Yi Zhang, Ph.D.

Professor, Mechanical Engineering
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College of Engineering and Computer Science
Department of Mechanical Engineering
1310 Heinz Prechter Engineering Complex | 4901 Evergreen Road | Dearborn, MI 48128

Teaching Areas:

Automotive and Mobility Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering

Research Areas:

Automotive Engineering

Biography and Education

Areas of Research Interests

  • Theory of Gearing and Applications
  • Power Transmissions
  • Geometry Modeling
  • CAD/CAM
  • Robotics
  • Mechanisms

Education

Ph.D., University of Illinois, Chicago

Selected Publications

  1. Y. G. Liu, D. T. Qin, H. Jiang, C. Liu., and Y. Zhang, 2011, Clutch Torque Formulation and Calibration for Dry Dual Clutch Transmissions, Mechanism and Machine Theory, Vol. 46, pp218-227.
  2. Y. G. Liu, D. T. Qin, H. Jiang , Y. Zhang, 2009, A Systematic Model for Dynamics and control of Dual Clutch Transmissions, Journal of Mechanical Design, ASME Transaction, Vol. 131, No. 6, pp. 061012-1-7.
  3. M. Kulkani, T. Shim and Y. Zhang, 2007, Shift Dynamics and Control of Dual-clutch Transmissions, Mechanism and Machine Theory, Vol. 42, Issue 2, pp. 168-182.
  4. Y. Zhang, H. Lin, B. Zhang and C. Mi, 2006, Performance Modeling and Optimization of a Novel Multimode Hybrid Powertrain, Journal of Mechanical Design, ASME Transaction, Vol. 128, No. 1, pp. 79-89.
  5. T. Shim and Y. Zhang, 2006, Effects of Transient Powertrain Dynamics on Vehicle Handling, International Journal of Vehicle Design, Vol. 40, Nos. 1/2/3, pp. 159-174.
  6. Y. Zhang, X. Chen, X. Zhang, H. Jiang and W. Tobler, 2005, Dynamic Modeling and Simulation of a Dual-clutch automated Lay-shaft Transmission, Journal of Mechanical Design, Transaction of ASME, Vol. 127, No. 2, pp. 302-307.
  7. C. Mi, H. Lin and Y. Zhang, 2005, Iterative Learning Control of Antilock Braking in Electric C and Hybrid Vehicles, IEEE Transaction on Vehicular Technology, Vol. 5, No. 2, pp. 486-494.
  8. X. Zhang, W. Tobler, Y. Zhang and Z. Zou, 2005, Performance Simulation of Vehicles Equipped with Traction Drive CVTs, Journal of Mechanical Engineering(English Edition), Chinese Society of Mechanical Engineering, Vol. 18, No. 3, pp. 405-410.
  9. Y. Zhang, Z. Zou, X. Chen, X. Zhang, and W. Tobler, 2003, Simulation and Analysis of Transmission Shift Dynamics, International Journal of Vehicle Design, Vol. 32, Nos. ¾, pp. 273-289.
  10. Y. Zhang and H. Xu, 2002, Pitch Cone Design and Avoidance of Contact Envelope and Tooth Undercutting for Conical Worm Gear Drives, Journal of Mechanical Design, ASME Transaction, Vol. 125, No. 1, pp. 169-177.
  11. Z. Zou, Y. Zhang, X. Zhang and W. Tobler, 2001, Modeling and Simulation of Traction Drive Dynamics and Control, Journal of Mechanical Design, ASME Transaction, Vol. 123, No. 4, pp. 556-561.
  12. Y. Zhang, Z. Zou, X. Zhang, and W. Tobler, 2001, Ratio Response and Stability of Traction Drive CVT Control, International Journal of Gearing and Power Transmissions, Issue No. 3, pp. 175-180.