- Dr. Zhang joined the department as an Assistant Professor in August 2024. Dr. Zhang’s research focuses on the processing, structure-property relationships, deformation mechanisms, and extreme environmental behaviors of nanostructured and heterostructured materials.
Dr. Yifan Zhang (PI), Assistant Professor
Anish Bajla joined the Lab in Jan 2025. His research centers on structure-property relations of cold-sprayed Ni alloys
Mr. Anish Bajla, PhD student, Graduate Lab Assistant
Langka joined our team in August 2025. His research focuses on the micromechanical and nanomechanical behavior of refractory high-entropy alloys .
Mr. Langkazhimei Songxi, PhD student, Graduate Lab Assistant
Het joined our Lab in Jan 2025. His research focuses on Structure-Property relations in alloys fabricated by solid State Additive Manufacturing
Mr. Het Jani, Master student, Graduate Grading Assistant
Ben joined us in Jan 2025. Currently, he is an undergraduate student at department of Mechanical Engineering. His research interest lies in advanced manufacturing and material characterizations
Mr. Benjamin Simon, Undergraduate Researcher(Honor Student)
Former Members/Alumni
MS. Maggie Zhao — Summer Research Intern (2025). Project: Cold Spray of Ni alloys
Mr. Jonathan Slade — Summer Research Intern (2025). Project: Cold Spray of Ni alloys