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About
Andy Zhang is a mechanical engineering technology educator and researcher at New York City College of Technology, whose work bridges hands-on learning, robotics, and emerging technologies in higher education. His research centers on three interconnected areas: undergraduate STEM education, robotics course development, and the integration of Internet of Things (IoT) technologies into remote and in-person learning environments. Zhang's most significant contributions include pioneering frameworks for incorporating wireless sensor networks and IoT platforms into robotics curricula, enabling students to engage meaningfully with modern interdisciplinary engineering challenges. His 2020 work on the importance of undergraduate research in engineering technology programs — his most cited contribution with five citations — highlights his commitment to elevating research opportunities even at the associate degree level, an often-overlooked educational tier. Beyond curriculum development, Zhang has championed project-based and cross-departmental learning, including innovative capstone collaborations that unite STEM disciplines in practical, hands-on contexts. His early maker-culture projects, such as the Candy Crane Robot and Twisted Sister Rover, reflect a creative approach to mechatronics education that predates and informs his later academic scholarship. Zhang teaches courses spanning solid mechanics, finite element methods, and machine dynamics, making him a versatile and impactful presence in engineering technology education.
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- 1Importance of Undergraduate Research in Engineering Technology Programs5 citations · 2020
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- 6Application of Internet of Things in Online Robotics Class2 citations · 2024
- 7MAKER: Candy Crane Robot2 citations · 2015
- 8MAKER: Twisted Sister Rover2 citations · 2015