2005 - 2014, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Mechatronics Engineering, Doctor
2000 - 2003, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Mechatronics Engineering, Master
1996 - 2000, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Mechanical Engineering, Bachelor

2015.01 – present Associate Professor, School of Mechanical Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, China
2006.08 – 2014.12 Lecturer, School of Mechanical Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, China
2003.08 – 2006.08 Research Assistant, School of Mechanical Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, China

2012.01 – 2012.07 Visiting Scientist, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Concordia University, Canada

Robotics
1. Bio-mechatronic systems
2. bioinspired robot design and control

1) EMG decoding and prosthetic continuous motion control based on motion unit action potential sequence, funded by National Natural Science Foundation of China, PI, 2018 – 2020.
2) Electrical stimulus coding and tactile feedback technology for human-computer bidirectional interaction, funded by Shanghai Commission of Science and Technology, PI, 2017 – 2019
3) Coordination Motion Control of Robot Operating System, funded by National Science and Technology Support Sub-Project, PI, 2015 – 2017.
4) Multi-mode stimulations and enhanced bio-mechanical interface for the bio-mechantronic prosthetic hands, funded by National Natural Science Foundation of China, PI, 2014 – 2017.
5) Particle on bump (POB) method for high density Chip-on-Glass package, funded by National Natural Science Foundation of China, Principle Investigator, 2009 – 2011.
6) Development of Intraperitoneal Hyperthermic Perfusion Treatment Equipment, funded by Shanghai Commission of Science and Technology, Co-Principle Investigator, 2011 – 2014.
7) Pulse acquisition and remote reproduction equipment, funded by Shanghai Kunhao, PI, 2017 – 2018.
8) Design and optimization of automatic welding line for refuse incinerator, funded by Nantong Tianlan Environmental Protection Energy Equipment Co., Ltd., PI, 2017 – 2019.
9) Automatic Monitoring and Control Technology of Prestressed Strand Tension, funded by Ningxia Lu Qiao Engineering Co., Ltd.,PI, 2010 – 2013.
10) Design of advanced CNC system, funded by Guangzhou Shukong CNC Equipment Co. Ltd. Co- Investigator, 2007 – 2012.

1) L. Yao, X. Sheng, N. Mrachacz-Kersting, X. Zhu, D. Farina, and N. Jiang, "Performance of Brain–Computer Interfacing Based on Tactile Selective Sensation and Motor Imagery," IEEE Transactions on Neural Systems and Rehabilitation Engineering, vol. 26, pp. 60-68, 2018.
2) L. Yao, X. Sheng, N. Mrachacz-Kersting, X. Zhu, D. Farina, and N. Jiang, "Decoding Covert Somatosensory Attention by a BCI System Calibrated With Tactile Sensation," IEEE Transactions on Biomedical Engineering, vol. 65, pp. 1689-1695, 2018.
3) X. Zhu, J. Liu, D. Zhang, X. Sheng, and N. Jiang, "Cascaded Adaptation Framework for Fast Calibration of Myoelectric Control," IEEE Transactions on Neural Systems and Rehabilitation Engineering, vol. 25, pp. 254-264, 2017.
4) L. Yao, X. Sheng, D. Zhang, N. Jiang, N. Mrachacz-Kersting, X. Zhu, and D. Farina, "A Stimulus-Independent Hybrid BCI Based on Motor Imagery and Somatosensory Attentional Orientation," IEEE Transactions on Neural Systems and Rehabilitation Engineering, vol. 25, pp. 1674-1682, 2017.
5) L. Yao, X. Sheng, D. Zhang, N. Jiang, D. Farina, and X. Zhu, "A BCI System Based on Somatosensory Attentional Orientation," IEEE Transactions on Neural Systems and Rehabilitation Engineering, vol. 25, pp. 81-90, 2017.
6) X. Shu, L. Yao, X. Sheng, D. Zhang, and X. Zhu, "Enhanced Motor Imagery-Based BCI Performance via Tactile Stimulation on Unilateral Hand," Frontiers in Human Neuroscience, vol. 11, 2017-December-01 2017.
7) L. Pan, D. Zhang, N. Jiang, X. Sheng, and X. Zhu, "Transcranial direct current stimulation versus user training on improving online myoelectric control for amputees," Journal of Neural Engineering, vol. 14, p. 046019, 2017.
8) W. Guo, X. Sheng, H. Liu, and X. Zhu, "Toward an Enhanced Human-Machine Interface for Upper-Limb Prosthesis Control With Combined EMG and NIRS Signals," IEEE Transactions on Human-Machine Systems, vol. 47, pp. 564-575, 2017.
9) W. Guo, X. Sheng, H. Liu, and X. Zhu, "Mechanomyography Assisted Myoeletric Sensing for Upper-Extremity Prostheses: A Hybrid Approach," IEEE Sensors Journal, vol. 17, pp. 3100-3108, 2017.
10) J. Liu, X. Sheng, D. Zhang, N. Jiang, and X. Zhu, "Towards Zero Retraining for Myoelectric Control Based on Common Model Component Analysis," IEEE Transactions on Neural Systems and Rehabilitation Engineering, vol. 24, pp. 444-454, 2016.
11) J. Liu, X. Sheng, D. Zhang, J. He, and X. Zhu, "Reduced Daily Recalibration of Myoelectric Prosthesis Classifiers Based on Domain Adaptation," IEEE journal of biomedical and health informatics, vol. 20, pp. 166-176, 2016.
12) L. Hua, X. Sheng, and X. Zhu, "High-performance transmission mechanism for robotic applications," Mechanism and Machine Theory, vol. 105, pp. 176-184, 2016.
13) W. Guo, X. Sheng, H. Liu, and X. Zhu, "Development of a Multi-Channel Compact-Size Wireless Hybrid sEMG/NIRS Sensor System for Prosthetic Manipulation," IEEE Sensors Journal, vol. 16, pp. 447-456, 2016.
14) L. Yao, J. Meng, X. Sheng, D. Zhang, and X. Zhu, "A novel calibration and task guidance framework for motor imagery BCI via a tendon vibration induced sensation with kinesthesia illusion," Journal of Neural Engineering, vol. 12, p. 016005, 2015.
15) X. Shu, L. Yao, J. Meng, X. Sheng, and X. Zhu, "Visual Stimulus Background Effects on SSVEP-Based BCI Towards a Practical Robot Car Control," International Journal of Humanoid Robotics, p. 1550014, 2015.
16) L. Pan, D. Zhang, X. Sheng, and X. Zhu, "Improving myoelectric control for amputees through transcranial direct current stimulation," IEEE Transactions on Biomedical Engineering, vol. 62, pp. 1927-1936, 2015.
17) L. Pan, D. Zhang, N. Jiang, X. Sheng, and X. Zhu, "Improving robustness against electrode shift of high density EMG for myoelectric control through common spatial patterns," Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation, vol. 12, pp. 1-16, 2015.
18) J. Meng, L. Yao, X. Sheng, D. Zhang, and X. Zhu, "Simultaneously Optimizing Spatial Spectral Features Based on Mutual Information for EEG Classification," Biomedical Engineering, IEEE Transactions on, vol. 62, pp. 227-240, 2015.
19) J. He, D. Zhang, X. Sheng, S. Li, and X. Zhu, "Invariant Surface EMG Feature Against Varying Contraction Level for Myoelectric Control Based on Muscle Coordination," IEEE Journal of Biomedical and Health Informatics, vol. 19, pp. 874-882, 2015.
20) J. He, D. Zhang, N. Jiang, X. Sheng, D. Farina, and X. Zhu, "User adaptation in long-term, open-loop myoelectric training: implications for EMG pattern recognition in prosthesis control," Journal of Neural Engineering, vol. 12, p. 046005, 2015.
21) L. Yao, J. Meng, D. Zhang, X. Sheng, and X. Zhu, "Combining Motor Imagery With Selective Sensation Toward a Hybrid-Modality BCI," IEEE Transactions on Biomedical Engineering, vol. 61, pp. 2304-2312, 2014.
22) X. Sheng, L. Hua, D. Zhang, and X. Zhu, "Design and Testing of a Self-Adaptive Prosthetic Finger with a Compliant Driving Mechanism," International Journal of Humanoid Robotics, vol. 11, p. 1450026, 2014.
23) L. Pan, D. Zhang, J. Liu, X. Sheng, and X. Zhu, "Continuous estimation of finger joint angles under different static wrist motions from surface EMG signals," Biomedical Signal Processing and Control, vol. 14, pp. 265-271, 2014.
24) J. Meng, X. Sheng, D. Zhang, and X. Zhu, "Improved Semisupervised Adaptation for a Small Training Dataset in the Brain-Computer Interface," IEEE Journal of Biomedical and Health Informatics, vol. 18, pp. 1461-1472, 2014.
25) J. Liu, D. Zhang, X. Sheng, and X. Zhu, "Quantification and solutions of arm movements effect on sEMG pattern recognition," Biomedical Signal Processing and Control, vol. 13, pp. 189-197, 2014.
26) S. Li, X. Sheng, H. Liu, and X. Zhu, "Design of a myoelectric prosthetic hand implementing postural synergy mechanically," Industrial Robot: An International Journal, vol. 41, pp. 447-455, 2014.
27) S. Li, J. He, X. Sheng, H. Liu, and X. Zhu, "Synergy-Driven Myoelectric Control for EMG-Based Prosthetic Manipulation: A Case Study," International Journal of Humanoid Robotics, vol. 11, p. 1450013, 2014.
28) L. Jia, X. Sheng, Z. Xiong, Z. Wang, and H. Ding, "Particle on Bump (POB) technique for ultra-fine pitch chip on glass (COG) applications by conductive particles and adhesives," Microelectronics reliability, vol. 54, pp. 825-832, 2014.
29) L. Yao, J. Meng, D. Zhang, X. Sheng, and X. Zhu, "Selective Sensation Based Brain-Computer Interface via Mechanical Vibrotactile Stimulation," PLoS ONE, vol. 8, p. e64784, 2013.
30) X. Xu, Z. Xiong, X. Sheng, J. Wu, and X. Zhu, "A new time synchronization method for reducing quantization error accumulation over real-time networks: Theory and experiments," IEEE Transactions on Industrial Informatics, vol. 9, pp. 1659-1669, 2013.
31) X. Sheng, L. Jia, Z. Xiong, Z. Wang, and H. Ding, "ACF-COG interconnection conductivity inspection system using conductive area," Microelectronics reliability, vol. 53, pp. 622-628, 2013.
32) X. Sheng, L. Jia, Z. Xiong, and H. Ding, "An automatic bump detecting system for LCD COG module using fuzzy reasoning," International Journal of Fuzzy Systems, vol. 14, pp. 296-304, 2012. 

1) Design and Manufacturing II (ME209)

1) X. Yuan, Z. Xiong, X. Sheng, L. Jia, X. Zhu, Image segmentation based on watershed and morphological markers, Chinese Patent Number: ZL201410136163.2
2) X. Zhu, S. Li, X. Sheng, A grasp simulation system for under-actuated manipulators, Chinese Patent Number: ZL201510261075.X
3) J. Zhang, Y. Yan, X. Zhu, X. Sheng, Z. Xiong, An automatic grabbing mechanism for milk packaging box, Chinese Patent Number: ZL201510213941.8
4) Z. Xiong, X. Yuan, X. Sheng, X. Zhu, Distribution uniformity evaluation method based on watershed algorithm and minimum spanning tree, Chinese Patent Number: ZL201410576808.4
5) Z. Xiong, X. Yuan, X. Sheng, X. Zhu, Electro-hydrodynamic device and method for fabricating batch droplets and microstructures, Chinese Patent Number: ZL201510107946.2
6) X. Zhu, L. Hua, X. Sheng, A mechanical driving device with high driving speed and large driving force, Chinese Patent Number: ZL201510232371.7
7) X. Zhu, L. Hua, X. Sheng, A wrist-like device with three degrees of freedom, Chinese Patent Number: ZL201510249639.8
8) X. Zhu, L. Hua, X. Sheng, A wrist-like device with two degrees of freedom, Chinese Patent Number: ZL201510249655.7
9) Z. Xiong, X. Yuan, X. Sheng, X. Zhu, A method for analyzing and evaluating the dispersion distribution of micro- and nano-particles, Chinese Patent Number: ZL201410138109.1
10) X. Sheng, T. Wang, X. Zhu, Q. Yang, Peritoneal hyperthermic chemotherapy circulatory pipeline device, Chinese Patent Number: ZL201410008370.X
11) X. Zhu, W. Guo, P. Yao, X. Sheng, A combined surface electromyography and near infrared spectroscopy acquisition device, Chinese Patent Number: ZL201310585071.8
12) X. Zhu, L. Hua, X. Sheng, Under-actuated mechanical finger with shape adaptation, Chinese Patent Number: ZL201410046730.5
13) X. Zhu, P. Yao, Z. Qiu, W. Guo, X. Sheng, A muscle group information detection device based on near infrared sensor, Chinese Patent Number: ZL201310585091.5
14) X. Zhu, Y. Fang, H. Liu, X. Sheng, A wearable electrode array for acquiring surface EMG signals of limbs, Chinese Patent Number: ZL201310164855.3
15) X. Zhu, W. Guo, X. Sheng, X. Chen, D. Zhang, Wearable multi-channel surface EMG acquisition armbands, Chinese Patent Number: ZL201310241598.9
16) X. Zhu, J. Meng, X. Sheng, R. Duan, EEG Feature extraction method for Motor Imagery Tasks in Small Channel Configuration, Chinese Patent Number: ZL201310309826.1
17) X. Xu, Z. Xiong, X. Zhu, X. Sheng, Synchronization method and system based on IEEE1588, Chinese Patent Number: ZL201110033465.3
18) X. Xu, Z. Xiong, X. Zhu, X. Sheng, M. Ding, IEEE1588 protocol based precision clock synchronization system, Chinese Patent Number: ZL201010542983.3
19) Y. Fu, X. Zhu, Q. Yang, X. Sheng, Intraoperative intraperitoneal hyperthermia chemotherapeutic apparatus, Chinese Patent Number: ZL201010246182.2
20) G. Huang, S. Li, X. Sheng, X. Zhu, Handwriting recognition method based on surface EMG signal, Chinese Patent Number: ZL200910310228.X
21) J. Wu, Z. Xiong, H. Ding, X. Sheng, J. Liu, X. Zhu, Servo system control method based on relay feedback, Chinese Patent Number: ZL2010101318418

1) Member, Robot Committee of China Society of Mechanical Engineering
2) IEEE Member, IEEE RAS Member, IEEE EMBS Member
3) General Affairs Chair & Secretariat, ICRA 2011
4) Secretary, ICIRA 2010, CASE 2006

2016, “Dexterous prosthetic hand and reconstruction of its nerve information channel”, 2nd Prize of National Technological Invention Award of China, ranked at 5.
2015, “Dexterous prosthetic hand and its high performance bio-mechanical interface”, 1st Prize of Technology Invention Award of Shanghai Municipality, ranked at 4.
2013, "High acceleration high precision motion control technology and its applications", 1st Prize of Technology Invention Award of Shanghai Municipality, ranked at 2.
2007, “Innovative Technologies for the Development of Industrial Robotic Workcells and Their Applications”, 2nd Prize of National Science and Technology Progress Award of China, ranked at 10.
2006, “Key Technologies for the Development of Industrial Robotic Workcells and Their Applications”, 1st Prize of Science and Technology Progress Award of Shanghai Municipality, ranked at 10.
2005, “IP Sensor Technology and its Application”, 2nd Prize of Science and Technology Progress Award of Shanghai Municipality, ranked at 5.
2009, Industrial Robot Award for Best Paper – Manufacturing Award for “Most significant development in robot-assisted manufacturing”
2008, 2nd Prize of Outstanding Young Professor Talent Award of Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2010, DESAY SV Teaching Award of Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2005, Xinshida Teaching Award of Shanghai Jiao Tong University