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Office: Stark Learning Center 236 Phone: (570) 408-4832 Fax: (570) 408-4810
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Dr. Xiaoli Zhang Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering Director, Metro Surgical Robotics Lab
Academic Activities: Current Research Funding: ·
We thank InterMetro for a
generous donation of lab equipment and research grant! February 2012 · “Miniature in vivo Robot for Natural Orifice Surgery,”
Pennsylvania Assistive Technology Commercialization Initiative, PI: X. Zhang,
2011-2012. ·
“A Design of
Multifunction Miniature Robotic Tool for Natural Orifice Surgery,”
Wilkes Faculty Develop Type I award, PI: X. Zhang, 2011-2012. · “Research in Surgical Robotics: A Multidisciplinary Approach for
Mentoring Engineering Students,” Mentoring Force Task Grant, Wilkes
University. PI: X. Zhang, 2010-2011. Publications: Journal Papers: [1].
Zhang, X., Nelson, C. A., and Oleynikov, D., 2012. “Usability Assessment
of Two Different Control Modes for the Master Console of a Laparoscopic
Surgical Robot,” Journal of Health Engineering, 3(1), PP. 105-123.
[2].
Nouaille, L., Poisson, G., Zhang, X., and Nelson, C. A., 2011.
“Comparison of Kinematic performance index choices for optimization of
two medical robots,” Journal of Medical Devices, under revision.
[3].
Zhang, X., and Nelson, C. A., 2010, “Multiple-Criteria Kinematic
Optimization for the Design of Spherical Serial Mechanism Using Genetic
Algorithm,” ASME Journal of Mechanical Design (Impact factor: 1.103;
rank:18/107), PP.011005-011015.
[4]. Zhang, X., and Nelson, C. A., 2010, “On the Dynamic Modeling of a Bevel-Geared Surgical Robotic Mechanism,” ASME Journal of Medical Devices, 4(4), PP. 041002-041013. Top ten most downloaded articles. [5]. Zhang, X., and Nelson, C. A., 2008, “Kinematic Analysis and Optimization of a Novel Robot for Surgical Tool Manipulation,” ASME Journal of Medical Devices, 2(2), pp. 021003.1-021003.8. Top ten most downloaded articles. [6]. Zhang, X., “Accurate Range Prediction Based on Terrain Preview for Power Wheelchairs,” submitted in June 2012, ASME Journal of Dynamic Systems, Measurement, and Control. [7]. Lu, Kaibo, Zhang, X., Jing, M., and Liu, H., “Dynamic Optimization of Sequential Subdivision of Depth of Cut in Turning of Slender Workpieces,” submitted in July 2012, ASME Journal of Dynamic Systems, Measurement, and Control. [8]. Nelson, C. A., Zhang, X., Buettner, S., Oleynikov, D., 2009, “Tool Guidance Using a Compact Robotic Assistant,” Journal of Robotic Surgery, 3(3), pp. 171-173. [9]. Nelson, C. A., Zhang, X., Shah, B. C., Goede, M. R., Oleynikov, D., 2009, “Multipurpose Surgical Robot as a Laparoscope Assistant,” Surgical Endoscopy (rank: 17/166), 24(7), pp. 152-1532. [10]. Nelson, C. A., Zhang, X., Guthrie, A., 2010, “Automatic Laparoscope Tracking in Minimally Invasive Surgery using Compact Robots,” International Journal of Computer Assisted Radiology and Surgery, 5(Suppl 1), pp. 143-144. [11]. Jing, M., and Zhang, X., 2007, “Research on Fault Diagnosis of Diesel Engine Based on ART-BP Neural Network,” Journal of Mechanical Science and Technology (in Chinese), 4, pp. 412-416. [12]. Lu, K., Liu, H., Zhang, X., and Jing, M., 2012. “On Dynamics of Slender Shaft in Single-point Turning,” American Scientific Publishers, Advanced Science Letters, 6, PP. 459-463. [13]. Lu, K., Liu, H., Jing, M., Zhang, X., 2012, “A Reconfigurable System of Chatter Stability Evaluation and Monitoring for Industrial Machining Processes,” International Journal of Mechatronics and Automation, accepted. [14]. To, C. W., Fu, J., Zhang, X., 2012, “Analytical Solutions of a Class of Nonlinear Single Degree-of-Freedom Systems to Non-stationary Random Excitations,” Journal of Engineering Mechanics, in press. Conference Papers: [15].
Zhang, X., Xue, L., Li, S., Zhang, J., Williams, H., 2013, “Digital Human
Modeling for Ergonomic Evaluation of Patient Table Height”, ASME Design
of Medical Devices conference, Apr. 8-11, 2013, Minneapolis, MN. [16].
Zhang, X., Li, S., Zhang, J., Williams, H., 2013, “Gaze Contingent
Control for a Robotic Laproscope Holder,” ASME Design of Medical
Devices conference, Apr. 8-11, 2013, Minneapolis, MN. [17]. Zhang, X., Li, S., Zhang, J., 2012, “Human-robot Interaction Using Gaze Contingent for Promoting Independent Living,” BMES 2012 Annual Meeting, Oct. 24-27, Atlanta, GA. [18]. Zhang, X., Nelson, C., Li, S., Ridley, R., Rukstalis, D., 2012, “A Novel Low Cost Robot for Skill Training in Minimally Invasive Surgery,” ASME International Design Engineering Technical Conferences & Computers and Information in Engineering Conference, Aug. 12-15, Chicago, IL. [19]. Zhang, X., 2012, “Accurate Range Estimation using Terrain Preview for Power Wheelchairs,” ASME International Design Engineering Technical Conferences & Computers and Information in Engineering Conference, Aug. 12-15, Chicago, IL. [20]. Lu, K., Zhang, X., Jing, M. Liu, H., Ghorieshi, J., and Ridley, R. 2012, “Optimization of Machining Conditions in Turning Processes by Dynamic Programming,” ASME Dynamic System and Control Conference & Motion and Vibration Conference, Oct. 17-19, Ft. Lauderdale, FL. [21]. Li, S., Zhang, X., Nelson, C., 2012. “A Robot Calibration Method for Minimally Invasive Surgery,” ASME Design of Medical Devices, Apr. 12-14, Minneapolis, MN. [22]. Zhang, X., Li, S., Roszel, G., 2011. “Sensorless Haptic Feedback in a Surgical Robot for Telesurgery,” ASME Design of Medical Devices, Apr. 12-14, Minneapolis, MN. [23]. Zhang, X., Chin, W. J., Seow, C. W., Nakamura, A., Head, M., Farritor, S. M., Oleynikov, D., Nelson, C. A., 2011. “Multifunction Robotic Platform for Natural Orifice Surgery,” Medicine Meets Virtual Reality 18, Feb. 8-12, Newport Beach, CA. [24]. Zhang, X., Seow, C. W., Chin, W. J., Nakamura, A., Head, M., Farritor, S. M., Oleynikov, D., Nelson, C. A., 2010. “Robotic Multifunction Tools for Natural Orifice Surgery,” American College of Surgeons 96th Annual Clinical Congress, Oct. 3-7, Washington, DC. [25]. Nelson C., Zhang X., and Guthrie A., 2010, “Automatic Laparoscope Tracking in Minimally Invasive Surgery Using Compact Robots,” Computer Assisted Radiology and Surgery 24th International Congress and Exhibition, Jun. 23-26, Geneva, Switzerland. [26]. Zhang, X., Nelson, C. A., and Oleynikov, D., 2010, “Natural Haptic Interface for Single-port Surgical Robot with Gravity Compensation,” Minimally Invasive Robotic Association Annual Meeting, Jan. 27-30, San Diego, CA. [27]. Zhang, X., Lehman, A. C., Nelson, C. A., Farritor, S. M., Oleynikov, M., 2009, “Cooperative Robotic Assistant for Laparoscopic Surgery: CoBRASurge,’’ IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems, Oct. 11-15, St. Louis, MO. [28]. Nelson, C.A., Zhang, X., Shah, B.C., Goede, R.M., and Oleynikov, D., 2009, “Multipurpose Surgical Robot as a Laparoscope Assistant,” Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons Annual Meeting, Apr. 22-25, Phoenix, AZ. [29]. Nelson, C.A., Zhang, X., and Oleynikov, D., 2009. “Tool Guidance Using a Compact Robotic Assistant,” Minimally Invasive Robotic Association Annual Meeting, Jan. 28-Feb. 1, Quebec City, Canada. [30]. Zhang, X., Oleynikov, D., and Nelson, C. A., 2009, “Portable Tool Positioning Robot for Telesurgery,” Medicine Meets Virtual Reality 17, Jan. 19-22, Long Beach, CA, vol. 142, pp. 438-434. [31]. Zhang, X., and Nelson, C. A., 2008, “Compact Robot for Surgeon-in-the-Loop Control,” BMES Annual Meeting, Oct. 1-4, St. Louis, MO. [32]. Zhang, X., and Nelson, C. A., 2008, “Kinematic Analysis and Optimization of a Novel Robot for Surgical Tool Manipulation,” ASME International Design Engineering Technical Conferences, Aug. 3-6, Brooklyn, NY. [33]. Zhang, X., and Nelson, C. A., 2010, “Multiple-Criteria Kinematic Optimization for the Design of Spherical Serial Mechanism Using Genetic Algorithm,” ASME International Design Engineering Technical Conferences, Aug. 15-18, Montreal, Quebec, Canada. [34]. Zhang, X., and Nelson, C. A., 2010, “On the Dynamic Modeling of a Bevel-Geared Surgical Robotic Mechanism,” ASME International Design Engineering Technical Conferences, Aug. 15-18, Montreal, Quebec, Canada. [35]. Nelson, C. A., and Zhang, X., 2010, “Equivalent Mechanisms Techniques for Redesign of a Spherical Surgical Tool Manipulator,” ASME International Design Engineering Technical Conferences, Aug. 15-18, Montreal, Quebec, Canada. [36]. Xiong, L., Zhang, X., 2006, “Research on Fault Diagnosis of Diesel Engine Based on Hybrid Neural Network,” 2006 International Conference on Marine Maintenance and Repairing, Oct. 26-27, Wuhan, HuBei, China. Invited Conference Presentation: [37]. To C. W. S., Fu J., and Zhang, X., 2009. "Exact Responses of Nonlinear Systems Under Nonstationary Random Excitations," 11th WSEAS International Conference on Mathematical and Computational Methods in Science and Engineering, Nov. 7-9, Baltimore. Awards: [1].
Type
II Faculty Development Award at Wilkes University,
2012 [2]. Outstanding
New Faculty Award at Wilkes University,
2012 [3]. Pierson Doctoral Graduate Research Award, University of Nebraska Lincoln, 2010 [4]. Folsom Distinguished Doctoral Dissertation Award Honorable Mention, 2009 [5]. Outstanding Graduate Student Poster (Sigma Xi Winner), 2008 [6]. Milton E. Mohr Fellowship, 2008 - 2009 [7]. Rex & Sara-Jae Haase Fellowship, 2006 - 2009 [8]. Graduate Registration Scholarship from University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 2006 - 2009 [9]. Graduate Registration Scholarship from Xi'an Jiaotong University, 2003 - 2006 [10]. Outstanding Master's Thesis Award, 2003 [11]. Outstanding Graduate Student in Xi'an Jiaotong University, 2006 [12]. PengKang Enterprise Fellowship for Graduates, 2004 - 2005 [13]. XinXing Enterprise Fellowship for Graduates, 2003 - 2004 [14]. Excellent Senior Design from Xi'an Jiaotong University, 2003 [15]. Outstanding Undergraduate Student in Xi'an Jiaotong University, 2003 [16]. JiuFang Enterprise Fellowship for Undergraduates, 2001 [17]. Undergraduate Registration Scholarship from Xi'an Jiaotong University, 1999-2003 Media Coverage: · Stefanie Monge, Getting innovation under way, Omaha World-Herald, Link: http://www.omaha.com/article/20090702/MONEY/707029936/0/FRONTPAGE Profession:
ASME
International Design Engineering Technical Conference 2012 ASME Design and Medical
Device conference 2010-2013
ASME Design and Medical Device
(DMD) 2010-current
ASME
Design of Medical Devices conferences ASME
Journal of Medical Devices IEEE Transactions
on Instrumentation & Measurement ASME
Journal of Mechanical Design ASME International Design Engineering Technical
Conferences ASME
Annual Dynamic Systems and Control (DSC) Conferences
Kuwait Journal of Science and Engineering |
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Graduate Research Assistant and Postdoc Openings: I am now seeking qualified and self-motivated graduate students with adequate background in at least one of the following areas: mechanical design, robotics, artificial intelligence, electrical, mechatronics, control, biomechanics, biomedical devices and instrumentations starting from Spring or Fall 2011. For those who are interested, please read through my current research first, and then send me a copy of your resume, transcripts, publication list, and other closely related credentials at xiaoli.zhang@wilkes.edu. |
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