Principal Lecturer, Department of Engineering & Mathematics, Sheffield Hallam University
Summary
Dr Zhang is an established researcher and has used his expertise in automation and artificial intelligence in different industrial sectors to develop smart solutions. His research work focuses on industrial automation, robotics systems and condition monitoring.
Profile
Dr Zhang has a First Class BEng degree in Automatic Control, MSc and PhD (Aerospace Engineering, MSc and PhD from Harbin Institute of Technology (HIT). While working as a Research Associate at the University of Manchester, he completed his second PhD in the field of Advanced Process Control and Condition Monitoring. He is the Subject Group Leader of the Electrical, Electronic and Control Engineering Group, Department of Engineering & Mathematics. With a strong publication record, Dr Zhang has contributed to two books and has been serving as a referee for many international journals and publishers. His research has benefited from significant input from industry and has attracted funding and support from government and companies in the UK and China for several projects.
Research Interests: Advanced Control of Industrial Processes, Condition Monitoring, Industrial Automation and Robotics Systems, Artificial Intelligence, Warehouse Automation