Bi Zhang

Bi Zhang, Ph.D. Professor of Mechanical Engineering

Work Address:

Department of Mechanical Engineering University of Connecticut, U-139ME

Tel. direct: (860) 486-2072 Email: bi.zhang@ uconn.edu

PERSONAL

Fluent in English, Chinese (native) and Japanese; Hobbies: Swimming, Tennis, Basketball, Ping-Pong, Karaoke, Cycling, Fishing, etc.

PROFESSIONAL INTERESTS

Research and Teaching in manufacturing systems and processes, design of precision machines and micromachines, mechanics and dynamics of machining/grinding, machining damage prediction and modeling for brittle materials, machining process simulation and optimization, precision electro-mechanical devices and mechanisms design, machine tool design and controls, mechatronics, tribology and materials.

EDUCATION

PostDoc 5/90 – 8/92 Mechanical Engineering, Oklahoma State University.

Ph.D. 4/85 – 3/88 Mechanical Engineering, Tokyo Institute of Technology, Japan.

M.S. 4/82 – 3/85 Mechanical Engineering, Tokyo Institute of Technology, Japan.

B.S. 2/78 – 1/82 Mechanical Engineering, Jiangsu University (with honors), China.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

8/04 – Present Professor, Mechanical Engineering, University of Connecticut (UConn),

8/97 – 8/04 Associate Professor, Mechanical Engineering, UConn,

8/93 – 8/98 Program Director, Precision Manufacturing Institute, UConn,

8/92 – 8/97 Assistant Professor, Mechanical Engineering, UConn,

5/90 – 8/92 Research Associate, Mech. & Aerospace Engg., Oklahoma State Univ.

1/89 – 4/90 Assistant Professor, Mech. Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University.

4/88 – 12/89 Engineer, NEC Materials Design & Development Center, Kawasaki, Japan.

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FUNDED RESEARCH GRANTS AND CONTRACTS

1. “Design of an Artificially Ordered Super-hard Whisker Cutter and Machining Mechanisms with Such a Cutter”, the Chinese National Natural Science Foundation, 1/08-12/10.

2. “Software-Supported High Efficiency Grinding,” Connecticut Center for Advanced Technology, 1/08-12/09.

3. “Study on White-layer Formation and Suppression Mechanisms for Grinding of Hard Metals”, the Chinese National Natural Science Foundation, 10/07-12/09.

4. “Design of an Intelligent Database and Its Application to Camshaft Grinding”, the Chinese Ministry of Science and Technology,10/07-9/09.

5. “Industrial Material Spreader Cut-Off Mechanism,” Gerber Technology, 9/07-5/08.

6. “Alternative Design of External Manifold Retention System for Fuel Cell Stacks,” UTC Power, 9/07-5/08.

7. “External Lubrication in a Tablet Press,” Pfizer Global Research & Development, 9/07-5/08.

8. “Pharmaceutical Milling,” UConn School of Pharmacy, 9/06-5/07.

9. “Improvement of Deburring Procedures,” MTU Aero Engines N.A., 9/06-5/07.

10. “Development of Effective Tools,” The Stanley Works, 9/05-5/06.

11. “Design and Prototyping of an Ulltraprecision Grinding Machine for Micro-Aspheric Lenses”, the Chinese Ministry of Science and Technology,1/03-12/05.

12. “Basic Research on Material Removal Mechanisms in Grinding of Nanostructred Ceramics”, the Chinese National Natural Science Foundation, 1/03-10/05.

13. “Study on Superhigh Speed CNC Cylindrical Grinding”, the Chinese Ministry of Education,1/03-12/05.

14. “Design and Prototyping of Superhigh Speed CNC Cylindrical Grinder”, Hunan Science & Tech Fund for Large Projects, China,7/02-6/05.

15. “Analysis and Modeling in Precision Grinding of Difficult-to-Machine Materials (Including Nanostructured Materials)”, the Chinese Ministry of Science and Technology, 10/01-9/03.

16. “Innovative Design of Hydrostatic Pressure Assisted Micromachining Apparatus for Brittle Materials” University of Connecticut Research Foundation, 1/04 – 6/05.

17. “Hole Cutting on Leather Materials” Gerber Technology, 9/04 – 5/05.

18. “DNA-Assisted Photonics Crystal Fabrication” AFOSR, 9/01 – 8/04.

19. “A Unique Design of Endplates and Clamping Mechanisms for Miniature/Micro/Portable DMFC Stacks” US Army, 1/03 – 1/04.

20. “Design of Automatic Tool Changer” Gerber Technology, 9/02 – 5/03.

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21. “Innovative Manufacturing of Bipolar Plates for Portable Fuel Cells” (PI) US Army, 6/02 – 6/03.

22. “Study on Grindability of Thermal-Spray Coated Nanostructured Materials” Office of Naval Research, 11/00 – 12/02.

23. “Single-Pass Growth of Full Color OLED Displays Using a Scanning Localized Evaporation Methodology (SLEM)” subcontract to NSF SBIR of Optoelectronics Systems Consulting, Inc., 7/01 – 12/01.

24. “Improvement of the Metal Cutting Principles Lab,” UConn School of Engineering, 1/01 – 12/01.

25. “Hybrid Electromagnetic and Permanent Magnet Frictionless Clutch/Brake” The Carlyle & Johnson Machine Company, 9/01 – 5/02.

26. “Microgrinding of Nanostructured Materials” Connecticut Yankee Ingenuity Initiatives + Inframat Corporation, 1/99 – 6/01.

27. “Thermoelectric Cooler Design,” Hamilton-Sunstrand, 9/00-5/01.

28. “Optimization of Screw-Vibration Assisted Tapping for High Efficiency” UConn Research Foundation, 6/99 – 5/00.

29. “A New Design and Control Technique for Microscopic Manipulations in Nuclear Transfer,” UConn School of Engineering, 5/00 – 6/01.

30. “A Lithography Stage of High Performance” National Science Foundation + Dover Instrument, 3/96 – 2/99.

31. “Damage Control in Grinding of Ceramics” National Science Foundation, 6/95 – 12/98.

32. “Automated Feed and Ejection for Electro-discharge Machining,” Pratt & Whitney, 9/99-5/00.

33. “Design and Analysis of an Improved Threading System” Goss & DeLeeuw Machine Co. 9/95 – 8/98.

34. “The Effect of Machine Stiffness on Grinding of Silicon Nitride” U.S. Department of Energy, 1/96 – 3/97.

35. “Design of a Vacuum-Hydrostatic Shoe for Centerless Grinding” Connecticut Yankee Ingenuity Initiatives + Torrington Company, 8/95 – 7/97.

36. “On-line Damage Inspection for Grinding of Ceramics” University of Connecticut Research Foundation, 1/97 – 12/97.

37. “Redesign of Aluminum ‘Ladder’ Type Cable Tray System” The Wiremold Company, 9/98 – 5/99.

38. “Receptacle Design with Insulation Displacement Wire Connections” Wiremold Co., 9/97 – 5/98.

39. “Development of Diamond Growth Techniques Using Oxyacetylene Combustion Flame Method” National Science Foundation (Research Initiation Award), 8/93 – 12/96.

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40. “Computer Aided Design of Six DOF Robot for Nuclear Power Plant Service” ABB, 9/95 – 5/96.

41. “Design of Linear Piezomotor for Grinding Wheel Truing/Dressing Applications” Connecticut Innovations, Inc., 7/93 – 6/95.

42. “Design of an Aerostatic Bearing of High Stiffness” Connecticut Innovations, Inc., 7/94 – 6/96.

43. “Conceptual Design of Vacuum-Hydrostatic Shoe for Centerless Grinding” DARPA/DLA, 1/95 – 12/95.

44. “Development of Diamond Growth Techniques Using Oxyacetylene Combustion Flame Method” University of Connecticut Research Foundation, 1/93 – 12/93.

45. “A New Approach for Vibration Control of Structures” Booth Research Center, 1/95 – 12/95.

46. “Ceramic Bearing Technology Program” DARPA, 7/91 – 6/94.

47. “Improvement of the Mechanical Engineering Measurement Lab,” UConn School of Engineering, 5/00 – 6/01

48. “Improvement of the Dover Ceramic Grinder” Dover Instrument Co. + UConn, 1/99 – 12/99.

EDUCATIONAL AND EQUIPMENT GRANTS

1. “Improvement of the Mechanical Engineering Measurement Lab,” UConn School of Engineering, 5/00 – 6/01.

2. “Improvement of the Dover Ceramic Grinder” Dover Instrument Co., 1/99 – 12/99.

3. “Precision X-Y- Lithography Stage” Dover Instrument Co., 6/97 – 5/98.

4. “MicroVal PFx Personal Coordinate Measuring Machine” Brown & Sharpe Manufacturing Co., 6/94 – 5/95.

5. “Hot Press Sintering Equipment for Precision Manufacturing” Connecticut Yankee Ingenuity Initiatives, 6/93 – 5/94.

6. “Ceramic Block Grinder for Precision Manufacturing” Dover Instrument Co., 6/94 – 5/95.

HONORS AND AWARDS

Outstanding Contribution Award, The 8th International Conference on Frontiers of Design and Manufacturing, 2008

Marquis Who’sWho in Science and Engineering, 2006 Marquis Who’sWho in American Education, 2006 Cheung Kong Scholar, Ministry of Education of China 2003 Mechanical Engineering Outstanding Faculty, UCONN Outstanding Reviewer for 1999 ASME J. Manuf. Sci. & Eng. Marquis Who’s who in the World, 17th Edition, 2000.

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Marquis Who’s who in Science and Engineering, 1999. UConn Nominee for NSF “Presidential Faculty Fellows”, 1993. Research Initiation Award, National Science Foundation, 1993. Japanese Government Scholarship, Japan, 1983-88. Chinese Government Selected Student for overseas studies, China, 1982. Excellence in Scholarships, Jiangsu University, 1980 and 1981.

RESEARCH ACTIVITIES

a. Manufacturing related Software-Supported Grinding of Aerospace Materials Grinding damage prediction via a continuum damage mechanics model CBN high-speed grinding of hardened steels Fundamental study on microgrinding of nanostructured materials Optimization of vibration assisted tapping/drilling Cutting performance evaluation for nanostructured material cutters Machine stiffness effect on grinding of ceramics Surface integrity analysis for grinding of ceramics Magnetic field assisted polishing of ceramic balls and rollers Evaluation of diamond coated tools in machining Al-Si alloys Tribological study on diamond tools in machining various materials

b. Design related Design of micromachines for nanomanufacturing Design of a microspindle free of motion errors Design of engineered grinding wheels Bipolar plate design for portable fuel cells Endplate and clamping mechanisms for portable fuel cells Vacuum-hydrostatic shoe design for centerless grinding Design analysis for piezoelectric actuators Dynamic modeling of linear piezomotor driven stages Design optimization for linear piezomotors Design of aerostatic bearings of high stiffness Precision grinding machine initiative Design of a polishing apparatus for ceramic balls using magnetic fluids

TEACHING ACTIVITIES

a. Graduate courses Principles of Machining and Machine Tools Principles of Precision Machine Design Predictive Machinability – Mechanics of Machining - Precision Bearing Design (Course Supervisor) Grinding Technology (Course Supervisor) Tribology (Course Supervisor) Smart Materials and Applications (Course Supervisor)

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b. Undergraduate courses Elements of Machine Design Introduction to MEMS and Devices Metal Cutting Principles Manufacturing Systems Manufacturing Automation Introduction to Manufacturing Systems Production Engineering Dynamics of Mechanical Systems Measurement Techniques

STUDENT ADVISORSHIP

1. Advisor to past six Ph.D. students and eleven M.S. students.

2. Advisor to current three Ph.D. students and one M.S. student.

3. Advisor to current thirteen (27) senior students for their one-year design projects (both past and current).

4. Advisor to 35 freshman and sophomore undergraduate students (current).

Senior Design Team Advising

1. Thomas Paquin, Nathan Fox and Joseph Wilson, “Reduction of Cycle Time in Tablet Coating Process,” 2008-2009.

2. Christopher Soler and Michael Schmidt, “Machine Design for Single Bearing Roller Element Fatigue Test,” 2008-2009.

3. Alex Dichau, Adam Gower, and John Tobin, “External Lubrication in a Tablet Press,” 2007-2008.

4. Ryan Chung, Gregory Niedbala and Kyle Parlante, “Alternative Design of External Manifold Retention System for Fuel Cell Stacks,” 2007-2008.

5. Gregory Cyr, Nemer Noujaim and Charles Thistle, “Industrial Material Spreader Cut-Off Mechanism,” 2007-2008.

6. Martin Huber, Daniel Petrovich and Michael Royce, “Improvement of Deburring Procedures,” 2006-2007.

7. Nicolas Figueiredo, Nandan Patel, and Joshua Pinnolis, “Pharmaceutical Milling,” 2006-2007.

8. Donal Elkins II, Marius Capatina, and Robert Wislocki, “Design of Effective Hand Tools to Minimize Impacting Effect,” 2005-2006.

9. Anthony Brooks, Michael White, “Hybrid Electromagnet/Permanent Magnet Frictionless Clutch/Brake,” 2001-2002.

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10. Marc Galasso, Mark Gajewski, and Hicham Sofiane, “Automated Feed and Ejection for Electro-discharge Machining,” 2000-2001.

11. Al Augustin, Steve Ciccalone and Cezar Dinescu, “Design of Thermoelectric Cooler,” 2000-2001.

12. Kim Durst, Erik Johnson, and Thinh Le, “Redesign of Aluminum Ladder Type Cable Tray System,” 1998-1999.

13. K. Durst, E. Johnson, and P. Kwapinski, “Design of Aluminum ‘Ladder Type’ Cable Tray System,” 1997-1998.

14. Andrew Campbell and James Moor, “Design and Development of Chan-L Wire Connector/Splicer,” 1996-1997.

15. Geoseph Coppola and Tuan Tran, “Twist-Lock Random Moveable Receptacle,” 1996-1997.

REVIEWER FOR

1. Journal of Mechanical Design (ASME)

2. Journal of Manufacturing Science and Engineering (ASME)

3. International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology

4. International Journal of Machine Tools & Manufacture

5. North American Manufacturing Research Institution

6. Journal of American Society for Precision Engineering

7. International Journal of Thin Solid Films

8. Journal of Materials Processing Technology

9. International Journal of Machining Science and Technology

10. IEEE/ASME Transactions on Mechatronics

11. National Science Foundation

12. Hong Kong Research Council

13. Chinese National Natural Science Foundation

14. University of Connecticut Research Foundation

MEMBERSHIP OF PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES

1. Associate Member, International Academy for Production Engineering (CIRP)

2. Member, American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)

3. Member, Japan Society for Precision Engineering (JSPE)

4. Senior Member, Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME)

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5. Member, American Society for Precision Engineering (ASPE)

PATENT

1. “Vacuum-Hydrostatic Shoe for Centerless Grinding,” U.S. patent # 6,287,183, September 11, 2001.

BOOKS

1. Contributing Editor, “Manufacturing Science and Engineering-1999,” Proceedings of the 1999 ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, ASME MED-Vol.2., Nov. 14-19, 1999, Nashville, TN.

2. Contributing Editor, “Manufacturing Science and Engineering-1997,” Proceedings of the 1997 ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, ASME MED-Vol. 6-2., Nov. 16-21, 1997, Dallas, TX.

3. Book Chapter, “Mechanical Properties of Diamonds,” in M. Yoshikawa Ed. “Diamond Tools,” Nikkei Technical Book Ltd. (in Japanese), Tokyo, (1987) pp. 123-166.

JOURNAL PAPERS

A. Published or at press

1. Ren Y.H, Bi Zhang, and Zhou Z.X., “Specific Energy in Grinding of Tungsten Carbides of Various Grain Sizes,” Annals of the CIRP, Vol. 58, (2009) pp. 299-302.

2. Zhang G.F., Bi Zhang, Z.H. Deng, “Recent Advances and Future Perspectives in Grinding Wheel Structures,” International Journal of Abrasive Technology, Vol. 2 (2), (2009), pp. 113-129.

3. Zhang G.F., Y.Q. Tan, Bi Zhang, Z.H. Deng, “Effect of SiC Particles on the Machining of Aluminum/SiC Composite,” Materials Science Forum, Vol.626-627, (2009), pp. 219-224.

4. Zhang G.F., Bi Zhang, Z.H. Deng, Y.Q. Tan, “Grinding of Nanostructured WC Coatings with Single Fibrous-Abrasive Wheel,” Key Engineering Materials, Vol.416, (2009), pp. 482-486.

5. Zhang G.F., Bi Zhang, Z.H. Deng, “Mechanisms of Al/SiC Composite Machining with Diamond Whiskers,” Key Engineering Materials, Vol. 404, (2009) pp. 165-175.

6. Ren Y.H, Bi Zhang, and Zhou Z.X., “Grinding Force Prediction for Tungsten Carbides of Various Grain Sizes,” Journal of Nanotechnology and Precision Engineering, Vol. 6, (2008) pp. 415-423.

7. Luo, H.P., Bi Zhang, Zhou, Z.X., “A Rotary Flexural Bearing for Micromanufacturing,” Annals of the CIRP, Vol. 57, (2008), pp.179-182.

8. Mizuno, M., Iyama, T., and Bi Zhang, "Analysis of the Sawing Process with Abrasive Circular Saw Blades,” ASME Journal of Manufacturing Science and Engineering, Vol. 130 (1), (2008) pp. 301-306.

9. Wang, X.T., Song, Y., and Bi Zhang, “Experimental study on clamping pressure

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distribution in PEM fuel cells,” J. Power Sources, Vol. 179, (2008) pp. 305-309.

10. Chen, G.Y., Mei, L.F., Bi Zhang, Zhu, D.J., and Guogui Chen, “Numerical Simulation Study on Truing and Dressing of Bronze-bonded Diamond Wheel with Pulsed Laser,” Key Engineering Materials, Vol. 359-360, (2008) pp. 166-170.

11. Zhang Bi, Luo Hongping, Zhou Zhixiong, Ren Yinghui, “Recent Advances in Electrochemical Micromachining,” China Mechanical Engineering, 2007, 18(12):1505-1511.

12. Mizuno M., Iyama T., and Sugawara S., and Bi Zhang, “Lapping of electrical discharge machining processed tool steel surface using elliptical tool motion,” ASME Journal of Manufacturing Science and Engineering, Vol. 129 (3), (2007) pp. 502-512.

13. Deng, Z.H., Bi Zhang, and Z.W. Hu, “Study on the Material Removal Mechanism of Precision Surface Grinding of Nanostructured WC/12Co Coating,” Key Engineering Materials, Vol. 329, (2007), pp. 99-104.

14. Zhang G.F., Bi Zhang, Z.H. Deng, and J.F. Cheng, “Cutting Mechanisms of Polycrystalline Diamond Compacts with a YAG Laser,” Annals of the CIRP, Vol. 56, (2007), pp.201-204.

15. Bi Zhang, Z.W. Hu, H.P. Luo, and Z.H. Deng, “Vibration Assisted Grinding – Piezotable Design and Fabrication,” Journal of Nanotechnology and Precision Engineering, Vol. 4, (2006) pp. 282-290.

16. Deng, Z.H., Bi Zhang, and F. Cheng, “Investigations of Grinding Forces for Nanostructured WC/12Co Coatings,” Key Engineering Materials, Vols. 304-305, (2006), pp. 151-155.

17. Mizuno, M., Iyama, T., Sugawara, S, and Bi Zhang, “Lapping of Small Metal Molds Using Elliptical Tool Motion: Development of a Prototype Lapping Machine and Analysis of the Fundamental Performance Thereof,” ASME Journal of Manufacturing Science and Engineering, Vol. 128, (2006) pp. 826-834..

18. Wang, X.T. and Bi Zhang, “Vibration-Assisted Tapping with Piezoelectric Actuation”, Journal of Nanotechnology and Precision Engineering, Vol. 4, (2006) pp. 25-37.

19. Mizuno, M., Iyama, T., Kikuchi, S, and Bi Zhang, “Development of a Device for Measuring the Transverse Motion of a Saw-Wire,” ASME Journal of Manufacturing Science and Engineering, Vol. 128, (2006) pp. 826-834.

20. Zheng, X.L., Bi Zhang, and X.D. Hao, “Dynamic Modeling and Capabilities of Linear Piezomotor,” Journal of Nanotechnology and Precision Engineering, Vol. 3, (2005) pp. 161-172.

21. Meng, J., W.G. Xie, and Bi Zhang, “An Experimental Investigation on Forces and Surface Finish in Cylindrical Grinding of Nanostructured Ceramic Coatings,” Journal of Nanotechnology and Precision Engineering, Vol. 2, (2004) pp. 266-273.

22. Deng ZH, Jin QY, Zhang B, “Critical Grinding Condition Model for Predicting Grinding Induced Lateral Cracks in Nanostructured Ceramic Coatings,” Key Engineering Materials, Vol. 259 (2004) pp. 273-277.

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23. Bi Zhang, and J. Meng, “Grinding Damage in Fine Ceramics,” Journal of Nanotechnology and Precision Engineering, Vol. 1, (2003) pp. 25-30.

24. Yang, F.L., Bi Zhang and J. Yu, “Chatter Suppression with Multiple Time-Varying Parameters,” Journal of Materials Processing Technology, Vol. 141 (3), (2003) pp. 431-438.

25. Bi Zhang, “Surface Integrity in Machining Hard-Brittle Materials,” Journal of Japan Society for Abrasive Technology, Vol. 47, No. 3 (2003) 131-134.

26. Bi Zhang, F.L. Yang, and J.X. Wang, “Fundamental Aspects in Vibration-Assisted Tapping,” Journal of Materials Processing Technology, Vol. 132, (2003) 345-352.

27. Bi Zhang, X.L. Zheng, H. Tokura, and M. Yoshikawa, “Grinding induced Damage in Ceramics,” Journal of Materials Processing Technology, Vol. 132, (2003) pp. 353-364.

28. Liu, X.B., Bi Zhang, “Grinding of Nanostructural Ceramic Coatings: Damage Evaluation,” International Journal of Machine Tools and Manufacture, Vol. 43, (2003) pp. 161-167.

29. Liu, X.B., and Bi Zhang, Deng, Z.H., “Grinding of Nanostructured Metallic and Ceramic Coatings: Part I. Surface Observation and Material Removal Mechanisms,” International Journal of Machine Tools and Manufacture, Vol. 42, (2002) pp. 1665-1676.

30. Liu, X.B., and Bi Zhang, “Simulation of Single-Grit Grinding and Evaluation of Surface/Subsurface Integrity for Ceramics Based on a CDM Model,” ASME Journal of Manufacturing Science and Engineering, Vol. 124, (2002) pp. 553-561.

31. Bi Zhang, X.B. Liu, C.A. Brown, and T.S. Bergstrom, “Microgrinding of Nanostructured Material Coatings,” Annals of the CIRP, Vol. 51, (2002) pp. 251-254.

32. Dey, J., Bi Zhang, and Z.H. Deng, “An Experimental Investigation of the Grinding Forces and Surface Finish on Nanostructured Ceramic Coatings,” Transactions of NAMRI/SME, Vol. 30, (2002) pp. 306-313.

33. Liu, X.B., and Bi Zhang, “Effects of Grinding Process on Residual Stresses in Nanostructured Ceramic Coatings,” Journal of Materials Science, Vol. 37, (2001) pp. 3229-3239.

34. Bi Zhang, “An Investigation of the Effect of Machine Stiffness on Grinding of Ceramics,” Annals of the CIRP, Vol. 50, (2001) pp. 209-212.

35. Yang, F.L. Bi Zhang, J.X. Wang, Z.Q. Zhu, and R. Monahan, “The Effect of Machine Stiffness on Surface Integrity of Silicon Nitride,” ASME Journal of Manufacturing Science and Engineering, Vol. 123, No. 4 (2001) pp. 591-600.

36. Bi Zhang, F.L. Yang, J.X. Wang, Z.Q. Zhu and R. Monahan, “Stock Removal Rate and Workpiece Strength in Multi-Pass Grinding of Ceramics,” International Journal of Manufacturing and Materials Processing, Vol. 104, (2000) pp. 178-184.

37. Wang, J.X., Bi Zhang, and B.Y. Xue, “Computer Controlled Lapping of Granite Plates,” SME Journal of Manufacturing Systems, Vol. 19, (2000) pp. 149-155.

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38. Monahan, R., Bi Zhang, “Residual Stress and Damage Effects on Integrity of Ground Silicon Nitride,” Journal of Materials Science, Vol. 35, (2000) pp. 1115-1124.

39. Bi Zhang, and X.H. Peng, “Grinding Damage Prediction for Ceramics via CDM Model,” ASME Journal of Manufacturing Science and Engineering, Vol. 122, (2000) pp. 51-58.

40. Yang, Y.H., Bi Zhang and J.X. Wang, “Vacuum-Preloaded Hydrostatic Shoe for Centerless Grinding,” Annals of the CIRP, Vol. 48, No. 1 (1999) pp. 269-272.

41. Bi Zhang, J.X. Wang, F.L. Yang, and Z.Q. Zhu, “The Effect of Machine Stiffness on Grinding of Silicon Nitride,” International Journal of Machine Tool and Manufacture, Vol. 39, No.8 (1999), pp. 1263-1283.

42. Yang, F.L., Bi Zhang and J. Yu, “Chatter Suppression via an Oscillating Cutter,” ASME Journal of Manufacturing Science and Engineering, Vol. 121, No.1 (1999) pp. 54-60.

43. Bi Zhang, Z.X. Gan, Y.H. Yang, and T.D. Howes, “Workholding Stability in Shoe Centerless Grinding,” ASME Journal of Manufacturing Science and Engineering, Vol. 121, No.1 (1999) pp. 41-48.

44. Bi Zhang, F.L. Yang, J.X. Wang, Z.Q. Zhu, and R. Monahan, “Effect of Machine Stiffness on Strength of Ground Silicon Nitride,” Transactions of NAMRI/SME, Vol. 26, (1998) pp. 273-278..

45. Bi Zhang, and L.Y. Zhou, “Effect of Substrate Pretreatment on Diamond Nucleation,” International Journal of Thin Solid Films, Vol. 307 (1997) pp. 21-28.

46. Bi Zhang and Z.Q. Zhu, “Developing a Linear Piezomotor with Nanometer Resolution and High Stiffness,” IEEE/ASME Transactions on Mechatronics, Vol. 2, No. 1, (1997) pp. 22-29.

47. Bi Zhang, Z.Q. Zhu, B.L. Zhang, J.X. Wang, and W.E. Fu, “A Linear Piezomotor of High Stiffness and Nanometer Resolution,” Annals of the CIRP, Vol. 46, (1997) pp. 305-308.

48. Yang, F.L., Bi Zhang and J. Yu, “Chatter Suppression through Time-Varying Feedrate in Cutting Process,” Transactions of NAMRI/SME, Vol. 25, (1997) pp. 87-92.

49. Bi Zhang and Z.Q. Zhu, “Design of a Linear Piezomotor for Machine Tool Applications,” ASME Journal of Mechanical Design, Vol. 119 (Technical Note), (1997) pp.414-417.

50. Zhu, Z.Q. and Bi Zhang, “The Bulging of Bolted Guideways,” ASME Journal of Mechanical Design, Vol. 118, (1996) pp. 280-285.

51. Bi Zhang and S.H. Chen, “Morphological Evolution of Diamonds in Combustion Synthesis,” Journal of Applied Physics, Vol. 79, (1996) pp. 7241-7247.

52. Bi Zhang and T.D. Howes, “Subsurface Evaluation of Ground Ceramics,” Annals of the CIRP, Vol. 44, (1995) pp. 263-266.

53. Bi Zhang, “Wear Characteristics of Diamonds in Machining of Ceramics,” STLE Tribology Transactions, Vol. 38, No.2 (1995) pp. 466-472.

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54. Bi Zhang and T.D. Howes, “Material Removal Mechanisms in Grinding Ceramics,” Annals of the CIRP, Vol. 43, (1994) pp. 305-308.

55. Bi Zhang, “Effect of Scratching Fluids on Surface Integrity of Ceramics,” Transactions of NAMRI/SME, Vol. 18, (1990) pp. 201-211.

56. Watanabe, M., Bi Zhang, H. Tokura, and M. Yoshikawa, “Bond Type Effect of Diamond Wheels on Surface Integrity of Ceramics,” Journal of the Japan Society of Precision Engineering, Vol. 55, 6(1989) pp. 1125-1130.

57. Bi Zhang, H. Tokura, and M. Yoshikawa, “Study on Surface Damages of Ceramics Ground by Diamond Wheels,” Journal of the Japan Society of Precision Engineering, Vol. 54, 8(1988) pp. 1537-1543.

58. Bi Zhang, H. Tokura, and M. Yoshikawa, “Study on Surface Cracking of Alumina Scratched by Single-Point Diamonds,” Journal of Materials Science, Vol. 23, (1988) pp. 3214-3225.

59. Bi Zhang, H. Tokura and M. Yoshikawa, “On Surface Integrity of Ceramics Scratched by Single-Point Diamonds,” Journal of the Japan Society of Precision Engineering, Vol. 54, 3(1988) pp. 587-593.

60. Bi Zhang, H. Tokura, and M. Yoshikawa, “Proposed Techniques for Observing & Measuring Cracks of Ceramics Induced by Grinding Processes,” Journal of the Ceramic Society of Japan, Vol. 95, 10(1987) pp. 961-970.

61. Bi Zhang, H. Tokura, and M. Yoshikawa, “On Surface Integrity of Alumina Scratched by Single-Point Diamonds,” Journal of the Japan Society of Precision Engineering, Vol. 53, 5(1987) pp. 826-832.

62. Bi Zhang, H. Tokura, and M. Yoshikawa, “Study on Adhesion and Wear of Single-Point Diamond in Scratching Ceramics,” Journal of the Japan Society of Precision Engineering, Vol. 53, 12(1987) pp. 1931-1937.

63. Yoshikawa, Bi Zhang, H. Tokura, “Observations of Ceramic Surface Cracks by Newly Proposed Methods,” Journal of Ceramic Society of Japan International Edition, Vol. 95(1987) pp. 911-916.

64. Bi Zhang, H. Tokura and M. Yoshikawa, “Performance of Precision Grinding Machine Developed,” Journal of the Japan Society of Precision Engineering, Vol. 52, (1986) pp. 731-734.

B. Submitted or under review

65. Cheng, X.M., J. Meng and Bi Zhang, “The Effect of Grinding Process on Wear Performance of Nanostructured Ceramic Coatings,” Journal of Materials Processing Technology.

REFEREED CONFERENCE FULL PAPERS

1. GY Chen, LF Mei, B Zhang, WM You, JY Yu, and K Huang, “Laser Truing and Dressing of Bronze-Bonded Diamond Grinding Wheel and Its High-Speed Grinding

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Performance,” Advances in Abrasive Technology X edited by T. Kuriyagara et al., ISSAT 2007, pp. 607-614.

2. Bi Zhang and XM Cheng, “Wear Performance of Ground Nanostructured Ceramic Coatings,” Advances in Abrasive Technology X edited by T. Kuriyagara et al., ISSAT 2007, pp. 475-482.

3. “High Efficiency Machining: An Everlasting Topic,” Keynote Speech at the 9th Annual Meeting of the Chinese Production Engineering, Harbin, China, June 15-19, 2004.

4. “A Correlation of Workpiece Roundness with Offset Using a Vacuum-Hydrostatic Shoe in Centerless Grinding,” Proceeding s of the 6th International Conference on Frontiers of Design and Manufacturing, Xi’an, China, June 21-23, 2004, pp. 211-218.

5. Bi Zhang, X.B. Liu, Z.H. Deng and J. Meng, “Grindability Comparison Between Conventional and Nanostructured Material Coatings,” Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Frontiers of Design and Manufacturing, Dalian, China, July 10-12, 2002, pp. 1-5.

6. Bi Zhang, F.L. Yang, X.L. Zheng, and J.X. Wang, “Fundamental Aspects in Vibration-Assisted Tapping,” Proceedings of the 10th International Conference on Flexible Automation and Intelligent Manufacturing, College Park, MD, June 26-28, 2000, pp. 680-689.

7. Liu, X.B. and Bi Zhang, “A Constitutive CDM Model and its Application to Grinding Damage Prediction for Ceramics,” Proceedings of the 10th International Conference on Flexible Automation and Intelligent Manufacturing, College Park, MD, June 26-28, 2000, pp. 872-881.

8. Zheng, X.L., Bi Zhang, X.D. Hao, and B.Z. Zheng, “Modeling and Control Parameter Determination for Linear Piezomotor Positioning Stage,” Proceedings of the 10th International Conference on Flexible Automation and Intelligent Manufacturing, College Park, MD, June 26-28, 2000, pp. 477-486.

9. Yang, F.L., Bi Zhang, J.Y. Yu, “Chatter Suppression with Multiple Time Varying Parameters in Turing,” Proceedings of the 1997 ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, ASME MED-Vol.2., Nov. 14-19, 1999, Nashville, TN, pp. 237-242.

10. Yang, F.L., Bi Zhang, J.X. Wang, Z.Q. Zhu, and R. Monahan, “The Effect of Machine Stiffness on Grinding of Silicon Nitride,” Proceedings of the ASME Dynamic Systems and Control Division, November 15-19, 1998, pp. 431-438.

11. Bi Zhang, and X.L. Zheng, “Dynamic Modeling of Linear Piezomotors,” 1998 ASME Winter Annual Meeting, Anaheim, California, November 15-19, 1998, published.

12. Bi Zhang, and X.H. Peng, “Grinding Damage Prediction for Ceramics Using CDM Model,” ASME Winter Annual Meeting: Recent Development in Fracture Sensing and Analysis, AM-7A, (1997) pp. 113-120.

13. Bi Zhang, and L.Y. Zhou, “Effect of Sandblasting on Adhesion Strength of Diamond Coatings,” ASME Winter Annual Meeting: Dissimilar Materials Systems, MAT-17D, (1997) pp. 279-285.

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14. Yang, F.L., Bi Zhang, and J. Yu, “Chatter Suppression via an Oscillating Cutter,” ASME Winter Annual Meeting: Manufacturing Science and Engineering, MED-Vol. 6-2, (1997) pp. 381-387.

15. Yang, Y.H., and Bi Zhang, “A Vacuum-Hydrostatic Shoe for Centerless Grinding,” Technical Papers of NAMRI/SME, (1998) pp. 113-118.

16. Bi Zhang and Y.Q. Sun, “Principle of Self-Compensation for Infinite Stiffness,” Proceedings of the 1996 ASME/STLE International Tribology Conference & Exposition, San Francisco, pp. 282-287.

17. Bi Zhang, “Wear Characteristics of Diamonds in Machining of Ceramics,” Proceedings of the 1994 ASME/STLE Tribology Conference, Lahaina, Hawaii, October 16-20, (1994).

18. Bi Zhang and Z.Q. Zhu, “Design of an inchworm-type linear piezomotor,” Smart Structures and Intelligent Systems, SPIE - the International Society for Optical Engineering, Edited by N.W. Hagood, (1994) pp. 528-538.

19. Bi Zhang, “Study on Surface Damages of Non-oxide Ceramics Scratched by Single-Point Diamonds,” Proceedings of 4th International Metal Cutting Conference (IMCC), (1989) No.69.

20. Komanduri, R., Bi Zhang and C.M. Vissa, “Machining of Fiber Reinforced Composites,” Processing and Manufacturing of Composite Materials, Ed. by T.S. Srivasan and S. Chandrashekhar, ASME PED-Vol. 49/MD-Vol. 27, (1991) pp. 1-36.

CONFERENCE PAPERS

1. Zheng, X.L., X.D. Hao, and Bi Zhang, “Characteristics of a Positioning Stage Driven by Linear Piezomotor,” Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Manufacturing Science, presented in Hangzhou, China, June 17-19, 2000.

2. Bi Zhang, and X.B. Liu, “An Investigation of Microgrinding of Nanostructured Material Coatings,” Novel Synthesis and Processing of Nanostructured Coatings for Protection Against Degradation, August 12-17, 2001, Davos, Switzerland.

3. Zheng, X.L., X.D. Hao, and Bi Zhang, “Characteristics of a Positioning Stage Driven by Linear Piezomotor,” Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Manufacturing Science, presented in Hangzhou, China, June 17-19, 2000.

4. Bi Zhang, F.L. Yang, J.X. Wang, Z.Q. Zhu, and R. Monahan, “The Effect of Machine Stiffness on Grinding of Silicon Nitride,” Proceedings of the 3rd S.M. Wu Symposium on Manufacturing Science, 1998, pp. 223-230.

5. Bi Zhang, “A Lithography Stage of High Performance,” Proceedings of the 1997 NSF Design and Manufacturing Grantees Conference, pp. 179-180.

6. Bi Zhang and L.Y. Zhou, “The Effects of Subsurface Pretreatment on Diamond Coating,” Proceedings of the 1997 NSF Design and Manuf. Grantees Conference, pp. 287-288.

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7. Wang, J.X., Bi Zhang, and B.Y. Xue, “Computer Controlled Lapping of Granite Plate,” Proceedings of the International Symposium on Advances in Abrasive Technology, World Scientific, Australia, July 8-10, 1997, pp. 81-85.

8. Bi Zhang and W.E. Fu, “Closed-Loop Control of a Positioning Stage by a Linear Piezomotor,” Proceedings of 1996 International Manufacturing Engineering Conference, pp. 583-585.

9. Bi Zhang and Y.H. Yang, “Design of a Vacuum-Hydrostatic Shoe for Centerless Grinding,” Proceedings of 1996 International Manufacturing Engineering Conference, pp. 577-579.

10. Zhu, Z.Q. and Bi Zhang, “Microdynamic Modeling of Linear Piezomotors,” Proceedings of 1996 International Manufacturing Engineering Conference, pp. 574-576.

11. Bi Zhang and Y.Q. Sun, “Experimental Study of a Self-Compensated Aerostatic Bearing,” Proceedings of 1996 International Manufacturing Engineering Conference, pp. 580-582.

12. Bi Zhang, “A Model for Predicting Grinding Induced Damage in Ceramics,” Proceedings of the International Workshop on Automotive Manufacturing Science and Technology, (1996) pp. 235-241.

13. Zhu, Q., Bi Zhang, and W.E. Fu, “A Microdynamic Model for Linear Piezomotor,” Proceedings of the International Workshop on Automotive Manufacturing Science and Technology, (1996) pp. 249-255.

14. Bi Zhang, Zhongxue Gan, and Yanhua Yang, “Workholding Stability in Shoe Centerless Grinding,” Proceedings of the International Workshop on Automotive Manufacturing Science and Technology, (1996) pp. 257-267.

15. Bi Zhang, “Surface Integrity in Grinding of Ceramics,” Proceedings of ASPE Spring Topical Meeting on Precision Grinding of Brittle Materials, (1996) pp. 76-81.

16. Bi Zhang and S.H. Chen, “Diamond Film Synthesis Using an Oxyacetylene Flame,” Proceedings of The 1996 NSF Design and Manufacturing Grantees Conference, p. 457.

17. Bi Zhang, “Damage Control in Grinding of Ceramics,” Proceedings of The 1996 NSF Design and Manufacturing Grantees Conference, p. 327.

18. Bi Zhang, “Grinding Induced Damage in Ceramics,” SuperGrind 1995: Developments in Grinding, Industrial Diamond Association, Storrs, CT, November 1995, pp. 153-166.

19. Bi Zhang and Y.Q. Sun, “Modeling of Self-Compensated Bearings for High Stiffness,” Proceedings of 1995 Annual Meeting of American Society of Precision Engineering, Austin, Texas, October 15-20, (1995) pp. 340-343.

20. Bi Zhang and Y.Q. Sun, “Principle of Self-Compensation for Infinite Stiffness,” The Proceedings of the First Regional Symposium on Manufacturing Science and Technology, SUNY at Stony Brook, October 12-13, (1995) pp. 124-134.

21. Bi Zhang and S.H. Chen, “Morphology Evolution of Diamonds in Combustion Synthesis,” Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on the Applications of

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Diamond Films and Related Materials, NIST, Maryland, August 21-24, (1995) pp. 425-428.

22. Bi Zhang and S.H. Chen, “Effect of Process Parameters on Diamond Growth from Oxyacetylene,” Proceedings of the 1995 NSF Design and Manufacturing Grantees Conference, San Diego, January 3-6, (1995) pp. 513-514.

23. Bi Zhang, “Grinding-Induced Damage in Ceramics,” Proceedings of 1994 Annual Meeting of American Society of Precision Engineering, Vol. 10, (1994) pp. 382-385.

24. Bi Zhang, “A Model for Predicting Grinding Damage in Ceramics,” Proceedings of 1994 Annual Meeting of American Society of Precision Engineering, Vol. 10, (1994) pp. 309-312.

25. Zhu, Q., and Bi Zhang, “The Bulging Effects of Bolted Machine Tool Guideways,” Proceedings of 1994 Annual Meeting of American Society of Precision Engineering, Vol. 10, (1994) pp. 293-296.

26. Bi Zhang and S.H. Chen, “Effect of Process Parameters on Diamond Growth from Oxyacetylene,” Proceedings of 5th Annual Diamond Technology Workshop, Troy, Michigan, May 18-20, (1994).

27. Bi Zhang and Z.Q. Zhu, “Design of Linear Piezomotor Positioning Apparatus for Precision Manufacturing Applications,” Proceedings of 1993 Annual Meeting of American Society of Precision Engineering, Seattle, Washington, November 7-12, (1993) pp. 472-475.

28. Bi Zhang and Z.Q. Zhu, “Super Finishing Processes Assisted by Magnetic Fields,” Proceedings of 1993 Annual Meeting of American Society of Precision Engineering, Seattle, Washington, November 7-12, (1993) pp. 272-275.

29. Bi Zhang, “Precision Grinding Regime of Advanced Ceramics,” Proceedings of 1993 Annual Meeting of American Society of Precision Engineering, Seattle, Washington, November 7-12, (1993) pp. 225-228.

30. Bi Zhang and B.Y. Xue, 1990, “Wear Effect of Single-Point Diamonds on Surface Integrity of Ceramics,” 6th Symposium on Grinding and Surface Integrity, the China Society of Production Engineering, (1990).

31. Watanabe, M., Bi Zhang, H. Tokura, and M. Yoshikawa, “Bond Type Effect of Diamond Wheels on Surface Integrity of Ceramics,” Proceedings of 1988 Spring Annual Meeting, the Japan Society of Precision Engineering, I6.

32. Bi Zhang, H. Tokura, and M. Yoshikawa, “On Surface Integrity of Advanced Ceramics Ground by Diamond Wheels,” Proceedings of 1987 Fall Annual Meeting, the Japan Society of Precision Engineering, H12.

33. Bi Zhang, H. Tokura, and M. Yoshikawa, “On Cutting Forces in Grinding Advanced Ceramics,” Proceedings of 1987 Spring Annual Meeting, the Japan Society of Precision Engineering, J25.

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34. Bi Zhang, H. Tokura, and M. Yoshikawa, “On Surface Integrity of Non-oxide Ceramics Scratched by Conical Diamonds,” Proceedings of 1987 Spring Annual Meeting, the Japan Society of Precision Engineering, 304

35. Bi Zhang, H. Tokura, and M. Yoshikawa, “Adhesion of Ceramics to Single-Point Diamonds in Grinding Process,” Proceedings of 1986 Fall Annual Meeting, the Japan Society of Precision Engineering, 946.

36. Bi Zhang, H. Tokura, and M. Yoshikawa, “Wear of Single-Point Diamonds in Grinding Ceramics,” Proceedings of 1985 Fall Annual Meeting, the Japan Society of Precision Engineering, 404

37. Bi Zhang, H. Tokura, and M. Yoshikawa, “Surface Integrity of Ceramics in Precision Grinding,” Proceedings of 1985 Spring Annual Meeting, the Japan Society of Precision Engineering, 641.

38. Bi Zhang, H. Tokura, and M. Yoshikawa, “Design and Development of a Precision Grinding Machine,” Proceedings of 1985 Spring Annual Meeting, the Japan Society of Precision Engineering, 639

RESEARCH REPORTS AND MISCELLANEOUS PUBLICATIONS

1. Yoshikawa, M. and Bi Zhang, “Observations of Grinding Induced Cracks in Ceramics (1st report),” Machines and Tools (in Japanese), Vol.10, 1(1987) 65.

2. Yoshikawa, M. and Bi Zhang, “Observations of Grinding Induced Cracks in Ceramics (2nd report),” Machines and Tools (in Japanese), Vol.10, 4(1987) 67.

3. Yoshikawa, M. and Bi Zhang, “Observations of Grinding Induced Cracks in Ceramics (3rd report),” Machines and Tools (in Japanese), Vol.10, 7(1987) 61.

4. Yoshikawa, M. and Bi Zhang, “Observations of Grinding Induced Cracks in Ceramics (4th report),” Machines and Tools (in Japanese), Vol.10,10(1987) 59.

5. Yoshikawa, M. and Bi Zhang, “Surface Topography of Alumina Scratched by Single-Point Diamonds,” Fujikoshi Technical Report (in Japanese), Vol. 43, 1(1987) 1.

6. Bi Zhang, “FEM Stress/Strain Analysis of Condenser-Type Piezoelectric Actuators,” project report, NEC Corporation, Tokyo, Japan, October 1988.

7. Bi Zhang, “Evaluation of Low Pressure Diamond Coatings on Cemented Carbide Tools in Machining Aluminum-Silicon Alloys,” final report to Technology Assessment and Transfer, Inc. (TA & T, Inc.), Annapolis, Maryland, July 1992.

8. Bi Zhang and Z.Q. Zhu, “Design of a Linear Piezoelectric Motor Drive,” project report to Advanced Technology Center for Precision Manufacturing, December 1993.

9. Bi Zhang and Y.Q. Sun, “Design of Hydrostatic Bearings,” project report to Advanced Technology Center for Precision Manufacturing, February 1994.

10. Bi Zhang and Y.H. Yang, “Design of Rotary Piezoelectric Motors,” project report to Advanced Technology Center for Precision Manufacturing, February 1994.

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11. Bi Zhang and S.H. Chen, “Development of Diamond Growth Techniques Using Oxyacetylene Combustion Flame Method,” project report to National Science Foundation, April 1994.

12. Bi Zhang and S.H. Chen: "Development of Diamond Growth Techniques Using Oxyacetylene Combustion Flame Method," progress report submitted to the National Science Foundation, April 1995.

13. Bi Zhang and Y.Q. Sun: "Modeling of Self-Compensated Aerostatic Bearings for High-Stiffness," progress report to PMC, University of Connecticut, April 1995.

14. Bi Zhang and S.H. Chen, “Development of Diamond Growth Techniques Using Oxyacetylene Combustion Flame Method,” progress report to National Science Foundation, April 1996.

15. Bi Zhang and Y.H. Yang, “Design of a Vacuum-Hydrostatic Shoe for Centerless Grinding,” progress report to Connecticut Innovations, Inc., July 1996.

16. Bi Zhang and G.S. Li, “Damage Control In Grinding of Ceramics,” progress report to National Science Foundation, April 1996.

17. Bi Zhang, “Improved Threading System,” progress report to Goss & DeLeeuw Machine Company, May 1996.

18. Bi Zhang, “Damage Control In Grinding of Ceramics,” progress report to National Science Foundation, February 1997.

19. Bi Zhang, “A Lithography Stage of High Performance,” progress report to National Science Foundation, February 1997.

20. Bi Zhang, “Development of Diamond Growth Techniques Using Oxyacetylene Combustion Flame Method,” final report to National Science Foundation, February 1997.

21. Bi Zhang, Zhenqi Zhu, and Trevor Howes, “The Effect of Machine Stiffness on the Grinding of Silicon Nitride,” final report to Oak Ridge National Laboratory, U.S. Department of Energy, February 1999.

BOOKS REVIEWED

1. “Measurement and Data Analysis for Engineering and Science – 2nd Edition” authored by Patrick Dunn, McGraw-Hill Science Engineering, 2009.

2. “Metal Cutting Principles – 2nd Edition” authored by M.C. Shaw, Oxford University Press, 2003.

3. “Composite Engineering Handbook” edited by P.K. Mallick, Marcel Dekker, Inc., 1997.

4. “Manufacturing Processes and Systems” authored by P.F. Ostwald and J. Munoz, 9th edition, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 1997.

5. “Tribophysics” authored by N.P. Suh, 2nd edition, Oxford University Press, 1998.

6. “Metal Cutting Principles” authored by M.C. Shaw, Oxford University Press, 1999.

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CONFERENCE ORGANIZED OR CHAIRED

1. Forum Chair, “Forum on Industry-University Collaboration”, The 6th CHINA-JAPAN International Conference on Ultra- Precision Machining, Changsha, China, November 24-25, 2008.

2. Organizer, “Recent Advances in Grinding Technology,” June 12, 2008, Changsha, China.

3. Organizer, “Recent Advances in Grinding Technology,” June 16, 2007, Changsha, China.

4. Organizer, “Recent Advances in Grinding Technology,” June 13, 2006, Changsha, China.

5. Member, Scientific Committee, NAMRC/SME, 2000-2004.

6. Session Chair, “Machining and Abrasive Finishing”, 4th International Conference on Manufacturing Science, Hangzhou, China, June 17-19, 2000.

7. Co-organizer, “Symposium on Grinding and Abrasive Technologies”, ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, Opryland Hotel, Nashville, Nov. 15-19, 1999.

8. Session Chair, “Grinding of Hard & Brittle Materials”, International Manufacturing Engineering Congress and Exposition, Opryland Hotel, Nashville, Nov. 15-19, 1999.

9. Session Chair, “Grinding Damage Analysis”, International Manufacturing Engineering Congress and Exposition, Opryland Hotel, Nashville, Nov. 15-19, 1999.

10. Session Chair, “Application of Acoustic Emission to Grinding Processes”, International Manufacturing Engineering Congress and Exposition, Opryland Hotel, Nashville, Nov. 15-19, 1999.

11. Session Chair, “Machining Science and Technology: Stability of Machining”, International Manufacturing Engineering Congress and Exposition, Opryland Hotel, Nashville, Nov. 15-19, 1999.

12. Co-organizer, “Symposium on Machine Tools”, 1997 ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, Wyndham Anatole Hotel, Dallas, Nov.1997.

13. Session Chair, “Machine Tool Design”, International Manufacturing Engineering Congress and Exposition, Wyndham Anatole Hotel, Dallas, Nov.1997.

14. Session Chair, “Machine Tool Chatter”, International Manufacturing Engineering Congress and Exposition, Wyndham Anatole Hotel, Dallas, Nov.1997.

15. Session Chair, “Machine Tool Metrology”, International Manufacturing Engineering Congress and Exposition, Wyndham Anatole Hotel, Dallas, Nov.1997.

16. Session Chair, “Machine Tool Damping and Stability Analysis”, International Manufacturing Engineering Congress and Exposition, Wyndham Anatole Hotel, Dallas, Nov.1997.

17. Organizer, “Symposium on Precision Design and Manufacturing,” University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT, July 25, 1996.

18. Organizer, “Symposium on Precision Design and Manufacturing,” University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT, May 29, 1997.

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19. Session Chair, “Nanotechnology”, 1996 International Manufacturing Engineering Conference, Storrs, Connecticut, August 7-9, 1996.

INVITED SEMINARS

1. Invited talk on “Artificially Ordered Super-hard Whisker Wheel for Grinding” at WPI Seminar on Surface Metrology, November 14, 2008.

2. Invited talk on “Rotary Flexural Bearing for Micromanufacturing” at The 6th CHINA-JAPAN International Conference on Ultra- Precision Machining, Changsha, China, November 24-25, 2008.

3. Invited talk on “Design of Rotary Flexural Microbearing” at Harbin Institute of Technology, January 12, 2009.

4. Invited talk on “Surface Integrity Evaluation in Ceramic Grinding” at Dalian University of Technology, November 29, 2008.

5. Invited talk on “Abrasive Machining of Advanced Ceramics” at Tianjin University, September 25, 2008.

6. Invited talk on “Design and Testing of a Hydrostatic Shoe for Centerless Grinding” at Tianma Inc., November 27, 2008.

7. Invited Conference talk on “Design and Evaluation of a Rotary Flexural Bearing” at the 6th CHINA-JAPAN International Conference on Ultra- Precision Machining, Changsha, China, November 24-25, 2008.

8. Invited seminar talk on “Design and Analysis on an Artificially Ordered Super Hard Whisker Cutter for Difficult-to-Machine Materials”, at WPI Workshop on Grinding Surface Metrology, November 14, 2008, Worcester, MA.

9. Invited talk on “Application of Continuum Damage Mechanics to Grinding of Ceramics ” at Tianjin University, September 25, 2008.

10. Organized one-day workshop on “Workshop on Grindng Technologies”, June 12, 2008, Changsha, China.

11. Organized one-day workshop on “Workshop on Grindng Technologies”, June 13, 2007, Changsha, China.

12. Organized one-day workshop on “Recent Advances in Grinding Research and Development”, June 16, 2006, Changsha, China.

13. Invited Panelist, “Manufacturing Technology Innovation” at The 7th International Conference on Frontiers in Design & Manufacturing, June 19-23, 2006, Guangzhou, China.

14. Invited seminar talk, “Grinding Optimization for Difficult-to-Machine Materials”, at NSF Workshop on Manufacturing, July 19-22, 2005, Lincoln, Nebraska. (no proceedings)

15. Keynote Speech, “High-efficiency/High-speed Machining: An Everlasting Topic,” 9th Annual Meeting of the Chinese Society for Production Engineering, Harbin, China, June 16-19, 2004.

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16. “Machining Physics”, Special Lecture to Graduate Students in mechanical engineering at Tohoku University, Japan, January 17, 2003.

17. “Advances in Grinding Research”, Workshop on Advanced Manufacturing Science and Technology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, China, June 14, 2000.

18. “An Overview on Grinding of Ceramics”, 2nd Kumamoto Regional Consortium on Quartz Crystal Machining, Kumamoto, Japan, June 28, 2000.

19. “Ground Ceramics Assessment for Subsurface Damage”, Dover Instrument Customer Meeting, Santa Clara, USA, November 1, 1999.

20. “Predictive Grinding of Ceramics”, Saint Gobain Industrial Ceramics, Inc., Westboro, MA, March 8, 1999.

21. “Damage Assessment in Machining of Advanced Ceramics”, SME Meeting on Machining of Advanced Materials, Nashville, TN, November 17-18, 1998.

22. “Grinding of Advanced Ceramics”, Pratt & Whitney - Maine, July 14, 1998.

23. “Damage Control in Grinding of Ceramics”, Accuratus Ceramic Corp., Washington, NJ, April 16, 1999.

24. “Abrasive Machining of Brittle Materials” Dover Instrument, Massachusetts, September 4, 1998.

25. “Grinding Damage Prediction for Ceramics via CDM Model” at UTECA ’98 “Tribology” session, Cromwell, CT, April 23, 1998.

26. “Design of a Vacuum-Hydrostatic Shoe for Centerless Grinding” at UTECA ’98 “Machine Tools & Metrology” session, Cromwell, CT, April 23, 1998.

27. “Chatter Suppression via an Oscillating Cutter” at UTECA ’98 “Machining Technology” session, Cromwell, CT, April 22, 1998.

28. “The Effect of Machine Stiffness on Grinding of Silicon Nitride” at UTECA ’98 “Unconventional Machining Technology” session, Cromwell, CT, April 21, 1998.

29. “Damage Prediction in Grinding of Ceramics” at ATMI, Danbury, CT, April 17, 1998.

30. “Grinding of ceramics” at Cummins Engine Co., Columbus, IN, March 23, 1998.

31. “The Effect of Machine Stiffness on Grinding of Silicon Nitride,” Oak Ridge National Lab, March 24, 1997.

32. “Investigation of Grinding Damage in Ceramics,” Univ. of California - Davis, March 4, 1997.

33. “Surface Integrity in Grinding of Ceramics,” Univ. of California - Berkeley, March 5, 1997.

34. “Surface Pulverization as a Material-Removal Mechanism in Grinding of Ceramics,” Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, March 6, 1997.

35. “Dynamic Performance of an Aerostatic Bearing with Self-Compensation,” SME Manufacturing ’96 - Advances in Precision Machine - Design at IMTS in Chicago, September 10, 1996.

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36. “The Effects of Machine Stiffness on Grinding of Silicon Nitride,” presented at the Cost-Effective Machining of Ceramics Workshop at Oak Ridge National Lab, Sept. 11, 1996.

37. “Surface Integrity in Grinding of Ceramics,” 1996 ASPE Spring Topical Meeting, Annapolis, MD, June 2-6 1996.

38. “Surface Integrity in Grinding of Ceramics,” University of Maryland, College Park, MD, June 6, 1996.

39. “Effect of Machine Stiffness on Grinding of Ceramics,” a presentation given at the “Cost-Effective Machining of Ceramics Meeting” at the Oak Ridge National Lab, September 20-21, 1995.

40. “Design of a Linear Piezomotor for Positioning Applications,” a presentation given at the STC Dn of the CIRP in Singapore, August 25, 1994.

41. "Design of Machine Tool Components,” Precision Machine Tool Design and Research Center Preparation Meeting, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT, October 16, 1992.

42. "Piezoelectric Motor Technology,” United Technologies Research Center, East Hartford, October 26, 1992.

43. “Precision Machine Tool Design,” Precision Machine Tool Design and Research Center Launch Meeting, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT, June 25, 1993.

44. “Education, Training and Dissemination,” New England Agile Manufacturing Research Institute Preparation Meeting, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT, July 7, 1993.

45. “Science and Technology in Precision Manufacturing,” August 10-20, 1994, Taipei, Taiwan.

46. “A High Stiffness Linear Piezomotor of Nanometer Resolution,” Hughes Optical, Danbury, CT, Dec. 20, 1994.