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Haifeng Zhang

Title: Professor

Department: Mechanical Engineering

College: College of Engineering

Curriculum Vitae

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Education

  • PhD, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 2007
    Major: Engineering Mechanics
    Dissertation: Effect of Mechanical and Electrical Biasing Fields on Thickness Mode Langasite Resonators
  • MS, Northwestern Polytechnic University,Xian, China, 2001
    Major: Solid Mechanics
  • BS, Hunan University, Changsha, China, 1997
    Major: Engineering Mechanics

Current Scheduled Teaching

MEEN 5140.001Advanced Mathematical Methods for EngineersSpring 2025
ENGR 2332.001Mechanics of MaterialsSpring 2025
MEEN 5640.001Applied Engineering VibrationFall 2024
MEEN 5640.601Applied Engineering VibrationFall 2024
MEEN 6950.718Doctoral DissertationFall 2024
MEEN 4160.001Mechanical VibrationsFall 2024

Previous Scheduled Teaching

MEEN 5140.001Advanced Mathematical Methods for EngineersSpring 2024 SPOT
MEEN 6950.742Doctoral DissertationSpring 2024
MEEN 5640.001Applied Engineering VibrationFall 2023 SPOT
MEEN 6950.718Doctoral DissertationFall 2023
MEEN 4160.001Mechanical VibrationsFall 2023 Syllabus SPOT
ENGR 2301.001StaticsFall 2023 Syllabus SPOT
MSET 5040.002Analytical Methods in Engineering TechnologySpring 2023 SPOT
MEEN 6950.742Doctoral DissertationSpring 2023
MEEN 5640.001Applied Engineering VibrationFall 2022 SPOT
MEEN 6950.718Doctoral DissertationFall 2022
MEEN 4160.001Mechanical VibrationsFall 2022 Syllabus SPOT
MEEN 5800.011Selected Topics of Contemporary Interest in Mechanical EngineeringFall 2022 SPOT
MEEN 5800.611Selected Topics of Contemporary Interest in Mechanical EngineeringFall 2022 SPOT
MSET 5040.002Analytical Methods in Engineering TechnologySpring 2022 SPOT
MEEN 6950.742Doctoral DissertationSpring 2022
MEEN 5640.001Applied Engineering VibrationFall 2021 SPOT
MSET 5140.001Applied Engineering VibrationFall 2021 SPOT
MEEN 6950.718Doctoral DissertationFall 2021
MEEN 4410.001Energy Harvesting System DesignFall 2021 Syllabus SPOT
MEEN 4160.001Mechanical VibrationsFall 2021 Syllabus SPOT
MEEN 5800.011Selected Topics of Contemporary Interest in Mechanical EngineeringFall 2021 SPOT
MEEN 5800.611Selected Topics of Contemporary Interest in Mechanical EngineeringFall 2021 SPOT
MSET 5040.002Analytical Methods in Engineering TechnologySpring 2021 SPOT
MEEN 6950.742Doctoral DissertationSpring 2021
MEEN 6940.742Individual ResearchSpring 2021
MEEN 5640.001Applied Engineering VibrationFall 2020 SPOT
MEEN 5640.603Applied Engineering VibrationFall 2020 SPOT
MEEN 6950.742Doctoral DissertationFall 2020
MEEN 6940.739Individual ResearchFall 2020
MEEN 4160.001Mechanical VibrationsFall 2020 Syllabus SPOT
MEEN 5610.001Sensors and ActuatorsFall 2020 SPOT
MEEN 5610.601Sensors and ActuatorsFall 2020 SPOT
MEEN 4800.018Topics in Mechanical & Energy EngineeringFall 2020 Syllabus SPOT
MEEN 6940.742Individual ResearchSpring 2020
MEEN 2332.002Mechanics IIISpring 2020 Syllabus
MEEN 5640.001Applied Engineering VibrationFall 2019 SPOT
MEEN 5640.603Applied Engineering VibrationFall 2019 SPOT
MEEN 4410.001Energy Harvesting System DesignFall 2019 Syllabus SPOT
MEEN 5940.001Graduate Seminar in Mechanical and Energy EngineeringFall 2019
MEEN 6940.739Individual ResearchFall 2019
MEEN 5950.742Masters ThesisFall 2019
MEEN 4160.001Mechanical VibrationsFall 2019 Syllabus SPOT
MEEN 5800.011Selected Topics of Contemporary Interest in Mechanical EngineeringFall 2019 SPOT
MEEN 5800.611Selected Topics of Contemporary Interest in Mechanical EngineeringFall 2019 SPOT
MEEN 6950.715Doctoral DissertationSummer 10W 2019
MEEN 5950.742Masters ThesisSummer SUM 2019
MEEN 5410.001Advanced Solid MechanicsSpring 2019 SPOT
MEEN 5410.601Advanced Solid MechanicsSpring 2019 SPOT
MEEN 6950.742Doctoral DissertationSpring 2019
MEEN 5940.001Graduate Seminar in Mechanical and Energy EngineeringSpring 2019 SPOT
MEEN 6940.742Individual ResearchSpring 2019
MEEN 5950.742Masters ThesisSpring 2019
MEEN 2332.002Mechanics IIISpring 2019 Syllabus SPOT
MEEN 4800.002Topics in Mechanical & Energy EngineeringSpring 2019 Syllabus SPOT
MEEN 6950.718Doctoral DissertationFall 2018
MEEN 5940.001Graduate Seminar in Mechanical and Energy EngineeringFall 2018 SPOT
MEEN 6940.739Individual ResearchFall 2018
MEEN 5950.742Masters ThesisFall 2018
MEEN 4160.001Mechanical VibrationsFall 2018 Syllabus SPOT
MEEN 5800.003Selected Topics of Contemporary Interest in Mechanical EngineeringFall 2018 SPOT
MEEN 5890.733Directed Study in Mechanical & Energy EngineeringSummer 5W2 2018
MEEN 6940.739Individual ResearchSummer 10W 2018
MEEN 5950.742Masters ThesisSummer SUM 2018
MEEN 5910.733Special ProblemsSummer 5W2 2018
MEEN 5890.742Directed Study in Mechanical & Energy EngineeringSpring 2018
MEEN 6940.742Individual ResearchSpring 2018
MEEN 5950.742Masters ThesisSpring 2018
MEEN 5410.001Solid MechanicsSpring 2018 SPOT
MEEN 5410.601Solid MechanicsSpring 2018 SPOT
MEEN 4800.002Topics in Mechanical & Energy EngineeringSpring 2018 Syllabus SPOT
MEEN 5890.733Directed Study in Mechanical & Energy EngineeringFall 2017
MEEN 6940.739Individual ResearchFall 2017
MEEN 4160.001Mechanical VibrationsFall 2017 Syllabus SPOT
MEEN 5800.003Selected Topics of Contemporary Interest in Mechanical EngineeringFall 2017 SPOT
MEET 3650.001Design of Mechanical ComponentsSpring 2017 Syllabus SPOT
MEEN 6940.739Individual ResearchSpring 2017
MSET 5140.001Applied Engineering VibrationFall 2016 SPOT
MSET 5950.702Master's ThesisFall 2016
MEET 3650.001Design of Mechanical ComponentsSpring 2016 Syllabus SPOT
MTSE 6940.123Individual ResearchSpring 2016
MSET 5950.708Master's ThesisSpring 2016
MSET 5950.702Master's ThesisFall 2015
MEET 4050.001Mechanical DesignFall 2015 Syllabus SPOT
MEET 4050.301Mechanical DesignFall 2015 SPOT
MSET 5930.011Research Problems in Lieu of ThesisFall 2015
MEET 3650.001Design of Mechanical ComponentsSpring 2015 Syllabus
ENGR 2332.002Mechanics of MaterialsSpring 2015 Syllabus
ENGR 2332.302Mechanics of MaterialsSpring 2015
ENGR 2900.403Special ProblemsSpring 2015
MSET 5950.702Master's ThesisFall 2014
MEET 4050.001Mechanical DesignFall 2014 Syllabus
MEET 4050.301Mechanical DesignFall 2014
MSES 5950.707Master's ThesisSummer 5W2 2014
MEET 3650.001Design of Mechanical ComponentsSpring 2014 Syllabus
MSES 5950.707Master's ThesisSpring 2014
MSES 5930.702Research Problems in Lieu of ThesisSpring 2014
MSES 5800.002Studies in Engineering SystemsSpring 2014
MSES 5950.702Master's ThesisFall 2013
MEET 4050.001Mechanical DesignFall 2013 Syllabus
MEET 4050.301Mechanical DesignFall 2013
ENGR 2301.002StaticsFall 2013 Syllabus
MEET 3650.001Design of Mechanical ComponentsSpring 2013 Syllabus
ENGR 2302.003DynamicsSpring 2013 Syllabus
MSES 5950.707Master's ThesisSpring 2013
MSES 5900.702Special ProblemsSpring 2013
MEET 4050.001Mechanical DesignFall 2012 Syllabus
MEET 4050.301Mechanical DesignFall 2012
ENGR 2301.002StaticsFall 2012 Syllabus
MSES 5950.707Master's ThesisSummer 5W2 2012
MEET 3650.001Design of Mechanical ComponentsSpring 2012 Syllabus
ENGR 1304.002Engineering GraphicsSpring 2012 Syllabus
ENGR 1304.302Engineering GraphicsSpring 2012
MSES 5950.707Master's ThesisSpring 2012
ENGR 1304.202Engineering GraphicsFall 2011 Syllabus
ENGR 1304.402Engineering GraphicsFall 2011
MSES 5950.702Master's ThesisFall 2011
ENGR 2301.001StaticsFall 2011 Syllabus
ENGR 2301.002StaticsFall 2011 Syllabus
MEET 3650.001Design of Mechanical ComponentsSpring 2011 Syllabus
MSES 5950.707Master's ThesisSpring 2011
ENGR 1304.202Engineering GraphicsFall 2010 Syllabus
ENGR 1304.402Engineering GraphicsFall 2010
MSES 5950.702Master's ThesisFall 2010
MEET 4050.001Mechanical DesignFall 2010 Syllabus
MEET 4050.301Mechanical DesignFall 2010
MSES 5950.707Master's ThesisSummer 5W2 2010
MSES 5040.001Analytical Methods for Engineering SystemsSpring 2010
MSES 5930.702Research Problems in Lieu of ThesisSpring 2010
ENGR 1304.202Engineering GraphicsFall 2009
ENGR 1304.402Engineering GraphicsFall 2009
MSES 5950.702Master's ThesisFall 2009
MEET 4050.001Mechanical DesignFall 2009
MEET 4050.301Mechanical DesignFall 2009
MSES 5900.703Special ProblemsFall 2009
MSET 5040.001Analytical Methods for Engineering TechnologySpring 2009
MEET 3650.001Design of Mechanical ComponentsSpring 2009
MEET 4050.001Mechanical DesignFall 2008
MEET 4050.301Mechanical DesignFall 2008

Published Intellectual Contributions

    Book Chapter

  • H. F. Zhang. (2013). Analysis of Piezoelectric Structures and Devices (ISBN 978-3-11-029799-7), Chapter 8: Theoretical Investigation of Force-frequency and Electroelastic Effects of Thickness Mode Langasite Resonators.

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  • Conference Proceeding

  • Zhang, H. (2023). Evaluating the Shape of a Nonlinear Deformed PVDF Wearable Pressure Sensors by Analyzing the Acoustic Travelling Wave Speed. Rome, NODYCON2023 conference.
  • Phan, K.P. (2023). Resonant Suspended Beam Mechanism for Weight Measurement. Austin TX, ASME 2023 Conference on Smart Materials, Adaptive Structures and Intelligent Systems.
  • Zhang, H. (2022). PM2.5 Particles Detection by Using a Highly Sensitive Lithium niobate SAW Sensor. Proc. of 2022 IEEE Sensors.
  • Zhang, H. (2021). A JFET-Based Radiation-Hardened Sensing and Communications Electronics System for Dry Cask Instrumentation.
  • Zhang, H. (2019). CO2 sensing characteristics of SAW sensor operating at high temperature. Other.
  • Zhang, H. (2019). Self-powered Wireless Through-wall Data Communication for Nuclear Environments. Other.
  • Zhang, H. (2019). Optimized Vibration Suppression of Structural Floor Using Passive Tuned Mass Damper. Other. ASME.
  • Kaluvan, S., Zhang, H., Mridha, S., Mukherjee, S. (2017). Measurement of mechanical properties of metallic glass at elevated temperature using sonic resonance method. Nondestructive Characterization and Monitoring of Advanced Materials, Aerospace, and Civil Infrastructure 2017. 10169 1016926.
  • Kaluvan, S., Zhang, H. (2016). A new resonance based method for the measurement of magnetic field intensity." In SPIE Smart Structures and Materials+ Nondestructive Evaluation and Health Monitoring, pp. 97992V-97992V. International Society for Optics and Photonics, 2016.. 97992V-97992V.
  • Kaluvan, S., Zhang, H. (2016). A novel DC current sensor using SMA controlled piezoelectric biomorph.
  • Zhang, H., Wang, X., Wu, N. (2016). All-optically driven system in ultrasonic wave-based structural health monitoring. 98030K-98030K.
  • Kaluvan, S., Zhang, H. (2016). Design of an Oscillator Circuit for Langasite (LGS) Based Resonant Pressure - Temperature Senso.
  • Zhang, C., Zhang, H. (2016). Piezoelectric PMN-PT-based Smart Viscometer for Viscous Fluid Monitoring.
  • Zhang, C., Zhang, H. (2016). Piezoelectric-based smart sensing system for I-type steel structural health monitoring. 98052C-98052C.
  • Zhang, H., Wang, X. (2015). Optical excitation and detection of a quartz crystal resonator. 94360L-94360L.
  • Bao, Y., Zhang, H. (2014). Feasibility Study of Langasite Wafer Active Sensors for High Temperature Structural Health Monitoring. 12.
  • Kosinski, J., Bao, Y., Zhang, H. (2014). Measurement of the Second Order Elastic Constant of Langasite Crystals. V001T01A035-V001T01A035.
  • Zhang, H., Fan, T. (2013). Wireless electric field sensor based on a langasite resonator. 458-461.
  • K. M. Afazul*, H. F. Zhang,. (2012). Measurement of nonlinear elastic constants of rail steel..
  • H. F. Zhang, Benjamin D. Montz, Tinghui Fan and John A. Kosinski,. (2012). Wireless langasite resonator as a force sensor..
  • Z. Salmani, Y. Xie, G. Zheng, H. F. Zhang, H. L. Zhang. (2011). Application of antenna in strain measurement ..
  • H. F. Zhang, Y. Xie, J. A. Turner, J. A. Kosinski. (2011). Drive level dependence of doubly rotated langasite resonators with different configurations ..
  • H. F. Zhang. (2010). Optimal cuts to extract the third-order elastic constants of langasite single crystals..
  • H. F. Zhang, J. A. Turner, J. S. Yang and J. A. Kosinski. (2006). Sensitivity of electroelastic effect to nonlinear material behavior in langasite resonators..
  • Journal Article

  • Zhang, H. (2023). Advances in the surface acoustic wave sensors for industrial applications: Potentials, challenges, and future directions: A review. Measurement.
  • Zhang, H. (2023). Resonant Sandwich-structured Piezoelectric Cantilever for Volatile Alcohol Level Monitoring, Smart materials and structures. Smart Materials and Structures.
  • Zhang, H. (2023). Temperature-compensated surface acoustic wave internal pressure sensor for nondestructive structural inspection of spent fuel canisters.
  • Zhang, H. (2023). An analysis of nonlinear thickness vibration frequencies of multi-layered film bulk acoustic resonators. Ultrasonics.
  • Ju, S., Zhang, C., Siller Carrillo, H.R., Zhang, H. (2023). Additive-manufactured piezo-excited cantilever beams for liquid viscosity measurement with thickness optimization. Ferroelectrics. 606 (1) 1-12.
  • Zhang, H. A review of sensor applications towards precise control of pyrolysis of solid waste and biomasses. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews.
  • Zhang, H. (2022). Effects of mobile charges on interface thermal stresses in a piezoelectric semiconductor composite rod. Archive of Applied Mechanics.
  • Smith, L.M., Mandal, S., Cao, Y., Hu, J., Xia, C., Shi, S.Q., Li, X., Zhang, H., Calderon, J. (2022). Impact of gas concentrations on the self-activation of southern yellow pine during the pyrolysis process. Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery. Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery.
  • Zhang, H. (2022). Impact of Gas Concentrations on the Self-Activation of Southern Yellow Pine During the Pyrolysis Process Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery. Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery.
  • Zhang, H. (2022). A 100-Mrad (Si) JFET-based Sensing and Communications System for Extreme Nuclear Instrumentation Environments. Nuclear Technology. (1-14)
  • Zhang, H. Self-powered Through-wall communication for dry cask storage monitoring. Annals of Nuclear Energy.
  • Zhang, H. (2022). Improved Extraction of Second-Order Material Constants for Current Generation Y-Grown La3Ga5. 5Nb0. 5O14 (LGN) Crystal. IEEE Transactions on Ultrasonics, Ferroelectronics, & Frequency Control.
  • Xia, C., Cai, L., Zhang, H., Zuo, L., Shi, S.Q., Lam, S.S. (2021). A review on the modeling and validation of biomass pyrolysis with a focus on product yield and composition. Other. 8 (1) 1296--1315. Green Wave Publishing of Canada.
  • Zhang, H. (2021). Effects of Semiconduction on Thickness-extensional Modes of Piezoelectric Resonators. IEEE Transactions on Ultrasonics, Ferroelectronics, & Frequency Control.
  • Zhang, H. (2021). Measurement of the Second-Order Material Constants of Lanthanum-Gallium Tantalate (LGT) Through Ultrasound. IEEE Transactions on Ultrasonics, Ferroelectrics and Frequency Control.
  • Zhang, H. (2021). Stress Induced Potential Barriers in Composite Piezoelectric Semiconductor Fibers in Extension. Ferroelectrics.
  • Jin, Y., Yang, T., Ju, s., Choi, T., Choi, T., Choi, T. (2020). Thermally Tunable Dynamic and Static Elastic Properties of Hydrogel Due to Volumetric Phase Transition. 12 (7) 1462. Polymers.
  • Ghosh, C., Zhang, C., Zhang, H. (2020). Selective H2 sensing using lanthanum doped zinc oxide thin film: A study of temperature dependence H2 sensing effect on carrier reversal activity. Journal of Applied Physics. 128 (9)
  • Jin, Y., Yang, T., Ju, S., Zhang, H., Choi, T.Y., Neogi, A. (2020). Thermally tunable dynamic and static elastic properties of hydrogel due to volumetric phase transition. Other. 12 (7) https://api.elsevier.com/content/abstract/scopus_id/85088117563
  • Zahedinejad, P., , P., Zhang, C., Zhang, H. A Comprehensive Review on vibration analysis of functionally graded beams. 20 (4)
  • Zhang, C., Zhang, H. (2020). Miniaturized langasite MEMS micro-cantilever beam structured resonator for high temperature gas sensing. Smart Materials and Structures. 29
  • Zhang, H. (2019). High temperature CO2 sensing and its cross-sensitivity towards H2 and CO gas using calcium doped ZnO thin film coated langasite SAW senso. Sensors and Actuators B: Chemical. 301
  • Zhang, H. (2019). Langasite-based surface acoustic waveresonator for acetone vapor sensing. Smart Materials and Structures. 29
  • Ghosh, A., Zhang, C., Zhang, H., Shi, S.Q. (2019). CO2 sensing behavior of calcium-doped ZnO thin film: A study to address the cross-sensitivity of CO2 in H2 and CO environment. Langmuir. 35 (32) 10267--10275. American Chemical Society.
  • Kaluvan, S., Zhang, H., Mridha, S., Mukherjee, S. (2019). Determination of temperature-dependent Young's modulus of bulk metallic glass. Other. 14 (4) 374--383. Inderscience Publishers (IEL).
  • Ghosh, A., Zhang, C., Shi, S.Q., Zhang, H. (2019). High temperature CO2 sensing and its cross-sensitivity towards H2 and CO gas using calcium doped ZnO thin film coated langasite SAW sensor. Sensors and Actuators B: Chemical. 301 126958. Elsevier.
  • Zhang, C., Ghosh, A., Zhang, H., Shi, S.Q. (2019). Langasite-based surface acoustic wave resonator for acetone vapor sensing. Smart Materials and Structures. 29 (1) 015039. IOP Publishing.
  • Zhang, H. (2019). CO2 Sensing Behavior of Calcium-Doped ZnO Thin Film: A Study To Address the Cross-Sensitivity of CO2 in H2 and CO Environment.. Langmuir. 35
  • Zhang, H. (2019). High‐Temperature Gas Sensors for Harsh Environment Applications: A Review. Other.
  • Zhang, H. (2019). Quartz Crystal Microbalance for viscosity measurement with temperature self-compensation. Other.
  • Zhang, H. (2019). Sensitivity Analysis of Piezo-driven Stepped Cantilever Beams for Simultaneous Viscosity and Density Measurement. Smart Materials and Structures.
  • Zhang, H. (2019). Energy harvesting for wireless communications in nuclear environment. Other.
  • Zhang, H. (2019). Sensitivity analysis of multilayered C-axis inclined zigzag zinc oxide thin-film bulk acoustic resonators for CO2 concentration monitoring. Mechanics of Advanced Materials and Structures.
  • Zhang, H. (2018). A Study on the Langmuir Adsorption for Quartz Crystal Resonator based Low Pressure CO2 Gas Sensor. Measurement. 124 286-290.
  • Zhang, H. (2018). Analysis of Angular Position, Dimension and Material of a Cantilever Piezoelectric Energy Harvester. Ferroelectrics.
  • Zhang, H. (2018). Design of Resonance Based DC Current Sensor Using BAW Quartz Resonators. Sensors and Actuators A: Physical. 271
  • Zhang, H. (2018). Energy harvesting for wireless communications in nuclear environment. Other. 126 376-388.
  • Zhang, H. (2018). Langasite crystal based pressure sensor with temperature compensation. Sensors and Actuators A: Physical. 281 108-116.
  • Zhang, H. (2018). Scalar differential equations for transversely varying thickness modes in doubly-rotated quartz crystal sensors. IEEE Sensors. 2 (3)
  • Zhang, H. (2018). Theoretical modeling and experimental validation of a torsional piezoelectric vibration energy harvesting system. Smart Materials and Structures. 27 p.045018.
  • Zhang, H. (2018). Thermo-mechanical Behaviour of Smart Composite Beam under Quasi-Static Loading. Other. 201 21-28.
  • Wu, Y., Zhang, H., Zuo, L. (2018). Thermoelectric energy harvesting for the gas turbine sensing and monitoring system. 157 215-223.
  • Yang, L., Zhang, H. (2017). A wide-band piezoelectric energy harvester with adjustable frequency through rotating the angle of the jointed beam. Ferroelectrics. 237-244.
  • Pham, T., Kaluvan, S., Zhang, H. (2017). Characterization of the sensitivity of piezoelectric resonant pressure/force sensor with a new automatic device. Ferroelectrics. 520 159-170.
  • Tuong, P., Zhang, H., Yenuganti, S., Kaluvan, S. (2017). Pham, Thanh Tuong, Haifeng Zhang, Suresh Kaluvan, and John A. Kosinski. "Design, Modeling, and Experiment of a Piezoelectric Pressure Sensor Based on a Thickness-Shear-Mode Crystal Resonator.. IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics. 64 8484-8491.
  • Zhang, C., Zhang, H., Kaluvan, S. (2017). PMN-PT based smart sensing system for viscosity and density measurement. Measurement Science and Technology. 101 15-18.
  • Zhang, H. (2017). Radiation-induced amorphization of Langasite La3Ga 5SiO 14. Journal of Nuclear Materials.
  • Yao, T., Zhang, H., Lian, J. (2017). Radiation-induced amorphization of Langasite La3Ga5SiO14. Journal of Nuclear Materials. 32. Yao, T., Lu, F., Zhang, H., Gong, B., Ji, W., Zuo, L. and Lian,.
  • Pham, T., Zhang, H. (2016). A new apparatus for the measurement of force-frequency effect of crystal resonators. Measurement Science and Technology. 93 524–528.
  • Zhang, H., Kosinski, J., Zuo, L. (2016). Analysis of contributions of material constants to temperature velocity shifts of quartz surface acoustic wave resonators. Ultrasonics. 71 189-193.
  • Zhang, H., Yang, L. (2016). Experimental study on a wide-band piezoelectric energy harvester with rotating beams vibrating in perpendicular directions,. Integrated Ferroelectrics: An International Journal. 168 85-96.
  • Zhang, H., Yang, L. (2015). A new method for frequency adjustment of piezoelectric energy harvesters,. Ferroelectrics. 486 (49-56)
  • Bao, Y., Zhang, H., Kosinski, J. (2015). Experimental measurement of the frequency shifts of degenerate thickness-shear modes in a rotated Y-cut quartz resonator subject to diametrical forces. IEEE Transactions on Ultrasonics, Ferroelectrics and Frequency Control. 62 560-564. IEEE.
  • Ahmadi, M., Zhang, H., Tian, j. (2014). Investigation of piezoelectric Energy harvesting at Elevated Temperatures. Ferroelectrics. 460 138-148.
  • Bao, Y., Zhang, H. (2014). Measurements of Young's and Shear Moduli of Rail Steel at Elevated Temperatures. Ultrasonics. 54 867-873.
  • Zhang, H., Ahmadi, M. (2014). Resonance tuning of a multi-piezoelectric bimorph beams energy harvester connected by springs. 460 34-48.
  • Zhang, H., Bao, Y. (2014). Sensitivity analysis of multi-layered C-Axis inclined Zig-zag zinc oxide thin film resonators as a viscosity sensor. IEEE Transactions on Ultrasonics, Ferroelectrics and Frequency Control. 61 525-534. IEEE.
  • H. F Zhang, J. A. Kosinski. (2013). Analysis of contributions of nonlinear material constants to stress-induced velocity shifts of quartz and langasite surface acoustic wave resonators, vol. 60, pp. 975-985, 2013 ..
  • Haifeng Zhang. (2013). Analysis of Thickness Vibrations of C-Axis Inclined Zig-zag Multi-layered Zinc Oxide Thin Film Resonators, June, 2013.
  • Haifeng Zhang, John A. Kosinski, and Afazul Karim. (2013). Apparatus for Measurement of Acoustic Wave Propagation under Uniaxial Loading with Application to Measurement of Third-Order Elastic Constants of Piezoelectric Single Crystals, 84, 054901, 2013..
  • H. F. Zhang, J. A. Kosinski, Y. Xie*, and J. A. Turner,. (2013). Drive level dependence of doubly rotated langasite resonators with different configurations, vol. 60, pp.963-969, 2013 ..
  • H. F. Zhang, J. A. Turner, J. S. Yang and J. A. Kosinski, Y. Y. Bao. (2013). Experimental Measurement of the Electroelastic Effect in Thickness Mode Langasite Resonators, vol. 60, pp. 970-974, 2013 ..
  • H. F. Zhang, J. A. Kosinski,. (2012). Analysis of thickness vibrations of C-Axis inclined zig-zag two-layered zinc oxide thin film resonators , vol. 59, 2831-2836, 2012..
  • H. F. Zhang, P. H. Lee, J. A. Kosinski. (2012). Experimental study of a frequency-adjustable piezoelectric bimorph energy harvester, vol. 437, 34-44, 2012..
  • H. F. Zhang, P. H. Lee. (2011). Experimental study of thickness-shear vibration of AT-cut quartz resonators loaded with microparticles..
  • H. F. Zhang. (2011). Optimal cuts to extract the third-order elastic constants of langasite single crystals ..
  • H. F. Zhang, J. A. Turner, J. S. Yang and J. A. Kosinski. (2010). Force-frequency effect of thickness mode langasite resonators..
  • H. F. Zhang, J. A. Turner and J. A. Kosinski. (2009). Analysis of thickness vibration of C-axis inclined aluminum-nitrogen thin film resonators..
  • H. F. Zhang, J. A. Turner, J. S. Yang and J. A. Kosinski. (2007). Electroelastic effect of thickness mode langasite resonators..

Contracts, Grants and Sponsored Research

    Contract

  • D'Souza, N.A. (Principal), Zhang, H. (Co-Principal), Mahbub, I. (Co-Principal), Namuduri, K. (Co-Principal), "Orb Health and Integrity Monitoring, in partnership Andrew Carter," sponsored by Air Force (Agility Prime) through ResilienX, Federal, $53000 Funded. (2021 - 2021).
  • D'Souza, N.A., Zhang, H., Namuduri, K., "SAW and self sensing UAS structural health monitoring," sponsored by ResileinX, Private, $53999 Funded. (2020 - 2021).
  • Grant - Research

  • Zhang, H. (Co-Principal), "Hydrogen Loss Quantification Technology Enabled by Networked Dielectric Excitation Gas Sensors,," sponsored by DOE EERE, Federal, $60000 Funded. (2024).
  • Zhang, H. (Co-Principal), "Developing a Cylindrical-type wireless high temperature pressure sensor for rocket propulsion system test," sponsored by NASA, Federal, $70000 Funded. (2023).
  • Zhang, H. (Principal), "Multi-modal Surface Acoustic Wave Sensing System for Pressure and Temperature monitoring of Spent Fuel Canisters," sponsored by DOE, Federal, $775000 Funded. (2021).
  • Shi, S.Q., Zhang, H., "Real time gas monitoring for pyrolysis process of biomass with novel wireless high temperature SAW sensors to improve the production efficiency," sponsored by USDA AFRI, Federal, $482905 Funded. (2017).
  • Zhang, H., "Self-powered Wireless Hybrid Density/Level Sensing with Differential Pressure Sensors for Safeguarding and Monitoring of Electrochemical Processing of Nuclear Spent Fuel," sponsored by ARPA E, Federal, $2711000 Funded. (2023 - 2026).
  • Zhang, H., "Novel Wireless High-temperature Torque Sensor for Gas Turbine Engine Applications," sponsored by NSF, Federal, $266700 Funded. (2022 - 2025).
  • Zhang, H. (Co-Principal), "Diffuse field ultrasonics for in situ material property monitoring during additive manufacturing using the SMART Platform," sponsored by DOE, Federal, $220000 Funded. (2020 - 2023).
  • Zhang, H., "Smart Multimodal Acousto-optic Sensors for Integrated Measurement of Advanced Reactor Process Parameters," sponsored by Deaprtment of Energy, Federal, $1000000 Funded. (2019 - 2022).
  • Zhang, H. (Principal), "Surface Acoustic Wave Wireless Sensor System for Rea-time Monitoring Respirator of Fit," sponsored by CDC-NIOSH, Federal, $120000 Funded. (2020 - 2022).
  • Zhang, H. (Co-Principal), "Real-Time Gas Monitoring Of The Pyrolysis Process Of Biomass With Novel Wireless High-Temperature Saw Sensors To Improve Production Efficiency," sponsored by US Department of Agriculture, Federal, $500000 Funded. (2017 - 2022).
  • Dahotre, N.B. (Principal), Mukherjee, S. (Co-Principal), Nasrazadani, S. (Co-Principal), Yu, C. (Co-Principal), Zhang, H. (Co-Principal), "Title Removed - Export Controlled," sponsored by KRI at Northeastern, Federal, $110867 Funded. (2019 - 2020).
  • Zhang, H. (Co-Principal), "Self-powered Wireless Through-wall Data Communication for Nuclear Environments," sponsored by Department of Energy, Federal, $1000000 Funded. (2017 - 2020).
  • Mukherjee, S. (Co-Principal), Dahotre, N.B. (Principal), Voevodin, A.A. (Co-Principal), Nasrazadani, S. (Co-Principal), Yu, C. (Co-Principal), Zhang, H. (Co-Principal), "Engineered Materials and Materials Design of Engineered Materials," sponsored by Northeastern University (Army Natick Subcontract), Federal, $1000000 Funded. (2018 - 2019).
  • Zhang, H., "Fabrication of Patterned Electrodes and Harmonic Generation Measurements," sponsored by Wonkwang University, International, $10000 Funded. (2018 - 2019).
  • Zhang, H., "Tuned mass damper for the vibration suppression of the tactical shelte," sponsored by US ARMY NATIC program, Federal, $13000 Funded. (2018 - 2019).
  • Mukherjee, S. (Principal), Mishra, R.S. (Co-Principal), Voevodin, A.A. (Co-Principal), Schultz, D.R. (Principal), Nasrazadani, S. (Co-Principal), Yu, C. (Co-Principal), Zhang, H. (Co-Principal), "Light Weight Composite Structures for Advanced Tactical Shelters," sponsored by Northeastern University (Army Natick Subcontract), Federal, $873283 Funded. (2016 - 2018).
  • Zhang, H. (Co-Principal), "Self-powered Wireless Dual-mode Langasite Sensor for Pressure/Temperature Monitoring of Nuclear Reactors," sponsored by Department of Energy, Federal, $800000 Funded. (2015 - 2018).
  • Dahotre, N. (Principal), Yu, C. (Co-Principal), Mukherjee, S. (Co-Principal), Nasrazadani, S. (Co-Principal), Zhang, H. (Principal), Voevodin, A. (Co-Principal), Zhang, H. (Co-Principal), "Light Weight Composite Structures for Advanced Tactical Shelters-Year 2," sponsored by Northeastern University (Army Natick Subcontract), Federal, $999999 Funded. (2017 - 2018).
  • Zhang, H. (Principal), "GOALI: Collaborative Research: Energy harvesting nanorods-enhanced MEMS temperature-insensitive gas sensor for combustion monitoring and control,," sponsored by National Science Foundation, Federal, $499469 Funded. (2015 - 2018).
  • Zhang, H. (Principal), "Design YAW Sensing and Control System to Reduce the Cross Wind-induced Drag Force of Super Truck," sponsored by Perterbilt motor company, Local, $65000 Funded. (2017 - 2018).
  • Zhang, H. (Co-Principal), "Bioinspired fibers as templates for multifunctional performance," sponsored by University of North Texas, University of North Texas, $12000 Funded. (2016 - 2017).
  • Zhang, H. (Principal), "Multi-modal Surface Acoustic Wave Sensing System for Pressure and Temperature monitoring of Spent Fuel Canisters," sponsored by U.S. Department of Energy, FED, Funded. (2021 - 2024).
  • Zhang, H. (Principal), "Diffuse field ultrasonics for in situ material property monitoring during additive manufacturing using the SMART Platform," sponsored by Pennsylvania State University, NFP, Funded. (2020 - 2023).
  • Zhang, H. (Principal), "Smart Multimodal Acousto-optic Sensors for Integrated Measurement of Advanced Reactor Process Parameters," sponsored by Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, FED, Funded. (2020 - 2022).
  • Zhang, H. (Principal), "Surface Acoustic Wave Wireless Sensor System for Rea-time Monitoring Respirator of Fit," sponsored by CDC-NIOSH, Federal, Funded. (2020 - 2022).
  • Zhang, H. (Principal), "Development of Surface Acoustic Wave Wireless Sensor System for Real-time Monitoring Respirator of Fit," sponsored by Centers for Disease Control & Prevention, FED, Funded. (2020 - 2022).
  • Zhang, H. (Co-Principal), Shi, S.Q. (Principal), "Real time gas monitoring with wireless high temperature sensor for the pyrolysis process of biomass to improve the production efficiency," sponsored by U.S. Department of Agriculture, FED, Funded. (2017 - 2022).
  • Zhang, H. (Co-Principal), "Real-Time Gas Monitoring Of The Pyrolysis Process Of Biomass With Novel Wireless High-Temperature Saw Sensors To Improve Production Efficiency," sponsored by US Department of Agriculture, Federal, Funded. (2017 - 2022).
  • Zhang, H. (Principal), "Developing a cylindrical-type wireless high temperature pressure sensor for rocket propulsion system test," sponsored by National Aeronautics & Space Administrat, FED, Funded. (2021 - 2021).
  • Mehta, G. (Co-Principal), Zhang, H. (Co-Principal), Namuduri, K. (Co-Principal), D'Souza, N.A. (Principal), "SAW and self sensing UAS structural health monitoring," sponsored by ResilienX, IND, Funded. (2020 - 2021).
  • Yu, C. (Co-Principal), Zhang, H. (Co-Principal), Dahotre, N.B. (Principal), Nasrazadani, S. (Co-Principal), Mukherjee, S. (Co-Principal), "Advanced Materials, Devices, and Structures for the Expeditionary Maneuver and Support (EMS) of Tactical shelters," sponsored by George J. Kostas Research Institute, IND, Funded. (2019 - 2020).
  • Zhang, H. (Principal), "Self-Powered Wireless Through-Wall Data Communication for Nuclear Environments," sponsored by Virginia Polytechnic Institute, NFP, Funded. (2016 - 2020).
  • Dahotre, N. (Principal), Mukherjee, S. (Co-Principal), Nasrazadani, S. (Co-Principal), Yu, C. (Co-Principal), Zhang, H. (Co-Principal), "Title Removed - Export Controlled," sponsored by KRI at Northeastern, Federal, Funded. (2019 - 2020).
  • Zhang, H. (Principal), "GOALI: Collaborative Research: Energy Harvesting Nanorods-Enhanced MEMS Temperature-Insensitive Gas Sensor For Combustion Monitoring And Control," sponsored by National Science Foundation, FED, Funded. (2015 - 2019).
  • Zhang, H. (Principal), "Fabrication of Patterned Electrodes and Harmonic Generation Measurements," sponsored by Wonkwang University, NFP, Funded. (2018 - 2019).
  • Zhang, H., "Tuned mass damper for the vibration suppression of the tactical shelte," sponsored by US ARMY NATIC program, Federal, Funded. (2018 - 2019).
  • Voevodin, A.A. (Principal), Yu, C. (Principal), Zhang, H. (Principal), Dahotre, N.B. (Principal), Nasrazadani, S. (Principal), Mukherjee, S. (Principal), "Engineered Materials and Materials Design of Engineered Materials (EMMDEM); Tactical Shelters; NU Year 2," sponsored by Northeastern University, NFP, Funded. (2017 - 2019).
  • Mukherjee, S. (Principal), Mishra, R.S. (Co-Principal), Voevodin, A. (Co-Principal), Schultz, D.R. (Principal), Nasrazadani, S. (Co-Principal), Yu, C. (Co-Principal), Zhang, H. (Co-Principal), "Light Weight Composite Structures for Advanced Tactical Shelters," sponsored by Northeastern University (Army Natick Subcontract), Federal, Funded. (2016 - 2018).
  • Zhang, H. (Principal), "Self-Powered Wireless Dual-Mode Langasite Sensor for Pressure / Temperature Monitoring of Nuclear Reactors," sponsored by Stony Brook University, NFP, Funded. (2014 - 2018).
  • Voevodin, A.A. (Principal), Yu, C. (Principal), Zhang, H. (Principal), Mishra, R.S. (Principal), Nasrazadani, S. (Principal), Mukherjee, S. (Principal), "Engineered Materials and Materials Design of Engineered Materials (EMMDEM): Tactical Shelters," sponsored by Northeastern University, NFP, Funded. (2016 - 2018).
  • Dahotre, N. (Principal), Yu, C. (Co-Principal), Mukherjee, S. (Co-Principal), Nasrazadani, S. (Co-Principal), Zhang, H. (Principal), Voevodin, A. (Co-Principal), Zhang, H. (Co-Principal), "Light Weight Composite Structures for Advanced Tactical Shelters-Year 2," sponsored by Northeastern University (Army Natick Subcontract), Federal, Funded. (2017 - 2018).
  • Zhang, H. (Principal), "The Joint Development of Real-time Sensing and Activation Systems for the Control of Moveable Vehicle Body Surfaces for the Cause of Mitigating Crosswind Effects on Vehicle Aerodynamic Performance," sponsored by Peterbilt Motors Company, IND, Funded. (2017 - 2018).
  • Zhang, H. (Principal), "Design YAW Sensing and Control System to Reduce the Cross Wind-induced Drag Force of Super Truck," sponsored by Perterbilt motor company, Local, Funded. (2017 - 2018).
  • Zhang, H. (Principal), "GOALI: Collaborative Research: Self-Powered Dual-Mode Piezoelectric Resonant Pressure/Temperature Sensors for Oil and Gas Field Explorations," sponsored by National Science Foundation, FED, Funded. (2013 - 2017).
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  • Overall Summative Rating (median):
    This rating represents the combined responses of students to the four global summative items and is presented to provide an overall index of the class’s quality. Overall summative statements include the following (response options include a Likert scale ranging from 5 = Excellent, 3 = Good, and 1= Very poor):
    • The course as a whole was
    • The course content was
    • The instructor’s contribution to the course was
    • The instructor’s effectiveness in teaching the subject matter was
  • Challenge and Engagement Index:
    This rating combines student responses to several SPOT items relating to how academically challenging students found the course to be and how engaged they were. Challenge and Engagement Index items include the following (response options include a Likert scale ranging from 7 = Much higher, 4 = Average, and 1 = Much lower):
    • Do you expect your grade in this course to be
    • The intellectual challenge presented was
    • The amount of effort you put into this course was
    • The amount of effort to succeed in this course was
    • Your involvement in course (doing assignments, attending classes, etc.) was
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