Educational Background

2007 – 2010, Jilin University, Doctor

2005 – 2007, Jilin University, Master

2001 – 2005, Jilin University, Bachelor

Professional Experience

2017 – present, Professor, School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Jilin University, China

2012 – 2017, Associate Professor, School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Jilin University, China

2014 – 2015, Visiting Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, USA

2010 – 2014, Postdoctoral Researcher, Department of Automobile Engineering, Jilin University, China

2010 – 2012, Assistant Professor, School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Jilin University, China

Research Interests

Structural Optimization

Structural Lightweight Design

Research Projects

2016-2019 National Natural Science Foundation of China: Multi-response Optimization and Design of Bus Skeleton Considering Size, Topology and Material Variables（51575226）

2013-2015 National Natural Science Foundation of China: Refined Model of Finite Element and Cross-sectional Shape Optimization for Skeletal Structure of Conceptual Car Body（51205159）

Selected Publications

1. Yanhua Ma, Xueqian Chen, Wenjie Zuo. Equivalent static displacements method for contact force optimization. Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization, 2020, DOI: 10.1007/s00158-020-02500-y

2. Yanhua Ma, Xinchen Wang, Wenjie Zuo. Analytical Sensitivity Analysis method of Cross-sectional Shape for Thin-walled Automobile Frame Considering Global Performances. International Journal of Automotive Technology, 2020, Online.

3. Wenjie Zuo, Jiaxing Fang, Zengming Feng. Reanalysis method for second derivatives of static displacement. International Journal of Computational Methods, 2020, DOI: 10.1142/S0219876219500567.

4. Jiantao Bai, Wenjie Zuo. Hollow structural design in topology optimization via moving morphable components method. Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization, 2020, DOI: 10.1007/s00158-019-02353-0.

5. Yanhua Ma, Rui Chen, Jiantao Bai, Wenjie Zuo. Shape Optimization of Thin-Walled Cross Section for Automobile Body Considering Stamping Cost, Manufacturability and Structural Stiffness. International Journal of Automotive Technology, 2020, 21(2): 503-512.

6. Lu Shanbin, Ma Honggang, Wenjie Zuo. Lightweight Design of Bus Frame from Multi-material Topology Optimization to Cross-sectional Size Optimization. Engineering Optimization, 2019, 51(6): 961-977.

7. Jiantao Bai, Guangwei Meng, Wenjie Zuo. Rollover crashworthiness analysis and optimization of bus frame for conceptual design. Journal of Mechanical Science and Technology, 2019, 33(7): 3363-3373.

8. Jiantao Bai, Guangwei Meng, Wenjie Zuo. Bending collapse of dual rectangle thin-walled tubes for conceptual design. Thin-walled Structures, 2019, 135:185-195.

9. Wenjie Zuo, Jiaxin Fang, Minghui Zhong, Guikai Guo. Variable cross-section rectangular beam and sensitivity analysis for lightweight design of bus frame. International Journal of Automotive Technology, 2018, 19(6): 1033-1040.

10. Chunyang Gui, Jiantao Bai, Wenjie Zuo. Simplified crashworthiness method of automotive frame for conceptual design. Thin-walled Structures, 2018, 131:324-335.

11. Wenjie Zuo, Yayun Lu, Xing Zhao. Cross-sectional shape design of automobile structure considering rigidity and driver's field of view. Advances in Engineering Software, 2018, 115: 161-167.

12. Wenjie Zuo, Ke Huang, Guikai Guo. Sensitivity reanalysis of vibration problem using combined approximations method. Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization, 2017, 55(4): 1399-1405.

13. Wenjie Zuo, Kazuhiro Saitou. Multi-material topology optimization using ordered SIMP interpolation. Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization, 2017, 55(2): 477-491.

14. Jiantao Bai, Yiwen Li, Wenjie Zuo. Cross-sectional shape optimization for thin-walled beam crashworthiness with stamping constraints using genetic algorithm. International Journal of Vehicle Design, 2017, 73(1/2/3): 76-95.

15. Wenjie Zuo, Jiantao Bai. Cross-sectional shape design and optimization of automotive body with stamping constraints. International Journal of Automotive Technology, 2016, 17(6): 1003-1011.

16. Wenjie Zuo, Jufeng Yu, Kazuhiro Saitou. Stress sensitivity analysis and optimization of automobile body frame consisting of rectangular tubes. International Journal of Automotive Technology, 2016, 17(5):843-851.

17. Wenjie Zuo, Jiantao Bai, Jufeng Yu. Sensitivity reanalysis of static displacement using Taylor series expansion and combined approximate method. Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization, 2016, 53(5), 953-959.

18. Wenjie Zuo. Bi-level optimization for cross-sectional shape of thin-walled car body frame constrained with static and dynamic stiffness. Proc IMechE Part D: Journal of Automobile Engineering, 2015, 229(8): 1046–1059.

19. Wei Chen, Wenjie Zuo. Component sensitivity analysis of conceptual vehicle body for lightweight design under static and dynamic stiffness demands. International Journal of Vehicle Design, 2014, 66(2): 107-23.

20. Ruiheng Sun, Wenjie Zuo. New Adaptive Technique of Kirsch Method for Structural Reanalysis. AIAA Journal, 2014, 52(3): 486-495.

21. Wenjie Zuo, Jiantao Bai, Bin Li. A Hybrid OC-GA Approach for Fast and Global Truss Optimization with Frequency Constraints. Applied Soft Computing, 2013, 14: 528–535

22. Wenjie Zuo. An object-oriented graphics interface design and optimization software for cross-sectional shape of automobile body. Advances in Engineering Software, 2013, 64: 1-10.

23. Wenjie Zuo, Weiwei Li, Tao Xu. A complete development process of finite element software for body-in-white structure with semi-rigid beam in .NET framework. Advances in Engineering Software, 2012, 45(1): 261-271

24. Wenjie Zuo, Zhenglei Yu, Shijia Zhao. A hybrid Fox and Kirsch’s reduced basis method for structural static reanalysis. Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization, 2012, 46(2): 1-12

25. Jianlin Liu, Wenjie Zuo, Yue Mei. Droplet-induced anomalous deformation of a thin micro-plate. Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects, 2012, 412: 108-119

26. Wenjie Zuo, Xu Tao，Zhang Hao. Fast structural optimization with frequency constraints by genetic algorithm using eigenvalue reanalysis methods. Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization, 2011, 63 (6): 799-810

27. Tao Xu, Wenjie Zuo, Tiangshuang Xu. An adaptive reanalysis method for genetic algorithm with application to fast truss optimization. Acta Mechanica Sinica, 2010,26(2): 225-234.

28. Wenjie Zuo, Ke Huang, Fei Cheng. EFESTS: Educational finite element software for truss structure. Part 3: Geometrically Nonlinear Static Analysis. International Journal of Mechanical Engineering Education, 2017, 45 (2): 154–169.

29. Wenjie Zuo， Li X, Guikai Guo. EFESTS: Educational finite element software for truss structure. Part 2: Linear static analysis. International Journal of Mechanical Engineering Education, 2014, 42 (4): 307-319.

30. Wenjie Zuo， Jiantao Bai, Fei Cheng. EFESTS: Educational finite element software for truss structure. Part 1: Preprocess. International Journal of Mechanical Engineering Education, 2014, 42 (4): 298-306.

31. Wenjie Zuo, Changfeng Zhao, Guikai Guo, Liming Zhou. Comparison of gradient and non-gradient algorithms in structural optimization course. International Journal of Mechanical Engineering Education, 2019, 45 (2): 275–290

Courses

Software Development Using VB.NET, 32 credit hours, 2 credits

Finite Element Method and Programming, 48 credit hours, 2.5 credits

Patents and Applications

1. Calculation method of obstacle angle of A-pillar, 201710068739.x, China

2. Calculation method of moment of inertia for complex section thin walled beam body frame, ZL201611242048.9, China

Other Professional Activities

1. 2019 Section chair, The 7th Asian-Pacific Congress on Computational Mechanics (APCOM 2019), Taiwan Taipei

2. 2019 Member of the Academic Committee of China Mechanics Conference

Honors and Awards

2018 Second Prize of Natural Science of Jilin Province