Dr. Feng Zhang

Associate Professor

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Biography

Feng Zhang joined the College of Pharmacy at the University of Texas at Austin as an Assistant Professor in Fall 2014 and was promoted to Associate Professor in 2020. He earned his Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Science at the University of Texas at Austin, focusing on hot-melt extrusion and controlled release dosage forms. Before his academic career, Zhang spent 14 years in the pharmaceutical industry as a formulation process development scientist. His lab emphasizes training graduate students and postdoctoral researchers to build successful careers in both academia and the industry, with a focus on developing scientific expertise and professional skills. His research primarily involves creating innovative solutions for long-acting drug delivery systems, including both biodegradable and non-biodegradable options, while advancing techniques like continuous twin-screw melt granulation and hot-melt extrusion. Zhang's work combines interdisciplinary collaboration and a commitment to scientific excellence to push the boundaries of drug delivery science.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2020-01-01 — Present

University of Texas at Austin • Austin, TX

Teaching and research in the field of Molecular Pharmaceutics.

Assistant Professor

2014-01-01 — 2019-01-01

University of Texas at Austin • Austin, TX

Conducting research in drug delivery systems.

Research Scientist

2011-01-01 — 2013-01-01

Gilead Sciences • Foster City, CA

Worked in formulation process development.

Research Scientist

2000-01-01 — 2010-01-01

PharmaForm • Austin, TX

Specialized in pharmaceutical formulation.

Requirements for University of Texas at Austin

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:79
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Application fee
  • Official transcripts
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

General requirements for the Graduate School at UT Austin apply to all programs unless otherwise specified.