Zhao, Fuzhang, PhD                     
    Mechanical    Engineering  

Degrees

• PhD - Drexel University - Mechanical Engineering - 1998
• M.S. - General Research Institute for Nonferrous Metals Beijing -Metal Forming Lab -1989
• B. S - Central South University -Materials Science and Engineering -1983

Research Interests

1. Biomechanics
2. Computational analysis and simulation
3. Thin films and MEMS modeling with finite element method
4. Haptics – surgical simulation
5. Topology and shape optimization

Recent Selected Publications

[1] Zhao, F., Andersson, C.A., Singh, J.R., and Emmons, D.C., 2001, “Air Vacuum Bearing Modeling”, Proceedings, ASPE Summer Topical Meeting: Precision Bearings and Spindles, June 18-19, The Nittany Lion Inn, Pennsylvania, Vol. 24, pp. 34-39.

[2] Zhao, F., Andersson, C.A., Singh, J.R., and Emmons, D.C., 2000, “Air Bearing Design and Optimization”, Proceedings, 15^th ASPE Annual Meeting, October 22-27, DoubleTree Paradise Valley Resort, Scottsdale, Arizona, Vol. 22, pp. 264-267.

[3] Tseng, A.A., and Zhao, F.Z., 1996, “Multidimensional Inverse Transient Heat Conduction Problems by Direct Sensitivity Coefficient Method Using a Finite Element Scheme, Numerical Heat Transfer, Part B: Fundamentals, Vol. 29, No. 3, pp.365-380.

[4] Tseng, A.A., Chen, T.C., and Zhao, F.Z., 1995, “Direct Sensitivity Coefficient Method for Solving Two-Dimensional Inverse Heat Conduction Problems by the Finite Element Scheme, Numerical Heat Transfer, Part B: Fundamentals, Vol. 27, No. 3, pp. 291-307.

Present Teaching (Fall 2002 & Spring 2001)

• ENGR 133 Mechanics of Materials
• ME 005 Materials Laboratory
• ME 231 Machine Theory and Design
• ME 630 Finite Element Method

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