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Dr. Dongda Zhang is a University Lecturer in the Department of Chemical Engineering at the University of Manchester and an Honorary Research Fellow at the Centre for Process Systems Engineering, Imperial College London. He obtained his BSc degree from Tianjin University in 2011, followed by an MSc (Distinction) from Imperial College London in 2013. He completed his PhD at the University of Cambridge, graduating in early 2016 with special approval for early thesis submission. His research interests focus on Digital Chemical Engineering, particularly the development of methodologies and practical applications in process systems engineering, reaction engineering, machine learning, and industrial data analytics. As an Associate Editor of Digital Chemical Engineering, he also serves on the editorial board of the Biochemical Engineering Journal and is a member of various expert boards. His ongoing research projects include kinetic modelling, real-time monitoring of batch processes, and advanced control in bioprocessing. Dr. Zhang actively mentors PhD students and seeks ambitious undergraduate students for research internship opportunities. His research combines multidisciplinary approaches to advance understanding and development in complex biochemical processes.
University of Manchester • Manchester
Teaching and leading research in Chemical Engineering, specializing in process systems engineering and data analytics.
Project aimed at optimizing production scheduling using AI techniques.
Includes MSc in Advanced Electrical Power Systems and MSc in Communications and Signal Processing.