Communications

Founding Director and Professor

College of Sciences and Mathematics - Biomedical Engineering

Bio

Dr. Zhongping Huang is the funding director, department chair and professor of Biomedical Engineering at West Chester University of Pennsylvania. Prior to his current position, he was the department chair and associate professor of Biomedical Engineering at Widener University. His research has been focused on the problems in thermal/fluid science and biomedical engineering, specifically, in artificial kidney and hemodialysis, Lyophilization and freeze drying, Cryogenics and refrigeration, and cryobiology. His research is supported by fundings from NIH, Pennsylvania Infrastructure Technology Alliance, Office of Naval Research. He also has very active research collaborations with various industries: Gambro Inc., Baxter Healthcare Co, Novaflux Technologies, and Nephros, Inc. He has published over 30 peer-reviewed articles and 19 book chapters, 2 patents, and numerous conference presentations. He is the member of BMES, ASME and ISLFD. He also serves as the board member of International Society of Lyophilization – Freeze Drying (ISLFD).

Expertise

• Biomedical Engineering
• Artificial Kidney and Hemodialysis
• Lyophilization and Freeze-Drying
• Cryogenics and Refrigeration
• Cryobiology

Education

• B.S., M.S., Zhejiang University, China
• Ph.D., University of Kentucky