Chao Zhang

Chao Zhang is a postdoctoral researcher in the Computational Science Center. His current work involves developing computational models to evaluate mechanical performance of concentrated solar reflector and multi-physics models for safety evaluation of Lithium-ion batteries. Prior to joining the Computational Science Center, he worked as a postdoctoral researcher at The University of North Carolina at Charlotte in the area of automotive crashworthiness simulation. Dr. Zhang’s expertise lies within the area of structural engineering, mechanics and materials, with a focus on design, analysis and evaluation of various composite materials/structure components. He advocates an interdisciplinary approach, such as solid mechanics, material manufacture, thermal kinetics and analytical chemistry, which are known to be important methods for the successful application of a material in specific structures.