His skills extend to the design of smart polymer materials for energy and biomedical applications.
Awards and Honors
- Recipient of the “Tiangong Hundred Talents” Research Start-up Fund
- Principal Investigator of multiple research grants from NSFC and Hebei Science Foundation
- One of his papers recognized as an ESI Highly Cited Paper
- Active member of the Chinese Chemical Society and Chinese Materials Society
Conclusion
Dr. Zhang Yan is a dedicated researcher in functional polymer materials, with significant contributions to hydrogels, 3D printing, and energy storage applications. His extensive publication record, research funding, and involvement in scientific societies establish him as a leading figure in his field. His work has the potential to impact material science, particularly in the development of next-generation electronic and biomedical materials.
Publication Top Notes
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“Multi-scale pore structured porous carbon nanofiber with light-limited domains for highly efficient photothermal membrane distillation”
- Authors: Yan Zhang, Jiali Shi, Jingge Ju, Yanfei Chen, Jiacheng Han, Jingwei Xie, Guomin Zhao, Weimin Kang
- Year: 2025
- Citations: 2
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“Identification of a Potent and Selective CDK9 Degrader as a Targeted Therapeutic Option for the Treatment of Small-Cell Lung Cancer”
- Authors: Yubo Wang, Mengmeng Wang, Kaichao Yang, Shuangwei Liu, Guang Yang
- Year: 2025
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“Ligand Effect of PdRu on Pt-Enriched Surface for Glucose Complete Electro-Oxidation to Carbon Dioxide and Abiotic Direct Glucose Fuel Cells”
- Authors: Yichi Guan, Dezhi Su, Yan Zhang, Xijun Liu, Jia He
- Year: 2025
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“Enhancing the efficiency of CZTSSe solar cells via binary solvent induced microstructure regulation”
- Authors: Sijie Ge, Xuanzhi He, Qianli Zhang, Yan Zhang, Xianzhong Lin
- Year: 2025
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“Experimental and Theoretical Investigations of Solvent Polarity Effect on ESIPT Mechanism in 4′-N,N-diethylamino-3-hydroxybenzoflavone”
- Authors: Yanglin Jiang, Mingqing Chen, Min Liang, Peng Wang, Jianping Zhang
- Year: 2025
- Citations: 1
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“Nonmetallic catalysts with high activity and selectivity for the electrocatalytic reduction of CO₂ to CO”
- Authors: Yingfei Ma, Guodong Sun, Jiangyi Shi, Kaiyang Zhao, Qihuan Lei
- Year: 2025
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“Pure Zwitterionic Hydrogel with Mechanical Robustness and Dynamic Tunability Enabled by Synergistic Non-Covalent Interactions”
- Authors: Xiaohui Li, Yu Wu, Mengdi Wu, Tengling Wu, Hui Gao
- Year: 2024
- Citations: 5
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“Construction of PTFE/PI-PI/PANI-PA composite nanofibrous membrane for efficient photothermal membrane distillation and VOCs interception”
- Authors: Jingge Ju, Jun Yu, Tiantian Zhang, Ying Sun, Weimin Kang
- Year: 2024
- Citations: 1
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“Enhancing the permeability and selectivity of graphene oxide membrane through polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxane intercalation for textile wastewater treatment”
- Authors: Yingxian Wang, Yan Zhang, Hongfen Zuo, Genghao Gong, Yunxia Hu
- Year: 2024
- Citations: 2
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“In Situ Cu Nanoparticle Deposition on a Graphite Felt Cathode Enabling Diverse Electrochemical Oxidative Functionalization Cyclization of Alkynes”
- Authors: Feng Zhang, Yan Zhang, Weixing Chang, Lingyan Liu, Jing Li
- Year: 2024
- Citations: 1