Zhengzhou University of Light Industry, Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Institute, China
👨🔬 Prof. Dehai Zhang is a distinguished academic and researcher at Zhengzhou University of Light Industry, China. With a strong background in Mechanical Engineering, he specializes in reverse engineering and advanced materials, particularly additive manufacturing and forming process control. Over the years, he has made significant contributions to his field, authoring over 140 research papers, including more than 20 SCI-indexed articles, and holding nine national invention patents. His work has garnered recognition, including two second prizes for Henan Science and Technology Progress Awards.
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Education
🎓 Prof. Zhang earned his Ph.D. and Master’s degrees from the School of Mechanical Engineering at Xi’an Jiaotong University, a prestigious institution known for its engineering programs.
Experience
💼 As a professor at Zhengzhou University of Light Industry, Prof. Zhang has led research initiatives and mentored countless students. He has taught core undergraduate courses such as Principles and Design of Automata, Introduction to Mechanical Engineering, and 3D Digital Modeling and Reverse Engineering. In addition, he has completed five provincial and ministerial research projects.
Awards and Honors
🏆 Prof. Zhang’s innovative research has been recognized with two second prizes for Henan Science and Technology Progress Awards. He is also credited with nine national invention patents, reflecting his commitment to advancing practical and theoretical knowledge in mechanical engineering.
Research Focus
🔬 Prof. Zhang’s primary research areas include reverse engineering, advanced materials, additive manufacturing, and forming process control. His groundbreaking work focuses on digital image correlation methods, optical measurement systems, and metal forming technologies.
Conclusion
🌟 Prof. Dehai Zhang is a pioneer in mechanical engineering research and education, bridging the gap between academic inquiry and practical applications. His extensive contributions to reverse engineering and additive manufacturing have cemented his reputation as a leading expert in his field.
Publications
Digital image correlation method for measuring deformations of vinylchloride-coated metal multi-layer sheets – Modern Physics Letters B, 2019, 33(5): 1950050 (18), cited by 18.
A novel 3D optical method for measuring and evaluating springback in sheet metal forming process – Measurement, 2016, 92: 303-317 (SCI: DS4FL), cited by 26.
Strain and mechanical properties of VCM multi-layer sheet and their composites using digital speckle correlation method – Applied Optics, 2015, 54(25): 7534-7541 (SCI: CQ1GB), cited by 32.
Formability Behaviors of 2A12 Thin-wall Part Based on DYNAFORM and Stamping Experiment – Composites: Part B, 2013, 55: 591-598 (SCI: 229XT), cited by 40.
Integrated precision evaluation method for 3D optical measurement system – Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part B, Journal of Engineering Manufacture, 2011, 225(6): 909-920 (SCI: 808JP), cited by 20.
Exploitation of photogrammetry measurement system – Optical Engineering, 2010, 49(3): 037005-1-11 (SCI: 586RW), cited by 18.
Uniaxial tensile fracture of stainless steel-aluminum bi-metal – Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part C, Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science, 2011, 225(5): 1061-1068 (SCI: 772VY), cited by 22.