Dr. Z.Y. Wang

 

Associate Professor

Department of Mechanical Engineering

University of Nevada, Las Vegas

4505 Maryland Pkwy, Las Vegas, NV 89154

Email: zwang@me.unlv.edu

Tel: (702) 895-3442, fax: (702) 895-3936

 

 

Key responsibilities

Teaching courses includes Manufacturing Processes, Manufacturing Systems, Senior Design, Materials Science, and advanced AutoCAD.

Research in the areas of Internet-Based Manufacturing, Agile Manufacturing, Manufacturing system software development, CAD/CAM, Machining advanced Materials, and Precision Manufacturing.

 

Biographical Information

EDUCATION:

1991           Ph.D.; Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, China.

 

ACADEMIC POSITIONS:

6/04- Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Director of Nevada Manufacturing Research Center, University of Nevada, Las Vegas

   8/98-5/30/04 Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Director of Nevada Manufacturing Research Center, University of Nevada, Las Vegas.

09/97-07/98, Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Ohio Northern University, Ada, OH

1/ 94-8/98 Research Assistant Professor, Non-Traditional Manufacturing Research Center, University of Nebraska-Lincoln

1/ 9 -12/93 Research Scientist, Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, State University of New York at Binghamton

4/ 91-12/ 92 Post-Doctoral Fellow, IPT.RWTH (Aachen Technological University), Germany, supported by the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation

 

PATENT:

Method and Device for Efficient Turning of Ceramics, Titanium Alloys and Heat Resistant Alloys, U.S. patent number 5,761,974. 

 

AWARDS AND HONORS:

Recipient of the Alexander von Humboldt Fellowship Award, Germany, April 1,1991- December 30,1992

Reception honored by the President of the Federal Republic of Germany, Dr. R. Weizsacker on July 9,1992 in Berlin

Outstanding Teacher Award, Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, 1998

 

MEMBERSHIP:

Senior Member, Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME)

Member, The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)

Member, North American Manufacturing Research Institute (NAMRI)

Senior Member, Computer and Automated Systems Association (CASA)

 

Senior Member, North American Manufacturing Research Institute (NAMRI)

 

Member, the International Committee of the International Conference on e-Engineering & Digital Enterprise Technology

 

 

 

 

LIST OF PUBLICATIONS

Part 1: Books

[1]        Y.B. Yu, Z.Y.Wang, et. al., (1990),"Fracture of Brittle Cutting Tool Materials in Intermittent Cutting", Press of Hua Zhong University, (in Chinese, 200 pages)

Part 2: Book chapters

 

[1] Chapter 5 - Computing infrastructure for e-manufacturing, for book entitled: “E-Manufacturing: Fundamentals and Application,” WIT Press, Ashurst Lodge, Southampton, S040 7AA, UK

 

 

Part 2: Papers

Articles in refereed journals

 

 

[01]      Z.Y. Wang and G. Petrescu (2004), "Stress Analyses of CBN Insert in Hybrid Machining of RBSN Ceramic," International Journal of Machining Science and Technology, Vol. 8, pp. 1-19

[02]      Z.Y. Wang and G. Petrescu (2004), “J - Integral Analysis of PCBN Tool Crack Propagation in Hybrid Machining of Advanced Ceramics,” International Journal of Machining Science and Technology, Vol. 6, pp. 196-200

[03]      Z.Y. Wang, K.P. Rajurkar, J. Fan, S. Lei, Y.C. Shin, and G. Petrescu, (2003) “Hybrid Machining of Inconel 718,” the International Journal of Machine Tools and Manufacture, Vol. 43, pp1391-1396

[04]      Z.Y. Wang, K.P. Rajurkar, J. Fan, and G. Petrescu, (2002), “Cryogenic Machining of Tantalum,” Journal of Manufacturing Processes, SME, Vol. 4/No.2, pp. 122-127

[05]      Z.Y. Wang, H. Aquino, (2001)"Casino Technologies: Player Tracking and Slot Accounting Systems," the Gaming Research & Review Journal, Vol. 6, Issue 1, pp. 43-56

[06]      B. Ghahramani and Z.Y. Wang, (2001), “Precision Ultrasonic Machining Process: A Case Study of Stress Analysis of Ceramic (Al2O3)”, the International Journal of Machine Tools & Manufacture, pp. 1189-1208

 

[07]      Z.Y. Wang, and K.P. Rajurkar, (2000),"Cryogenic Machining of Hard-to-Cut Materials, International Journal of Wear, Vol. 239, pp.168-175

 

[08]      B. Ghahramani, Z.Y. Wang, C. Sahay, and K.P. Rajurkar (1999), "Analysis of Initial Contact and Tool Fracture in the Milling Process," the International Journal of Machining Science and Technology, Vol. 3, pp. 9-23

 

[09]      B. Ghahramani, P. Zheng, and Z.Y. Wang (1999), “A Systems Engineering Approach to Manufacturing with An Internet-Based Distributive Process Planning,” International Journal of Agile Manufacturing, Vol. 2, Issue 1, pp. 33-45

 

[10]      K.P. Rajurkar, Z.Y. Wang, and A. Kuppattan, (1999), “Micro-Removal of Ceramic Material (Al2O3) in the Precision Ultrasonic Machining,” Journal of Precision Engineering, Vol. 4, pp. 73-78

 

[11]      B. Ghahramani, and Z.Y. Wang, (1998) “Analyzing Manufacturing Process Information,” Journal of Materials Processing Technology, Vol. 76, pp. 270-275

 

[12]      Z.Y. Wang, and K.P. Rajurkar, (1997),"Wear of CBN Tool in Turning of Silicon Nitride with Cryogenic Cooling," International Journal of Machine Tools & Manufacture, Vol. 37, No.3, pp.319-326

[13]      Z.Y. Wang and K.P. Rajurkar, (1996), "Dynamic Analysis of the Ultrasonic Machining Process," ASME, Journal of Manufacturing Science and Engineering, Vol. 118, pp.376-381

[14]      Z.Y. Wang, C. Sahay and K.P. Rajurkar, (1996), "Tool Temperatures and Crack Development in Milling Cutters," International Journal of Machine Tools & Manufacture, Vol. 36, No.1, pp.129-140

[15]      Z.Y. Wang, K.P. Rajurkar and M.Murugappan, (1996),"Cryogenic PCBN Turning of Ceramic (Si3N4)," International Journal of Wear, Vol. 196, pp. 1-6

[16]      Z.Y. Wang and K.P. Rajurkar, (1996), "Architecture for Agile Manufacturing and Its Interface with Computer Integrated Manufacturing," Journal of Materials Processing Technology, Vol. PRO061/1-2, pp. 99-103

[17]      Z.Y. Wang and C.Sahay, (1996),"Agile Monitoring System for Turning of Difficult-to-Cut Materials," International Journal of Computers and Industrial Engineering, Vol. 31, No. 3/4, pp.803-811, Also Proc. of the 18th International Conference on Computers and Industrial Engineering

[18]      Yuan Zhejun and Z.Y. Wang, (1991), "Thermal Fracture in Face Milling Process," Machinery, (in Chinese)

[19]      Z.Y. Wang and Yuan Zhejun, (1991)," On-line monitoring of tool breakage in milling process", Machine-Building Industry Automation (in Chinese), Vol.4, pp.33-35

[20]      Z.Y. Wang and Yuan Zhejun, (1991)," On-line monitoring of tool breakage with AE technique in drilling process", Modular Machine Tool & Automatic Manufacturing Technique, (in Chinese), Vol.4, pp.7-9

[21]      Z.Y. Wang, Dong Shen and Yuan Zhejun, (1990),"Analysis of thermal fracture in face milling", Journal of Harbin Institute of Technology, Vol.6, pp. 132-136

[22]      Bai Suibin and Z.Y. Wang, (1990),"Design of Ultraprecision Lapper with Aerostatic Bears", Mechanical Design and Manufacturing, (in Chinese), Vol.3, pp.16-19

[23]      Yu Yanbo and Z.Y. Wang, (1987),"Analysis and Optimization of the Patterns of Initial Contact of Milling Cutter", Journal of Harbin University of Science & Technology, (in Chinese), Vol.1, pp.15-24

[24]      Yu Yanbo and Z.Y. Wang, (1987),"Studies and Experiments of Entry Fracture in Face Milling", Journal of Harbin University of Science & Technology, (in Chinese), Vol.3, pp.1-7

[25]      Yu Yanbo and Z.Y. Wang, (1987),"Analysis of the Temperature Errors Measured by Thermal-Couples in Machine Tool", Machine Tools, (in Chinese), Vol.1, pp.24-26

[26]      Yu Yanbo and Z.Y. Wang, (1987), "A Study of the Entry Angle in Milling Cutting of Stainless Steel", Tool Engineering (in Chinese), Vol.9, pp.40-44

[27]      Z.Y. Wang and Yu Yanbo, (1986),"Computer Prediction of the Roughness in Milling Cutting Process", Mechanical Engineer, special issue, (in Chinese), pp.5-9

Articles published in non-refereed journals

 

[01]      K.P. Rajurkar and Z.Y. Wang, (1996)," Beyond Cooling," Cutting Tool Engineering, invited paper, Vol.48, Number 6, pp. 52-58 (Invited paper)

 

 

Articles in refereed conference proceedings

 

[01] Z.Y. Wang, et. al.(2004), “System Engineering Approach for Optimal Warehouse Location Selection,” Proceedings of the ICSE & INCOSE Conference on Synergy Between Systems Engineering and Project Management, Las Vegas, NV, USA

[02] Z.Y. Wang and N. Gopi, (2004), “Development of Mathematical Expression for Lean Production Flow,” Proceedings of the ICSE & INCOSE Conference on Synergy Between Systems Engineering and Project Management, Las Vegas, NV, USA

[03] K. K. Pusthay and Z.Y. Wang, (2004), Mathematical expression for estimating material/delay time in Flow Shop,” Proceedings of the ICSE & INCOSE Conference on Synergy Between Systems Engineering and Project Management, Las Vegas, NV, USA

[04] P. Venkat, K. Matta, and Z. Y. Wang, (2004),Development of An Agile Manufacturing Scheduling System for Shop Floor Productions,” e-ENGDET2004 International Conference, Leeds Metropolitan University, UK

[05] K. K. Pusthay and Z.Y. Wang, (2004), Product Life Cycle Management: An Essential Component for Agile Manufacturing,” e-ENGDET2004 International Conference, Leeds Metropolitan University, UK

[06]      B. Ghahramani and Z.Y. Wang, “A BUSINESS MODEL FOR IDENTIFYING COST OF QUALITY IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY,” the International Business & Economics Research Conference (IBER), October 7, 2003, pp.2-12

[07]      B. Ghahramani, C. Sahay, A. Azadmanesh, and Z.Y. Wang, (2002), "Internet Based Databases for Milling Operations," DSI, pp. 1-7

 

[08]      Z.Y. Wang, X. Bai, J.B. Jiao, "ERP Flow Model Development for Agile Manufacturing Systems," the 15th International Conference on Systems Engineering, august 6-8, 2002, pp. 284-290

 

[09]      B. Ghahramani and Z.Y. Wang, (2001)"An Information Systems Internet-Based Distributive Model" Proceedings of the 7th America Conference on Information Systems (AMCIS), Boston, MA, August 3-5th, pp. 483-489

 

[10]      Z.Y. Wang, C. Sahay, and D. Zhu, (2001), "Internet-Based System for Remote Monitoring of Manufacturing Operations," the 16th International Conference on Computers and Their Applications, Seattle, WA, USA, pp. 1-4

 

[11]      B. Ghahramani and Z.Y. Wang (1999), “A Computer Model for Replacement of Heavy Machinery and Equipment in A Production Environment: A Systems Engineering Approach,” Proceedings of the 15th International CAPE Conference, University of Durham, 19-21 April 1999

 

[12]      Z.Y. Wang and S. Iddamesetty, (2000), "Internet Based Manufacturing Database," the 15th International Conference on Computers and Their Applications, March 29-31, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA, pp. 56-59

 

[13]      Z.Y. Wang and K.P. Rajurkar, (1997), "Internet-based Software Systems for Advanced Manufacturing Education," ASEE Midwest Section Conference, University of Missouri-Columbia, Columbia, MO, accessible at: http://www.ecn.missouri.edu/academic/ee/asee /schedule.html

[14]      Z.Y. Wang, K.P. Rajurkar and J. Fun, (1996), "Turning Titanium Alloy (Ti-6Al-4V) with Cryogenic Cooling," Transactions of North American Manufacturing Research Conference of SME (NAMRI/SME), Vol. XXIV, pp 3-8

[15]      Z.Y. Wang, K.P. Rajurkar, A. Kapoor and Z.Q. Jiang, (1996), "Internet-Based Network System for Intelligent Manufacturing," ASME, Advanced Materials, Development, Characterization, Processing, and Mechanical Behavior, MD-Vol.74, pp. 151-152

[16]      Z.Y.Wang and K.P.Rajurkar, (1995),"Network CAD/CAM System for Agile Manufacturing," Proceedings of the 7th International Manufacturing Conference, Vol.1, pp.385-389

[17]      Z.Y. Wang and K.P. Rajurkar, (1995), "A Dynamic Model for Material Removal in Ultrasonic Machining," ASME, AMD-Vol.208/MD-Vol.59, Machining of Advanced Materials, pp.115-125

[18]      Z.Y. Wang and C.Sahay, (1994), "Rotation of Shear Plane at Exit in Intermittent Cutting," North American Manufacturing Research Conference of SME (NAMRI/SME), Vol. XXII, pp.25-31  

[19]      Z.Y. Wang, C.Sahay and K.P. Rajurkar, (1994), "Wear of Diamond Tool in Ultraprecision Machining of Copper", Technical Papers, North American Manufacturing Research Conference of SME(NAMRI/SME), Vol. XXII, pp. 82-87

[20]      Z.Y. Wang, C.Sahay and K.P. Rajurkar, (1994), "Micro-Turning of Copper with Monocrystal Diamond Tool", The First S.M. Wu Symposium on Manufacturing Science,Vol. 1, pp.97-100

[21]      Z.Y. Wang and C.Sahay, (1994), "Ultraprecision Turning of Ball Bearing Steel (100Cr6) with Diamond Tool", Proc of the 5th Sino-Japan Conference on Ultraprecision Machining, pp. 39-43

[22]      Z.Y. Wang, and W. K”nig, (1993), "The Influence of Cutting Edge Quality on Workpiece Roughness in Diamond Turning Process," The Seventh International Precision Engineering Seminar (IPES-7), Kobe, Japan

[23]      Z.Y. Wang and C.Sahay, (1993),"Detecting Solder Joint Failure by Acoustic Emissions and Fuzzy Pattern Recognition Technique", ASME, Winter Annual Meeting ,93-WA/EEP-7,  New Orleans

[24]      Dong Shen, Z.Y. Wang and Yuan Zhejun, (1991),"Design and Manufacturing of Ultraprecision Three Axes Table System with Air Bearing Supports", Proc. of 6th International Precision Engineering Seminar & 2nd International Conference on Ultraprecision in Manufacturing Engineering, Braunschweig, Germany, pp.371-372

[25]      Yuan Zhejun, Z.Y. Wang and Dong Shen, (1991), "The Thermal Failure of Cutting Tools in Intermittent Cutting," Proc. of 5th International Conference on Metal Cutting/Non-Conventional Machining & Their Automation.

[26]      Z.Y. Wang, Dong Shen and Yuan Zhejun, (1991),"The Intelligent Expert monitor system of tool breakage in drilling process", Proc. of 11th International Conference of Production Research

[27]      Dong Shen, Z.Y. Wang and Yuan Zhejun, (1990),"To realize high precision micro-feed with the aid of AE technique", Proc. of the 3rd Sino-Japanese Conference on Ultraprecision Machining, pp.1-5

[28]      Z.Y. Wang and Yu Yanbo, (1989),"Analysis of Mechanical Stresses at Entry Process in Milling Cutting," Proc of the 5th International Conference on Manufacturing

[29]      Yu Yanbo and Z.Y. Wang, (1985),"Discussing the Machinability of Stainless Steel in Face Milling", Proc. of the 4th Chinese Society of Production Engineering, (in Chinese)

 

Presentations at professional meetings—Refereed

 

[01]      Z.Y. Wang, K.P. Rajurkar, and J. Fan, (1996), "Hybrid Machining," Workshop on Hybrid Machining, MT-AMRI, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN

[02]      Z.Y. Wang, K.P. Rajurkar, Z.Q. Jiang and N. Saxena, (1996), "Internet-based Software Testbed for Insert and Cutting Parameter Selection," Workshop on Hybrid Machining, MT-AMRI, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN

[03]      Z.Y. Wang, K.P. Rajurkar, and A. Kapoor, (1996), "Internet-based Monitoring of Hybrid Machining," Workshop on Hybrid Machining, MT-AMRI, Purdue University, West.Lafayette, IN

 

Presentations at professional meetings—Invited

 

1.      1.      Z. Wang, "Internet Tools for Improving Manufacturing Research and Education," at UNR, 1999

 

2.      2.      Z. Wang and R. Venkat, "Entrepreneurship and Invention," New Paradigms in Engineering Education Seminar Series, September 18, 2000

 

Last Revised: September 14, 2004, by Dr. Z. Wang