1997-2000, Mechanical Engineering Miyazaki University (Japan), Doctor

2004-present Professor,Tenured Professor, School of Mechanical Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong
University
2001-2004 Associate Professor, School of Mechanical Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2000-2001 Postdoctoral Fellow, School of Mechanical Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University

2009-2010 Senior Visiting Scholar, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Northwestern University

1. Digital design and manufacturing
2. Automotive Lightweight and safety and reliability
3. Big data and digital twins
4. Data-driven metamaterial optimization design
5. Integrated design of material, structure, process and performance

【1】 2019—2022 Key National Natural Science Foundation projects (NSFC) “Study on service performance of carbon fiber reinforced composites/aluminum alloy adhesive riveting joint structure for new energy automotive body” (Grant No. U1864211)，PI
【2】 2018—2021 National Natural Science Foundation project (NSFC) “Research on method of reliability optimization of carbon fiber reinforced composite under multiscale uncertainty” (Grant No.11772191), PI
【3】 2014—2017 National Natural Science Foundation project (NSFC) “Research on damage mechanism and multi-scale optimization of new-energy vehicle oriented carbon fiber reinforced plastic and energy absorption structure” (Grant No.11372181), PI
【4】 2009—2011 National Natural Science Foundation project (NSFC) “Research on autobody lightweight design based on robust optimization” (Grant No.50875164), PI
【5】 2006—2008 National High-Tech Research and Development Program (“863” Program) “Autobody multidisciplinary performance simulation and robust optimization design”(Grant No.2006AA04Z126), PI
【6】 2004—2005 Major National High-Tech Research and Development Program (“863” Program) “Key technology development and engineering application in Chery automotive digital design - Chery T11 autobody lightweight”(Grant No. 2004AA411010), Co-PI
【7】 2008—2010 Key project of Science and Technology Committee of Shanghai “SAIC new energy autobody lightweight” (Grant No. 08DZ1150303), PI
【8】 2008—2009 State Key Laboratory of Mechanical System and Vibration project“Autobody lightweight design based on multi-parameter and multi-constrained robust optimization”(Grant No. MSV-MS-2008-14), PI
【9】 2006—2008 Major project of Science and Technology Committee of Shanghai “Haiyu MB Automobile Development - Haiyu MB autobody lightweight”, PI
【10】 2002—2003 UTRC Project “System Level Dynamic Modeling of Aircraft Power Systems”, Co-PI
【11】 2003—2004 Shanghai Automotive Industry Science and Technology Development Foundation project “Traditional autobody lightweight”, PI
【12】 2008—2010 Shanghai Automotive Industry Science and Technology Development Foundation project “SAIC new energy autobody lightweight”, PI

【1】 Ping Zhu*, Feng Pan, Wei Chen, Felipe Viana. Lightweight Design of Vehicle Parameters under Crashworthiness using Conservative Surrogates. Computers in Industry, 2013, 64(3): 280-289.
【2】 Ping Zhu*, Yu Zhang, Guanlong Chen, Metamodeling development for reliability-based design optimization of automotive body structure, Computers in Industry, 2011, 62 (7): 729–741.
【3】 Ping Zhu*, Siliang Zhang, Wei Chen, Multi-point objective-oriented sequential sampling strategy for constrained robust design, Engineering Optimization, 2015, 47(3): 287-307.
【4】 Ping Zhu*, Zengwei Wang, Zhiwei Qin, Yang Shen. The transfer path analysis method on the use of artificial excitation: Numerical and experimental studies. Applied Acoustics, 2018, 136: 102-112.
【5】 Ping Zhu*, Jiahai Lu, Qinghui Ji, Zhang Cheng. Experimental study of in-plane mechanical performance of carbon/glass hybrid woven composite at different strain rates. International Journal of Crashworthiness, 2016 , 21 (6) :542-554.
【6】 Ping Zhu*, Lei Shi, Ren-Jye Yang, Shih-Po Lin, A new sampling-based RBDO method via score function with reweighting scheme and application to vehicle designs, Applied Mathematical Modeling, 2015, 39(15): 4243-4256.
【7】 Ping Zhu*, Feng Pan, Wei Chen, Siliang Zhang. Use of support vector regression in structural optimization: Application to vehicle crashworthiness design. Mathematics and Computers in Simulation, 2012, 86: 21-31.
【8】 Yu Zhang, Ping Zhu*, Guanlong Chen, Zhongqin Lin, Study on structural lightweight design of automotive front side rail based on response surface method, ASME Journal of Mechanical Design, 2007, 129(5): 553-557.
【9】 Chao Zhu, Ping Zhu*, Zhao Liu. Uncertainty analysis of mechanical properties of plain woven carbon fiber reinforced composite via stochastic constitutive modelling. Composite Structures. 2019, 207: 684-700.
【10】 Lei Shi, Ren-Jye Yang, Ping Zhu, An adaptive response surface method using Bayesian metric and model bias correction function, ASME Journal of Mechanical Design, 2014, 136(3):1-8.
【11】 Zengwei Wang, Ping Zhu*, Zhao Liu. Relationships between the decoupled and coupled transfer functions: theoretical studies and experimental validation. Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing, 2018, 98: 936-950.
【12】 Wei Tao, Zhao Liu, Ping Zhu*, Chao Zhu, Wei Chen. Multi-scale design of three dimensional woven composite automobile fender using modified particle swarm optimization algorithm. Composite Structures, 2017,181:73–83.
【13】 Chao Zhu, Ping Zhu*, Zhao Liu, Wei Tao. Numerical investigation of fiber random distribution on the mechanical properties of yarn in plain woven carbon fiber reinforced composite based on a new perturbation algorithm. Journal of Composite Materials. 2018, 52(6): 755-771.
【14】 Zhao Liu, Chao Zhu, Ping Zhu*, Wei Chen. Reliability-based design optimization of composite battery box based on modified particle swarm optimization algorithm. Composite Structures. 2018, 204: 239-255.
【15】 Siliang Zhang, Ping Zhu*, Wei Chen, Paul Arendt. Concurrent treatment of parametric uncertainty and metamodeling uncertainty in robust design. Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization, 2013, 47(1): 63-76.
【16】 Zhao Liu, Ping Zhu*, Wei Chen, Ren-Jye Yang, Improved particle swarm optimization algorithm using design of experiment and data mining techniques. Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization, 2015, 52(4): 813-826.
【17】 Zhao Liu, Ping Zhu*, Chao Zhu, Wei Chen, Ren-Jye Yang. A modified particle swarm optimisation algorithm and its application in vehicle lightweight design. International Journal of Vehicle Design, 2017, 73(1-3): 116-135.
【18】 Siliang Zhang, Ping Zhu*, Wei Chen. Crashworthiness-based vehicle lightweight design via new robust design method considering two sources of uncertainty. Proceedings of the Mechanical Engineers Part C, Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science. 2013, 227(7):1381-1391.
【19】 Ping Zhu*, Yu Zhang, Guanlong Chen, Metamodel-based lightweight design of an automotive front-body structure using robust optimization, Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineering, Part D: Journal of Automobile Engineering, 2009, 223(9): 1133-1147.
【20】 Feng Pan, Ping Zhu*, Zhang Yu, Metamodel-based lightweight design of B-pillar with TWB structure via support vector regression, Computers and Structures, 2010, 88(1-2): 36-44.
【21】 Chao Zhu, Ping Zhu*, Zhao Liu, Wei Tao, Wei Chen. Hierarchical framework for quantifying multiscale structures of two-dimensional woven carbon fiber reinforced composites considering geometric variability. Journal of Industrial Textiles. 2018, 48(4): 802-824.
【22】 Chao Zhu, Ping Zhu*, Jiahai Lu. Global sensitivity analysis for the elastic properties of unidirectional carbon fiber reinforced composites based on metamodels. Polymers & Polymer Composites. 2018, 26(3): 205-222.
【23】 Zhao Liu, Zeyang Li, Ping Zhu*, Wei Chen. A parallel boundary search particle swarm optimization algorithm for constrained optimization problems. Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization, 2018, 58(4): 1505-1522.
【24】 Ming Yu, Ping Zhu*, Yingqi Ma. Identification of the interface properties of hollow spheres filled syntactic foams: An inverse strategy combining microstructural modeling with Kriging metamodel. Composites Science and Technology, 2013, 74(1): 179-185.
【25】 Ming Yu, Ping Zhu*, Yingqi Ma. Effects of particle clustering on the tensile properties and failure mechanisms of hollow spheres filled syntactic foams: A numerical investigation by microstructure based modeling. Materials and Design, 2013, 47: 80-89.
【26】 Zhigang Hu, Ping Zhu*, Meng Jin, Lai Xinmin, Fatigue properties of transformation-induced plasticity and dual-phase steels for auto-body lightweight: Experiment, modeling and application, Materials and Design, 2010, 31(6): 2884-2890.
【27】 Jiahai Lu, Ping Zhu*, Qinghui Ji, Qi Feng, Jian He, Identification of the mechanical properties of the carbon fiber and the interphase region based on computational micromechanics and Kriging metamodel, Computational Materials Science, 2014, 95:172-180.
【28】 Ming Yu, Ping Zhu*, Yingqi Ma. Global sensitivity analysis for the elastic properties of hollow spheres filled syntactic foams using high dimensional model representation method. Computational Materials Science, 2012, 61: 89–98.
【29】 Ming Yu, Ping Zhu*, Yingqi Ma. Experimental study and numerical prediction of tensile strength properties and failure modes of hollow spheres filled syntactic foams. Computational Materials Science, 2012, 63: 232–243.
【30】 Zhao Liu, Jiahai Lu, Ping Zhu*. Lightweight design of automotive composite bumper system using modified particle swarm optimizer. Composite Structures, 2016, 140: 630-643.
【31】 Zengwei Wang, Ping Zhu*, Jianxuan Zhao. Response prediction techniques and case studies of a path blocking system based on Global Transmissibility Direct Transmissibility method. Journal of sound and vibration, 2017, 388:363-388.
【32】 Zengwei Wang, Ping Zhu*, Response prediction for modified mechanical systems based on in-situ frequency response functions: Theoretical and numerical studies, Journal of sound and vibration, 2017, 400: 417–441.
【33】 Zengwei Wang, Ping Zhu*, A system response prediction approach based on global transmissibilities and its relation with transfer path analysis methods, Applied Acoustics, 2017, 123: 29–46.
【34】 Feng Pan, Ping Zhu*, Lightweight design of vehicle front end structure: Contributions of multiple surrogates, International Journal of Vehicle Design, 2011, 57 (2/3): 124-147.
【35】 Feng Pan, Ping Zhu*, Design optimisation of vehicle roof structures: Benefits of using multiple surrogates, International Journal of Crashworthiness, 2011, 16 (1): 85-95.
【36】 Jin Meng, Ping Zhu*, Zhao Liu, Qinghui Ji. Integration of Multi-step Stamping Effects in the Bending Fatigue Analysis of a Steel Wheel. Fatigue and Fracture of Engineering Materials and Structures, 2013, 36(8): 795–808.
【37】 Jin Meng, Ping Zhu*, Zhigang Hu, Analysis of fatigue life of dual-phase steel considering the sheet stamping process, Advanced Science Letters, 2011, 4 (8-10): 2776-2781.
【38】 Jiancheng Miao, Ping Zhu*, Guanglin Shi, Guanlong Chen, Study on sub-cycling for flexible multi-body dynamics based on Newmark method, International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering, 2008, 75(2): 188-211.
【39】 Yu Zhang, Ping Zhu*, Guanling Chen, Lightweight design of automotive front side rail based on robust optimisation, Thin-Walled Structures, 2007, 45(7-8): 670-676.
【40】 Yuliang Shi, Ping Zhu*, Libing Shen, Zhongqin Lin, Lightweight design of automotive front side rails with TWB concept, Thin-Walled Structures, 2007, 45(1): 8-14.
【41】 Yan Zhang, Ping Zhu*, Xinmin Lai, Finite element analysis of low-velocity impact damage in composite laminated plates, Materials and Design, 2006, 27(6): 513-519.
【42】 Ping Zhu*，Zhongqin Lin, Guanlong Chen，Kiyohiko Ikeda, The Predictions and Applications of Fatigue Lifetime in Alumina and Zirconia Ceramics, International Journal of Fatigue, 2004, 26(10): 1109-1114.

1. Course Name: Manufacturing Process
Teaching Target: Undergraduate students
Credit Hour: 64
Credit: 4
2. Course Name: Modern Automotive Design
Teaching Target: Undergraduate students
Credit Hour: 48
Credit: 3

[1] Lightweight structure of auto-body based on particle swarm optimization algorithm, ZL
201510992160.3;
[2] Robust design of auto-body structure based on two uncertain methods, ZL201310078844.3;
[3] A vehicle bumper structure optimization method based on particle swarm optimization
algorithm, ZL 201610017781.4;
[4] A fatigue lifetime evaluation method of carbon fiber composites based on the effect of stress
ratio, ZL 201410171597.6;
[5] A method of vehicle suspension stiffness estimation based on moving multistage bandwidth
estimation model, ZL 201510358277.6;
[6] Car bumper structure with carbon fiber composite materials, ZL201410186012.8;
[7] A method for testing the interfacial phase mechanics of composite foamed plastics based on
approximate model technology, ZL201310170239.9;
[8] Auto-body multidisciplinary performance simulation and robust optimization design V1.0,
2009SR07730;
[9] A modeling method of comprehensive performance index of auto-body based on support
vector machine, ZL200810034288.9；
[10] Auto-body structure fatigue lifetime prediction system, ZL200810202307.4；
[11] A element modeling method for welding seam of welded plate based on automobile crash
simulation, ZL200810034525.1;
[12] A numerical simulation system for failure of spot welding connection, ZL200810036138.1;
[13] A inspection system of vibration and noise transmission path for the vehicle system,
ZL200810037412.7;
[14] The inside of the hood of a car, ZL201020539335.8；
[15] A split body device of solar car, ZL200510028438.1;
[16] A dual-mode speed control system of solar car, ZL200410025205.1

2009 - present Vice chairman, Automotive Safety Technology Division, SAE-China
2012 - present Academic committee member, Key laboratory for strength and reliability
evaluation of car chassis mechanical components;
2018 - present Vice chairman, automotive reliability professional committee, Shanghai
automotive engineering society;
2005 - present Senior member, CMES (Chinese Mechanical Engineering Society);
2015 - present Member, ISSMO (International association of structural and multidisciplinary
optimization);
2018 - present Member, ASME (American society of mechanical engineers) ;
2006 - present Member, SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers) ;
2018 - present Associate Editor, ASME《Journal of Mechanical Design》
2010 - present Associate Editor,《Advances in Information Mining》;
2012 - 2017 Associate Editor ,《International Journal of Intelligent Systems and Applications》

2018 Outstanding Teacher Award, Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2017 Outstanding Teacher Award, Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2015 Outstanding Teacher Award, Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2013 Third Prize of Shanghai Science and Technology Progress Award
2013 Outstanding Teacher Award, Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2010 Outstanding Teacher Award, Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2006 Outstanding Teacher Award, Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2005 Second Prize of Ministry of Education Science and Technology Progress Award
2002 Shanghai Excellent Postdoctoral Fellow
2001 First Prize of Shanghai Science and Technology Progress Award