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Dr. Yufan Zheng (郑羽帆) received his Ph.D. degree in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Alberta, Canada in 2020. In 2016, he got the MSc degree in Advanced Manufacturing Technology Systems Management at the University of Manchester, UK. He earned his B.Eng in Mechanical Engineering from Southwest Jiaotong University in 2012.From 2020 to 2021, he was working as a postdoctoral fellow at the Laboratory of Intelligent Manufacturing, Design, and Automation (LIMDA), University of Alberta, leading the project of design and development of systems for autonomous repair technologies.Currently, Dr. Yufan Zheng is an Assistant Professor in the School of Intelligent Manufacturing Ecosystem, his research interests include Process Planning for Manufacturing, Artificial Intelligence for Additive Manufacturing, Hybrid and Smart Manufacturing, Repairing Remanufacturing.Recruiting self-motivated Ph.D. students. Candidates with interests in intelligent manufacturing process planning, and scheduling optimization are encouraged to apply.
Research interests
Scheduling and Process Planning Optimization
Additive Manufacturing
Repairing Remanufacturing
Experience
Assistant Professor, XJTLU, China, 2021-present
Postdoctoral fellow, University of Alberta, Canada, 2020-2021
Research assistant, University of Alberta, Canada, 2017-2020
Teaching assistant, University of Alberta, Canada, 2017-2020
Teaching
MFE208-Additive Manufacturing
MFE201-Principle of Mechanical Design
Awards and honours
Academic Excellence Award, School of IME, XJTLU, 2023
University of Alberta AGES Scholarship, 2020
University of Alberta Sadler Scholarship in Mechanical Engineering Department, 2019
University of Alberta Fully Funded Ph.D. Scholarship, 2016
University of Manchester Outstanding Performance Graduates Award, 2016
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
PGcert, Teaching and Supporting Learning in Higher Education, University of Liverpool, UK, 2023
Ph.D., Mechanical Engineering, University of Alberta, Canada, 2020
MSc (Distinction), Advanced Manufacturing Technology & Systems Management, University of Manchester, UK, 2016
B.Eng, Mechanical Engineering, Southwest Jiaotong University, China, 2012
Person Types
- Staff
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Bionic Inspired Wear Liners for Bulk Material Handling and Transport Applications
Chen, W., SENG, J. K. P., Zheng, Y. & Zhu, Y.
1/02/24 → 30/06/27
Project: Collaborative Research Project
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Research on Thermal Spray Coating Remanufacturing Technology for Engineering Machinery
Zheng, Y., Chen, Y., Chen, W., Huang, L., Wang, R. & Fan, Y.
1/01/24 → 31/12/25
Project: Governmental Research Project
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The effects of Kolb's learning style on project-based learning performance of an industry-based course in a syntegrative learning environment
Mostafa, K., Quadir, B., Shen, J. & Zheng, Y.
1/09/23 → 31/12/25
Project: Internal Research Project
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Research on theory and method of remanufacturing task scheduling based on cloud platform
Zheng, Y., Chen, Y., Xiang, M. & Wang, R.
1/07/23 → 1/07/25
Project: Governmental Research Project
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A multi-phase integrated scheduling method for cloud remanufacturing systems
Zhang, W., Zheng, Y., Ma, Y. & Ahmad, R., Oct 2024, In: Advanced Engineering Informatics. 62, 102802.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Cost-benefit analysis and technology transition management of automation adoption in tea plucking based on system dynamic model design
Gao, Z., Tan, A. H. P., Lo, Y. T., Zheng, Y. & Luo, Y., 2024, (Accepted/In press) International Conference on Intelligent Manufacturing and Robotics 2024: ICiMR 2024.Research output: Chapter in Book or Report/Conference proceeding › Conference Proceeding › peer-review
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Enhancing Efficiency and Profit Growth in Automotive Final Assembly: A System Dynamics Approach to Automated Feeding and Fastening Systems
Liu, J., Tan, A. H. P., Zheng, Y., Luo, Y. & Lo, Y. T., 2024, (Accepted/In press) International Conference on Intelligent Manufacturing and Robotics 2024: ICiMR 2024.Research output: Chapter in Book or Report/Conference proceeding › Conference Proceeding › peer-review
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数控类平面智能快速修复软件V1.0
Zheng, Y. & 山东雷石智能制造股份有限公司, 28 Jan 2024Research output: Practice-based research output › Software
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An energy-efficient multi-objective integrated process planning and scheduling for a flexible job-shop-type remanufacturing system
Zhang, W., Zheng, Y. & Ahmad, R., Apr 2023, In: Advanced Engineering Informatics. 56, 102010.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Activities
- 1 Editorial work
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Machines (Journal)
Yufan Zheng (Editor)
15 Jul 2024 → 31 Mar 2025Activity: Peer-review and editorial work of publications › Editorial work