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Canran Zhang is a rising researcher in industrial and manufacturing engineering, whose work focuses on the optimization of robotic assembly lines—specifically, the design and balancing of reconfigurable systems for capacity scalability. Zhang’s major contributions center on developing hybrid metaheuristic algorithms, such as hybrid particle swarm optimization (PSO), to solve cost-oriented robotic assembly line balancing problems (cRALBP). These algorithms address the practical challenge of minimizing robot purchasing costs while maximizing production efficiency, a critical issue in real-life manufacturing. Zhang’s most cited paper, “Configuration design of reconfigurable single-product robotic assembly line for capacity scalability” (2023, 15 citations), introduces innovative approaches to adapting assembly line configurations for changing production demands. Another notable work, “Hybrid particle swarm optimization algorithms for cost-oriented robotic assembly line balancing problems” (2023, 6 citations), proposes a mixed integer linear programming model and hybrid PSO to optimize cost and efficiency simultaneously. With a growing citation record, Zhang’s research is gaining traction for its practical relevance and algorithmic novelty, making it a valuable resource for students and researchers exploring smart manufacturing, reconfigurable systems, and cost-efficient automation.