Guoquan Zhang

Southern University of Science and Technology, Wuhan Polytechnic University

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Guoquan Zhang is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of advanced manufacturing and rehabilitation robotics, whose work is shaping the future of both high-performance composites and human-centric medical devices. His most impactful contribution lies in robot-assisted conformal additive manufacturing, where he developed novel methods for creating continuous fibre-reinforced polymer (CFRP) grid-stiffened shell structures. This breakthrough, detailed in his 2023 paper with 43 citations, enables the rapid production of next-generation composites with selectively distributed reinforcement—a critical advancement for aerospace and automotive industries seeking lightweight, high-strength components. In the biomedical domain, Zhang has engineered a compound lower limb vibration training rehabilitation robot (2020, 11 citations) that combines bionic gait mechanisms with vertical vibration to stimulate muscle oscillation, offering an innovative approach to post-stroke and injury recovery. His earlier work on modular design for explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) robots (2018) applied genetic algorithms to optimize product variety and functionality, demonstrating his versatility in solving complex design challenges. Through these contributions, Zhang has established himself as a key figure in both smart manufacturing and assistive robotics, with his research bridging the gap between advanced materials processing and practical rehabilitation solutions.