Educational Background

2008 – 2013, Jilin University, Doctor

2004 – 2008, Jilin University, Bachelor

Professional Experience

2015 – now, Associate Professor, School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

2013 – 2015, Lecturer, School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Research Interests

Key technologies for autonomous engineering vehicles

Navigation, path planning and trajectory tracking control of robot

Assistive technology for engineering vehicles

Research Projects

2019-2022 National Natural Science Foundation of China: Research on key technologies realizing autonomous operation of construction vehicles in unstructured environment (51875232)

2016-2018 National Natural Science Foundation of China: Dynamic information acquisition and status identification for the active safety control of engineering vehicles (51505176)

Selected Publications

1. Yao Z, Huang Q, Ji Z, et al. Deep learning-based prediction of piled-up status and payload distribution of bulk material[J]. Automation in Construction, 121: 103424.

2. Bi Q, Wang G, Wang Y, Yao Z. Digging Trajectory Optimization for Cable Shovel Robotic Excavation Based on a Multi-Objective Genetic Algorithm[J]. Energies, 2020, 13(12): 3118.

3. Sun Y, Shi Y, Yao Z, et al. Load sharing characteristic of a power-integrated gearbox in a hydraulic top-drive system[J]. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part C: Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science, 2019, 233(17): 6262-6275.

4. Li X, Wu Y, Zhou W, Yao Z. Study on roll instability mechanism and stability index of articulated steering vehicles[J]. Mathematical Problems in Engineering, 2016, 2016.

5. Yao Z, Wang G, Song L, et al. Failure investigation of the pulverizing fan of ventilation mill[J]. Engineering Failure Analysis, 2015, 49: 11-19.

6. Yao Z, Wang G, Li X, et al. Dynamic simulation for the rollover stability performances of articulated vehicles[J]. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part D: Journal of Automobile Engineering, 2014, 228(7): 771-783.

7. Li X, Wang G, Yao Z, et al. Research on lateral stability and rollover mechanism of articulated wheel loader[J]. Mathematical and computer modelling of dynamical systems, 2014, 20(3): 248-263.

8. Yao Z, Wang G, Guo R, et al. Theory and experimental research on six-track steering vehicles[J]. Vehicle System Dynamics, 2013, 51(2): 218-235.

9. Li X, Wang G, Yao Z, et al. Dynamic model and validation of an articulated steering wheel loader on slopes and over obstacles[J]. Vehicle system dynamics, 2013, 51(9): 1305-1323.

Courses

Theory and computation in finite element method, 34 credit hour, 2 credits

Thermal-fluids engineering II, 32 credit hour, 2 credits

Patents and Applications

Other Professional Activities

Honors and Awards

2020 Jilin University, Award of Young Teachers' Lecture