Feng Zhang, Ph.D.

Dr. Feng Zhang smiling in an indoor setting

Associate Professor of Molecular Pharmaceutics and Drug Delivery

Feng Zhang joined the College of Pharmacy as an Assistant Professor in Fall 2014. He earned his Ph.D. from the Division of Molecular Pharmaceutics and Drug Delivery at The University of Texas at Austin, where he focused on hot-melt extrusion for controlled release dosage forms.

Prior to his academic appointment, Zhang spent 14 years in the pharmaceutical industry as a formulation and process development scientist.

His lab emphasizes training graduate students and postdoctoral researchers for successful careers in academia and industry, with a focus on developing both scientific expertise and professional skills.

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2020 to present        Associate Professor, the University of Texas at Austin
2014 to 2019            Assistant Professor, the University of Texas at Austin
2011 to 2013            Research Scientist, Gilead Sciences, Foster City, CA
2000 to 2010            Research Scientist, PharmaForm, Austin, TX
1994 to 1999            Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Science, the University of Texas at Austin
1990 to 1994            B.S. in Pharmaceutical Science, China Pharmaceutical University

Our research focuses on developing innovative solutions in long-acting drug delivery systems - both biodegradable and non-biodegradable - as well as advancing continuous twin-screw melt granulation and hot-melt extrusion technologies for amorphous solid dispersions.

We aim to push the boundaries of drug delivery science through interdisciplinary collaboration, cutting-edge research, and a commitment to scientific excellence.

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