Xin Zhang

Professor Xin Zhang’s scholarly endeavors are dedicated to pushing the boundaries of metamaterials and microelectromechanical systems (MEMS or microsystems), spanning from elucidating their fundamental physics and mathematical underpinnings to crafting their design, development, and practical implementation in real-world scenarios. The ultimate success in developing these material and system classes hinges both on a rigorous understanding of their underlying principles as well as their effective translation to address pertinent societal challenges. She is therefore deeply interested in the broad spectrum of metamaterials and microsystems, encompassing both their knowledge domain and technological advancement. Furthermore, the intersecting topics of metamaterials and microsystems provide a rich milieu for interdisciplinary research, a feature of this work from which she derives much of her passion for its pursuit. She ardently believes that the future promise of metamaterials and microsystems extends across a myriad of scientific disciplines, presenting unparalleled opportunities for diverse and versatile applications. With an unwavering dedication to advancing knowledge and technology across all fronts and spearheading interdisciplinary research at the convergence of engineering and science, she aspires to unlock the boundless potential of metamaterials and microsystems to address a myriad of intricate global challenges.

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