Dr. Jing Tang

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Jing Tang is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Michigan. He holds a Ph.D. in Chemistry from Fudan University. His research focuses on Critical Minerals, Metals, and Materials (CMMM), with specific interests in Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Sequestration, as well as Battery technology, Catalysis, Electrochemistry, Cryochemistry, and Thermal Sciences. Tang's expertise extends to Natural Wood Cellulose, Atomic Engineering, and the Synthesis, Manufacturing, and Characterization of materials. He has also contributed to Solid-State Chemistry, Biomaterials, and Bioelectronics. Tang has received several honors and awards for his innovative work, including the Bold Challenges Boost Award from the University of Michigan in 2025 and recognition as a Rising Star in various prestigious programs.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

— Present

University of Michigan • Ann Arbor, MI

Assigned to the Department of Mechanical Engineering with a focus on materials research.

Awards

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Bold Challenges Boost Award

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ACS PMSE Future Faculty Scholar

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NextProf Nexus

#2020

MIT Technology Review 35 Innovators 35

Requirements for University of Michigan

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:84
GRE General
Verbal
Required:155
Verbal Percentile
Required:50
Quantitative
Required:168
Quantitative Percentile
Required:50
Analytical Writing
Required:3.6
Writing Percentile
Required:50
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in engineering, physics, or mathematics Calculus Physics
Application Checklist
  • Rackham Graduate School Application
  • Official Transcripts
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Personal Statement
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science