Tairong Kuang (况太荣)
Member of the China Association for Promoting Democracy (CAPD)
Position: Professor and Doctoral Supervisor, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology
Administrative Roles: Deputy Director, Institute of Polymer Materials and Engineering; Head, Functional Polymers and Advanced Materials Laboratory (FPAM Lab)
Education: Ph.D. jointly trained by South China University of Technology and The Ohio State University (USA)
Honors & Recognitions:
Zhejiang Provincial Talent Program (2026)
Nanoscale 2025 Emerging Investigators (2025)
World’s Top 2% Scientists (Annual List, 2020–2024)
Zhejiang Province “Academician–Youth Talent Paired Training Program” (paired with Academician Jinping Qu’s team) (2024)
“Xingyao Grand Canal” Rising Academic Star, Zhejiang University of Technology (2024)
Jiangsu Province “Double-Innovation Talent” (2021)
“Grand Canal Young Scholar,” Zhejiang University of Technology (2019)
National Postdoctoral Innovative Talent Support Program (2017)
Research Interests
Synergistic regulation of structure–interface/network–processing in functional polymer materials.
Research Focus
Following the core framework of “structural construction–interfacial regulation–network formation–processing realization,” the research encompasses:
Porous Materials Construction and Structure–Property Relationships
Research on controllable pore construction, structural parameter characterization, and performance-response mechanisms. Micro/nano-to-macroscale porous architectures are fabricated via templating, freeze-drying, supercritical CO? foaming, and chemical foaming. Key parameters—pore size distribution, porosity, open/closed-cell ratio, connectivity, and pore-wall orientation—are precisely controlled. The effects of pore structures on lightweighting and mechanical, heat/mass transfer, and dielectric properties are systematically elucidated, with reproducibility and stability validated across representative material systems and processing conditions.
Interfacial and Network Regulation in Functional Nanocomposites
Research centered on filler system design, interfacial compatibility control, network construction, and synergistic performance mechanisms. Parallel efforts advance novel nanofiller development and modification/functionalization of conventional fillers, addressing dispersion stability and interfacial coupling. Tunable functional networks for thermal/electrical conduction, dielectric response, EMI shielding, and triboelectric performance are constructed. The roles of interfaces and network architectures in mechanical and multifunctional responses are clarified, identifying key control factors and pathways for synergistic property enhancement.
Processing Modification and Engineering Preparation Methods
Research on processing route selection, parameter coupling, structure evolution characterization, and performance consistency evaluation. Using blending, reactive extrusion, and forming processes, relationships between formulations/processing parameters and microstructures (orientation, crystallization, phase morphology, and network architecture) are established, defining critical processing windows and stability boundaries. Process scale-up and performance validation are conducted at component levels, yielding reproducible preparation workflows and evaluation methods.
Research Funding (PI)
National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC): 3 projects (2 General, 1 Young Scientist)
Zhejiang Provincial Natural Science Foundation: 1 Key Project
Zhejiang Province “Pioneer” and “Leading Goose” R&D Programs: 2 sub-projects
Ningbo Municipal Key R&D Program: 1 sub-project
Over 10 industry-sponsored R&D projects
Research Outputs
Over the past five years, published 50+ SCI papers as corresponding or first author in journals including Advanced Materials, Advanced Functional Materials, Nano Letters, Advanced Science, Nano Energy, and Chemistry of Materials. Achievements include 18 ESI Hot/Highly Cited Papers, 7,300+ citations, 18 authorized invention patents, and First Prize of Anhui Provincial Science and Technology Progress Award (2023).
Professional Service
Committee Member, Polymer Foaming and Porous Materials Committee, SAMPE China Mainland
Guest Editor, Advanced Engineering Materials (JCR Q2)
Young Editorial Board Member, Chinese Chemical Letters (CAS Q1)
Young Editorial Board Member, Polymer Science & Technology (English)
Young Editorial Board Member, Advanced Nanocomposites
Editorial Board Member, Rubber & Plastics Technology and Equipment
Young Editorial Board Member, China Plastics
Peer Reviewer, National Natural Science Foundation of China
Young Expert, MOE Undergraduate Teaching Evaluation Panel
Expert Reviewer, Zhejiang Provincial High-Tech Enterprises
Member, Science & Technology Innovation Advisory Committee, Shanghai Stock Exchange
Expert Reviewer, Zhejiang Provincial Department of Science and Technology
Selected Honors:
“Xingyao Grand Canal” Rising Academic Star (2nd cohort), Zhejiang University of Technology
Annual Outstanding Teacher, Zhejiang University of Technology
Top Ten Young Teachers, 14th Young Faculty Teaching Competition, Zhejiang University of Technology
Outstanding Supervisor for Undergraduate Thesis (Design), Zhejiang University of Technology
First Prize, Teaching Skills Competition for Young Faculty, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology
Guangdong Provincial Outstanding Student (Graduate Level)