Period

University Major

Degree

1994－1997

School of Mechanical EngineeringPertoleum University

Doctor

1994－1997

School of Mechanical Engineering Xi'an Jiao Tong University

Master

1991-1994

School of Mechanical Engineering Xi'an Jiao Tong University

Bachelor

 

Professional Experience

1) 1998-2000, post-doctor, Automobile Engineering, Tsinghua University，China

2) 2000-now, associate professor, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, China

3) 2010-2011, research fellow, University of Queensland, Australia

 

Research Interests

1) alternative fuel

2) combustion and emission control

3) standards for new fuel engine and vehicle

 

Research Projects

(1)W.G. Zhang, “Low-temperature Combustion of DME Engine based on Reformed Exhaust Gas Recircle”, 2010-2012, National Natural Science Foundation projects.

(2)W.G. Zhang, “Combustion Mechanism & Engine Performance of DME/NH3 based on Reformed Exhaust Gas Recircle”, 2007-2009, National Natural Science Foundation projects.

(3)J.T. Li, W.G. Zhang, “DME Vehicle Demonstration in Shanghai”, 2006-2010, National High-Tech Research and Development Program.

(4)Z. Huang, W.G. Zhang, “Research & Development of DME Fuel Standard for Vehicle”. 2007-2010, BP company.

(5)R.X. Li, Y.H. Luo, W.G. Zhang, Technology Exploration of Separating the Lignocellulosic biomass stock”(2008-2010), Key Project of Shanghai Science and Technology Committee, Shanghai.

(6)Z. Huang, X.Q. Qiao, W.G. Zhang, “Key technology of DME engine and vehicle”. (2005-2008), Key Project of Shanghai Science and Technology Committee, Shanghai

(7)W.G. Zhang, “Research on the Standard of Combustion System in DME Engine”, 2006-2008,Shanghai Automobile Industry Company, Shanghai

(8)Z. Huang, W.G. Zhang, “Research on Compression Ignition Diesel Engine fueled with Bio-ethanol”, 2003－2005, National Natural Science Foundation projects

 

Selected Publications

1)W.G. Zhang; W.D. Lu; Y. Yan, Experiment on the performance of steam reforming by dimethyl-ether. Transactions of the Chinese Society of Agricultural Machinery, v 41, n 2, February 2010, (China, In Chinese)

2)L. Zhu; W.G. Zhang; W.Liu; Z. Huang, Experimental study on particulate and NOx emissions of a diesel engine fueled with ultra low sulfur diesel, RME-diesel blends and PME-diesel blends . Science of Total Environment, 408(2010)

3)W. Liu; W.G. Zhang; L. Zhu; X.L. Li; Z.Huang, Characteristics of ultrafine particle from a compression-ignition engine fueled with low sulfur diesel. Chinese Science Bulletin, v 54, n 23, Dec. 2009, (China, In Chinese)

4)N. Wu; W.G. Zhang; Z. Huang, Impact of dimethyl ether on engine seal materials. Frontiers of Energy and Power Engineering in China, v 2, n 3, Sept. 2008

5)Z.M. Gu, W.G. Zhang, Z. Huang, Lubricity evaluation method of vehicle dimethyl ether fuel, Journal of Shanghai Jiaotong University, v 42, n 1, p 142-146, January 2008 (China, In Chinese)

6)Z. Huang, X.Q. Qiao, W.G. Zhang, J.H. Wu, J.J. Zhang, Research and development of a DME engine and vehicle, Transactions of CSICE (Chinese Society for Internal Combustion Engines), v 26, p115-125, December 2008 (China, In Chinese)

7)J.H. Wu; Z. Huang; X.Q. Qiao, W.G. Zhang, Experimental Study of EGR on the Performance and Emissions of a Turbocharged DME Engine, Transactions of CSICE, NO. 02, 2008. (China, In Chinese)

8)L.J. Zhang; W.G. Zhang, Reforming Automobile Fuels to Get Hydrogen and its Applications in Engines, Diesel Engine, NO.03,2008 (China, In Chinese)

9)X.L. Li,; Z. Huang; J.S. Wang; W.G. Zhang, Particle size distribution from a GTL engine, Total Environment, v 382, n 2-3, Sep 1, 2007

10)X.L. Chen; W.G. Zhang, F. Chen; L. Yang, Transient Thermal Modeling for Individual Pressure Vessel (IPV) Ni-H2 Battery, Journal of System Simulation, NO.06,2007 (China, In Chinese)

11)L.Q. Zhang, W.G. Zhang, L. Zhu, Z. Huang, Study on combustion and emission characteristics of a turbocharged diesel engine fuelled with different blends of rapeseed oil methyl ester and diesel oil,Chinese Internal Combustion Engine Engineering, v 28, n 6, p 24-27, December 2007 (China, In Chinese)

12)X.L. Chen, W.G. Zhang, Z. Huang, The Influence of Front Shaped Monolith on the Internal Flow in the Automotive Catalyst Converter, Journal of Shanghai Jiao Tong University, NO.04,2007 (China, In Chinese)

13)T. Wu, Z. Huang, W.G. Zhang, A Study on the Properties of Diesel/GTL Blended Fuel and Its Effects on Emissions, Automotive Engineering, NO.05,2007 (China, In Chinese)

14)T. Wu, Z. Huang, W.G. Zhang, Review of Worldwide Investigation on Gas-to-liquids as a New Alternative Fuel, Vehicle Engine, NO.03,2006 (China, In Chinese)

15)N. Wu, W.G. Zhang, Z. Huang, The Impact of Dimethyl Ether on Engine Seal Materials, Journal of Shanghai Jiao Tong University, NO.08,2006 (China, In Chinese)

16)N. Wu, W.G. Zhang, Z. Huang, Study on Emission Characteristics of a Turbocharged Diesel Engine Fueled with Gas-to-Liquids, Transactions of CSICE, NO.06,2006 (China, In Chinese)

17)S.Z. Li, W.G. Zhang, R.R. Zhang, D.X. Lv, Z. Huang, Cascade fuzzy control for gas engine driven heat pump, Energy Conversion and Management, v 46, n 11-12, July, 2005

18)X.C. Lü, W.G. Zhang, X.Q. Qiao, Z. Huang, Fuel design concept for improving the spray characteristics and emissions of diesel engines, Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part D: Journal of Automobile Engineering, v 219, n 4, p 547-558, April 2005

19)D.G. Li, Z. Huang, X.C. Lu; W.G. Zhang; J.G. Yang, Physico-chemical properties of ethanol-diesel blend fuel and its effect on performance and emissions of diesel engines, Renewable Energy, v 30, n 6, p 967-976, May 2005

 

Teaching

Sustainable Energy: for undergraduate students, 36 hours, 2 score

Combustion Theory: for undergraduate students, 45 hours, 3 score

Modern Vehicle Technology:for undergraduate students, 36 hours, 2 score

 

 

Patents and Applications

1)X.L. Chen, W.G. Zhang, Z. Lu, Z. Huang, Spherical guide two-section carrier type catalytic conversion device, , CN03116600.8, 2005

2)S.Z. Li, W.G. Zhang, R.R. Zhang, Z. Huang, Cascade fuzzy control apparatus for gas engine driven heat pump, ZL 200410017359.6, 2004

3)G.J. Wu, Z-Huang, W.G. Zhang, Spherical honeycomb board-based automobile tail gas catalyzing unit, ZL02137434.1,2004

4)G.J. Wu, W.G. Zhang, Z-Huang, Cicular honeycomb board-based automobile tail gas catalyzing unit, ZL02137435.x,2004

5)W.G. Zhang, S.Z. Li, X.L. Chen, Z. Huang, NOx Free compression Ignition Oxygen Engine, ZL 03129051.5, 2003

6)W.G. Zhang, S.Z. Li, Z. Huang, Control System of Gas Engine Driven Heat Pump, Patent ZL 03129050.7, 2003

7)X.L. Chen, W.G. Zhang, Z. Huang, Z. Lu, Conical guide two-section carrier type catalytic converter device, , ZL03116297.5, 2003

8)M.G. Ouyang, Y. Tong, X.H. Li, M. Zhou, W.G. Zhang, Engine Electric Control System for Retrofitting CNG/Diesel Dual Fuel Engine based on Mechanic Control System, ZL 00132753.4, 2000

 

Other Professional Activities

1) A member of Shanghai Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers

2) A member of Internal Combustion Engine Academy of Shanghai

 

Honors and Awards

1) Shanghai Natural Science Award (1st Prize, Rank 3), 2010, “Study on the Theory of Fuel Design and Homogeneous Charge Compression Ignition”, granted by Shanghai Municipal Government.

2) National Science and Technology Progress Award (2nd Prize, Rank 7), 2009, “Key Technology of Flexible manufacturing and Complete Equipment of High-Performance Vehicle Exhaust Gas Purifier”, granted by the Ministry of Education, China.