Dr. Changfang Zhao | Engineering | Editorial Board Member

Dr. Changfang Zhao is an Assistant Researcher at Tsinghua University, recognized as an active and emerging scholar whose work spans advanced engineering materials and innovative structural concepts. With a strong academic foundation built through a Bachelor’s degree and a Ph.D. in Engineering from Nanjing University of Science and Technology, he further broadened his international expertise through joint doctoral training at the National University of Singapore and collaborative research as a Visiting Scholar at Newcastle University in the United Kingdom. His professional experience includes serving as a Postdoctoral Fellow and later researcher at Tsinghua University, where he continues to advance high-impact studies in fiber reinforced plastics, mechanical metamaterials, and engineering structures. Dr. Zhao has developed a robust research profile supported by more than sixty publications, over ten patents, and notable scholarly impact, reflected in 680 citations by 482 documents, 61 documents, and an h-index of 15. He has taken on leadership roles as the host of competitive research programs funded by national and postdoctoral science foundations, while previously leading prestigious projects supported by prominent academic and governmental bodies. His academic excellence has been acknowledged through distinguished honors, including the National Scholarship for Doctoral Students, the President’s Medal from his home institution, and the Young Scientist Award, affirming his contributions to the field of engineering science. Dr. Zhao is professionally affiliated with the Chinese Society for Composite Materials and the Chinese Society of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics, demonstrating his active participation in the research community. He also contributes extensively to scholarly publishing, serving as a Guest Editor for Polym. Int., Polymers, and Adv. Polym. Technol., and acting as a peer reviewer for leading journals such as the Int. J. Impact Eng., Thin-Walled Struct., and J. Alloys Compd.. His recognition as a Vebleo Fellow further highlights his growing influence and interdisciplinary approach. Dr. Changfang Zhao maintains an open, collaborative, and rigorous research ethos, consistently advancing scientific knowledge in materials engineering while contributing valuable insights that support innovation and future technological development.