Welcome to Zhang Group!
Toward the Future of Metal Research
Join the Zhang Research Group at UC Davis to develop the metallic materials that power a sustainable, high-tech future. We design next-generation alloys for aerospace, energy, and extreme-environment technologies, spanning fusion-reactor materials, high-temperature components for efficient propulsion, and advanced processing and manufacturing systems. Our work combines advanced manufacturing, multiscale mechanical testing, state-of-the-art characterization (TEM, STEM, FIB, neutron scattering, synchrotron radiation), and data-driven materials design to accelerate discovery and performance. Students gain highly transferable skills valued across aerospace, manufacturing, energy, and semiconductor R&D industries, as well as national labs. If you’re excited about impactful materials research with real-world technological relevance, we want you on our team.
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