Zhidong (Brian) Zhang

Zhidong (Brian) Zhang, Ph.D.

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Zhidong (Brian) Zhang

PhD: Mechanical Engineering, University of Waterloo, 2019

MASc: Mechanical Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University, 2015

BASc: Mechanical Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University, 2012

Project: TBD

Academic History at MSAM

Ph.D. (2015-2019)
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Documents	5
Citations	50
h-index	2

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Publications

Article

Topology optimization parallel-computing framework based on the inherent strain method for support structure design in laser powder-bed fusion additive manufacturing

Z.D. Zhang, O. Ibhadode, U. Ali, C.F. Dibia, P. Rahnama, A. Bonakdar, E. Toyserkani

International Journal of Mechanics and Materials in Design, December 2020
Article

Topology optimization of structures under design-dependent pressure loads by a boundary identification-load evolution (BILE) model

O. Ibhadode, Z. Zhang, P. Rahnama, A. Bonakdar, E. Toyserkani

Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization, 1 October 2020
Article

Heat source model calibration for thermal analysis of laser powder-bed fusion

S.I. Shahabad, Z. Zhang, A. Keshavarzkermani, U. Ali, Y. Mahmoodkhani, R. Esmaeilizadeh, A. Bonakdar, E. Toyserkani

International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 1 February 2020
Cited 2 times
Article

3-Dimensional heat transfer modeling for laser powder-bed fusion additive manufacturing with volumetric heat sources based on varied thermal conductivity and absorptivity

Z. Zhang, Y. Huang, A. Rani Kasinathan, S. Imani Shahabad, U. Ali, Y. Mahmoodkhani, E. Toyserkani

Optics and Laser Technology, January 2019
Cited 39 times
Article

Structural topology optimization: Extensibility and attainability

W. Zhang, Z. Zhang, J. Zhu, T. Gao

Science China Technological Sciences, July 2014
Cited 9 times