Sheng Zhu
Papers
8
Total Citations
219
H-Index
6
About
Dr. Sheng Zhu is a pioneering researcher in robotic welding and remanufacturing technologies, with a career spanning both industrial automation and advanced materials. His primary contributions lie in developing robotic gas metal arc welding (GMAW) and MAG surfacing systems for the rapid repair and restoration of worn metal parts—a field critical for sustainable manufacturing. His most cited work, "Overlapping model of beads and curve fitting of bead section for rapid manufacturing by robotic MAG welding process" (159 citations), established foundational models for bead geometry in robotic deposition, directly enabling precise, automated remanufacturing. Dr. Zhu also designed integrated robotic systems combining 3D laser scanning, off-line programming, and position-adjustors for surface measurement and defect modeling, as detailed in his papers on remanufacturing systems and scanner calibration. More recently, he has expanded into soft materials, co-authoring a 2024 study on high-strength self-healing hydrogels with worm-like surfaces. His sustained impact—evidenced by citations across two decades—demonstrates a unique ability to bridge traditional welding robotics with emerging functional materials, making his work valuable for engineers and materials scientists alike.
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Top Papers
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- 2Robotic GMAW forming remanufacturing technology17 citations · 2013
- 3A Robotic System for Surface Measurement Via 3D Laser Scanner12 citations · 2012
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- 5The Remanufacturing System Based on Robot MAG Surfacing8 citations · 2008
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