Zhuangyu Zhang

Mechanical Engineering & Materials Science
Degree pursuing: PhD Mechanical Engineering

Where did you complete your undergraduate degree?
WashU

Please provide your lab and description of research.
Wagenseil Vascular Mechanics Lab - investigating how mechanical stress affect the calcium signaling and its relation to stenosis

What played into your decision to get a graduate engineering degree?
Doing research is so cool that we can find unknown things.

Why did you pick WashU?
I feel that WashU is very inclusive that any ideas are supported.

What is your favorite thing about St. Louis?
It's relatively quiet so that I feel very comfortable doing research while living life.

What advice would you give to a new student?
Be curious. Curiosity can lead to many amazing outcomes.

What are your plans for the future?
After PhD, I plan to go to Med school for a MD and become a doctor.