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Dr Bing Zhang

Dr Bing Zhang

  • Position: Lecturer in Mechanical Engineering
  • Areas of expertise: Composite Materials; Solid Mechanics; Numerical Modelling; Structural Health Monitoring; Machine Learning; Sensors and Actuators; Mechatronics
  • Email: B.Zhang2@leeds.ac.uk
  • Location: Room 3.45, School of Mechanical Engineering
  • Website: LinkedIn | Googlescholar | Researchgate | ORCID

Profile

Dr. Zhang's research interests have focussed on Fibre Reinforced Polymer Composites since his PhD. Supported by a competitive Dorothy Hodgkin Postgraduate Award and Rolls-Royce plc, Dr. Zhang obtained his PhD degree from the University of Bristol. He conducted his PhD research on Through-Thickness Reinforced Composites at the world-leading Bristol Composites Institute (BCI) and the high-profile Rolls-Royce Composites University Technology Centre (UTC). After his PhD project, Dr. Zhang worked as a post-doctoral researcher at BCI and a Core team member of the Rolls-Royce Composites UTC. Dr. Zhang joined the University of Leeds as a Lecturer in Mechanical Engineering in 2023. Dr. Zhang also had 15-month full-time experience in industry as a sensor R&D engineer. 

Dr Zhang has worked on a number of projects funded by different bodies, including EPSRC, Innovate UK, GW4 Alliance, the University of Bristol, and industry. In addition to a continuous track record of publications, Dr. Zhang's research outcomes have also been utilised by both industrial and academic users, such as Rolls-Royce, the National Composites Centre, and Vestas. Dr. Zhang has also demonstrated a strong commitment to student education. He has successfully supervising or mentoring a diverse group of students, from level 1 to PhD students.

Responsibilities

  • School Industry Placement Lead

Research interests

Dr Zhang’s research interests are around Fibre Reinforced Polymer Composites, covering their : 

  • Failure and Fatigue;
  • Through-Thickness Reinforcement (Z-pinning and Tufting);
  • Health Monitoring (including self-sensing); and
  • Electrical performance.

Qualifications

  • PhD in Aerospace Engineering
  • MSc in Mechatronics
  • BSc in Mechanical Engineering and Automation

Professional memberships

  • Member of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers
  • Member of the Institute of Physics
  • Associate Fellow of Advance HE

Student education

Dr Zhang is involved in the following modules in the 2024/2025 academic year:

  • MECH2215 Integrated Design and Manufacture for Mechatroncis and Robotics (Level 2)

  • MECH3890 Individual Engineering Project (Level 3)

  • MECH3895 Individual Mechatronics and Robotics Project (Level 3)

<h4>Postgraduate research opportunities</h4> <p>We welcome enquiries from motivated and qualified applicants from all around the world who are interested in PhD study. Our <a href="https://phd.leeds.ac.uk">research opportunities</a> allow you to search for projects and scholarships.</p>
Projects
    <li><a href="//phd.leeds.ac.uk/project/1884-advanced-manufacturing-of-through-thickness-reinforced-composites">Advanced Manufacturing of Through-Thickness Reinforced Composites</a></li> <li><a href="//phd.leeds.ac.uk/project/1880-digital-twinning-of-fibre-reinforced-composites">Digital Twinning of Fibre Reinforced Composites</a></li>