Dr. Chengjun Zeng | Polymer composites | Best Researcher Award
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Chengjun Zeng , Harbin Institute of Technology , China.
Dr. Chengjun Zengย ย is an Associate Professor at Harbin Institute of Technology, specializing inย shape memory polymer composites, 4D printing, and mechanical metamaterials. He earned his Ph.D. in Mechanics from Harbin Institute of Technology (2022) and a Bachelor’s in Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering from Harbin Engineering University (2017). Previously, he served as an Assistant Professor and Postdoctoral researcher under Prof. Jinsong Leng. Dr. Zeng has published impactful research inย Advanced Functional Materials, International Journal of Plasticity, and Composites Science and Technology. His work pushes boundaries inย composite mechanics and programmable materials.ย
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Education & Experienceย 

ย Education
ย Ph.D. in Mechanicsย โ Harbin Institute of Technology (2017-2022)
ย B.Sc. in Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineeringย โ Harbin Engineering University (2013-2017)
ย Experience
ย Associate Professor & Master’s Supervisorย โ Harbin Institute of Technology (2025-Present)
ย Assistant Professor & Master’s Supervisorย โ Harbin Institute of Technology (2023-2025)
ย Postdoctoral Researcherย (Co-supervised by Prof. Jinsong Leng) โ Harbin Institute of Technology (2023-2025)
Suitability Summary
Dr.ย Chengjun Zeng,ย Associate Professor at Harbin Institute of Technology, is a leading expert inย shape memory polymer composites, 4D printing, mechanical metamaterials, and composite mechanics. His outstanding research contributions,ย high-impact publications, and pioneering advancements in smart materialsย position him as a deserving recipient of theย Best Researcher Award.
Professional Developmentย 

Dr. Chengjun Zeng is a rising expert inย advanced materials science and mechanical engineering, with significant contributions toย 4D printing, smart composites, and mechanical metamaterials. His research integratesย viscoelasticity, anisotropic behaviors, and phase transitions, driving innovations inย programmable structures and bio-inspired designs. His publications inย top-tier journalsย reflect hisย dedication to high-impact research. As a Master’s supervisor, he mentors students inย cutting-edge polymer mechanics. His collaborations with leading scholars and institutions further solidify his role inย transforming next-gen material science.ย
Research Focusย 

Dr. Chengjun Zeng’s research revolves aroundย advanced polymer composites, focusing onย shape memory effects, smart materials, and bio-inspired mechanics. His work exploresย programmable deformation, high-stretchability structures, and sustainable composite applications. Leveragingย 4D printing, he pioneersย reconfigurable materials for aerospace, biomedical, and mechanical applications. His models integrateย finite deformation mechanics, viscoelasticity, and phase transitions, bridging theoretical advancements with real-world implementations. His contributions are shaping the future ofย adaptive materials, mechanical metamaterials, and intelligent composite structures, making strides towardย functional and responsive engineering solutions.ย
Awards & Honorsย 

ย Published in Top-Tier SCI Journalsย โ Advanced Functional Materials, International Journal of Plasticity, Composites Science and Technology
ย Ph.D. Advisor & Research Mentorย โ Supervising graduate students inย cutting-edge polymer mechanics
ย High-Impact Publicationsย โ Featured in journals with Impact Factorsย 18.5, 9.4, and 8.3
ย Recognized for Innovations in 4D Printing & Composite Mechanics
Publication Top Notes
ย Construction of Mechanical Metamaterials and Their Extraordinary Functionsย โย Composite Structures, 2025-02, DOI:ย 10.1016/j.compstruct.2025.118872ย
ย 4D Printed Mortise-Tenon Mechanical-Electromagnetic Multifunctional Pixel Metamaterialsย โย Chemical Engineering Journal, 2025-01, DOI:ย 10.1016/j.cej.2024.158784ย
ย Bamboo-Inspired 3D Printed Continuous Fiber-Reinforced Vascular Compositesย โย Composites Communications, 2025-01, DOI:ย 10.1016/j.coco.2024.102219ย
ย Mechanical Properties of Diamond-Type Triply Periodic Minimal Surface Structures Fabricated by Photo-Curing 3D Printingย โย Composite Structures, 2025-01, DOI:ย 10.1016/j.compstruct.2024.118695ย
ย Theoretical Model Combined Finite Element Approach for Studying Mechanical Behavior of Shape Memory Hydrogel Ribbed Sheet with Stretch-Triggered Bend Effectย โย Composite Structures, 2025-01, DOI:ย 10.1016/j.compstruct.2024.118783ย