Kemin Zhou

 

Kemin Zhou

Professor/Doctoral Supervisor

Personal Details

E-mail: zhoukm@hqu.edu.cn, zhoukemin@tsinghua.org.cn

Tel: +86-592-6162789

Cell:+86-18965171319

Fax: +86-592-6162698

Address: College of Civil Engineering , Huaqiao University , Fujian 361021, China

Education

2002.1-2003.12   Tsinghua University, Beijing , China . Post-doctor.

1998.9-2001.8     Tianjin University, Tianjin , China . Ph.D. in Structural Engineering.

1985.9-1988.6     Tianjin University, Tianjin , China . M.S. in Solid Mechanics.

1981.9-1985.8     Tianjin University, Tianjin , China . B.S. in Applied Mechanics.

Interested Fields

Theroy and method on topology optimization of material and structures

Topology optimization of compliant mechanism

Web-based virtical mechanics experiment

Teaching Experience

Undergraduate: Structural Mechanics, Material Mechanics, Theory Mechanics,

Postgraduate: Structural Dynamics, Nonlinear Continuum Mechanics, Finite Element Method, Structural Topology Optimization.

‘Structural Mechanics’ is awarded 'Excellent Course in Fujian ' (first order)

‘Structural Mechanics’ and ‘Material Mechanics’ is awarded Excellent Course in Tianjin (Second and third order, respectively)

Especial Excellent Teaching Reward in Huaqiao University

‘Excellent Achievement in High Education in Tianjin ’ on the Project of ‘Study, Development and Application of the Computer-Aided Instruction in Material Mechanics Course’.

Third Prize and Best Courseware of 5th Competition of Teaching Skill for Young Teachers in Tianjin

Recent Publications

1 Topological Optimization of Grillage under Multiple Load Cases with Stress Constraints. Engineering Mechanics, 2009, 26(6): 46-51 (in Chinese)

2 Topology Optimization of Truss-like Structures under Singular Load Cases with Stress Constraints. Journal of Huaqiao University (Natural Science), 2009, 30(2): 200-204 (in Chinese)

3 Topological Optimum Long Cantilever Truss Acted by Transverse Load at Free End, Journal of Huaqiao University (Natural Science), 2009, 30(1):84-88 (in Chinese)

4 Optimization of Least-weight Grillages by Finite Element Method. Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization, 2008, 38(5):525-532

5 Topology optimization for minimum compliance under multiple loads based on continuous distribution of members, Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization, 2008, 37(1): 49-56

6 Finite element method to establish Michell truss with unequal permissible stresses for tension and compression. Chinese Journal of Computational Mechanics, 2008, 25(3): 364-367 (in Chinese)

7 Topological Optimum Design of Compliant Mechanism Based on Truss-like Continuum, Journal of Fuzhou University (Natural Science), 2008, 36(4): 417-423 (in Chinese)

8 Topology Optimization Analysis for Reinforced Beam of Raft Foundation. Journal of Huazhong University of Science and Technology (Urban Science Edition), 2008, 25(3):180-183 (in Chinese)

9 Topological Optimization of Cantilever Truss Under Lateral Force. Engineering Mechanics, 2007, 24(10):36-40 (in Chinese)

10 Topological Optimization Based on Truss-like Continuum with Applications. Chinese Journal of Applied Mechanics, 2007, 24(3):412-415 (in Chinese)

11 Discusion on Structural Optimum Design. Fujian Architecture & Construction, 2006, 100(4):27-30 (in Chinese)

12 Topology optimization of structures under multiple load cases using fiber-reinforced composite material model. Computational Mechanics, 2006, 38(2): 163-170

13 Comment on ‘Topology optimization of continuum structures: A review’. Advances in Mechanics, 2005, 35(2):283-284 (in Chinese)

14 A review of study methods for topology optimization of structures. Advances in Mechanics, 2005, 35(1): 69-76 (in Chinese)

15 Forming Michell truss in three-dimensions by finite element method. Applied Mathematics and Mechanics, 2005, 26(3): 381-388

16 The exact weight of discretized Michell trusses for a central point load. Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization, 2004, 28(1): 69-72

17 A method of constructing michell truss using finite element method. Acta Mechanica Sinica, 2002, 34(6): 935-940 (in Chinese)

18 The improment of computational efficiency for genetic algorithms. Control Theory & Applications, 2002, 19(5): 812-814 (in Chinese)

19 Topology optimization of plane continuum using degeneratable finite element. Chinese Journal of Applied Mechanics, 2002, 19(1): 124-126 (in Chinese)

20 Topology optimization of plane continuum with topology analysis. Transaction of Tianjin University , 2001, 34(3): 340-345 (in Chinese)

Recent Papers in Conference

1 Topological Optimization and Analysis of Grillage Continuum. 1st Conference on Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization - Theory and Applications (CSMO-2009), Dalian China

2 Method to Optimize Structural Topology based on Truss-like continuum (invited in semi-plenary lecture). The Chinese Congress of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics, 2008, Zhengzhou , China

3 The Method to Discretize Truss-like continuum. The Chinese Congress of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics, 2008, Zhengzhou , China

4 Compliant mechanism topological optimum design based on truss-like continuum. 8th World Congress on Computational Mechanics, 2008, Venice , Italy

5 Theory and Application of Structural Topology Optimization Method based on Truss-like continuum. 17th Chinese Congress of Structural Enginnering, Wuhan , China

6 Topology Optimization Design of Continuum under Multiple Loads Cases with Stress Constraints. Chinese Congress of Computational Mechanics ‘2008 & 7th South Chinese Congress of Computational Mechanics, Yichang , China

7 Topological Optimum Design Method of Compliant Mechanism with multiple Objective. Chinese Congress of Computational Mechanics ‘2008 & 7th South Chinese Congress of Computational Mechanics, Yichang , China

8 Construct Truss-like continuum by Hermite Rectanglar Element. The Chinese Congress of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics, 2008, Beijing , China

9 Topology optimization for minimum compliance based on continuous distribution of members. 7th World Congress on Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization, 2007, Seoul , Korea

10 From Truss-Like Continua to Topology Optimum Trusses. 2007 International Symposium on Computational Mechanics, Beijing , China

11 Topological optimization based on truss-like continuum. 7th World Congress on Computational Mechanics, 2006, Los Angle , US

12 The difference between the frame and the corresponding Michell truss. International Conference on Enhancement and Promotion of Computational Methods in Engineering Science and Mechanics, 2006, Changcun , China

13 Influence of finite element mesh on topology optimization base on continuous distribution of members. The Fourth China-Japan-Korea Joint Symposium on Optimization of Structural and Mechanical Systems. 2006, Kunming , China

14 Topological optimization based on fiber-reinforcement composite material model. The 3rd China-Japan Conference on Mechatronics, 2006, Fuzhou , China

15 An optimum long cantilever truss with uniform depth under a tip shear. The Third China-Japan-Korea Joint Symposium on Optimization of Structural and Mechanical Systems, 2004, Kanazawa , Japan

16 Some characters in the process to discretize Michell truss. 12th Chinese Congress of Structural Engineering, 2003, Chongqing , China

Research Projects

1 Study on Structure Topology Optimization Method Based on Continuous Material Distribution. National Natural Science Foundation of China , 2009-2011

2 Method to Form Topology Optimization Structures from Truss-like Continuum. The Key Project of Chinese Ministry of Education, 2008-2010

3 Study on Compliant Mechanics Topology Optimization Method. Natural Science Foundation of Fujian Province of China, 2006-2008

4 Study on Structures Topology Optimization Method Using Composite Material Model. Research Initiation Funds for the High-level Talents in Huaqiao University, 2004-2006

5 Study on Structures Topology Optimization Method Based on Michell Theroy. Scince and Technology Fund on Devolopment of High Education, 2002-2004

6 Analysis and Assess on Plastoelastic Seismic Performance of Damaged Structures. National Natural Science Foundation of China , 2006-2008

Professional Service

Member of Editorial Committee of Journal of Huqaio University

The Standing Director of Fujian Branch of Chinese Society of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics

Member of Organizing Committee of the Sixth China-Japan-Korea Joint Symposium on Optimization of Structural and Mechanical Systems, Kyoto , Japan

Member of International Scientific Committee of 2nd International Conference on Engineering Optimization. Lisbon , Portugal

Awards

Second Prize of 8th Excelent Acadamic Paper in Natural Science in Fujian

Others

A reviewer for Journal of ‘Engineering Mechanics’, ‘Acta Mechanica Sinica’, ’Advances in Structural Engineering’, ’Applied Mathematics and Mechanics’ and ’Advances in Mechanics’

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