Researcher
Qiang Zhu
Head of Department (Advanced Characterisation and Instrumentation)
A*STAR Institute of Materials Research and Engineering (A*STAR IMRE)Qiang Zhu leads the Advanced Characterisation and Instrumentation (ACI) Department and the Cooling Tech Group. His research specialises in phase change materials, functional polymers and polymer nanocomposites designed for green buildings, logistics and advanced thermal management. With over 250 publications and an H-index of 58, he actively bridges academia and industry. He has led numerous industry projects that have resulted in patents and successfully licensed technologies. His current work explores self-driving chemistry laboratories and artificial intelligence to deliver innovative, market-ready industrial solutions.
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