Rui Zhang

Rui Zhang is an Assistant Professor at the University of Alabama at Birmingham whose research examines the relationship between sleep, circadian rhythms, and recovery from substance use disorders. Recognizing that disruptions in sleep and circadian function can contribute to poor treatment outcomes and relapse, his work explores personalized, data-driven interventions that account for individual differences in sleep and light exposure. By combining real-time data, mathematical modeling, and digital health technologies, his research aims to develop individualized approaches that improve sleep and support sustained recovery, with an initial focus on individuals with opioid use disorder.