Fields of Research (FoR)
Composite Materials, Solid Mechanics, Aerospace Materials, Numerical Modelling and Mechanical Characterisation, Theory and Design of Materials, Composite and Hybrid MaterialsBiography
Dr Boming Zhang is an Associate Lecturer (Education-Focused) in Engineering, with specialisation in Engineering Mechanics, Mechanics of Materials, Composite Mechanics and Materials, and Pedagogical Innovation.
Boming possesses five years of experience delivering innovative and student-centred teaching across a broad range of engineering courses at UNSW, since his initial role as a demonstrator in 2019. He has demonstrated the capability of...view more
Dr Boming Zhang is an Associate Lecturer (Education-Focused) in Engineering, with specialisation in Engineering Mechanics, Mechanics of Materials, Composite Mechanics and Materials, and Pedagogical Innovation.
Boming possesses five years of experience delivering innovative and student-centred teaching across a broad range of engineering courses at UNSW, since his initial role as a demonstrator in 2019. He has demonstrated the capability of delivering interactive classes using various digital technologies and has proven achievements in enhancing students’ practical learning through innovations and collaboration with industry.
My Qualifications
Doctor of Philosophy in Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, UNSW, 2024.
Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering (Honours Class 1), UNSW, 2019.
My Awards
University International Postgraduate Award 2020~2023.
Dean's Award 2019, UNSW Faculty of Engineering.
Highly Commended in Dean's Honours List 2018, UNSW Faculty of Engineering.
Highly Commended in Dean's Honours List 2017, UNSW Faculty of Engineering.
My Research Activities
Fibre-reinforced composites. Material modelling characterisation. Composite manufacturing and laboratory testing. Free-edge effect. Boeing Onset Theory. Non-classical continuum mechanics. Micropolar (Cosserat) theory. Digital Image Correlation. Optical techniques for material study.
My Teaching
Courses I have been teaching as the sole convenor and lecturer:
ENGG1300 Engineering Mechanics (Term 3, 2024).
MMAN4410 Finite Element Methods (Term 1, 2025).
Courses I have been jointly teaching as one of the convenors/lecturers:
ENGG2400 Mechanics of Solids (Materials) (Term 2, 2024-2025).
MMAN1130 Design and Manufacturing (Terms 2-3, 2025).
MANF9400 Industrial Management (Term 2, 2025).
Other Experience:
Courses taught as a Head Demonstrator/Demonstrator at UNSW Engineering from 2019 to 2024:
Mechanics of Solids, Engineering Mechanics, Finite Element Methods, Mechanical Design, Composite Mechanics and Materials, Linear System and Control, Graduation Thesis Projects and Vertially Integrated Projects.
Boming has a great passion for educating next-generation engineers, and interlinking theories and research & industrial applications in university courses. His teaching benefited from his great engagement in the undergraduate and postgraduate student community, both as a student at UNSW for 8 years and as an academic currently. Based on his long-term plan as an educator, Boming has been dedicated to building a teaching philosophy that features the integration of university lectures with ongoing research & industrial activities and innovative digital interactions.
Location
ORCID as entered in ROS
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3028-5858