University Fellowship: Xinfang Zhang

Xinfang Zhang HeadshotMeet Xinfang Zhang, a University Fellowship recipient. Xinfang is a Ph.D. student majoring in Materials Science.

Please give a short overview of your research:

My research is focused on developing novel photoresponsive cholesteric liquid crystals, studying optical properties of twist-bend chiral nematic liquid crystals, and exploring applications in photonic device, reflective display, and switchable smart window.

What made you choose to pursue your graduate degree here at Kent State?

The Advanced Materials and Liquid Crystal Institute at Kent State provides a lot of good research opportunities, working with students from various backgrounds, and communicating with excellent scientists.

What do you enjoy most about attending Kent State for graduate school?

What I enjoy the most at Kent State is the good academic atmosphere and academic support.

What are your future goals?

I hope to find a position in academia.

What does this award mean to you and how will it aid you?

The University Fellowship will give me great support to carry on the research I enjoy doing, allow me more time to publish papers, and write and defend my dissertation.

POSTED: Monday, April 4, 2022 04:55 PM
UPDATED: Thursday, April 18, 2024 01:38 AM