Dr. Qiming Zhang

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Biography

Qiming Zhang is the Harvey F. Brush Chair at Pennsylvania State University in the School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science. He has made significant contributions to the field of electrocaloric materials and applications, particularly in developing advanced dielectric polymers for energy storage and sensing technologies. His research interests include the design of high-performance polymer-based materials, focusing on electrocaloric and piezoelectric effects to enhance the performance of actuators and sensors. Over the years, Zhang has published extensively in prestigious journals, contributing to the understanding of electrocaloric effects in ferroelectric polymers and their integration into practical devices. He has been recognized with multiple awards, including the Humboldt Research Award, and he actively engages in service to both his university and the broader scientific community. Zhang emphasizes the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration in advancing technology to meet industrial demands.

Research Interests

Experience

Harvey F. Brush Chair

2015-01-01 — Present

Pennsylvania State University • University Park, PA

Chair position in the School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science.

Awards

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Humboldt Research Award

2018-11-01
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Lee Hsun Lecture Award

2020-02-01
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Zijing Distinguished Lecture

2018-09-01
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Fellow

2023-12-01

Requirements for Pennsylvania State University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7
GRE General
Prerequisites
Master's degree in related field for PhD Baccalaureate degree from accredited institution
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GRE scores are highly recommended but not strictly required for Applied Linguistics.