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Dr. Yufan Zheng (郑羽帆) received his Ph.D. degree in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Alberta, Canada in 2020. In 2016, he got the MSc degree in Advanced Manufacturing Technology Systems Management at the University of Manchester, UK. He earned his B.Eng in Mechanical Engineering from Southwest Jiaotong University in 2012. From 2020 to 2021, he worked as a postdoctoral fellow at University of Alberta. Currently, Dr. Yufan Zheng is an Associate Professor in the School of Intelligent Manufacturing Ecosystem, his research interests include Process Planning and Scheduling for Manufacturing, Additive Manufacturing. Our research group is recruiting self-motivated Ph.D, Master, and Undergraduate students. Candidates interested in intelligent manufacturing and additive manufacturing (3D printing) are encouraged to apply.
Research interests
Scheduling and Process Planning Optimization
Additive Manufacturing (3D printing)
Repairing Remanufacturing
Experience
Associate Professor, XJTLU, China, 2025-present
Assistant Professor, XJTLU, China, 2021-2024
Postdoctoral fellow, University of Alberta, Canada, 2020-2021
Research assistant, University of Alberta, Canada, 2017-2020
Teaching assistant, University of Alberta, Canada, 2017-2020
Teaching
MFE208-Additive Manufacturing
MFE201-Principle of Mechanical Design
Awards and honours
Academic Excellence Award, School of IME, XJTLU, 2023
University of Alberta AGES Scholarship, 2020
University of Alberta Sadler Scholarship in Mechanical Engineering Department, 2019
University of Alberta Fully Funded Ph.D. Scholarship, 2016
University of Manchester Outstanding Performance Graduates Award, 2016
Education/Academic qualification
PGcert, Teaching and Supporting Learning in Higher Education, University of Liverpool, UK, 2023
Ph.D., Mechanical Engineering, University of Alberta, Canada, 2020
MSc (Distinction), Advanced Manufacturing Technology & Systems Management, University of Manchester, UK, 2016
B.Eng, Mechanical Engineering, Southwest Jiaotong University, China, 2012
Research areas
- Manufacturing Process Optimization
- Additive Manufacturing
Person Types
- Staff
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Innovation in Age-Friendly Tourism Transportation Services: A Public Value Theory Perspective
Wang, X. (PI), Zheng, Y. (Team member), Tang, L. (Team member), Gong, Z. (Team member) & Deng, Y. (Team member)
30/05/26 → 30/05/28
Project: Governmental Research Project
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Exploring Public Acceptance of Urban Autonomous Vehicles Through the Theory of Planned Behavior
Wang, X. (PI), Wu, X. (Team member) & Zheng, Y. (Team member)
7/07/25 → 31/07/27
Project: Governmental Research Project
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PRISM: Pedagogical Reflection and Inquiry through Student-centered Messaging
Saeed, N. (PI), Li, N. (Team member), Abbas, S. (Team member), Nair, G. (Team member) & Zheng, Y. (Team member)
2/06/25 → …
Project: Internal Research Project
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Development and Application of a Digital Twin-Based Asphalt Pavement Crack Repair Robot
Wang, L. (PI), Zhang, W. (Team member) & Zheng, Y. (Team member)
1/05/25 → 1/05/27
Project: Collaborative Research Project
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Enhancing Mechanical Design Education through Knowledge Graphs: A Project-Based Learning Approach
Zheng, Y. (PI), Mostafa, K. (CoI), Quadir, B. (CoI), Wang, X. (CoI) & Niu, H. (CoI)
1/02/25 → 31/12/26
Project: Internal Research Project
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A deposition-agnostic reduced-order thermal modeling strategy for evolving geometries in directed energy deposition
Du, R., Liu, J., Zheng, Y. & Ahmad, R., 5 Apr 2026, In: Additive Manufacturing. 121, 105148.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Development and performance evaluation of a composite-modified cold patch asphalt mortar and mixture for sustainable pavement maintenance
Fan, X., Ma, C., Wang, S., Zhang, S., Li, J., Zhang, J., Fan, Y., Zheng, Y. & Yao, Z., Jan 2026, In: Materials and Structures/Materiaux et Constructions. 59, 1, 7.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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DME -Deeplabv3 +: A perception-driven semantic segmentation approach for intelligent pavement crack maintenance
Fan, Y., Fan, X., Zhang, J., Liu, J., Lakany, H., Ma, Y., Ma, W. & Zheng, Y., 15 Jun 2026, In: Expert Systems with Applications. 316, 131773.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Multisource road defect dataset featuring brick pavement and multi-perspective views for intelligent detection
Wang, M., Zhang, W., Zheng, Y., Ma, W. & Zhang, W., May 2026, In: Automation in Construction. 185, 106874.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Pavement maintenance: Traditional methods, intelligent solutions, and 3D printing applications
Fan, X., Li, J., Zhang, J., Wang, S., Fan, Y., Zheng, Y. & Yao, Z., 1 Jul 2026, In: Automation in Construction. 187Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
4 Citations (Scopus)
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2025 6th International Conference on Big Data, Artificial Intelligence and Internet of Things Engineering: (Event)
Zheng, Y. (Chair)
17 Oct 2025 → 19 Oct 2025Activity: Membership › Membership of committee
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Machines (Journal)
Zheng, Y. (Editor)
15 Jul 2024 → 31 Mar 2025Activity: Peer-review and editorial work of publications › Editorial work