Vehicle systems, dynamics and control lab

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Professor Zhuang is a distinguished professor in the field of Vehicle Engineering with over ten years of experience in teaching and research. After completing his PhD at Jilin University, he has focused his academic efforts on advancing the integration of theoretical innovations and engineering practices. His research interests span intelligent vehicle dynamics control, where he has collaborated with leading international research teams, particularly during his visiting period at the University of California, Berkeley. Throughout his career, Professor Zhuang has been committed to fostering interdisciplinary research and facilitating the practical application of his findings, while actively contributing to the development of a dynamic academic ecosystem. His work continues to influence both the academic community and the engineering industry.

Main Research Areas

Vehicle Dynamics
Intelligent Control
Sensor Technology
New Energy Vehicles

Education Experience

Jilin University
Doctoral Degree
2001 – 2004
Jilin University
Master's Degree
1998 – 2001
Jilin University
Bachelor's Degree
1994 – 1998

Work Experience

Lecturer
State Key Laboratory of Automotive Simulation and Control
Jilin University, Changchun, China
2005.09-2008.08
Served as a lecturer, responsible for teaching courses related to vehicle dynamics and participating in various research projects.
Associate Professor
State Key Laboratory of Automotive Simulation and Control
Jilin University, Changchun, China
2008.09-2018
Served as an associate professor, focusing on teaching and conducting research in the field of vehicle dynamics and control.
Visiting Scholar
Vehicular Dynamics Laboratory (VDL)
University of California, Berkeley, CA, USA
2009.09-2010.12
Collaborated on research in tire dynamics and vehicle control systems, contributing to the development of intelligent tire technologies.
Ph.D. Supervisor
National Key Laboratory of Automotive Chassis Integration and Bionics
Jilin University, Changchun, China
2012.08-Present
Serves as a PhD supervisor, mentoring and guiding numerous doctoral students in their research on vehicle dynamics and control.
Senior Visiting Scholar
Vehicular Dynamics Laboratory (VDL)
University of California, Berkeley, CA, USA
2016.03-2016.08
Engaged in collaborative research on vehicle dynamics and control, contributing to the development of advanced vehicle control systems.
Professor
National Key Laboratory of Automotive Chassis Integration and Bionics
Jilin University, Changchun, China
2018.09-Present
Serves as a professor, leading both PhD and master's students in in-depth research and teaching in the field of vehicle dynamics and control.

Research Interests/Fields

Tire Dynamics and Intelligent Tire Sensing Technology
Study the interaction mechanism between tires and road surfaces, develop intelligent tire sensing technology based on multiple physical quantities such as strain and pressure, and achieve real-time monitoring of road surface characteristics and tire status.
Suspension Dynamics and Active Control Systems
Research the dynamic characteristics and control methods of vehicle suspension systems, develop active and semi-active suspension control systems, and enhance the ride comfort and handling stability of vehicles.
Intelligent Multibody Dynamics Solution and Control for Vehicles
Research on multi-body dynamics modeling and solving methods for complex vehicle systems, combined with artificial intelligence technology, to develop intelligent vehicle dynamics control algorithms.
Vehicle Nonlinear Dynamics and Intelligent Learning Control
Research the nonlinear dynamic characteristics and control theory of vehicles, and develop an adaptive vehicle control system by combining machine learning and deep learning methods.
Flying Car Dynamics and Control Systems
Study the dynamic characteristics and conversion control methods of flying cars in both land and air modes, and develop integrated dynamic control theories and technologies applicable to flying cars.

Representative Publications

KONGHUI GUO, YE ZHUANG, SHIH-KEN CHEN, WILLIAM LIN (2005)’A study on speed-dependent tyre-road friction and its effect on the force and the moment’, Vehicle System Dynamics,43:1,329 — 340
KONGHUI GUO, YE ZHUANG, SHIH-KEN CHEN, WILLIAM LIN, Experimental Research on Friction of Vehicle Tire Rubber, Frontiers of Mechanical Engineering in China, 2006, 1:14-20
Chen, Y., Guo, K., Yang, Y., and Zhuang, Y., “Physical Modeling of Shock Absorber Using Large Deflection Theory,” SAE Technical Paper 2012-01-0520, 2012.
YE ZHUANG, SHIDA NIE, KONGHUI GUO, J.KARL HEDRICK. An Analytical Model for Intelligent Tire. 2013 23rd International Symposium on Dynamics of Vehicles on Roads and Tracks.
Nie S, Zhuang Y, Liu W, et al. A semi-active suspension control algorithm for vehicle comprehensive vertical dynamics performance[J]. Vehicle System Dynamics, Taylor & Francis, 2017.
Zhuang, Ye, et al. "A study on invariant points of semi-active suspension." Advanced Vehicle Control. CRC Press, 2016. 643-650.
Xiong Y, Zhuang Y, Tuononen A. Assessment of brush model-based friction estimator using lateral vehicle dynamics[J]. 2014.
Zhuang Y, Gao X, Wang Y. Influence of tire damping to the tire-road vertical contact dynamics[C]// Rolling Contact Mechanics for Multibody System Dynamics (EUROMECH COLLOQUIUM 578), Funchal, Madeira, Portugal, April 10-13, 2017.
Nie S, Zhuang Y, Wang Y, et al. Velocity & displacement-dependent damper: a novel passive shock absorber inspired by the semi-active control[J]. Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing, 2018, 99: 730–746.
Nie S, Zhuang Y, Chen F, et al. Invariant points of semi-active suspensions[J]. Advances in Mechanical Engineering, 2018, 10(7): 1687814018777316.

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Honors And Awards

First Prize for Technical Invention, China Society of Automotive Engineers
2nd Contributor
2024

Recognize innovative technological inventions and outstanding contributions in the field of automotive engineering.
Second Prize for Scientific and Technological Progress, Jilin Province
2nd Contributor
2020

Recognize individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions to scientific and technological progress activities.
National Second Prize for Scientific and Technological Progress, State Council of China
4th Contributor
2012

The National Science and Technology Progress Award is a national-level scientific and technological award in China, which recognizes projects and individuals who have made outstanding contributions to technological research and innovation.
Special Prize for Automotive Science & Technology Progress, China Automotive Industry
4th Contributor
2011

Recognize projects and individuals who have achieved significant technological advancements and made outstanding contributions in the automotive industry.
First Prize for Scientific and Technological Progress, Jilin Province
3rd Contributor
2011

Recognize individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions to scientific and technological progress activities in Jilin Province.

Main Research Projects

Subproject of National Key R&D Program
Principal Investigator (PI), 2025.01-2028.12

Electromagnetic Active Suspension Design for Unsprung Mass Oscillation Suppression
Subproject of National Key R&D Program
Principal Investigator (PI), 2018.05-2021.07

Integrated Development of Lightweight Electric Drive Chassis Module
Young Scientists Fund, National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC)
Principal Investigator (PI), 2011.01-2013.12

Real-Time Estimation of Tire-Road Friction Coefficient Using In-Tire Sensing via Carcass Deformation
Subproject of NSFC Major Research Program
Principal Investigator (PI), 2018.01-2022.12

Integrated Coordinated Control for Vehicle Motion in Extreme Conditions (Subtask 4)
Subproject of NSFC Major Research Program
Co-Investigator (Co-I), 2024.01-2027.12

Modular Scalable Configuration Design for Heavy-Duty Vehicles
General Program, National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC)
Principal Investigator (PI), 2024.01-2027.12

Variable Impedance Control for Active Suspensions Based on Road-Adaptive Electromechanical Impedance Dynamics
Subproject of National Basic Research Program (973 Program)
Principal Investigator (PI), 2011.04-2015.9

Complex Coupled Dynamics of Distributed Drive Electric Vehicles

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Personal Information

Main Research Areas

Education Experience

Jilin University

Jilin University

Jilin University

Work Experience

Lecturer

Associate Professor

Visiting Scholar

Ph.D. Supervisor

Senior Visiting Scholar

Professor

Research Interests/Fields

Representative Publications

KONGHUI GUO, YE ZHUANG, SHIH-KEN CHEN, WILLIAM LIN (2005)’A study on speed-dependent tyre-road friction and its effect on the force and the moment’, Vehicle System Dynamics,43:1,329 — 340

KONGHUI GUO, YE ZHUANG, SHIH-KEN CHEN, WILLIAM LIN, Experimental Research on Friction of Vehicle Tire Rubber, Frontiers of Mechanical Engineering in China, 2006, 1:14-20

Chen, Y., Guo, K., Yang, Y., and Zhuang, Y., “Physical Modeling of Shock Absorber Using Large Deflection Theory,” SAE Technical Paper 2012-01-0520, 2012.

YE ZHUANG, SHIDA NIE, KONGHUI GUO, J.KARL HEDRICK. An Analytical Model for Intelligent Tire. 2013 23rd International Symposium on Dynamics of Vehicles on Roads and Tracks.

Nie S, Zhuang Y, Liu W, et al. A semi-active suspension control algorithm for vehicle comprehensive vertical dynamics performance[J]. Vehicle System Dynamics, Taylor & Francis, 2017.

Zhuang, Ye, et al. "A study on invariant points of semi-active suspension." Advanced Vehicle Control. CRC Press, 2016. 643-650.

Xiong Y, Zhuang Y, Tuononen A. Assessment of brush model-based friction estimator using lateral vehicle dynamics[J]. 2014.

Zhuang Y, Gao X, Wang Y. Influence of tire damping to the tire-road vertical contact dynamics[C]// Rolling Contact Mechanics for Multibody System Dynamics (EUROMECH COLLOQUIUM 578), Funchal, Madeira, Portugal, April 10-13, 2017.

Nie S, Zhuang Y, Wang Y, et al. Velocity & displacement-dependent damper: a novel passive shock absorber inspired by the semi-active control[J]. Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing, 2018, 99: 730–746.

Nie S, Zhuang Y, Chen F, et al. Invariant points of semi-active suspensions[J]. Advances in Mechanical Engineering, 2018, 10(7): 1687814018777316.

Honors And Awards

First Prize for Technical Invention, China Society of Automotive Engineers

Second Prize for Scientific and Technological Progress, Jilin Province

National Second Prize for Scientific and Technological Progress, State Council of China

Special Prize for Automotive Science & Technology Progress, China Automotive Industry

First Prize for Scientific and Technological Progress, Jilin Province

Main Research Projects

Subproject of National Key R&D Program

Subproject of National Key R&D Program

Young Scientists Fund, National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC)

Subproject of NSFC Major Research Program

Subproject of NSFC Major Research Program

General Program, National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC)

Subproject of National Basic Research Program (973 Program)

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