Journal Papers Published or Accepted
Refereed Conference Papers Published in Proceedings
- Zhengbao Yang and Jean Zu, "Experimental study on PMN-PT and PZN-PT energy harvesters coupled with the SSHI circuit", ASME 2016 Dynamic Systems and Control Conference (DSCC 2016), Auguest 12-14, 2016, Minneapolis, USA.
- Sharvari Dhote and Jean Zu, Modeling and experimental analysis of a compliant orthoplanar spring for broadband energy harvesting, XXIV ICTAM, 21-26 August 2016, Montreal, Canada.
- Zhengbao Yang, Haitao Li and Jean Zu, "A distributed-parameter model of a compressive-mode energy harvester", 24th International Congress of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics (ICTAM), Auguest 21-26, 2016, Montreal, Canada.
- Sharvari Dhote and Jean Zu, "Design and application of the nonlinear compliant orthoplanar spring to improve performance of vibration energy harvesting", ASME 2015 International Mechanical Engineering Congress & Exposition, IMECE2015, November 13-19, Houston, Texas, USA.
- Zhuo Xu, Zhengbao Yang and Jean Zu, "Impedance matching circuit for synchronous switch harvesting on inductor interface", Mechatronics and Automation (ICMA), 2015 IEEE International Conference on, 2015, Beijing, China.
- Maryam Talimi and Jean Zu, "Fatigue Life Analysis of an Automotive Tensioner Through Strain-Life Approach", ASME 2015 International Design Engineering Technical Conferences & Computers and Information in Engineering Conference (IDETC/CIE 2015), August 2-5, 2015, Boston, USA.
- Zhengbao Yang and Jean Zu, "A novel multi-directional nonlinear piezoelectric energy harvester coupled with nonlinear conditioning circuits", ASME 2015 International Design Engineering Technical Conferences & Computers and Information in Engineering Conference (IDETC/CIE 2015), August 2-5, 2015, Boston, USA.
- Yimin Tan, Jean Zu, and Zuguang Zhang, "Development of A Novel Miniature Shaftless Rotational Motor Using Iron-gallium Alloy", IEEE International Magnetics Conference, May 11-15, 2015, Beijing, China.
- Zhengbao Yang, Yimin Tan, and Jean Zu, "A Frequency Up-converted Magnetostrictive Transducer for Harvesting Energy from Finger Tapping." IEEE International Magnetics Conference, May 11-15, 2015, Beijing, China.
- Zhengbao Yang and Jean Zu, "Nonlinear vibration analysis of the high-efficiency compressive-mode piezoelectric energy harvester", SPIE Smart Structures and Materials+ Nondestructive Evaluation and Health Monitoring, March 8-12, 2015, San Diego, USA.
- M. Talimi and J. W. Zu, "Prediction of Fatigue Life of an Automotive Tensioner Using Strain Life Approach", CSME International Congress 2014, June 1-4, 2014, Toronto, Canada.
- Barry, O.R., Zu, J.W., Oguamanam, D.C.D., "Orthogonality relation of a beam with multiple vibration absorber," CSME International Congress 2014, June 1-4, 2014, Toronto, Canada.
- Yimin Tan, Zuguang Zhang and Jean Zu, "Multi-Physics Dynamic Modelling And Parameter Identification Of Galfenol Rod", CSME International Congress 2014, June 1-4, 2014, Toronto, Canada.
- R. Banan, J.W. Zu, and A. Bazylak, "Effect of Hygrothermal Fatigue on Damage Propagation in PEM Fuel Cell Membrane," CSME International Congress 2014, June 1-4, 2014, Toronto, Canada.
- Zhengbao Yang and Jean Zu. "Charge Redistribution in Flextensional Piezoelectric Energy Harvesters", 2014 International Conference on Mechanical Engineering and Industrial Manufacturing(CMEIM 2014), June 27-29, 2014, Nanjing, China.
- R. Banan, A. Bazylak, and J.W. Zu, "Mechanical Damage Propagation in Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Fuel Cells due to Hygrothermal Fatigue," ASME 12th Int. Conference on Fuel Cell Science, July 2014, Boston, MA, USA.
- Yimin Tan, Zuguang Zhang and Jean Zu, "Modelling And Numerical Analysis For High Frequency Characteristics Of Laminated Galfenol Based On Eddy-Current", ASME 2014 International Mechanical Engineering Congress & Exposition, Nov. 14-20, 2014, Montreal, Canada.
- Zhengbao Yang and J. Zu, 2014, Thickness effect of the piezoelectric layer on the performance of vibrationbased energy harvesters, CSME International Congress 2014, Toronto, Canada.
- Wei-jiun Su and J. Zu, 2012, Modeling of V-Shaped Beam-Mass Piezoelectric Energy Harvester: Impact of the Angle between the Beams, ASME Conference International Mechanical Engineering Congress & Exposition, Huston, Texas, USA.
- V. Mashatan and J. Zu, 2012, Design and Optimization of a Cylindrical Voice Coil Actuator for the Synchronized Segmentally Interchanging Pulley Segmentally Interchanging Pulley Transmission System (SSIPTS), ASME 2012 International Mechanical Engineering Congress & Exposition, IMECE2012, Houston, Texas, USA.
- Wei Zhang, Rui Zhou, Jean Zu, "Nonlinear vibration of a thin-plate workpiece during high speed milling under 1:1 internal resonance condition", ASME Conference International Mechanical Engineering Congress & Exposition, November 9-15, 2012, Huston, Texas.
- Wei Zhang, Rui Zhou, Jean Zu, "Nonlinear oscillation of a shell-shaped workpiece in high speed miling under 1:2 internal resonance condition", ASME Design Engineering Technical Conference & Computers and Information in Engineering Conference, August 12-15, 2012, Chicago, Illinois.
- R. Dhote, H. Gomez, R. Melnik, J. Zu, Phase Field Dynamic Modelling of Shape Memory Alloys Based on Isogeometric Analysis, 4'th International Conference on Smart Materials, Structures and Systems, June 10-14, 2012, Montecatini Terme, Italy.
- R. Banan, J.W. Zu, A. Bazylak, "Modeling Delamination Growth in a Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Fuel Cell," 19th World Hydrogen Energy Conference (WHEC), June 2012, Toronto, Canada.
- R. Banan, J.W. Zu, A. Bazylak, "Mechanical Damage Propagation in Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Fuel Cells," ASME 10th International Conference on Fuel Cell Science, Engineering and Technology, July 23-26, 2012, San Diego, California, USA.
- Yang Zhu, Jean W. Zu, Shavari Dhote, 2012, "A Magnetoelectric Generator for Vibration Energy Harvesting from Magnetic Levitation", IEEE 2012 International Magnetics Conference, May 7-11, 2012, Vancouver, B.C. Canada.
- Yang Zhu, Oumar Barry, Jean W. Zu, "Improving the Performance of a Piezoelectric Energy Harvester Using a Tip Spring-mass System", ASME 2012 International Design Engineering Technical Conference and Computers and Information in Engineering Conference, August 12-15, 2012, Chicago, Illinois, USA.
- R. Dhote, R. Melnik, and J. Zu, "Dynamic Thermo-Mechanical Properties of Shape Memory Alloy Nanowires Upon Multi-Axial Loading", ASME Conference on Smart Materials, Adaptive Structures and Intelligent Systems, September 18-21, 2011, Scottsdale, Arizona.
- Yang Zhu and Jean Zu, "Modeling Piezoelectric Beam Energy Harvester: A Comparison between Euler Bernoulli Theory and Timoshenko Theory", ASME Conference on Smart Materials, Adaptive Structures and Intelligent Systems, September 18-21, 2011, Scottsdale, Arizona.
- M.H. Yao, W. Zhang and J. W. Zu, "Multi-Pulse Chaotic Dynamics of Three-Degree-of-Freedom Model for Iced Cable Structure", ASME 2011 International Design Engineering Technical Conferences & Computers and Information in Engineering Conference, August 28-31, 2011, Washington, DC, USA.
- Baoping Wen, Vahid Mashatan, and Jean Zu, "Design and Simulation of a Compact Electromagnetic Actuator for the Synchronized Segmentally Interchanging Pulley Transmission System (SSIPTS)", ASME/IEEE International Conference on Mechatronic and Embedded Systems and Applications (MESA2011), August 29-31, 2011, Washington, DC, USA.
- R. Farshidi, and J.W. Zu, "Studies of Belt Tension during shifts in a morphing pulley belt driven transmission system" ASME 2011 International Design Engineering Technical Conferences & Computers and Information in Engineering Conference, IDETC/CIE. August 29-31, 2011, Washington, DC, USA.
- Hansong Xiao and Jean Zu, "Development of a New Constrained Multiobjective Optimization Algorithm through Integrating Artificial Immune Systems and Stochastic Ranking", 4th International Conference on Experiments/Process/System Modeling/Simulation/Optimization (IC-EpsMsO), Athens, Greece, July 6-9, 2011.
- M.H. Yao, W. Zhang, J. W. Zu and Q. Wang, "Multipulse Chaotic Dynamics of the Laminated Composite Piezoelectric Shell", Canadian Congress of Applied Mechanics (CANCAM), June 6-9, 2011, Vancouver, Canada.
- R. Banan, J.W. Zu, A. Bazylak, "Vibration Behavior of Single PEM Fuel Cell for Stationary Applications", Canadian Congress of Applied Mechanics (CANCAM), June 6-9, 2011, Vancouver, Canada.
- R. Dhote, R. Melnik, and J. Zu, "Properties of Finite Shape Memory Alloy Nanowires and Dynamic Thermo-Mechanical Coupling", International Conference on Frontier Topics in Nanostructures and Condensed Matter Theory (NCMT), March 9-11, 2011 London, Ontario.
- R. Farshidi, V. Mashatan and J. W. Zu, "Variable stiffness tensioner for a belt driven transmission", ASME 2010 International Mechanical Engineering Congress & Exposition, November 12-18, 2010, Vancouver, BC, Canada.
- Rakesh P. Dhote, Roderick V.N. Melnik and Jean Zu, "Microstructures of constrained shape memory alloy nanowires under thermal effects", 2010 ASME Conference on Smart Materials, Adaptive Structures and Intelligent Systems (SMASIS2010), September 28 - October 01, 2010, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.
- Hasnet Ahmed, Jean Zu and Aimy Bazylak, "Free vibration analysis of a PEMFC using the finite element method", 8th International Fell Cell Science, Engineering and Technology Conference, June 14-16, 2010, Brooklyn, New York, USA.
- Muhammad Tanveer and Jean W. Zu, "Dynamic analysis of hyperelastic axisymmetric solids by p-type mixed finite element method", 3rd International Conference on Dynamics, Vibration and Control, May 12-14, 2010, Hangzhou, China.
- Muhammad Tanveer and Jean W. Zu, "Finite strain analysis of almost incompressible hyperelastic solids by mixed p-type method", 16th US National Congress of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics, June 27-July 2, 2010, University Park, PA, USA.
- Muhammad Tanveer and Jean W. Zu, "Mixed p-type method for the nonlinear transient vibration analysis of almost incompressible axisymmetric solids", 16th US National Congress of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics, June 27-July 2, 2010, University Park, PA,USA.
- Melnik, R.,Wang, L., Dhote, R., and Zu, J., "Numerical analysis of phase transformations in finite size nanostructures with mesoscopic models", IV European Conference on Computational Mechanics (ECCM), May 16-21, 2010, Paris, France.
- H. S. Xiao, W. W. Chen, C. B. Chu and J. W. Zu, "Integrated Control and Coordination of Vehicle System Dynamics", 2009 ASME International Design Engineering Technical Conference, August 2-September 2, 2009, San Diego, California,USA.
- Adebukola Olatunde and Jean Zu, "Optimization of Twin Tensioner performance in a Belt-driven Integrated Starter-generator System for Micro-hybrids", 2009 ASME International Design Engineering Technical Conference, August 2-September 2, 2009, San Diego, California, USA.
- Alireza Hariri and Jean Zu, "Design of a Tissue Resonator Indenter Device for Measurement of Soft Tissue Viscoelastic Properties Using Parametric Identification", 2009 ASME International Design Engineering Technical Conference, August 2-September 2, 2009, San Diego, California, USA.
- Qiming Pang and Jean Zu, "A Uniaxial Cyclic Stretch Apparatus For Tissue Engineering", 2009 ASME International Design Engineering Technical Conference, August 2-September 2, 2009, San Diego, California, USA.
- S. Karunendiran, M. Clark and J.W. Zu, 2009, "A New Approach for Life Prediction of Serpentine Accessory Belt Drive System Using Actual Measured Data", SAE Paper 2009-01-0811.
- Petru Razvan Scurtu, Mike Clark and Jean W. Zu, 2009, "Coupled Longitudinal and Transverse Vibration of Automotive Belts: Experimental Study", SAE Paper 2009-01-1198.
- Seeva Karunendiran, Mike Clark and Jean W. Zu, "Life Prediction of Serpentine Accessory Belt Drive Systems: Theory and Experiment", Symposium on Mechanics of Slender Structures, July 23-25, 2008, Baltimore, Maryland, USA.
- Petru Scurtu, Mike Clark and Jean W. Zu, "Analog Equation Method for Coupled Axial and Transverse Vibration of Automotive Belts", Symposium on Mechanics of Slender Structures, July 23-25, 2008, Baltimore, Maryland, USA.
- Qiming Pang, Jean W. Zu, Geoffrey Siu and Ren-Ke Li, "Design and Development of a Novel Biostretch Apparatus for Tissue", CSME Forum, June 5-8, 2008, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
- Seeva Karunendiran, Mike Clark and Jean W. Zu, "Development of A New Fatigue Damage Model of Serpentine Accessory Belts", CSME Forum, June 5-8, 2008, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
- Petru Scurtu, Mike Clark and Jean W. Zu, "Coupled Axial and Transverse Vibration of Automotive Belts", CSME Forum, June 5-8, 2008, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
- Pinhas Ben-Tzvi, Andrew A. Goldenberg and Jean W. Zu, "Design, Simulations and Optimization of a Tracked Mobile Robot Manipulator with Hybrid Locomotion and Manipulation Capabilities", Proceedings of the 2008 IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation (ICRA2008), May 19-23, 2008, Pasadena, California, USA.
- P. Honarmandi, J. W. Zu and K. Behdinan, "Optimization of Scratch Drive Actuators considering Reliability and Fatigue Criteria", 2007 ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, November 11-15, 2007, Seattle, Washington, USA.
- P. Ben-Tzvi, A. A. Goldenberg and Jean W. Zu, "Implementation of Sensors and Control Paradigm for a Hybrid Mobile Robot Manipulator for Search and Rescue Operations", Proceedings of the 2007 IEEE International Workshop on Robotic and Sensors Environments (ROSE 2007), October 12-13, 2007, pp. 92-97, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. *** Winner of the Best Student Paper Award ***
- Pinhas Ben-Tzvi, Cyrus Raoufi, Andrew A. Goldenberg and Jean W. Zu, "Virtual Prototype Development and Simulations of a Tracked Hybrid Mobile Robot", Proceedings of MSC. Software 2007 Virtual Product Development Conference, October 10-12, 2007, Detroit, Michigan, USA.
- H. S. Xiao and J. W. Zu, "Evolutionary multiobjective optimization using artificial immune systems", International Conference on Product Design and Manufacturing Systems (ICPDMS2007), October 12-15, 2007, Chongqing, China.
- Pinhas Ben-Tzvi, Andrew A. Goldenberg and Jean W. Zu, "A Novel Control Architecture and Design of Hybrid Locomotion and Manipulation Tracked Mobile Robot", IEEE International Conference on Mechatronics and Automation, August 5-8, 2007, Harbin, Heilongjiang, China.
- Han Song Xiao and Jean W. Zu, "A New Constrained Multiobjective Optimization Algorithm Based on Artificial Immune Systems", 2007 IEEE International Conference on Mechatronics and Automation (ICMA 2007), August 5-8, 2007, Harbin, Heilongjiang, China.
- H. S. Xiao and J. W. Zu, "A New Multiobjective Optimization Algorithm Using Artificial Immune Systems", CANCAM'07, June 3-7, 2007, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
- Honarmandi, P., Zu, J. W., and Behdinan, K., "Probabilistic Optimization of Structures with Fatigue Constraint", CANCAM'07, June 3-7, 2007, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
- A. Hariri, J. W. Zu and R. Ben Mrad, "Development of a Model for Predicting Dry Stiction in Microelectromechanical Systems (MEMS)", International Symposium on MOEMS-MEMS 2007 Micro and Nanofabrication, January 20-25, 2007, San Jose, California, USA.
- A. Hariri, J. W. Zu and R. Ben Mrad, "Modeling of the Elastic Properties of Contact between Nominally Flat Rough Surfaces Using a New Multiple Point Asperity Model", 2006 ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, November 5-10, 2006, Chicago, Illinois, USA.
- A. Hariri, J. W.Zu and R.Ben Mrad, "A New Multiple Point Asperity Model for Contact between Nominally Flat Surfaces", 2006 ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, November 5-10, 2006, Chicago, Illinois, USA.
- P. Honarmandi, J. W. Zu and K. Behdinan, "Modeling and Analytical Study of Scratch Drive Actuators", 2006 ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, November 5-10, 2006, Chicago, Illinois, USA.
- A. Elmarakbi and J. Zu, "Studying the Effects of Non-Extendable Hydraulic Absorbers with Cubic Nonlinear Characteristics on the Vehicle Dynamic Response under High Speed Impacts." Proceedings of FISITA 2006 World Automotive Congress, October 22-27, 2006, Paper No. F2006M024,Yokohama, Japan.
- Qiuzhen Qu and Jean W. Zu, "On Steering Control of Commercial Three-Axle Vehicle", The Second International Conference on Dynamics, Vibration and Control, August 23-26, 2006, Beijing, China.
- P. Honarmandi, J. W. Zu and K.Behdinan, "Reliability Based Design Optimization of Cantilever Beams Under Fatigue Constraint", 47th AIAA/ASME/ASCE/AHS/ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics, and Materials Conference, 2006, AIAA-2006-1941.
- Gong Cheng and Jean W. Zu, "Nonlinear Dynamic Analysis of a 2-Dof Discontinuous System Under Two-Frequency Excitations", 13th International Congress on Sound and Vibration, July 2-6, 2006,Vienna, Austria.
- Gong Cheng, Jean W. Zu and Ming Zhong, "Development of a New Cardiac Muscle Model to Study the Influence of Muscle Mass", 2006 ASME Summer Bioengineering Conference, June 21-25, 2006, Amelia Island, Florida, USA.
- Gong Cheng, Jean W. Zu and Ming Zhong, "a Study on Cardiac Muscle Isometric and Isotonic Contraction by a New Multi- Segment Hill's Three-Element Model", 2006 ASME Summer Bioengineering Conference, June 21-25, 2006, Amelia Island, Florida, USA.
- Peyman Honarmandi, Jean W. Zu and Kamran Behdinan, "Reliability Based Design Optimization of Cantilever Beams Under Fatigue Constraint", 47th AIAA/ASME/ASCE/AHS/ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics, and Materials Conference, May 1-4, 2006, Newport, Rhode Island, USA.
- Alireza Hariri, Jean W. Zu and Ridha BenMrad, "A New Multiple Point Asperity Model for Contact between Nominally Flat Surfaces", CSME Forum, May 21-24, 2006, Calgary, Canada.
- Hansong Xiao and Jean W. Zu, "Application of Artificial Immune Systems to Multiobjective Optimization", CSME Forum, May 21-24, 2006, Calgary, Canada.
- Hansong Xiao, Jean W. Zu and Wieslaw Zaton, "Fillet Shape Optimization for Gear Teeth", 2005 ASME International Design Engineering Technical Conferences & Computers and Information in Engineering Conference, September 24-28, 2005, Long Beach, California, USA.
- Mohammad Biglarbegian and Jean W. Zu, "Dynamic Analysis and Simulation of Vehicles Carrying Liquid Cargo during Braking", 2005 ASME International Design Engineering Technical Conferences & Computers and Information in Engineering Conference, September 24-28, 2005, Long Beach, California, USA.
- Qiuzhen Qu, Jean W. Zu and Gong Cheng, "Analytical Modeling and Analysis for Scratch Drive Actuator", 2005 ASME International Design Engineering Technical Conferences & Computers and Information in Engineering Conference, September 24-28, 2005, Long Beach, California, USA.
- W. Chen, H. Xiao, L. Liu and J. W. Zu, "Integrated Vehicle Dynamic Control Through Coordinating Control of Steering and Suspension System", 2005 ASME International Design Engineering Technical Conferences & Computers and Information in Engineering Conference, September 24-28, 2005, Long Beach, California, USA.
- Jean W. Zu, Gong Cheng and Qian Tang, "Equilibrium and Stability of Micro-Cantilevers Used in Atomic Force Microscopy", International Conference on MEMS, NANO, and Smart Systems, August 25-27, 2004, Banff, Alberta, Canada.
- Jean W. Zu, Qiuzhen Qu and Gong Cheng, "Analytical modeling and Quantitative Analysis of Scratch Drive Actuator", Proceedings of the 2004 International conference on MEMS, NANO, and Smart Systems, August 25-27, 2004, Banff, Alberta, Canada.
- Jean W. Zu, Qiuzhen Qu and Gong Cheng, "Quantitative Analysis for Force and Vibrations of Scratch Drive Actuator", International conference on MEMS, NANO, and Smart Systems, August 25-27, 2004, Banff, Alberta, Canada.
- A. Hariri, J. Zu and R. BenMrad, "Modeling of Surface Forces between Microsize Objects in Dry Condition", International Conference on MEMS, NANO, and Smart Systems, August 25-27, 2004, Banff, Alberta, Canada.
- Ahmed Elmarakbi and Jean Zu, "Enhancement of Vehicle Occupant Safety Performance in Frontal Collisions Using Smart Structures", 7th World Conference on Injury Prevention and Safety Promotion, June 6-9, 2004, Vienna, Austria.
- Ahmed Elmarakbi and Jean Zu, "Crashworthiness of Vehicle Structures and Safety Criteria for Variable Size Occupants", 7th World Conference on Injury Prevention and Safety Promotion, June 6-9, 2004, Vienna, Austria.
- Honarmandi, K. Behdinan, J.W. Zu and C. Park, "Fatigue Life Improvement of Bolt-nut Joints using axiomatic Design and FEM Approach", CSME Forum'04, June 1-4, 2004, London, Ontario, Canada.
- H. Xiao and J. W. Zu, "Cam Profile Optimization for Cam-drive Engines", CSME Forum'04, June 1-4, 2004, London, Ontario, Canada.
- Q. Qu and J. W. Zu, "Model Following Control of Four-wheel-steering", CSME Forum'04, June 1-4, 2004, London, Ontario, Canada.
- Ahmed Elmarakbi and J. W. Zu, "Enhancement of Vehicle Occupant Safety Performance in Frontal Impacts Using an Extendable Smart Structure", CSME Forum'04, June 1-4, 2004, London, Ontario, Canada.
- Ahmed Elmarakb and Jean Zu, "Frontal Impact Enhancement Using Extendable Energy Absorbers", FISITA World Automotive Congress, May 23-27, 2004, Barcelona, Spain.
- Ahmed Elmarakb and Jean Zu, "Towards The Optimum Solution Of Vehicle Compatibility: A Numerical Study Using A Fixed Smart Structure", FISITA World Automotive Congress, 23-27 May, 2004, Barcelona, Spain.
- Ahmed Elmarakbi and Jean Zu, "Dynamic Analysis of Vehicle-to-Vehicle and Vehicle to-Barrier in Frontal Collisions: Vehicle Safety and Occupant Protection Performance", 2004 JSAE Annual Congress, May 19-21, 2004, Yokohama, Japan.
- Gong Cheng and Jean W. Zu, "Chaotic Motion of a Two-Frequency Forced Oscillator with Dry Friction", IMECE'03, November 15-21, 2003, Washington D.C., USA.
- Wei Zhang and Jean W. Zu, "Analysis of Nonlinear Dynamics for a Rotor-Active Magnetic Bearing System with Time-Varying Stiffness", IMECE'03, November 15-21, 2003, Washington D.C., USA.
- Ahmed Elmarakbi and Jean W. Zu, "Numerical Analysis and Optimization of Vehicle Compatibility Using a Smart Vehicle Structure", Proceedings of the International Body Engineering Conference, IBEC, SAE Paper No. 2003-01-2802, October 27-29, 2003, Chipa, Japan.
- Nabeel Shabaneh and Jean W. Zu, "Nonlinear Free Vibration of a Rotor Shaft System with Viscoelastically Supported Bearings", ASME 19th Biennial Conference on Mechanical Vibration and Noise, September 2-6, 2003, Chicago, Illinois, USA.
- Wei Zhang and Jean W. Zu, "Computation of Normal Forms for High Dimensional Nonlinear Systems and Application to Nonplanar Motions of a Cantilever Beam", ASME 19th Biennial Conference on Mechanical Vibration and Noise, September 2-6, 2003, Chicago, Illinois, USA.
- R. Ben Mrad, A. Abhari and J. Zu, "Control Strategies For an Inchworm Piezomotor", CIMSA 2003 - International Symposium on Computational Intelligence for Measurement Systems and Applications, July 29-31 2003, Lugano, Switzerland.
- Gong Cheng and Jean W. Zu, "Multi-frequency Oscillations of a Coulomb Damped Belt Drive System", 8th International Conference on Recent Advances in Structural Dynamics, July 13-16, 2003, Southhampton, UK.
- Ahmed Elmarakbi and Jean Zu, "Numerical Simulations of Smart-Standard Vehicles Collision Improvement: Crashworthiness Optimization", Proceedings of the Canadian Multidisciplinary Road Safety Conference XIII, June 8-11, 2003, Banff, Alberta, Canada.
- Ahmed Elmarakbi and Jean Zu, "Smart Vehicle Structure for Offset Frontal Collision Improvement", 19th Canadian Congress of Applied Mechanics, June 1-6 2003, Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
- Ahmed Elmarakbi and Jean Zu, "Investigation and Analysis of Vehicle Compatibility in Full Frontal Impact", 19th Canadian Congress of Applied Mechanics, June 1-6 2003, Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
- Peyman Honarmandi, Kamran Behdinan and Jean W. Zu, "Single-Axial Fatigue Analysis of the Automotive Front Door Hinge Assemblyh Based on FEM", 19th Canadian Congress of Applied Mechanics, June 1-6 2003, Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
- Leila Bahreinian, Kamran Behdian and Jean. W. Zu, "Transient Response of Bridges Traversed by Moving Vehicles: Pitch-Bounce Model", 19th Canadian Congress of Applied Mechanics, June 1-6 2003, Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
- Gong Cheng and Jean W. Zu, "Non-linear dynamic analysis of an optical fiber coupler", 5th International Conference on vibration Engineering, September 18-20, 2002, Nanjing, China.
- Li-Qun Chen and Jean W. Zu, "Two-to-one resonance in the parametrically excited axially moving string: An integral constitutive law", Ninth Nonlinear Vibrations, Stability, and Dynamics of Structures Conference, July 28-August 1, 2002, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA, USA.
- Gong Cheng and Jean W. Zu, "Two Frequency Forced Vibration under Coulomb and Viscous Frictions", 9th International Congress on Sound and Vibration, July 8-11, 2002, Orlando, Florida, USA.
- T. Zhou, A.A. Goldenberg and J. W. Zu, "Modal Force Based In put Shaper for Vibration Suppression of Flexible Payloads", 2002 IEEE International Conference on Robotics & Automation, May 2002, Washington DC, USA.
- M. Nouri and J. W. Zu, "Optimization and Sensitivity Analysis of Automotive Serpentine Belt Drive Systems Using a Simplified Method", CSME Forum'02, May 2002, Kingston, Canada.
- Gong Cheng and Jean W. Zu, "Vibration Analysis of an Optical Fiber Coupler", CSME Forum'02, May 2002, Kingston, Canada.
- Ahmed Elmarakbi and J. W. Zu, "Variable Parameters Affecting Dynamic Buckling Behaviour of Thin Circular Tube", CSME Forum'02, May 2002, Kingston, Canada. 86. Zhichao Hou and Jean W. Zu, "Parametric Vibration of Viscoelastic Moving Belts Using Standard Linear Solid Model", Fifth Asia-Pacific Conference on Computational Mechanics (APCOM'01), October 28-31, 2001, Hangzhou, China.
- N. Baddour and J. W. Zu, "Nonlinearly Coupled In-Plane and Transverse Vibrations of a Spinning Disk", ASME 18th Bieannial Conference on Mechanical Vibration and Noise, September 9-12, 2001, Pittsburgh.
- Z. Hou and J. W. Zu, "Parametric Vibration of Viscoelastic Moving Belts Using Standard Linear Solid Model", ASME 18th Biennial Conference on Mechanical Vibration and Noise, September 9-12, 2001, Pittsburgh.
- G. Cheng and J. W. Zu, "Chaotic Motion of a Magnetic Rigid Satellite in an Orbit near the Equational Plane of the Earth", CANCAM 2001, June 3-7, 2001, St. Johns, Canada.
- R. Ben Mrad, A. Abhari and Jean W. Zu, "A Controller for an Inchworm Piezomotor", Proceeding of the IASTED International Conference, June 27-29, 2001, Banff, Alberta, Canada.
- F. P.J. Rimrott and J.W. Zu, "Microgravity, Collinearity and the Tendency to Disintegrate", 52 Astronautical Congress, August 2001, Toulouse, France.
- Zhichao Hou and Jean W. Zu, "Comparison of Different Viscoelastic Models for Nonlinear Free Vibrations of Moving Belts", ASME 2000 IMECE, November 5-20, 2000, Orlando, Florida, USA.
- Jean W. Zu and Lixin Zhang, " Modal Analysis in Coupled Vibration of Serpentine Belt Drive Systems", ASME 2000 IMECE, November 5-20, 2000, Orlando, Florida, USA.
- Jean W. Zu and R. P.J. Rimrott, "Collinearity Principle Applied to to a Gyrosatellite", ICTAM 2000, August 27-September 2, 2000, Chicago, USA.
- Jean W. Zu and Lixin Zhang, "Coupled Vibration of Serpentine Belt Drive Systems", Internal Conference on Advanced Problems in Vibration Theory and Applications", June 19-22, 2000, Xi'an, China.
- Tong Zhou, Jean W. Zu and A.A. Goldenberg, "Vibration Controllability of Flexible Robot-Payload Systems", IEEE International Conference on Robotics & Automation, April 2000, San Francisco, USA.
- Tong Zhou, Jean W. Zu and A.A. Goldenberg, "Modeling of Flexible Robot-Payload Systems Through Component Synthesis", 31st International Symposium on Robotics, May 14-17, 2000, Montreal, Canada.
- N. H. Shabaneh and Jean W. Zu, "Vibration Analysis of Viscoelastically Supported Rotor-Bearing Systems", Asia-Pacific Vibration Conference'99 (A-PVC'99), December, 1999.
- Jean W. Zu and Lixin Zhang, "Dynamic Stability of Serpentine Belt Drive Systems", Fourth Asia-Pacific Conference on Computational Mechanics (APCOM'99), December, 1999, Singapore.
- Lixin Zhang and Jean W. Zu, "Nonlinear Vibration of Parametrically Excited Viscoelastic Moving Belts", ASME Seventeenth Biennial Conference on Mechanical Vibration and Noise, September, 1999, Las Veges.USA.
- Lixin Zhang and Jean W. Zu, "Internal Resonance and Nonlinear Response of Hybrid Serpentine Belt Drive Systems", 1st Canadian Conference on Nonlinear Solid Mechanics, June, 1999, Victoria, Canada.
- A. Abhari, R. Ben Mrad and J. W. Zu, "A High Bandwidth Piezo-Ceramic Based Linear Motor", Third International Conference on Industrial Automation, June, 1999, Montreal, Canada.
- Natalie Baddour and Jean W. Zu, "Solution of a New Model for a Spinning Disk", 17th CANCAM, May,1999, Hamilton, Canada.
- Jean W. Zu and Lixin Zhang, "Free Vibration of Viscoelastic Moving Belts", 1998 International Mechanical Engineering Congress & Exposition, Symposium on Dynamics, Acoustics and Simulations, November, 1998, Anaheim, USA.
- Lixin Zhang and Jean W. Zu, "Nonlinear Forced Vibrations of Viscoelastic Moving Belts", The Third International Conference on Nonlinear Mechanics, August, 1998, Shanghai, China.
- K.O. Eneremadu, Jean W. Zu and Fred P.J. Rimrott, "Stability of Nonlinear Two-Frequency Oscillations of Cylindrical Shells", The Third International Conference on Nonlinear Mechanics, August, 1998, Shanghai.
- Jean W. Zu, "Making Vibration Concept Visualized for Students - Implementing an Innovative Laboratory", 11th Canadian Conference on Engineering Education, July,1998, Halifax, Canada.
- Lixin Zhang and Jean W. Zu, "The Direct Stochastic Newmark Method in the State Space", CSME Forum'98, May,1998, Toronto, Canada.
- Jean W. Zu and Edward Wong, "Dynamic Response of a Spinning Timoshenko Shaft With Coupled Bending and Torsion", ASME DETC'97, 16th Biennial Conference on Mechanical Vibration and Noise, September, 1997, Sacramento, USA.
- Seeva Karunendiran, W.L. Cleghorn and Jean W. Zu, "Vibration of a Timoshenko Beam Having Non-classical Boundary Conditions and Subjected to Axial Load", 16th CANCAM, June, 1997, Quebec City, Canada.
- Jean W. Zu and Zhenyi Ji, "Steady State Response of Rotor Systems with Timoshenko Shaft and Nonlinear Bearings", 16th CANCAM, June,1997,Quebec City, Canada.
- Jean W. Zu and Zhenyi Ji, "An Improved Transfer Matrix Method for Nonlinear Rotor-Bearing Systems", IMECE 1996, Symposium on Elasto-Impact and Friction, November 1996, Atlanta, USA.
- Jean W. Zu and John Melanson, "Complex Frequencies and Modes of Externally Damped Shafts Under Different Boundary Conditions", IMECE 1996, Symposium on Nonlinear Dynamics and Controls, November 1996, Atlanta, USA.
- S. Karunendiran and Jean W. Zu, "Complex Eigenvalues and Eigenvectors of Shaft-Bearing Systems", CSME Forum 96, June, 1996, Hamilton.
- Degao Li, A.A. Goldenberg and Jean W. Zu, "Peak Torque Reduction with Redundant Manipulators", 1996 IEEE International Conference on Robotics & Automation, April 22-28 1996, Minneapoils, MN, USA.
- Degao Li, Jean W. Zu and A.A. Goldenberg, "Dynamics of Flexible Macro-Micro Manipulators", World Automation Congress 96, May 1996, France.
- Degao Li, Jean W. Zu and A.A. Goldenberg, "Incorporation of Joint Flexibility with Link Flexibility: Dynamic Modeling and Analysis", ASME 15th Biennial Conference on Vibration and Noise, September 1995, Boston, USA.
- Degao Li, Jean W. Zu and Andrew A. Goldenberg, "Incorporation of Joint Flexibility with Link Flexibility: Dynamic Modeling and Analysis", ASME the 50th Design Technical Conference, September 1995, Boston, USA.
- F.P.J. Rimrott and Jean W. Zu, "Thermal Flutter", The First International Symposium on Thermal Stresses and Related Topics, September 1995, Japan.
- Jean W. Zu and S. Karunendiran, "Analytical Prediction on Natural Frequencies of a Rotor-Bearing System", 15th CANCAM, June 1995, Victoria, Canada.
- Jean W. Zu, "Free Vibration Analysis of Damped Spinning Timoshenko Beams", 15th CANCAM, June 1995, Victoria, Canada.
- Ray P.S. Han and Jean W. Zu, "Dynamics of Non-conservative Spinning Beam Systems", ICVE'94, International Conference on Vibration Engineering, June 1994, Beijing.
- Jean W. Zu and Ray P.S. Han, "On the Precession Frequencies and Critical Speeds of a Spinning beam", ISROMAC-5 Symposium on Transport Phenomena & Dynamics of Rotating Machining, February 1994, Hawaii, USA.
- Zheng, L.X.Zhang, Ray P.S. Han and Jean W. Zu, "The Covariance Matrix Method of Nonlinear Method of Nonlinear System Subjected to Nonstationary Random Excitation", ICVE'94, International Conference on Vibration Engineering, June, 1994, Beijing, China.
- Jean W. Zu and Ray P.S. Han, "Dynamic Response of a Spinning Timoshenko Beam Subjected to a Moving Load with General Boundary Conditions", 1993 ASME Winter Conference, 1993, New Orleans, USA.
- Jean W. Zu and Ray P.S. Han, "Natural Frequencies and Normal Modes of a Spinning Timoshenko Beam with General Boundary Conditions", 1992 ASME Summer Conference, 1992, Scottsdale, Arizona, USA.
- Jean W. Zu and Ray P.S. Han, "Free Vibration Analysis of Spinning Timoshenko Beams with General Classical Boundary Conditions", 13th CANCAM, 1991, Winnipeg, Canada.
- Ray P.S. Han and Jean W. Zu, "A Simplified Solution for the Dynam¬ics of Spinning Timoshenko Beams", 13th CANCAM, 1991, Winnipeg, Canada.
- Ray P.S. Han, Mike Xu and Jean W. Zu, "On the Eigensolutions of Elastic Mechanisms", CSME Forum '90, 1990, Toronto, Canada.
- Ray P.S. Han and Jean W. Zu, "Free Vibration Analysis of a Rotating Workpiece During Machining", ISROMAC-3 Symposium on Transport Phenomena & Dynamics of Rotating Machining, 1990, Hawaii, USA.
- Zhao-Chang Zheng, Bao-Rong Cheng and Jean W. Zu, "Dynamic Reanaly¬sis of Offshore Platforms", Sixth IMAC, 1988, Japan.
- Zhao-Chang Zheng, Bao-Rong Cheng and Jean W. Zu, "Improvement of Computational Method for Eigenvalue of Large Complex Structural System", ASME Technology Conferences-11 Biennial Conference on Mechanical Vibration and Noise, 1987, Boston, USA.
Books, Chapters in Books, UTMIE Series, Review Articles, and Non Technical Articles
- Adebuloka O. Olatunde and Jean W. Zu, 2009, A Tensioner for the Belt-Driven Integrated Starter-Generator, VDM Verlag Dr. Muller, ISBN: 978-3-639-16216-5.
- Jean W. Zu, 2001, "Belts", an invited article for Encyclopedia of Vibration, Academic Press Ltd., pp. 165-173. Editors: Simon G. Braun, David J. Ewins and Singiresu S. Rao.
- Authors: Tong Zhou, Advisers: Jean W. Zu and Andrew A. Goldenberg, 2002, Dynamics and vibration-suppression control of flexible-payload manipulator systems, Bibliometrics, Pages: 133, ISBN:0-612-74713-1.
Patents
- Zhengbao Yang, Jean Zu, Wei Zhang, Minghui Yao "Piezoelectric-based arc vibration energy harvesting device", China Patent, Appl. No. 201510845572, 2015.
- Zhengbao Yang, Jean W. Zu "Half-tube array vibration energy harvesting method using piezoelectric materials", United States Patent, Appl. No. 14953241, 2014.
- Zhengbao Yang, Jean W. Zu and Wei Zhang, "High-efficiency multi-diretioncal vibration energy harvesting device", China Patent, Appl. No. 201410536393, 2014.
- Zhengbao Yang and Jean W. Zu, "Multi-directional high-efficiency piezoelectric energy transducer", United States Patent, Appl. No. US 14/297,029, 2013.
- Ben-Tzvi, P., Goldenberg, A.A., and Zu, J.W., "Hybrid Mobile Robot", Canadian Patent Application # CA2631116, May 12, 2008.
- Pinhas Ben-Tzvi, Andrew A. Goldenberg, and Jean W. Zu, "Hybrid Mobile Robot", United States Patent Application Publication, Pub. No.: US 2008/0277172 A1, Pub. Date: Nov.13, 2008, Appl. No: 11/980,782, Filed: Oct. 31, 2007.