Zang Research Group

The Zang Research Group focuses on molecular self-assembly, nanoscale imaging, organic semiconductors, and nanomaterials to address critical challenges in public safety, health, renewable energy, and the environment. By integrating making, measuring, and manipulating, the group breaks down conventional barriers between chemistry, physics, and engineering to develop advanced chemical sensors and nanodevices.

Research Areas

Molecular Self-Assembly

Research focuses on molecular self-assembly and its diverse applications in the development of chemical sensors, nanodevices, and advanced water treatment solutions.

Nanoscale Imaging & Molecular Probing

The group utilizes nanoscale imaging and molecular probing techniques to address critical challenges within the realms of health and public safety.

Organic Semiconductors & Nanomaterials

Development of organic semiconductors, nanofibers, and nanodevices designed for the optical and electrical sensing of chemical threats and explosives.

Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOF)

Research into metal-organic frameworks to create dual functional materials capable of PFAS removal with integrated real-time monitoring.

Porous Graphitic Carbons (PGC)

Investigation of porous graphitic carbons to advance environmental sustainability and improve the efficiency of pollutant removal.

The front cover of the book titled 'Applied Materials and Interfaces', edited by Ling Zang which has some molecules floating in water The front cover of the book titled 'Applied Materials and Interfaces', edited by Ling Zang which has some molecules floating in water

Sponsors & Partners

NSF NSF
NIH NIH
DOE DOE
ARPAE ARPAE
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EPA EPA
DOW DOW
DTRA DTRA
DARPA DARPA
NASA NASA
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