Academic Experience

2012.09-2017.10, China, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Mechanical Manufacture and Automation / Doctoral degree

2008.09-2012.06, China, Shandong University of Technology, Mechanical Design Manufacturing and Automation / Bachelor degree

Work Experience

2023.03-now, China, Shanghai Jiaotong University, College of Smart Energy/Assistant research fellow

2020.09-2023.02, China, Shanghai Jiaotong University, School of Mechanical Engineering/ Postdoctor   

2019.02-2019.08, UK, University of South Wales / Visiting Scholar

2017.12-2023.02, China, Suzhou University of Science and Technology, School of mechanical engineering / Lecturer

1. Material processing and modification

2. Precision measurement and intellisense

3. Equipment operational reliability

1. Xifang Zhang, Zhibao Hou, Jiacheng Song, Zhiyi Jin, Zhenqiang Yao. Material Removal Capability and Profile Quality Assessment on Silicon Carbide Micropillar Fabrication with a Femtosecond Laser. Materials, 2023, 16(1): 244.
2. Xifang Zhang, Zhenqiang Yao, Zhibao Hou, Jiacheng Song. Processing and Profile Control of Microhole Array for PDMS mask with Femtosecond Laser. Micromachines, 2022, 13(2): 340.
3. Zhiyi Jin, Xifang Zhang, Zhibao Hou, Zhenqiang Yao. Tribological Properties of Carbon Fiber-Reinforced PEEK against 304 Stainless Steel with Reticulate Surface Texture. Materials, 2022, 15(24): 8789.
4. Xifang Zhang, Hua Li, Zhen Yin, Kun Ren. Influence of bubbles on micro-dimples prepared by electrochemical micromachining. Journal of Applied Electrochemistry, 2019, 49(10): 963-978.
5. Xifang Zhang, Hua Li, Zhen Yin, Kun Ren. Investigations of micro-dimples prepared by the multiple sandwich-like electrochemical micromachining. International Journal of Electrochemical Science, 2019, 14: 427-440.
6. Xifang Zhang, Ningsong Qu. Improvement in machining accuracy of micro-dimples fabricated in a sandwich-like electrochemical micromachining unit using a porous cathode. International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 2018, 99(5): 1661-1671.
7. Xifang Zhang, Ningsong Qu, Xiaolong Fang. Sandwich-like electrochemical micromachining of micro-dimples using a porous metal cathode. Surface and Coatings Technology, 2017, 311: 357-364.
8. Xifang Zhang, Ningsong Qu, Xiaolei Chen. Sandwich-like electrochemical micromachining of micro-dimples. Surface and Coatings Technology, 2016, 302: 438-447.
9. Xifang Zhang, Ningsong Qu, Hansong Li, Zhengyang Xu. Investigation of machining accuracy of micro-dimples fabricated by modified microscale pattern transfer without photolithography of substrates. International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 2015, 81(9): 1475-1485.
10. Ningsong Qu, Xifang Zhang, Xiao Lei Chen, Hansong Li, Di Zhu. Modified microscale pattern transfer without photolithography of substrates. Journal of Materials Processing Technology, 2015, 218: 71-79.

1.2021.01-2024.12, Surface texture preparation and measurement for thrust disc of nuclear main pump bearing based on mask etching, U20A20284, Subproject for National Natural Science Foundation of China, Project leader

2.2022.01-2024.12, Key technology research on reliability and precision retention of large internal and external grinder, Key national science and technology projects of China, GG20211203, Principal participant

3.2018.07-2021.12, Theory and application research on mask-jet electrochemical micromachining of surface texture with ultrasonic vibration, BK20180969, Youth Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province, Project leader

4.2018.09-2020.12, Fundamental research of ultrasonic aided on mask-jet electrochemical micromachining of surface texture, 18KJB460025, Natural Science Foundation of the Jiangsu Higher Education Institution, Project leader