Research output per year
Research output per year
Accepting PhD Students
PhD projects
Zhibing Zhang’s research interests cover the mechanical characterisation of micro- and nanoparticles, tissue engineering, microrheology of structural fluids, biomechanics, cartilage engineering, biomaterials, biofilms and probiotics.
Current research projects include:
Formulation of micro- and nanoparticles: microencapsulation, bioencapsulation, stabilisation and targeted delivery
Manufacture and preservation of probiotics and neutraceuticals
Particle adhesion on surfaces
Fouling: biofilm growth and detachment, food fouling and control
Tissue engineering: cell mechanics, bioencapsulation, biomaterials, cell-substrate interactions and finite element analysis
Development of functional products from sustainable resources
Understanding the contact mechanics between razor blades and skin
Research activity per year
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Zhang, Z. (Principal Investigator)
5/02/24 → 4/02/27
Project: Industry
Zhang, Z. (Co-Investigator), Seville, J. (Co-Investigator) & Adams, M. (Principal Investigator)
Engineering & Physical Science Research Council
1/02/23 → 28/02/26
Project: Research Councils
Zhang, Z. (Principal Investigator)
Engineering & Physical Science Research Council
1/11/22 → 31/12/25
Project: Research Councils
Preece, J. (Co-Investigator) & Zhang, Z. (Principal Investigator)
1/03/20 → 31/10/25
Project: Industry
Zhang, Z. (Principal Investigator)
1/04/24 → 31/03/25
Project: Research
Zhang, Z. (Host), Mendes, P. (Speaker), Metcalfe, T. (Speaker), Peacock, A. (Speaker), Bassett, D. (Speaker), Spill, F. (Speaker), Sui, T. (Host), Moakes, R. (Participant), Robinson, T. (Speaker), Overton, T. (Speaker), Chew, Y. H. (Speaker) & Grover, L. (Host)
Activity: Academic and Industrial events › Conference, workshop or symposium
Zhang, Z. (Advisor)
Activity: Consultancy, CPD, training and secondments › Consultancy
Zhang, Z. (Invited speaker)
Activity: Academic and Industrial events › Conference, workshop or symposium
Zhang, Z. (Plenary Speaker)
Activity: Academic and Industrial events › Conference, workshop or symposium
Zhang, Z. (Invited speaker)
Activity: Academic and Industrial events › Conference, workshop or symposium