Zhidong (Brian) Zhang, Ph.D.

PDF at University of Waterloo

PhD: Mechanical Engineering, University of Waterloo, 2019

MASc: Mechanical Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University, 2015

BASc: Mechanical Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University, 2012

Academic History at MSAM

PDF (2019-2022)
Ph.D. (2015-2019)
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Documents	7
Citations	106
h-index	4

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Publications

Article

TopADD: a 2D/3D integrated topology optimization parallel-computing framework for arbitrary design domains

Z.D. Zhang, O. Ibhadode, A. Bonakdar, E. Toyserkani

Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization, September 2021
Cited 1 time
Article

IbIPP for topology optimization—An Image-based Initialization and Post-Processing code written in MATLAB

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

SoftwareX, June 2021
Cited 1 time
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
Cited 9 times
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
Cited 3 times
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 7 times
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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 75 times
Article

Structural topology optimization: Extensibility and attainability

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

Science China Technological Sciences, July 2014
Cited 10 times

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