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Dr Zhangming Wu
- Available for postgraduate supervision
Teams and roles for Zhangming Wu
Senior Lecturer
Overview
Zhangming Wu is a Senior Lecturer in School of Engineering, Cardiff University.
Zhangming Wu’s research delves deeply into solid and structural Mechanics, advancing engineering design through modern mathematical Modelling and Optimisation methods - M2OLAB.
His work spans the study of solid and structural mechanics, developing advanced mathematical modelling approaches that underpin general engineering optimisation, with particular emphasis in topology optimisation for discovering novel structural and material architectures. These methodologies are applied across diverse domains, including mechanical systems, renewable energy, biomedical engineering, sustainable transport, and civil infrastructure.
M2O Research Lab Website: www.m2olab.uk
Currently, I am leading (as PI) the following research projects:
- A novel intelligent distributive sensing system (funded by the Royal Society);
- A Novel Complex Variable Meshless Method for Damage Tolerant Composite (funded by EU/Welsh MSCA-COFUND)
- Multiscale Structures (funded by CSC and Cardiff University)
- Computational Intelligence Modelling (funded by CSC and Cardiff University)
- Reliability-oriented Lightweight Optimization Framework for Intelligent Design of Material-structure Integration - ROFiDMS (funded by EU MSCA-IF)
- Performance-Driven Robust Topology Optimization of Functionally Graded Lattice Structures - PDRTO-FGLs (funded by UKRI-EPSRC, awarded by EU MSCA-PF)
- Click-beetle inspired structures with applications in vibration isolation (funded by Royal Society)
- Phase Field Digital Twin Framework for Composite Structural Safety Evaluation - PFDT-CSSE (funded by EU MSCA-PF)
I am currently serving the Editor for Nonlinear Dynamics (JCR Q1 impact factor:5.6).
My innovative design of a biosensing system for biological cell characterization had been received a number of patents (US20120077219A1, WO2011001138A1, etc).
The analytical modelling and optimization methods I developed for variable stiffness composite structures had attracted nearly 400 citations and was the Top-3 most-cited paper in Thin-Walled Structures.
Publication
2025
- Gao, K. et al. 2025. A novel orthogonal anisotropic auxetic structure with enhanced auxeticity. Thin-Walled Structures 215 (Part A) 113478. (10.1016/j.tws.2025.113478)
- Hao, N. , Wu, Z. and Ke, L. 2025. Compressive behaviors of a novel 3D compression-torsion coupling meta-structure. Composite Structures 372 119562. (10.1016/j.compstruct.2025.119562)
- 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)
- Li, D. et al., 2025. Robust multi-curve trimming IGA method for layerwise composite plates with arbitrary cutouts. Composite Structures 360 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 110160. (10.1016/j.ijmecsci.2025.110160)
- Liu, J. et al., 2025. A bioinspired gradient curved auxetic honeycombs with enhanced energy absorption. International Journal of Mechanical Sciences 291-29 110189. (10.1016/j.ijmecsci.2025.110189)
- Liu, J. et al., 2025. A novel digital unit cell library generation framework for topology optimization of multi-morphology lattice structures. Composite Structures 354 118824. (10.1016/j.compstruct.2024.118824)
- Liu, J. et al., 2025. A clustering-based multiscale topology optimization framework for efficient design of porous composite structures. Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering 439 117881. (10.1016/j.cma.2025.117881)
- Pan, D. et al., 2025. Design and dynamics of a cantilevered bistable buckled piezoelectric beam for vibrational energy harvesting. Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing 224 112013. (10.1016/j.ymssp.2024.112013)
- Yu, N. et al. 2025. Rhombus-type magnetic-levitation structure for low-frequency vibration isolation. Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing 225 112289. (10.1016/j.ymssp.2024.112289)
- Zhang, M. et al., 2025. Breaking stiffness‐tunability trade‐offs in metamaterials: A minimal surface guided hybrid lattice strategy. Advanced Science 12 (39) e10586. (10.1002/advs.202510586)
2024
- Gao, K. et al. 2024. Buckling analysis of multi-span non-uniform beams with functionally graded graphene-reinforced foams. International Journal of Mechanical Sciences 263 108777. (10.1016/j.ijmecsci.2023.108777)
- Hao, N. et al., 2024. A novel 3D-printed unit cell with the compression-torsion coupling effect and negative Poisson's ratio. Structures 63 106467. (10.1016/j.istruc.2024.106467)
- Hao, N. et al., 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)
- Li, Z. , Chu, S. and Wu, Z. 2024. A novel bio-inspired design method for porous structures: Variable-periodic Voronoi tessellation. Materials & Design 243 113055. (10.1016/j.matdes.2024.113055)
- 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) 117378. (10.1016/j.cma.2024.117378)
- Lian, X. et al., 2024. Buckling optimization of variable stiffness helicoidal composite laminates based on semi-analytical method. Aerospace Science and Technology 150 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 117057. (10.1016/j.cma.2024.117057)
- 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 117160. (10.1016/j.cma.2024.117160)
- 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 112859. (10.1016/j.matdes.2024.112859)
- Wang, C. et al., 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) e7537. (10.1002/nme.7537)
- Yang, Z. et al., 2024. Multifunctional design of lattice metamaterial with desired thermal expansion behaviors using topology optimization. Mechanics of Materials 197 105070. (10.1016/j.mechmat.2024.105070)
- Yu, N. et al., 2024. Low-frequency vibration absorption of magnetic quasi-zero-stiffness structures with lever mechanism. International Journal of Mechanical Sciences 267 108973. (10.1016/j.ijmecsci.2024.108973)
- Zhang, J. et al., 2024. Piezoresistive relaxation and creep model of porous polymer nanocomposite supported by experimental data. Sensors and Actuators A: Physical 366 115002. (10.1016/j.sna.2023.115002)
- Zou, Z. et al., 2024. Inverse design of functionally graded porous structures with target dynamic responses. International Journal of Mechanical Sciences 280 109530. (10.1016/j.ijmecsci.2024.109530)
2023
- Hao, N. et al., 2023. Softening-spring nonlinearity in large amplitude vibration of unsymmetric double-layer lattice truss core sandwich beams. Thin-Walled Structures 182 (A) 110164. (10.1016/j.tws.2022.110164)
- Li, H. et al., 2023. Free vibration of size-dependent FGM Mindlin microplates in viscous fluid. Waves in Random and Complex Media (10.1080/17455030.2023.2168088)
- Liu, Y. et al., 2023. Resonant actuation based on dynamic characteristics of bistable laminates. Machines 11 (3) 318. (10.3390/machines11030318)
- Wang, F. et al., 2023. Progressive compaction of soft cellular structures with layer-wisely designed gradient porosity. Thin-Walled Structures 185 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 109818. (10.1016/j.ymssp.2022.109818)
2022
- Al-Azzawi, A. S. et al. 2022. A novel semi-analytical approach for predicting the buckling and postbuckling behaviour of Glare fibre metal laminates. Thin-Walled Structures 181 109987. (10.1016/j.tws.2022.109987)
- 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 115639. (10.1016/j.compstruct.2022.115639)
- 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)
- Li, D. et al., 2022. On tracking arbitrary crack path with complex variable meshless methods. Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering 399 (1) 115402. (10.1016/j.cma.2022.115402)
- Li, H. et al., 2022. Free vibration of FGM Mindlin plates submerged in fluid. Engineering Structures 259 114144. (10.1016/j.engstruct.2022.114144)
- Liu, Y. et al., 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 108935. (10.1016/j.ymssp.2022.108935)
- Pan, D. et al., 2022. Novel rotational motion actuated beam-type multistable metastructures. Materials & Design 224 111309. (10.1016/j.matdes.2022.111309)
- Wang, L. et al., 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) 23. (10.1007/s00158-021-03112-w)
- Wu, X. et al., 2022. Vibrational power flow analysis of Timoshenko microbeams with a crack. Composite Structures 289 115483. (10.1016/j.compstruct.2022.115483)
- 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)
2021
- Wang, L. et al., 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 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. et al., 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)
- Yang, Z. et al., 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)
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 106094. (10.1016/j.ijmecsci.2020.106094)
- 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 113314. (10.1016/j.cma.2020.113314)
- 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)
- Wu, Z. , Li, H. and Chen, Y. 2020. An improved model for unsymmetric plates. Composite Structures 252 112622. (10.1016/j.compstruct.2020.112622)
- Yang, K. et al., 2020. Theoretical investigation on the energy absorption of ellipse-shaped self-locked tubes. SCIENCE CHINA Physics, Mechanics and Astronomy 63 (9) 294611. (10.1007/s11433-019-1518-9)
2019
- Eblabla, A. et al. 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)
- 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 2019. AIAA Scitech 2019 Forum Proceedings. American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Inc. , pp.1860. (10.2514/6.2019-1860)
- Samukham, S. et al., 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)
- Yu, G. et al., 2019. A novel understanding of the normalized fatigue delamination model for composite multidirectional laminates. Composite Structures 229 111395. (10.1016/j.compstruct.2019.111395)
- Zhang, J. et al., 2019. Nonlinear dynamics of shape memory alloys actuated bistable beams. Smart Materials and Structures 28 055009. (10.1088/1361-665X/ab0325)
2018
- 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)
- Chen, X. et al., 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. et al., 2018. Optimal postbuckling design of variable angle tow composite plates. AIAA Journal 56 (5), pp.2045-2061. (10.2514/1.J056043)
- 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)
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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)
2016
- 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)
- 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) 20150728. (10.1098/rspa.2015.0728)
2015
- 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)
- Raju, G. et al., 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)
- 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)
- 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)
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)
- 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)
- 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. et al. 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)
2013
- Groh, R. M. J. et al., 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)
- 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)
- 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. 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. 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.
- 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. , 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. Published in: Van Hoa, S. and Hubert, P. eds. Composite Materials. International Conference. 2013. (ICCM-19).
- 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)
2012
- Raju, G. et al., 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)
- 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.
- Wu, Z. M. et al. 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)
- 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)
2011
- Wu, Z. M. et al. 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) 075034. (10.1088/0960-1317/20/7/075034)
2009
- Wu, Z. M. et al. 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)
- 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 2009. ASME 2009 International Design Engineering Technical Conferences and Computers and Information in Engineering Conference. ASME. , pp.671-679. (10.1115/DETC2009-87576)
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 2008. Mechatronics and Machine Vision in Practice, 2008. M2VIP 2008. 15th International Conference on. IEEE. , pp.169-172. (10.1109/MMVIP.2008.4749527)
Articles
- Al-Azzawi, A. S. et al. 2022. A novel semi-analytical approach for predicting the buckling and postbuckling behaviour of Glare fibre metal laminates. Thin-Walled Structures 181 109987. (10.1016/j.tws.2022.109987)
- 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)
- 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 106094. (10.1016/j.ijmecsci.2020.106094)
- 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 115639. (10.1016/j.compstruct.2022.115639)
- 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)
- Chen, X. et al., 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)
- 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)
- Eblabla, A. et al. 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)
- Gao, K. et al. 2024. Buckling analysis of multi-span non-uniform beams with functionally graded graphene-reinforced foams. International Journal of Mechanical Sciences 263 108777. (10.1016/j.ijmecsci.2023.108777)
- Gao, K. et al. 2025. A novel orthogonal anisotropic auxetic structure with enhanced auxeticity. Thin-Walled Structures 215 (Part A) 113478. (10.1016/j.tws.2025.113478)
- Groh, R. M. J. et al., 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)
- Hao, N. , Wu, Z. and Ke, L. 2025. Compressive behaviors of a novel 3D compression-torsion coupling meta-structure. Composite Structures 372 119562. (10.1016/j.compstruct.2025.119562)
- Hao, N. et al., 2024. A novel 3D-printed unit cell with the compression-torsion coupling effect and negative Poisson's ratio. Structures 63 106467. (10.1016/j.istruc.2024.106467)
- Hao, N. et al., 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)
- Hao, N. et al., 2023. Softening-spring nonlinearity in large amplitude vibration of unsymmetric double-layer lattice truss core sandwich beams. Thin-Walled Structures 182 (A) 110164. (10.1016/j.tws.2022.110164)
- 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)
- 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 113314. (10.1016/j.cma.2020.113314)
- Li, D. et al., 2025. Robust multi-curve trimming IGA method for layerwise composite plates with arbitrary cutouts. Composite Structures 360 119043. (10.1016/j.compstruct.2025.119043)
- Li, D. et al., 2022. On tracking arbitrary crack path with complex variable meshless methods. Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering 399 (1) 115402. (10.1016/j.cma.2022.115402)
- Li, H. et al., 2022. Free vibration of FGM Mindlin plates submerged in fluid. Engineering Structures 259 114144. (10.1016/j.engstruct.2022.114144)
- Li, H. et al., 2023. Free vibration of size-dependent FGM Mindlin microplates in viscous fluid. Waves in Random and Complex Media (10.1080/17455030.2023.2168088)
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Book sections
- 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)
Conferences
- 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.
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- 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 2008. Mechatronics and Machine Vision in Practice, 2008. M2VIP 2008. 15th International Conference on. IEEE. , pp.169-172. (10.1109/MMVIP.2008.4749527)
- Raju, G. et al., 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)
- 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)
- 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)
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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)
- 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. , 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. Published in: Van Hoa, S. and Hubert, P. eds. Composite Materials. International Conference. 2013. (ICCM-19).
- Wu, Z. et al. 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)
- 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 2009. ASME 2009 International Design Engineering Technical Conferences and Computers and Information in Engineering Conference. ASME. , pp.671-679. (10.1115/DETC2009-87576)
Research
Contracts
Supervised Students
Teaching
EN3080 Engineering Optimisation and Computing (Module Leader: 2023-present)
EN1213/1214/1218 MECHANICS - STATICIS (2016-present)
EN3037 Solid Mechanics (Module Leader: 2021-2023; Analytical Theory: 2021-present)
Study Abroad Coordinator, School of Engineering (2022-2025)
Previous:
EN2024 Mechanical Engineering Labs - Truss Structures Lab
EN1048 Engineering Applications - Drawing
EN2602 Design - ANSYS
Biography
- PhD, Aston University, 2010
- MEng, University of Science and Technology Beijing, 2006
- BEng, University of Science and Technology Beijing, 2003
Honours and awards
Best Paper of ASC
Harry Hilton Structures Paper Award
Committees and reviewing
Journal reviewer, International Journal of Solids and Structures, Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering, Thin-walled Structures, Engineering Structures, Computers and Structures, Journal of Engineering Mechanics etc.
Conference Committee, CAMME 2017, ISMDMA 2017 and D2ME 2017 etc.
Supervisions
I am interested in supervising Ph.D. students in the areas of:
- Thin-Walled Structures;
- Mathematical Modelling
- Buckling and Post-buckling;
- Optimization
Current supervision
Zeyang Li