Skip to main content

NC State Home

College of Engineering

About
Admissions
Academics
Research
Outreach
Alumni & Giving
Faculty & Staff
News & Events
Give Now

About
- About
- Welcome from the Dean
  - Welcome from the Dean
  - Meet the Dean
  - Annual Report 2025-26
    - Annual Report 2025-26
    - Annual Report 2024-25
  - Organizational Chart
  - Dean’s Strategic Advisory Board
- Facts and Rankings
- Our History
- Faculty and Staff Directory
- Contact Us
- Jobs
Admissions
Academics
- Academics
- Academic Departments and Programs
- Student Resources
- Undergraduate Students
  - Undergraduate Students
  - Undergraduate Degrees and Programs
  - Undergraduate Scholarships
  - Academic Advising
  - Change of Degree Application (CODA)
  - Accreditation
  - Summer Exploration Experience (SEE) Camp
  - Engineering First-Year Program
  - Academic Enrichment Opportunities
  - Engineering Entrepreneurs Program (EEP)
  - High-Impact Experiences (HIE) Programming
  - Multidisciplinary Senior Design
  - Graduation Policy
  - Recognition of Graduates Event
  - Professional Engineer Licensure
  - Office of Academic Affairs
- Graduate Students
  - Graduate Students
  - Departments and Key Contacts
  - Graduate Degrees and Programs
  - Graduate-Level Engineering Through Engineering Online
  - International Students
  - Tuition, Fees and Support
  - Policies
  - Professional Development for Graduate Students
  - Office of Graduate Programs
- Distance Education
- Partnerships with Other Institutions
  - Partnerships with Other Institutions
  - Joint NCSU/UNC Asheville Engineering Programs
    - Joint NCSU/UNC Asheville Engineering Programs
    - Joint B.S. in Engineering, Mechatronics Concentration (JEM)
    - Joint 2+2 Engineering Program
    - Engineering at UNC Asheville
    - Engineering Scholarships Available at UNC Asheville
    - Program Contact Info
  - NC State Engineering in Eastern North Carolina
Research
- Research
- Centers and Institutes
- Applied AI in Engineering and Computer Science
- Robotics
- Battery and Energy Storage Systems
- THE XM
- Accelerate2Launch
- Office of Research and Graduate Programs
- Office of Research Administration
Outreach
- Outreach
- The Engineering Place
- Summer Programs
- Solar House
- The Engineering Ambassador Program
- 2026-27 Engineering Career Fairs
- 2027 Accessibility in STEM Conference
- Industry Extension Services (IES)
- NC Clean Energy Technology Center (NCCETC)
- Biomanufacturing Training and Education Center (BTEC)
Alumni & Giving
Faculty & Staff
- Faculty & Staff
- Faculty Resources
- Faculty Awards
- Office of Finance
- Human Resources
- Engineering Communications
News & Events
Give Now

Filter By

Add/Update Your Profile
All
Academic Affairs
- ASCEND
- The Engineering Place
Academic Department Heads
- Departmental Directories
Engineering Advancement
Engineering Communications
- Departmental Communications
- Joint Communications
Engineering Online
Facilities
Faculty
- Postdoc Scholars
Faculty Development and Success
Finance
Human Resources
- Operations
- Programs and Training
Information Technology
Office of the Dean
- Executive Committee
Research and Graduate Programs
- Graduate Programs
- Research Administration
Staff
Wellness and Engagement

Xiangwu Zhang

XZ

Xiangwu Zhang

Samuel S. Walker Distinguished Professor / Associate Dean for Research

Textiles Complex 3425

919-515-6547 [email protected]

Groups

Faculty

College of Engineering Home

Fitts-Woolard Hall
915 Partners Way
Raleigh, NC 27695-7901

Campus Map

Annual Report 2025-26
Apply
Contact Us
Departments
Directory
Emergency Information
Free Speech
Information Technology
Jobs
MyPack Portal
Parking and Directions
Policies
Report Accessibility Concern
Request to Add/Update Directory Profile
Website Feedback
Wolfpack Wellness

Connect With Us

© 2026 NC State University. All rights reserved.

Accessibility Privacy Resources

Find NC State websites, locations and people

Search this site

TOP LINKS

MyPack Portal

Access vital records, resources and information for students, families, faculty and staff.

University Libraries

Our campus libraries are your destinations for studying, research and expanding your mind.

Academic Calendar

Look up important dates and university holidays for the upcoming academic year and beyond.

Majors and Careers

Explore our 100-plus degree programs and see where an NC State education can take you.