Voiland CollegeWSU School of Mechanical and Materials EngineeringJinwen Zhang

Jinwen Zhang

  1. Professor
Email Addressjwzhang@wsu.edu
LocationPACCAR (PETB) 246
Phone509-335-8723

Biography

Jinwen Zhang’s website

Education

  • Ph.D. in Polymer Science,University of Massachusetts Lowell, MA, 1996
  • M.E. in Technology of Fine Chemicals, Dalian University of Technology (China), 1991
  • B.E. in Dyeing & Finishing, Suzhou Institute of Silk Textile Technology (China), 1984

Professional Preparation

  • Post-Doctoral Appointment, Iowa State University, Ames, IA, 1997 – 1999
  • Consulting Chemist, Bio-Crystals Corporation, Boston, MA, 1997
  • Instructor, Dandong Institute of Silk Textile, China, 1984 – 1988

Research Interests

  • Synthesis, processing and application development of biobased polymer materials
  • Structure and properties of polymer blends and composites
  • Polymer foaming and fiber spinning technologies
  • Polymer stabilization and flame retardancy
  • Polymer hydrogel and controlled release

Research Areas