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Principal Investigator

Professor Jing Tang

Dr. Jing Tang is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Michigan. Prior to joining U-M, Jing initially served as a postdoctoral research fellow and subsequently assumed the role of a Physical Science Research Scientist with ​Professors ​​​​Yi Cui at Stanford and Jeffrey A. Reimer at UC Berkeley, inventing nature-inspired materials and devices for energy and sustainability in close collaboration with Professor Zhenan Bao at Stanford​. Before joining the Cui Group and the Reimer Group, Jing was a research fellow jointly advised by Professors Daniel S. Kohane at Harvard and Robert S. Langer at MIT and was working on therapies to treat neurological disorders, from biomaterials to smart drug delivery systems. ​​In her graduate work, supervised by Professors Gengfeng Zheng and Dean Dongyuan Zhao at Fudan University, Jing focused on bioelectronics-enabled artificial retina. Throughout the adventure of this scientific journey, Jing also has benefited greatly from the guidance and mentorship of Professor Bozhi Tian at the University of Chicago.  Jing feels extremely fortunate to have been inspired, trained, and supervised by the wisdom, insights, and vision of her extraordinary advisors. Her goal at U-M is to instill in the next generation of scientists with her curiosity, energy, passion, and enthusiasm for science.

Research Mission 

The Tang Group embodies a diverse range of expertise, covering multiple domains such as mechanical engineering, material science, chemical engineering, chemistry, physics, climate science, environmental science, electrical engineering, and biomedical engineering. Our approach is rooted in fundamental principles from thermal sciences, mechanics, materials, chemicals, chemistry, physics, and biology, which serve as the driving force behind our pioneering efforts in creating and inventing novel materials, manufacturing, energy devices, and electronics. Our overarching mission is to contribute to energy, sustainability, and health, and we find inspiration in learning from nature.

Group Values

We firmly believe in creating an inclusive and supportive environment where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. We commit to holding ourselves and each other accountable and maintaining the highest standards of honor, integrity, and respect.  Our collective aim is to cultivate a welcoming environment that actively promotes diversity and inclusion. We firmly believe that a rich tapestry of perspectives and life experiences enhances our scientific discussions and empowers us to conduct meaningful research. In addition, ensuring equitable access to education is a fundamental aspect of our group’s mission. We actively seek out creative individuals and warmly embrace individuals from diverse racial, ethnic, religious, gender, and sexual orientation backgrounds.