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Research interests
Mechanical Engineering - Energy Harvesting
Mechanical Engineering - Wireless sensor
Electronic & Computer Engineering - Flexible electronics
Mechanical Engineering - Advanced manufacturing
Mechanical Engineering - Vibration
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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Education/Academic qualification
PhD in Mechanical Enginering, PhD, University of Toronto
2016
External positions
IEEE Senior Member, IEEE
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Design and Fabrication of New Bio-organic Piezoelectric Composites for Biomechanical Energy Harvesting
LIU, J. (CoI), YAO, X. (CoI) & YANG, Z. (PI)
1/01/26 → 31/12/28
Project: Research
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Piezoelectric Materials and Energy Harvesting
YANG, Z. (PI)
National Natural Science Foundation of China
1/01/26 → 31/12/28
Project: Research
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Trial: Fabrication, Assembly, Optimization, and Tests of Wireless Torque Sensor in Automotive Powertrain
YANG, Z. (PI)
1/09/25 → 28/02/27
Project: Research
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The Development of Circular-emitter Ionic Liquid Electrospray Thruster for the Next Generation of Satellite Network
YU, H. (PI), SHEN, Y. (CoI) & YANG, Z. (CoI)
1/09/25 → 31/08/28
Project: Research
Research output
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A High-Precision 3-D FBG-Based Force Sensor Utilizing Nested Orthoplanar Springs for Laparoscopic Palpation
Hao, Y., Tian, A., Huang, Z., Lan, S., Yang, Z., Hu, C. & Shi, C., 2025, In: IEEE Transactions on Instrumentation and Measurement. 74, 7514813.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal Article › peer-review
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A Novel Framework for Automated Fish Behavior Monitoring Using Acoustic Images and Signals
Si, J., Zhou, T., Yang, Z. & Yu, X., 16 Oct 2025, Proceedings of 2025 IEEE 15th International Conference on Signal Processing, Communications and Computing, ICSPCC 2025. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., 11194562. (Proceedings of 2025 IEEE 15th International Conference on Signal Processing, Communications and Computing, ICSPCC 2025).Research output: Chapter in Book/Conference Proceeding/Report › Conference Paper published in a book › peer-review
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A Phase-Change-Material-Based Variable Stiffness Sheath Inspired by a Multi-Layer Wave Spring Structure for Flexible Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Robots
Song, D., Luo, X., Yu, X., Zhang, B., Yang, Z., Hu, C. & Shi, C., 2025, In: IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters. 10, 6, p. 6504-6511 8 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal Article › peer-review
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A Potential Field Method for Tooth Motion Planning in Orthodontic Treatment
Liu, Y., Ma, Y., Yang, L., Zhang, C., Wei, G., Chen, R., Gu, M., Pan, J., Yang, Z., Komura, T., Xin, S., Zhou, Y., Tu, C. & Wang, W., 2025, In: IEEE Transactions on Visualization and Computer Graphics. 31, 10, p. 8480-8490 11 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal Article › peer-review
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Bladder Therapy Using a Self-Integrated Implantable Cuff Electrode Neuromodulator
Li, Z., Li, P., Wang, Y., Li, X., Zheng, Y. & Yang, Z., 29 Sept 2025, 2025 IEEE 20th International Conference on Nano/Micro Engineered and Molecular Systems, NEMS 2025. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., p. 58-61 4 p. 11170041. (2025 IEEE 20th International Conference on Nano/Micro Engineered and Molecular Systems, NEMS 2025).Research output: Chapter in Book/Conference Proceeding/Report › Conference Paper published in a book › peer-review
Activities
- 3 Editorial work
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Sensors (Journal)
YANG, Z. (Editor)
1 Jan 2025 → …Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Editorial work
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IEEE/ASME Transactions on Mechatronics (Journal)
YANG, Z. (Editor)
1 Jan 2025 → …Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Editorial work
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Smart Materials and Structures (Journal)
YANG, Z. (Editor)
1 Jan 2025 → …Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Editorial work