Soochow University, China.
Dr. Hengyu Zhang (张恒宇), is a passionate Chinese researcher specializing in thermal management and electromagnetic functional textile materials. With a strong academic foundation in textile engineering and chemistry, he is currently serving as a postdoctoral fellow at Soochow University. Dr. Zhang's research bridges innovation and application, particularly in the development of advanced textiles using supercritical processes and electromagnetic functionalities. His work has been widely recognized through awards, publications, and patents.
Profile
🎓 Education
Dr. Hengyu Zhang holds a solid academic background in textile science and engineering. He is currently serving as a Postdoctoral Fellow in Textile Chemistry and Dyeing & Finishing at Soochow University, Suzhou, China (April 2024–Present). Prior to this, he earned his Ph.D. in Textile Materials and Textile Design from Donghua University, Shanghai, China (September 2018–March 2024). His academic journey began with a B.Sc. in Textile Engineering from Qingdao University, Qingdao, China (September 2014–June 2018). This progression reflects his deepening expertise in textile research and innovation, with a strong foundation in both theoretical and applied aspects of textile science.
💼 Experience
Currently a Postdoctoral Fellow at Soochow University, Dr. Zhang previously completed his Ph.D. at Donghua University, one of China's leading textile research institutions. Throughout his academic career, he actively participated in multiple research projects, including those funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China and Donghua University's Graduate Innovation Fund. His practical experience also includes work on advanced instruments such as SEM, FTIR, and XRD, alongside simulation tools like CST.
🔬 Research Interests
Dr. Zhang’s primary research interests include:
👕 Thermal management textile materials developed using supercritical processes
📡 Electromagnetic functional textiles for wave absorption, shielding, and stealth applications
🧪 Composite materials and nanoarchitectures for multifunctional smart fabrics
📐 Frequency-selective surfaces and gradient impedance structures
🏅 Awards & Honors
🥇 National Scholarship – Sep 2023
🧵 First Prize, China Textile Industry Federation Science & Tech Award – Aug 2023
🎤 Outstanding Reporter, Shanghai Intl. Textile Graduate Summer School – Jul 2023
🥈 Silver Award, 9th China Intl. "Internet +" Innovation Competition
🗣️ Outstanding Oral Report, 2nd Textile Graduate Forum – Apr 2023
📝 Finalist, 23rd Chen Weiji Outstanding Paper Award – Mar 2023
💰 Comprehensive Scholarship, Donghua University – Sep 2022
🏆 22nd Chen Weiji Excellent Paper Award – Oct 2021
📚 Selected Publications
Here’s a selection of Dr. Hengyu Zhang’s representative research works:
Zhang, H.Y. et al. (2024). MXene/PPy electromagnetic wave absorbing felt with impedance continuous gradient structure prepared by freezing interface polymerization. ACS Applied Nano Materials, 7(1), 1289–1299.
Zhang, H.Y. et al. (2023). Frequency-selective/impedance gradient MXene/PPy nanocomposite polyester felt. Composites Part A, 175, 107776.
Zhang, H.Y. et al. (2022). Nanoarchitectonics of MXene/PPy/polyester composite fabric. Composites Part A, 163, 107163.
Zhang, H.Y. et al. (2022). Washable conductive cotton yarn using MXene coating. Industrial Crops and Products, 188, 115653.
Zhang, H.Y. et al. (2022). Multilayer flexible EMI shielding fabric. Textile Research Journal, 92(5-6), 851–859.