Yihua Zhang

Yangzhou University, Zhengzhou University

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Yihua Zhang is a multidisciplinary researcher whose work bridges robotics engineering and interventional pulmonology. In robotics, Zhang developed comprehensive kinematic models and simulation frameworks for 5-degree-of-freedom (5DOF) robot manipulators, integrating MATLAB and CATIA software to enable precise trajectory planning and control. This foundational work, published in 2017 and cited 11 times, provides essential tools for robotic design and analysis in manufacturing and automation. More recently, Zhang has made significant contributions to pulmonary medicine through the development of bronchoscopic transparenchymal nodule access (BTPNA)—a novel technique for diagnosing and managing pulmonary nodules. This approach offers a safer alternative to traditional transthoracic needle aspiration (TTNA), which carries a high risk of pneumothorax. The 2023 paper on this topic, with 7 citations, addresses a critical clinical challenge by enabling more accurate sampling of peripheral lung lesions while reducing procedural complications. Zhang’s work exemplifies the translation of engineering principles into clinical practice, demonstrating how simulation and modeling expertise can solve real-world medical problems. This unique combination of robotics and pulmonary intervention positions Zhang at the intersection of two rapidly evolving fields, with potential to improve both industrial automation and patient outcomes in lung cancer diagnosis.