Dr Zhangming Wu

2025

• Liu, J., Zou, Z., Li, Z., Zhang, M., Yang, J., Gao, K. and Wu, Z. 2025. A clustering-based multiscale topology optimization framework for efficient design of porous composite structures. Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering 439, article number: 117881. (10.1016/j.cma.2025.117881)
• Li, D., Chen, K., Hao, P. and Wu, Z. 2025. Robust multi-curve trimming IGA method for layerwise composite plates with arbitrary cutouts. Composite Structures 360, article number: 119043. (10.1016/j.compstruct.2025.119043)
• Li, Z., Gao, K. and Wu, Z. 2025. Bio-inspired flapping wing design via a multi-objective optimization approach based on variable periodic Voronoi tessellation. International Journal of Mechanical Sciences 291-2, article number: 110160. (10.1016/j.ijmecsci.2025.110160)
• Yu, N., Fei, X., Sun, H., Wu, Z. and Yan, B. 2025. Rhombus-type magnetic-levitation structure for low-frequency vibration isolation. Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing 225, article number: 112289. (10.1016/j.ymssp.2024.112289)
• Liu, J., Zou, Z., Gao, K., Yang, J., He, S. and Wu, Z. 2025. A novel digital unit cell library generation framework for topology optimization of multi-morphology lattice structures. Composite Structures 354, article number: 118824. (10.1016/j.compstruct.2024.118824)
• Jiao, P. et al. 2025. Artificial intelligence-guided inverse design of deployable thermo-metamaterial implants. ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces 17(2), pp. 2991-3001. (10.1021/acsami.4c17625)
• Pan, D., Liang, Y., Zhang, Z. and Wu, Z. 2025. Design and dynamics of a cantilevered bistable buckled piezoelectric beam for vibrational energy harvesting. Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing 224, article number: 112013. (10.1016/j.ymssp.2024.112013)

2024

• Li, Z. and Wu, Z. 2024. A novel multiscale design method for porous structures with tunable anisotropy: Varied-shape Voronoi tessellation. Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering 432(Part A), article number: 117378. (10.1016/j.cma.2024.117378)
• Yang, Z., Zhang, Y., Wu, Z. and Liu, S. 2024. Multifunctional design of lattice metamaterial with desired thermal expansion behaviors using topology optimization. Mechanics of Materials 197, article number: 105070. (10.1016/j.mechmat.2024.105070)
• Zou, Z., Liu, J., Gao, K., Chen, D., Yang, J. and Wu, Z. 2024. Inverse design of functionally graded porous structures with target dynamic responses. International Journal of Mechanical Sciences 280, article number: 109530. (10.1016/j.ijmecsci.2024.109530)
• Hao, N., Zhu, L., Wu, Z. and Ke, L. 2024. Nonlinear bending of unsymmetric double-layer lattice truss core sandwich beams. Mechanics Based Design of Structures and Machines 52(9), pp. 6462-6483. (10.1080/15397734.2023.2278673)
• Wang, C., Dong, G., Zhang, Z., Li, H. and Wu, Z. 2024. Generalized particle domain method: An extension of material point method generates particles from the CAD files. International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering 125(17), article number: e7537. (10.1002/nme.7537)
• Liu, Y. et al. 2024. Dynamic crack propagation in elasto-plastic materials using phase-field virtual modelling method. Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering 429, article number: 117160. (10.1016/j.cma.2024.117160)
• Li, Z., Chu, S. and Wu, Z. 2024. A novel bio-inspired design method for porous structures: Variable-periodic Voronoi tessellation. Materials & Design 243, article number: 113055. (10.1016/j.matdes.2024.113055)
• Lian, X., Zhang, W., Mao, Y., Yu, Z., Wu, Z. and Du, X. 2024. Buckling optimization of variable stiffness helicoidal composite laminates based on semi-analytical method. Aerospace Science and Technology 150, article number: 109147. (10.1016/j.ast.2024.109147)
• Liu, J., Wang, L. and Wu, Z. 2024. Novel study on active reliable PID controller design based on probability density evolution method and interval-oriented sequential optimization strategy. Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering 427, article number: 117057. (10.1016/j.cma.2024.117057)
• Hao, N., Zhu, L., Wu, Z. and Ke, L. 2024. A novel 3D-printed unit cell with the compression-torsion coupling effect and negative Poisson's ratio. Structures 63, article number: 106467. (10.1016/j.istruc.2024.106467)
• Tan, S., Pan, D. and Wu, Z. 2024. Multi-stable metastructure with multi-layer and multi-degree of freedom: A numerical and experimental investigation. Materials & Design 240, article number: 112859. (10.1016/j.matdes.2024.112859)
• Yu, N., Yang, K., Wu, Z., Zhang, W. and Yan, B. 2024. Low-frequency vibration absorption of magnetic quasi-zero-stiffness structures with lever mechanism. International Journal of Mechanical Sciences 267, article number: 108973. (10.1016/j.ijmecsci.2024.108973)
• Zhang, J., Wang, Z., Shang, C., Qian, Z., Wu, Z., Yu, X. and Peng, Z. 2024. Piezoresistive relaxation and creep model of porous polymer nanocomposite supported by experimental data. Sensors and Actuators A: Physical 366, article number: 115002. (10.1016/j.sna.2023.115002)
• Gao, K., Huang, H., Zou, Z., Wu, Z., Zhu, H. and Yang, J. 2024. Buckling analysis of multi-span non-uniform beams with functionally graded graphene-reinforced foams. International Journal of Mechanical Sciences 263, article number: 108777. (10.1016/j.ijmecsci.2023.108777)

2023

• Wang, F., Li, D. M., Yang, Y. and Wu, Z. 2023. Progressive compaction of soft cellular structures with layer-wisely designed gradient porosity. Thin-Walled Structures 185, article number: 110634. (10.1016/j.tws.2023.110634)
• Wu, Z., Li, H. and Deng, Z. 2023. A novel design of vibration isolator with high and frequency dependent damping characteristics based on a Large Negative Poisson’s Ratio (LNPR) structure. Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing 186, article number: 109818. (10.1016/j.ymssp.2022.109818)
• Liu, Y., Zhang, J., Pan, D., Wu, Z. and Wang, Q. 2023. Resonant actuation based on dynamic characteristics of bistable laminates. Machines 11(3), article number: 318. (10.3390/machines11030318)
• Hao, N., Zhu, L., Wu, Z. and Ke, L. 2023. Softening-spring nonlinearity in large amplitude vibration of unsymmetric double-layer lattice truss core sandwich beams. Thin-Walled Structures 182(A), article number: 110164. (10.1016/j.tws.2022.110164)
• Li, H., Zhu, L., Wu, Z. and Ke, L. 2023. Free vibration of size-dependent FGM Mindlin microplates in viscous fluid. Waves in Random and Complex Media (10.1080/17455030.2023.2168088)

2022

• Al-Azzawi, A. S., McCrory, J., Wu, Z. and Featherston, C. A. 2022. A novel semi-analytical approach for predicting the buckling and postbuckling behaviour of Glare fibre metal laminates. Thin-Walled Structures 181, article number: 109987. (10.1016/j.tws.2022.109987)
• Pan, D., Xu, Y., Li, W. and Wu, Z. 2022. Novel rotational motion actuated beam-type multistable metastructures. Materials & Design 224, article number: 111309. (10.1016/j.matdes.2022.111309)
• Li, D., Liu, J., Nie, F., Featherston, C. and Wu, Z. 2022. On tracking arbitrary crack path with complex variable meshless methods. Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering 399(1), article number: 115402. (10.1016/j.cma.2022.115402)
• Chen, X., Nie, G. and Wu, Z. 2022. Global buckling and wrinkling of variable angle tow composite sandwich plates by a modified extended high-order sandwich plate theory. Composite Structures 292, article number: 115639. (10.1016/j.compstruct.2022.115639)
• Wu, X., Zhu, L., Wu, Z. and Ke, L. 2022. Vibrational power flow analysis of Timoshenko microbeams with a crack. Composite Structures 289, article number: 115483. (10.1016/j.compstruct.2022.115483)
• Liu, Y., Wang, L., Li, M. and Wu, Z. 2022. A distributed dynamic load identification method based on the hierarchical-clustering-oriented radial basis function framework using acceleration signals under convex-fuzzy hybrid uncertainties. Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing 172, article number: 108935. (10.1016/j.ymssp.2022.108935)
• Li, H., Ke, L., Wu, Z. and Yang, J. 2022. Free vibration of FGM Mindlin plates submerged in fluid. Engineering Structures 259, article number: 114144. (10.1016/j.engstruct.2022.114144)
• Wu, Z. and Li, H. 2022. Novel one-layer-cable-net antenna with high surface accuracy. Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets 59(4) (10.2514/1.A35225)
• Chen, X., Nie, G. and Wu, Z. 2022. Non-uniform torsion analysis of functionally graded beams with solid or thin-walled section using hierarchical Legendre expansion functions. Mechanics of Advanced Materials and Structures 29(14), pp. 2074-2097. (10.1080/15376494.2020.1851828)
• Wang, L., Zhao, X., Wu, Z. and Chen, W. 2022. Evidence theory-based reliability optimization for cross-scale topological structures with global stress, local displacement, and micro-manufacturing constraints. Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization 65(1), article number: 23. (10.1007/s00158-021-03112-w)

2021

• Wang, L., Liu, Y., Liu, D. and Wu, Z. 2021. A novel dynamic reliability-based topology optimization (DRBTO)framework for continuum structures via interval-process collocation and the first-passage theories. Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering 386, article number: 114107. (10.1016/j.cma.2021.114107)
• Wu, Z., Li, H. and Li, Q. 2021. Novel thermally stable segmented solid paraboloid antenna for high surface accuracy. AIAA Journal 59(11), pp. 4669-4685. (10.2514/1.J060169)
• Yang, Z., Zhang, Y., Liu, S. and Wu, Z. 2021. Microstructural topology optimization for patch-based sandwich panel with desired in-plane thermal expansion and structural stiffness. Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization 64, pp. 779-795. (10.1007/s00158-021-02889-0)
• Yang, Z., Zhang, Y., Liu, S. and Wu, Z. 2021. Design and analysis of dual-constituent lattice sandwich panel with in-plane zero thermal expansion and high structural stiffness. Mechanics of Advanced Materials and Structures 28(17), pp. 1743-1754. (10.1080/15376494.2019.1704099)

2020

• Chen, X., Nie, G. and Wu, Z. 2020. Application of rayleigh-Ritz formulation to thermomechanical buckling of variable angle tow composite plates with general in-plane boundary constraint. International Journal of Mechanical Sciences 187, article number: 106094. (10.1016/j.ijmecsci.2020.106094)
• Wu, Z., Li, H. and Chen, Y. 2020. An improved model for unsymmetric plates. Composite Structures 252, article number: 112622. (10.1016/j.compstruct.2020.112622)
• Li, D. M., Featherston, C. and Wu, Z. 2020. An element-free study of variable stiffness composite plates with cutouts for enhanced buckling and post-buckling performance. Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering 371, article number: 113314. (10.1016/j.cma.2020.113314)
• Yang, K., Qiao, C., Xiong, F., Zhang, L., Wu, Z. and Chen, Y. 2020. Theoretical investigation on the energy absorption of ellipse-shaped self-locked tubes. SCIENCE CHINA Physics, Mechanics and Astronomy 63(9), article number: 294611. (10.1007/s11433-019-1518-9)
• Wu, Z. 2020. Postbuckling analysis and optimization of laminated composite plates with applications in aerospace. In: Irving, P. and Soutis, C. eds. Polymer Composites in the Aerospace Industry (Second Edition). Woodhead Publishing Series in Composites Science and Engineering Woodhead Publishing Ltd, pp. 123-146., (10.1016/B978-0-08-102679-3.00006-X)

2019

• Yu, G., Wangchang, L., Hao, L., Suzhen, Y., Wu, Z. and Chuanzeng, Z. 2019. A novel understanding of the normalized fatigue delamination model for composite multidirectional laminates. Composite Structures 229, article number: 111395. (10.1016/j.compstruct.2019.111395)
• Eblabla, A., Li, X., Alathbah, M., Wu, Z., Lees, J. and Elgaid, K. 2019. Multi-channel AlGaN/GaN lateral schottky barrier diodes on low-resistivity silicon for sub-THz integrated circuits applications. IEEE Electron Device Letters 40(6), pp. 878-880. (10.1109/LED.2019.2912910)
• Zhang, J., Wu, Z., Zhang, C., Hao, H., Rui, N. and Jinhao, Q. 2019. Nonlinear dynamics of shape memory alloys actuated bistable beams. Smart Materials and Structures 28, article number: 55009. (10.1088/1361-665X/ab0325)
• Li, H., Wu, Z. and Jiang, T. 2019. A novel quasi-zero stiffness vibration isolator based on hybrid bistable composite laminate. Presented at: AIAA Scitech 2019 Forum, San Diego, California, 7-11 January 2019AIAA Scitech 2019 Forum Proceedings. American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Inc pp. 1860., (10.2514/6.2019-1860)
• Samukham, S., Rajua, G., Wu, Z. and Vyasarayani, C. 2019. Dynamic instability analysis of variable angle tow composite plate with delamination around a cutout. Mechanics of Advanced Materials and Structures 26(1), pp. 62-70. (10.1080/15376494.2018.1534166)

2018

• Wu, Z., Li, H. and Friswell, M. 2018. Advanced Nonlinear Dynamic Modelling of Bi-stable Composite Plates. Composite Structures 201, pp. 582-596. (10.1016/j.compstruct.2018.06.072)
• Chen, X., Wu, Z., Nie, G. and Weaver, P. 2018. Buckling analysis of variable angle tow composite plates with a through-the-width or an embedded rectangular delamination. International Journal of Solids and Structures 138, pp. 166-180. (10.1016/j.ijsolstr.2018.01.010)
• Raju, G., Wu, Z., White, S. and Weaver, P. 2018. Optimal postbuckling design of variable angle tow composite plates. AIAA Journal 56(5), pp. 2045-2061. (10.2514/1.J056043)
• Chen, X., Nie, G. and Wu, Z. 2018. Dynamic instability of variable angle tow composite plates with delamination. Composite Structures 187, pp. 294-307. (10.1016/j.compstruct.2017.12.042)
• Wu, Z., Raju, G. and Weaver, P. M. 2018. Optimization of postbuckling behaviour of variable thickness composite panels with Variable Angle Tows: Towards 'buckle-free' design concept. International Journal of Solids and Structures 132-3, pp. 66-79. (10.1016/j.ijsolstr.2017.08.037)

2017

• Wu, Z., Raju, G. and Weaver, P. 2017. Analysis and design for the moderately deep postbuckling behavior of composite plates. Journal of Aircraft 54(1), pp. 327-335. (10.2514/1.C033875)
• Wu, Z., Chen, X. and Weaver, P. M. 2017. Buckling analysis of variable angle tow composite plates with one circular delamination. Presented at: 21st International Conference on Composites Materials (ICCM-21), Xi'an, China, 20-25 August 2017.
• Coburn, B. H. and Wu, Z. 2017. Buckling analysis of stiffened variable angle tow skins using energy methods. Presented at: 17th International Conference on Composite Structures, ICCS17, Porto, Portugal, 17-21 June 2013.

2016

• Wu, Z. and Ma, X. 2016. Dynamic analysis of submerged microscale plates: the effects of acoustic radiation and viscous dissipation. Proceedings of the Royal Society A: Mathematical, Physical and Engineering Sciences 472(2187), article number: 20150728. (10.1098/rspa.2015.0728)
• Weaver, P. M., Wu, Z. M. and Raju, G. 2016. Optimisation of variable stiffness plates. Applied Mechanics and Materials 828, pp. 27-48. (10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.828.27)

2015

• Wu, Z., Raju, G. and Weaver, P. M. 2015. Framework for the buckling optimization of variable-angle tow composite plates. AIAA Journal 53(12), pp. 3788-3804. (10.2514/1.J054029)
• Raju, G., Wu, Z. M. and Weaver, P. M. 2015. Buckling and postbuckling of variable angle tow composite plates under in-plane shear loading. International Journal of Solids and Structures 58, pp. 270-287. (10.1016/j.ijsolstr.2015.01.011)
• Raju, G., White, S., Wu, Z. and Weaver, P. 2015. Optimal postbuckling design of variable angle tow composites using lamination parameters. Presented at: 56th AIAA/ASCE/AHS/ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics, and Materials Conference, Kissimmee, FL, USA, 5-9 January 2015. , (10.2514/6.2015-0451)
• Coburn, B. H., Wu, Z. and Weaver, P. 2015. Buckling analysis and optimization of blade stiffened variable stiffness panels. Presented at: 56th AIAA/ASCE/AHS/ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics, and Materials Conference, Kissimmee, FL, USA, 5-9 January 2015. , (10.2514/6.2015-1438)

2014

• Coburn, B. H., Wu, Z. M. and Weaver, P. M. 2014. Buckling analysis of stiffened variable angle tow panels. Composite Structures 111, pp. 259-270. (10.1016/j.compstruct.2013.12.029)
• Raju, G., Wu, Z. and Weaver, P. 2014. On further developments of feasible region of lamination parameters for symmetric composite laminates. Presented at: 55th AIAA/ASME/ASCE/AHS/ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics, and Materials Conference, National Harbor, ML, USA, 13-17 January 2014. , (10.2514/6.2014-1374)
• Wu, Z., Raju, G., White, S. and Weaver, P. 2014. Optimal design of postbuckling behaviour of laminated composite plates using lamination parameters. Presented at: 55th AIAA/ASME/ASCE/AHS/ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics, and Materials Conference, National Harbor, ML, USA, 13-17 January 2014. , (10.2514/6.2014-1376)
• Coburn, B. H., Wu, Z. and Weaver, P. 2014. Local buckling of blade stiffened variable angle tow panels. Presented at: 55th AIAA/ASME/ASCE/AHS/ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics, and Materials Conference, National Harbor, ML, USA, 13-17 January 2014. , (10.2514/6.2014-0167)

2013

• Raju, G., Wu, Z. and Weaver, P. M. 2013. Postbuckling analysis of variable angle tow plates using differential quadrature method. Composite Structures 106, pp. 74-84. (10.1016/j.compstruct.2013.05.010)
• Wu, Z., Raju, G. and Weaver, P. M. 2013. Postbuckling analysis of variable angle tow composite plates. International Journal of Solids and Structures 50(10), pp. 1770-1780. (10.1016/j.ijsolstr.2013.02.001)
• Raju, G., Wu, Z. and Weaver, P. 2013. Postbuckling response of variable angle tow composite plates under shear load. Presented at: 54th AIAA/ASME/ASCE/AHS/ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics, and Materials Conference, Structures, Structural Dynamics, and Materials and Co-located Conferences, Boston, MA, USA, 8-11 April 2013. , (10.2514/6.2013-1822)
• Wu, Z. M., Raju, G. and Weaver, P. M. 2013. Comparison of variational, differential quadrature, and approximate closed-form solution methods for buckling of highly flexurally anisotropic laminates. ASCE Journal of Engineering Mechanics 139(8), pp. 1073-1083. (10.1061/(ASCE)EM.1943-7889.0000468)
• Wu, Z. M., Weaver, P. M. and Raju, G. 2013. Postbuckling optimisation of variable angle tow composite plates. Composite Structures 103, pp. 34-42. (10.1016/j.compstruct.2013.03.004)
• Wu, Z., Raju, G. and Weaver, P. 2013. Feasible region of lamination parameters for optimization of variable angle tow (VAT) composite plates. Presented at: 54th AIAA/ASME/ASCE/AHS/ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics, and Materials Conference, Structures, Structural Dynamics, and Materials and Co-located Conferences, Boston, MA, USA, 8-11 April 2013. , (10.2514/6.2013-1481)
• Wu, Z. and Raju, G. 2013. Optimisation of postbuckling behaviour of variable angle tow composite plates. Presented at: 17th International Conference on Composite Structures, ICCS17, Porto, Portugal, 17-21 June 2013.
• Groh, R. M. J., Weaver, P. M., White, S., Raju, G. and Wu, Z. M. 2013. A 2D equivalent single-layer formulation for the effect of transverse shear on laminated plates with curvilinear fibres. Composite Structures 100, pp. 464-478. (10.1016/j.compstruct.2013.01.014)
• Wu, Z., Raju, G. and Weaver, P. M. 2013. Optimisation of variable angle tow composite plates with free edge using lamination parameters. Presented at: ICCM19: Composite Materials. International Conference., Montreal, QC, Canada, 28 July - 2 August 2013 Presented at Van Hoa, S. and Hubert, P. eds.Composite Materials. International Conference. 2013. (ICCM-19).

2012

• Wu, Z. and Raju, G. 2012. Post-buckling of variable angle tow composites using variational approach. Presented at: 3rd Aircraft Structural Design Conference, Delft, Netherlands, 9-11 October 2012.
• Wu, Z., Raju, G. and Weaver, P. 2012. Buckling of VAT plates using energy methods. Presented at: 53rd AIAA/ASME/ASCE/AHS/ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics and Materials Conference, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA, 23 -26 April 2012. , (10.2514/6.2012-1463)
• Raju, G., Wu, Z. M., Kim, B. C. and Weaver, P. M. 2012. Prebuckling and buckling analysis of variable angle tow plates with general boundary conditions. Composite Structures 94(9), pp. 2961-2970. (10.1016/j.compstruct.2012.04.002)
• Wu, Z. M., Weaver, P. M., Raju, G. and Chul Kim, B. 2012. Buckling analysis and optimisation of variable angle tow composite plates. Thin-Walled Structures 60, pp. 163-172. (10.1016/j.tws.2012.07.008)
• Weaver, P. M., Wu, Z. and Raju, G. 2012. Buckling analysis of highly flexurally anisotropic laminates with mixed boundary conditions. Presented at: 11th Deformation and Fracture of Composites Conference (DFC11), Cambridge, UK, 12-15 April 2011.

2011

• Wu, Z. M., Choudhury, K., Griffiths, H. R., Xu, J. and Ma, X. 2011. A novel silicon membrane-based biosensing platform using distributive sensing strategy and artificial neural networks for feature analysis. Biomedical Microdevices 14(1), pp. 83-93. (10.1007/s10544-011-9587-6)

2010

• Wu, Z. M., Wright, M. T. and Ma, X. 2010. The experimental evaluation of the dynamics of fluid-loaded microplates. Journal of Micromechanics and Microengineering 20(7), article number: 75034. (10.1088/0960-1317/20/7/075034)

2009

• Wu, Z., Wright, M. T. and Ma, X. 2009. Theoretical modeling and experimental validation of fluid-loaded micro rectangular plates. Presented at: ASME 2009 International Design Engineering Technical Conferences and Computers and Information in Engineering Conference, San Diego, CA, USA, 30 August - 2 September 2009ASME 2009 International Design Engineering Technical Conferences and Computers and Information in Engineering Conference. ASME pp. 671-679., (10.1115/DETC2009-87576)
• Wu, Z. M., Ma, X., Brett, P. N. and Xu, J. 2009. Vibration analysis of submerged rectangular microplates with distributed mass loading. Proceedings of the Royal Society A: Mathematical, Physical and Engineering Sciences 465(2104), pp. 1323. (10.1098/rspa.2008.0447)

2008

• Ma, X. and Wu, Z. 2008. The application of micro-plate dynamics on monitoring cell property. Presented at: M2VIP2008: 15th International Conference on Mechatronics and Machine Vision in Practice, 2-4 December 2008Mechatronics and Machine Vision in Practice, 2008. M2VIP 2008. 15th International Conference on. IEEE pp. 169-172., (10.1109/MMVIP.2008.4749527)