Dr. Zhang’s research interests include additive manufacturing (3D printing and printed electronics), scalable bio-/nano-manufacturing, advanced composite structures manufacturing and maintenance, and manufacturing cybersecurity. Most recently, he leads the 3-university (Georgia Tech (Lead), Oakland University and University of Tennessee/Knoxville) NSF CHMI IUCRC Center on developing advanced materials, manufacturing and data science techniques and tools for composite and hybrid materials joining/bonding and repair. As PI and Co-PI, Dr. Zhang has led or conducted over 60 research projects (totaling more than $22 Million) sponsored by federal agencies including National Science Foundation, National Institute of Standards and Technology, Department of Defense, Food and Drug Administration and Department of Veterans Affairs, as well as industrial companies and foundations such as ATK, Cummins, Delta Air Lines, General Dynamics, Hexcel, Lockheed Martin, Marcus Foundation, Raytheon, Solvay, and Top Flight. He has published over 210 refereed journal articles. He also holds 27 U.S. patents.