Professor Zhang has presided over the national 948 plan, scientific and technological research and other projects; He presided over the development of Eucommia ulmoides series products and applied for 6 national invention patents. Natural active substances of Eucommia ulmoides Oliv. A comprehensive and systematic research has been carried out, and the research results have reached the international advanced level. Breeding a new Eucommia ulmoides Oliv. variety Qinzhong 1, 2, 3 and 4 with international leading level; In recent years, the male flowers and pollen of Eucommia ulmoides Oliv. were studied. And it is pleasant to find that they are rich in natural active substances and have excellent effects on internal organs of human body.
Professor Zhang was awarded the title of "Excellent Teacher in Shaanxi Province" by the Shaanxi Provincial People's Government on 1989. 1992 was awarded "Young and Middle-aged Expert with Outstanding Contribution" by the Ministry of Forestry, and enjoyed special allowance from the State Council in the same year. 1994 was awarded "National Advanced Worker of Forestry Science and Technology Extension" by the Ministry of Forestry.