2004-2011, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Doctor
1998-2002, Liaoning Institue of Technology, Bachelor

2022- to present, Professor, School of Mechanical Engineering，Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2017-2021，Associate Professor, School of Mechanical Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2013-2016，Assistant Researcher, School of Mechanical Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2011-2013， Postdoctoral Researcher, School of Mechanical Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University

2014.02-2014.08，Visiting Schoolar, Departmant of Management Engineering, Technical University of Denmark

Design engineering and innovation
Tribo-system design and analysis
Triboinformatics

As Principal Researcher:
2019-2022 National Natural Science Foundation (NSFC) Program "Multi-scale investigation of triboelectric mechanism at solid interfaces based on charge transfer"
2016-2019 National Natural Science Foundation (NSFC) Program "Study of Mechanism and Prevention of Fretting Damage at the Tight-fitting Interfaces Among Structural Components"
2013-2015 National Natural Science Foundation (NSFC) Program "Functional Knowledge Synthesis and Behavior Prediction for Product Integrated Innovation"
2012-2013 Shanghai Postdoctoral Research Program "Benchmarking-based Approach for Tribology Design Knowledge Acquisition and Application"
2012-2013 XXX Group Research Program "Conceptual Design of an Inner-Enterprise Distributed Resource Environment"

As Core Member:
2014-2017, National Natural Science Foundation (NSFC) Program "Affordance-based Approach for the Modeling, Capture and Reuse of Detail Design Knowledge"
2010-2013, National Natural Science Foundation (NSFC) Key Program "Modeling the Design Knowledge Flow for the Effective Integration of Mechanical Systems"
2010-2012, National Natural Science Foundation (NSFC) Program "Modeling the Functional Knowledge of Energy-Transforming Systems for Intelligent Synthesis"
2009-2011, Shanghai Qimingxing Program "A Methodology for Managing and Reusing Design Knowledge and its Application to Auto-Body Design"
2008-2010, 863 Program "A Knowledge-based Approach for Innovative Conceptual Design of Multidisciplinary Systems"

1. Jun Liu, Zhinan Zhang*, Richard Evans, Youbai Xie. Web Services-based Knowledge Sharing, Reuse and Integration in the Design Evaluation of Mechanical Systems. Robotics and Computer Integrated Manufacturing, 2018, Accepted
2. Jason Li-Ying, Zhinan Zhang, Qing Long. An alternative way to make knowledge sharing work in online communities? The effects of hidden knowledge facilitators. Management and Organization Review,2018, Accepted
3. Zhinan Zhang, Mingdong Zhou*, Weimin Ding, Huifang Ma. A new analysis model for rotor-bearing systems based on the theory of plates. Frontiers in Mechanical Engineering, 2018, https://doi.org/10.1007/s11465-019-0525-x
4. Zhinan Zhang*, Xin Wang, Fan Cui, Xiaohan Wang, Hui Cheng. A simulation-based approach for plant layout design and production planning. Journal of Ambient Intelligence and Humanized Computing, 2018, DOI: 10.1007/s12652-018-0687-5
5. Zhinan Zhang, Ling Liu, Wei Wei, et al. A systematic function recommendation process for data-driven product and service design. ASME Transactions on Journal of Mechanical Design, 2017, 139(11): 111404.
6. Zhinan Zhang*, Jun Liu, Tonghai Wu, Youbxie Xie. Effect of carbon nanotubes on friction and wear of a piston ring and cylinder liner system under dry and lubricated conditions. Friction, 2017, 5(2): 147-154.
7. Zhinan Zhang*, Jun Liu, Youbai Xie. Design approach for optimization of piston ring profile considering mixed lubrication. Friction, 2016,4 (4):335-346.
8. Zhinan Zhang*, Jun Liu, Yihu Tang, Xianghui Meng. Optimizing the shape of top piston ring face using inverse method. Industrial Lubrication and Tribology, 2016, 68(1): 9-15.
9. Zhinan Zhang*, Weimin Ding, Huifang Ma. Local stress analysis of a defective rolling bearing using an explicit dynamic method. Advances in Mechanical Engineering, 2016, 8(12):1-9.
10. Zhinan Zhang*, Gang Liu, Zhichao Jiang, Yong Chen. A Cloud-Based Framework for Lean Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul of Complex Equipment. ASME Transactions on Journal of Manufacturing Science and Engineering 2015, 137(4): 040908-040908-11.
11. Zhinan Zhang*, Zelin Liu, Yong Chen, Youbai Xie. Knowledge flow in engineering design: an ontological framework. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part C: Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science, 2013, 227(4): 222 - 232.
12. Zhinan Zhang*, Xiaoxiang Zhang, Youbai Xie, Xianghui Meng. Analysis of piston secondary motion considering the variation in the system inertia. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part D, Journal of Automobile Engineering, 2009, 223(D4):549-563.
13. Shuaihang Pan, Zhinan Zhang*. Fundamental Theories and Basic Principles of Triboelectric Effect: A Review. Friction, 2018, https://doi.org/10.1007/s40544-018-0217-7
14. Shuaihang Pan, Zhinan Zhang*. Triboelectric effect: A new perspective on electron transfer process, Journal of Applied Physics, 2017,122(14):14302.
15. Shuaihang Pan, Nian Yin, Zhinan Zhang*. Time- & load-dependence of triboelectric effect. Scientific Reports, 2018, 8:2470
16. Liu Jun, Zhang Zhinan*, Ji Zhe, Xie Youbai. Friction and wear behavior of hydrogenated diamond-like carbon coating against titanium alloys under large normal load and variable velocity. Industrial Lubrication and Tribology, 2017,69(2):199-207.
17. Jun Liu, Zhinan Zhang*, Bo Zhao, Youbai Xie. A new asperity interaction model considering transient flash temperature and inhomogeneous distribution of oil viscosity. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part J: Journal of Engineering Tribology, 2017, 231(3): 347-356.
18. Ang Liu, Stephen C-Y Lu, Zhinan Zhang, et al. Function recommender system for product planning and design. CIRP Annals Manufacturing Technology, 2017, 66(1): 181-184.

Course: Introduction to Engineering, Undergraduate, 48 hours, 3 credits
Course: Innovative Thinking and Modern Design, Undergraduate, 34 hours, 2 credits
Course: Engineering Design, Undergraduate, 64 hours, 4 credits
Course: Principle and Practice of Global Innovation , Undergraduate, 48 hours, 3 credits
Course: Complex Mechatronics System Design and Practice, Graduate, 64 hours, 4 credits
Course: Scientific Reserach and Innovation Practice, Undergraduate, 96 hours, 6 credits

Software of Knowledge Flow Engine. Version 1.0, Authorization number：2009SR051402
Software of Design Knowledge Service System. Version 1.0, Authorization number：2013SR045002

Associate Editor
Journal of Computing and Information Science in Engineering, Transactions of the ASME

Editorial Borad Member
Friction
Journal of Integrated Design and Process Science
Nanotechnology and Precision Engineering (Young Editorial Board Member)

Guest Editor
Friction
Journal of Tribology, Transactions of the ASME
Journal of Shanghai Jiao Tong University

Member
American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Design Society (Associate)
American Society of Engineering Education


Reviewer of the follow journals,
1. Wear
2. Nano Energy
3. Engineering
4. Tribology Transaction
5. ASME transactions on Journal of Tribology
6. IMechE Part J Journal of Engineering Tribology
7. Applied Surface Science
8. Journal of Engineering Design
9. ASME transactions on Journal of Mechanical Design
10. Concurrent Engineering: Research and Applications
11. Artificial Intelligence in Engineering Design, Analysis and Manufacturing
12. IMchE Part C Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science
13. Journal of Nano Manufacturing
14. Journal of Intelligent Manufacturing
15. European Journal of Mechanics - A/Solids
16. International Journal of Production Research
17. International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing
18. IMchE Part B Journal of Engineering Manufacture
19. International Journal of Computer Integrated Manufacturing
20. Transactions of the Canadian Society for Mechanical Engineering

2024 Fellow of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers
2024 SCIENCE CHINA Technological Science, High Impact Paper
2021 Friction Best Paper Award
2019 Friction Best Paper Award
2015 Design Studies Best Paper Award Nomination
2013 ICED'13 Reviewers’Favorite Prize
2011 ICED'11 Top 5% Paper Awards