Katherine Yanhang Zhang PhD

Professor Zhang’s research focuses on understanding the mechanical behavior of soft biological tissues and composites at multi-scale. Using coupled experimental and advanced computational modeling, her research integrates the knowledge in biology, nonlinear solid mechanics, and finite element modeling, especially of complex materials and constitutive behavior. She believes that the interplay between fundamental analysis and clinical application will provide the greatest gains. Through her research, she hopes to gain insights on understanding the relationship between microscopic biological processes and changes in macroscopic tissue mechanics due to cardiovascular diseases, and help the development of potential diagnostic and therapeutic