Jian Zhang-土木工程与力学学院

Name	Jian Zhang	Date of Birth	December 1979
Title	Professor	Degree	PhD
Position		Discipline	Solid Mechanics
Education and Professional Experience	Education： 2004.01 - 2008.01，Ph.D., Dept of Mechanical Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore 2002.01 - 2003.12，M.Eng., Dept of Mechanical Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore 1996.09 - 2000.07，B.Eng., Dept of Naval Architecture, Dalian University of Technology, P. R. China Professional Experience： 2017.05 – present, Professor, Faculty of Civil Engineering and Mechanics, Jiangsu University, China 2016.05 - 2017.04，Research Fellow, Dept of Mechanical Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore 2013.08-2016.04，Research Engineer, Keppel Offshore & Marine Technology Centre, Singapore 2008.03-2013.07，Post-doctoral Research Associate, Dept of Civil and Environmental Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore 2000.09-2001.12，Research Assistant, Dept of Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering, Dalian University of Technology, P. R. China
Social Academic Post and Honor	Jinshan Distinguished Professor, Jiangsu University, 2017-2020 Six Talent Peaks of Jiangsu Province, 2017-2020 Editorial board member, American Journal of Computational and Applied Mathematics, 2011/12 – present International Scientific Advisory Committee and Symposium Director, The 10th International Conference on Computational Methods (ICCM 2019), Singapore, 2019 International Scientific Advisory Committee, The 9th International Conference on Computational Methods (ICCM 2018), Rome, Italy, 2018 International Scientific Advisory Committee and Symposium Director, The 8th International Conference on Computational Methods (ICCM2017), Guilin, China, 2017 Member, International Society for Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization, 2019/05 – present Member, International Association for Computational Mechanics, 2004/04 – present Member, Chinese Society of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics, 2018/06 – present Marquis Who’s Who in the World, New Jersey, USA, 2010 Journal Reviewer, Applied Mathematical Modelling,International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering, Computational Mechanics, Finite Elements in Analysis and Design，Ocean Engineering, International Journal of Computational Methods, International Journal of Applied Mechanics, International Journal of Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering, Advances in Materials Science and Engineering, Journal of Fluids and Structures, 2009/02 – present
Main Courses	Vibration Mechanics (undergraduate) Advanced Structural Dynamics (postgraduate) Mechanics in Engineering Applications (undergraduate)
Scientific Research Field	Data-driven and/or Physics-informed Metamodeling for Structural Design and Optimization, Uncertainty Quantification, Prognosis and Health Management Machine Learning Methods and Artificial Intelligence with Engineering Applications Ultimate Strength, Fatigue, Fracture and Reliability of High-end Equipments & Components Advanced Computational Methods, Meshfree Methods, Smoothed FEM Multi-media, Multi-physical, Multi-scale Modeling, Composite Materials and Structures
Projects	[01] 2019/01-2022/12, Research on Efficient Computational Methods for Model Updating and Damage Detection of Large Complex Structures, Principal Investigator, NSFC Major Program (Grant No.: 11872190) [02] 2018/01-2020/12, Structural Health Monitoring Techniques for Key Components of Offshore High-end Equipments, Principal Investigator, Six Talent Peak of Jiangsu Province (Grant No.: 2017-KTHY-010) [03] 2017/10-2018/12, Structural Analysis and Monitoring Optimization for Offshore Platforms in Shengli Oilfield, Principal Investigator, Open Fund for National Key Laboratory of Safety and Health of In-service Bridges [04] 2017/05 - present, Computationally Intelligent Methods with Engineering Applications, Principal Investigator [05] 2016/05-2017/04, Advanced Computational Tools for Fast Analysis and Design of Ships against Vibration and Noise, Collaborator, Singapore Maritime Institute Foundation [06] 2013/08-2016/04, Structural Ultimate Strength Analysis and Fatigue Life Assessment of Offshore Jack-up and Jacket Platforms, Principal Investigator, Keppel Offshore & Marine Group Foundation [07] 2011/10-2013/06, Feasibility Studies of Underground Coal Mining in Indonesia, Collaborator, M3TC Foundation, NUS [08] 2011/09-2012/02, Meshfree Methods for Impact-Fracture Process of Rocks, Co-PI, NSFC International Collaboration and Exchange Project [09] 2008/03-2011/09, Smart Sensing and System Identification for Offshore Structures, Collaborator, Singapore A*STAR & MPA Foundation
Main Papers and Patents	[01] X.X. Yue, Jian Zhang, W.J. Gong, L.B. Duan. An adaptive PCE-HDMR metamodeling approach for high dimensional problems. Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization* (2020), Submitted. [02] Jian Zhang, X.X. Yue, J.J. Qiu, L.J. Zhuo, J.G. Zhu. Sparse polynomial chaos expansion based on Bregman-iterative greedy coordinate descent for global sensitivity analysis. Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing* (2020), Under review. [03] Jian Zhang, X.X. Yue, J.J. Qiu, L Chen, W Shen. A bracket-stiffened two-planar overlapped tubular KT-joint for offshore jack-up fatigue analysis. Marine Structures* (2020), Under review. [04] L. Chen, Jian Zhang, H.J. Zhang. Anisotropic yield criterion for metals exhibiting tension-compression asymmetry. Advances in Applied Mathematics and Mechanics* (2020), Accepted. [05] Jian Zhang, X.X. Yue, J.J. Qiu, M.Y. Zhang, X.M. Wang. A unified ensemble of surrogates with global and local measures for global metamodeling. Engineering Optimization* (2020), In press: https://doi.org/10.1080/0305215X.2020.1739280. [06] W.J. Qian, H.Y. Zhang, J.G. Zhu, J. Li, Jian Zhang, M.Y. Zhang. Determination of fracture toughness of polymer coating using micro-scale digital image correlation technique. Polymer Testing (2020), Revised. [07] H.Y. Zhou, G.C. Zhang, X.J. Wang, P.H. Ni, Jian Zhang. A hybrid identification method on butterfly optimization and differential evolution algorithm. Smart Structures and Systems (2020), In press. [08] B.Q. Lou, N. Barltrop, Jian Zhang. Geometry parameter method to estimate stress intensity in V-notched plate and a small crack ahead from V-notch apex. Thin-Walled Structures 154 (2020): 106801. [09] Q. Wei, W.X. Wu, W. He, J.G. Zhu, Jian Zhang*. 3D finite element simulation of shot peening using a sequential model with multiple-shot impacts. International Journal of Computational Methods* 17 (2020): 1850137. [10] Y. Luo, J.J. Qiu, Jian Zhang. A novel method for ensemble of surrogates based on global and local measures. IOSR Journal of Engineering* 9 (2019): 51-56. [11] Jian Zhang, X.M. Wang, C.G. Koh. Chapter 5: Parameter Identification and Damage Detection of Offshore Structural Systems. In: Offshore Mechatronics Systems Engineering* (Ed., H.R. Karimi), pp. 91-132, CRC Press, 2018. [12] Jian Zhang, J. Jiang, W. Shen, Y. Luo. A novel framework for deriving the unified SCF in multi-planar overlapped tubular joints. Marine Structures* 60 (2018): 72-86. [13] J. Jiang, Jian Zhang, J. Liu, S.P. Chiew, C.K. Lee. Effect of welding and heat treatment on strength of high-strength steel columns. Journal of Constructional Steel Research* 151 (2018): 238-252. [14] X.M. Wang, C.G. Koh, Jian Zhang. Substructural identification of jack-up platform in time and frequency domains. Applied Ocean Research 44 (2014): 53-62. [15] Jian Zhang, C.G. Koh, T.N. Trinh, X.M. Wang, Z. Zhang. Identification of jack-up spudcan fixity by an output-only substructural strategy. Marine Structures 29 (2012): 71-88. [16] L. Chen, Jian Zhang, K.Y. Zeng, P.G. Jiao. An edge-based smoothed finite element method for adaptive analysis. Structural Engineering and Mechanics* 39 (2011): 767-793 (Cover Feature Article). [17] L. Chen, G.R. Liu, K. Zeng, Jian Zhang. A novel variable power singular element in G space with strain smoothing for bi-material fracture analyses. Engineering Analysis with Boundary Elements 35 (2011): 1303-1317. [18] L. Chen, G.Y. Zhang, Jian Zhang, T. Nguyen-Thoi, Q. Tang. An adaptive edge-based smoothed point interpolation method for mechanics problems. Internaltional Journal of Computer Mathematics* 88 (2011): 2379-2402. [19] L. Chen, G.R. Liu, Y. Jiang, K. Zeng, Jian Zhang. A singular edge-based smoothed finite element method (ES-FEM)for crack analyses in anisotropic media. Engineering Fracture Mechanics 78 (2011): 85-109. [20] Z.J. Li, A.Q. Li, Jian Zhang. Effects of boundary conditions on modal parameters of the Run Yang Suspension Bridge. Smart Structures and Systems 6 (2010): 905-920. [21] B. Deng, K.B.C. Tan, Y. Lu, K. Zaw, Jian Zhang, G.R. Liu, J.P. Geng. Inverse identification of elastic modulus of dental implant-bone interfacial tissue using neural network and FEA model. Inverse Problems in Science and Engineering 17 (2009): 1073-1083. [22] Jian Zhang, G.R. Liu, K.Y. Lam, H. Li, G. Xu. A gradient smoothing method (GSM) based on strong form governing equation for adaptive analysis of solid mechanics problems. Finite Elements in Analysis and Design* 44 (2008): 889-909. [23] G.R. Liu, Jian Zhang, K.Y. Lam, H. Li, G. Xu, Z.H. Zhong, G.Y. Li, X. Han. A gradient smoothing method (GSM) with directional correction for solid mechanics problems. Computational Mechanics 41 (2008): 457-472. [24] G.R. Liu, Jian Zhang, H. Li, K.Y. Lam, B.B.T. Kee. Radial point interpolation based finite difference method for mechanics problems. International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering 68 (2006): 728-754. [25] K.Y. Lam, Jian Zhang, Z. Zong. A numerical study of wave propagation in a poroelastic medium by use of localized differential quadrature method. Applied Mathematical Modelling 28 (2004): 487-511.
Email	jianzhang@ujs.edu.cn