Jean Zu

Dean Zu’s research interests have focused on mechanical vibrations and dynamics, and mechatronics with applications including biomedical instrumentation and energy harvesting.

Jean Zu came to Stevens on May 1, 2017 as Dean after serving as the department chair for Department of Mechanical & Industrial Engineering at the University of Toronto since 2009. She has more than 30 years experience in academia, where she published 165 journal papers and 165 conference papers. She has been awarded more than 50 research grants and contracts, primarily as Principal Investigator. Dr. Zu has also supervised close to 70 graduate students, including 36 PhD students.

STEVENS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, Schaefer School of Engineering and Science, Dean and Professor, 2017

UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO, Department of Mechanical & Industrial Engineering, 1994-2017:

• Assistant Professor, 1994-1999
• Associate Professor, 1999-2004
• Professor, 2004-2017
• Associate Chair for Research, 2008-2009
• Chair, 2009-2017

TSINGHUA UNIVERSITY, Department of Engineering Mechanics, Assistant Professor, 1987-1988

• John B. Stirling Medal

• Donald E. Marlowe Award

• Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal

• Robert W. Angus Medal

• C.N. Downing Award

• Fellow of Canadian Academy of Engineering (CAE)

• Discovery Accelerator Supplement Award

• Fellow of American Association For The Advancement Of Science (AAAS)

• Fellow of American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)

• Fellow of Engineering Institute of Canada (EIC)

• Fellowship for Fourth Women Engineering Leadership Conference

• Outstanding Overseas Young Scholars Award

• Chinese Canadian Outstanding Achievement Award

• Research Fellowship to Tongji University, Shanghai

• Fellow CSME

• I.Ω. Smith Award

Professional Societies

• ASME
• AAAS
• ASEE
• CAE
• EIC
• CSME

​​​​NSERC CRD, Co-applicant, Advanced Technologies for Aircraft Engine Vibration Reduction, 2014-2017

Pratt & Whitney, Co-applicant, Advanced Technologies for Aircraft Engine Vibration Reduction, 2014-2017

NSERC Engage, PI, Development of Testing and Analysis Methodologies to Characterize the Performance of an Innovative Hydraulic Impact Hammer, 2014

NSERC Discovery, PI, Nonlinear Dynamics in Vibration-based Piezoelectric Energy Harvesting, 2013-2018

NSERC RTI, PI, Experiment and Measurement for Development of Nonlinear Vibration-based Piezoelectric Energy Harvesters, 2013-2014

NSERC RTI, Co-applicant, Tribometer for Friction and Wear Measurement, 2012-2013

MITACS, PI, Design and Development of Actuation and Control Systems for the Synchronized Segmentally Interchanging Pulley Transmission System (SSIPTS), 2011-2012

MITACS, PI, Design and Development of a New Tensioner for Synchronized Segmentally Interchanging Pulley Transmission System, 2010-2011

NSERC Engage, PI, Development of a Vibration Model and Testing Methodologies to Characterize Nanometal-enabled Golf Shafts, 2010-2011

MITACS, PI, Modelling, Simulations and Design Optimization of an Ultra High Frequency Panel Antenna, 2010-2011

OCE Collaborative Grant, Co-applicant, Development of an Ultrasonic Technique to Characterize In-service Damage to Pre-stressed Concrete Cylindrical Pipe, 2010-2011

NSERC Strategic Grant, PI, Development of a Novel, Highly Efficient Variable Transmission for Wind Power Generation, 2009-2012

Vicicog Inc., PI, Development of a New Synchronized Segmentally Interchanging Pulley and Transmission System, 2009-2011

Automotive Partnership Canada, PI, Development of a New Synchronized Segmentally Interchanging Pulley and Transmission System, 2009-2011

NSERC RTI, PI, Laser Vibrometer for Research on Advanced Automotive Belt Drive Systems of Micro Hybrid Vehicles, 2009-2010

NSERC DAS, PI, Dynamic Analysis and Design Optimization of Advanced Automotive Belt Drive Systems for Micro Hybrid Vehicles, 2008-2011

OCE, PI, Concept Prototype Development of Synchronized Segmentally Interchanging Pulley Transmission System (SSIPTS), 2008

NSERC RTI,PI, Multi-channel Dynamic Signal Analyzer for Research on Advanced Automotive Belt Drive Systems of Micro Hybrid Vehicles, 2008-2009

NSERC Discovery, PI, Dynamic Analysis and Design Optimization of Advanced Automotive Belt/Drive/Systems for Micro Hybrid Vehicles, 2008-2013

NSERC Strategic Grant, PI, Development of a New, Portable Biomedical Device for In vivo Measurement of Regional Heart Tissue Elasticity, 2004-2007

Litens Automotive Group, PI, Calculation for Tensioner Key Life, 2004

MMO, PI, Feasibility Study on Fluid/Structure Interaction of Automotive Fuel Tanks, 2003-2004

Chinese Natural Science Foundation, PI, Outstanding Oversea Young Scholar Collaborative Funding, 2004-2006

Litens Automotive Group, PI, Static and Dynamic Analysis of Accessory Belt Drives with Twin Belts and Double Touch Pulleys, 2003-2004

NSERC, PI, Dynamic Analysis of Dry Friction Damped Systems Subjected of Multi-Frequency Excitation, 2003-2007

Litens Automotive Group, PI, New Analysis Capability of FEAD, 2002-2003

United Technologies Corp., PI, Dynamic Modeling and Analysis of UTC CSB (Coated Steel Belt) Tracking and Equilibrium Prediction, 2002-2003

Tesma International Inc., PI, Dynamic Analysis of 3-Cycle and 5-Cycle Engine, 2002-2005

Litens Automotive Group, PI, Static and Dynamic Analysis of Accessory Belt Drives with Twin Belts and Double Touch Pulleys, 2001-2003

Litens Automotive Group, PI, Further Enhancement of Analysis Capability of FEAD and SDS, 2001-2002

MMO, PI, Optimum Design of Optical Fiber Couplers in Telecommunications, 2001-2002

MMO, PI, Optimum Design of Tensioner Orientation for Belt-tensioner Systems, 2000-2002

Litens Automotive Group, PI, SDS and FEAD Restructuring, 2000-2001

NSERC Discovery, PI, Dynamic Analysis of Automotive Timing Belt Drive Systems, 1999-2003

Litens Automotive Group, PI, A Hybrid Model for Automotive Belt Drive Systems, 1999-2001

Litens Automotive Group, PI, Dynamic Analysis and Software Development of Automotive Timing Belt Drive Systems, 1998-1999

MMO, PI, Dynamic Analysis of Viscoelastic Belt Drive Systems for Automotive Application, 1998-2000

Tesmal International Inc., PI, Nonlinear Dynamic Analysis and Control of Belt Drive Systems for Automotive Applications, 1998-1999

NSERC CRD, PI, Nonlinear Dynamic Analysis and Control of Belt Drive Systems for Automotive Applications, 1997-1998

Tesma International Inc., PI, Nonlinear Dynamic Analysis of Belt Drive Systems in Automotive Applications, 1996-1997

NSERC Equipment Grant, PI, Computations of Vibration and Dynamic Problems Using a Sun Workstation, 1996-1997

NSERC Research Grant, PI, Dynamic and Stability Analysis of a Spinning Shaft System Subjected to Follower Forces, 1995-1999

URIF, PI, Modelling of Calender Stack Vibration in Paper Making Machines, 1995-1997

Abitibi-Price Inc., PI, Modelling of Calender Stack Vibration in Paper Making Machines, 1995-1997

Pulp and Paper Centre, PI, Vibration Behavior of Dewatering Fabrics, 1995-1997

Tesma Int’l, PI, Static and Dynamic Analysis and Software Development of Belt, 1995-1996

NSERC Equipment, Co-applicant, Vibration and Modal Analysis Research Incorporating a Dynamic Signal Analyzer, 1995-1996

NSERC Strategic Grant, Co-PI, Reconfigurable Automated Manufacturing Cell (RAMC), 1994-1997

NSERC Equipment, Co-PI, Reconfigurable Automated Manufacturing Cell (RAMC), 1994-1995

NSERC, PI, Partnership Fund, 1994-1995

University of Toronto, PI, Connaught New Staff Funding, 1994-1995

Zhengbao Yang, Jean Zu, “Half-tube Array Vibration Energy Harvesting Method Using Piezoelectric Materials” United States Patent, Appl. No. 62085414, 2014.

Zhengbao Yang, Jean Zu, Wei Zhang, ”High-Efficiency Vibration-based Energy Harvesting Device”, China Patent, Appl. No. 2014101300747150, 2014.

Zhengbao Yang and Jean W. Zu, "Multi-direction High-Efficiency Piezoelectric Energy Transducer", United States Patent, Appl. No. 61837727, 2013.

Ben-Tzvi, P., Goldenberg, A.A., and Zu, J.W., “Hybrid Mobile Robot”, Canadian Patent Application # CA2631116, May 12, 2008.

Ben-Tzvi, P., Goldenberg, A.A., and Zu, J.W., “Hybrid Mobile Robot”, U.S. Patent # 7,874,386, Issued January 25, 2011.

JOURNALS

1. Wang YQ, Ye C and Zu JW. (2019). "Nonlinear Vibration of Metal Foam Cylindrical Shells Reinforced with Graphene Platelets", Aerospace Science and Technology, (85), pp. 359-370.

2. Yanqing Wang, Ye Chao and Jean W. Zu. (2018). "Identifying temperature effect on vibrations of functionally graded cylindrical shells with porosities", Applied Mathematics and Mechanics, (39), pp.1587-1604.

3. Wang YQ and Zu JW. (2018). "Speed-dependent Nonlinear Broadband Vibrations of Smart Functionally Graded Piezoelectric Material Plates", Journal of intelligent material systems and structures, (26), pp.1764-1776.

4. Wang YQ and Zu JW. (2018). "Vibration Characteristics of Moving Sigmoid Functionally Graded Plates Containing Porosities", International Journal of Mechanics and Materials in Design, (14), pp.473-489.

5. Zhongjie Li, Zhengbao Yang, Hani E. Naguib and Jean Zu. (2018). "Design and Studies on a Low-frequency Truss-based Compressive-mode Piezoelectric Energy Harvester", IEEE/ASME Transactions on Mechatronics, (Impact factor: 4.3). (23), pp. 99.

6. Zhengbao Yang, Shenxi Zhou, Jean Zu and Daniel Inman. (2018). "High-Performance Pezoelectric Energy Harvesters and Their Applications", Joule, (2), pp. 642-697.

7. Hassan Askaria, Zia Saadatniab, EhsanAsadia, Amir Khajepoura, Mir Behrad Khameseea, and Jean Zu. (2018). "A Flexible Hybridized Electromagnetic-Triboelectric Multi-Purpose Self-Powered Sensor", Nano Energy, (45), pp. 319-329.

8. Wang Y and Zu JW. (2017). "Analytical Analysis for Vibration of Longitudinally Moving Plate Submerged in Infinite Liquid Domain", Applied Mathematics and Mechanics, (38), pp.625-646.

9. Wang YQ and Zu JW. (2017). "Large-amplitude Vibration of Sigmoid Functionally Graded Thin Plates with Porosities", Thin-Walled Structures, (119), pp. 911-924.

10. Wang YQ and Zu JW. (2017). "Vibration Behaviors of Functionally Graded Rectangular Plates with Porosities and Moving in Thermal Environment", Aerospace Science and Technology, (69), pp. 550-562.

11. A. Ahmed, I. Hassan, P. Song, M. Gamaleledin, A. Radhi, N. Panwar, S. C. Tjin, A. Y. Desoky, D. Sinton, K.T. Yong, and J. Zu. (2017). "Self-adaptive Bioinspired Hummingbird-wing Stimulated Triboelectric Nanogenerators", Scientific Reports, (7), pp. 17143.

12. Zhengbao Yang, Alper Erturk and Jean Zu. (Jul 2017). "On the efficiency of piezoelectric energy harvesters", Extreme Mechanics Letters, (15), pp. 26-37.

13. Wang, Yanqing and Zu, Jean. (2017). "Porosity-dependent nonlinear forced vibration analysis of functionally graded piezoelectric smart material plates", Smart Materials and Structures, (26), pp. 105014.

14. A. Ahmed, I. Hassan, T. Ibn-Mohammed, H. Mostafa, I. M. Reaney, L. S.C. Koh, J. Zu, and Z. L. Wang. (2017). "Environmental Life Cycle Assessment and Techno-Economic Analysis of Triboelectric Nanogenerator", Energy Environmental Science, (Impact Factor: 30). (10), pp.653-671.

15. A. Ahmed, I. Hassan, T. Jiang, K. Youssef, L. Liu, M. Hedaya, T. A. Yazid, J. Zu and Z. L. Wang. (2017). "Design Guidelines of Triboelectric Nanogenerator for Water Wave Energy Harvesters", Nanotechnology, (28), pp.185403.

16. A. Ahmed, Z. Saadatnia, I. Hassan, Y. Zi, Y. Xi, X. He, J. Zu, and Z. L. Wang. (2017). "Self-Powered Wireless Sensor Node Enabled by a Duck-shape Triboelectric Nanogenerator for Harvesting Water Wave Energy", Advanced Energy Materials, (Impact Factor: 17) . (7), pp.1601705.

17. A. Ahmed, I. Hassan, M. Hedaya, T. A. El-Yazid, J. Zu, and Z. L. Wang. (2017). "Farms of Triboelectric Nanogenerators for Harvesting Wind Energy: A Potential Approach towards Green Energy", Nano Energy, (Impact Factor: 13) . (36), 2211-2855.

18. A. Ahmed, S. L. Zhang, I. Hassan, Z. Saadatnia. Zi, J. Zu, and Z. L. Wang. (2017). "A Washable, Stretchable, and Self-Powered Human-Machine Interfacing Triboelectric Nanogenerator for Wireless Communications and Soft Robotics Pressure Sensor Arrays", Extreme Mechanics Letter, (13), pp.25-35.

19. Zhengbao Yang, Yan Qing Wang, Lei Zuo and Jean Zu. (2017). "Introducing arc-shaped piezoelectric elements into energy harvesters", Energy Conversion and Management, (148), pp. 260-266.

20. Wang YQ and Zu JW. (2017). "Nonlinear steady-state responses of longitudinally traveling functionally graded material plates in contact with liquid", Composite Structures, (164), pp.130-144.

21. Yan Qing Wang and Jean W. Zu. (2017). "Instability of Viscoelastic Plates with Longitudinally Variable Speed and Immersed in Ideal Liquid", International Journal of Applied Mechanics. (9).

22. Zhengbao Yang and Jean Zu. (2016). "Modeling and Parametric Study of a Force-amplified Compressive-mode Piezoelectric Energy Harvester", Journal of Intelligent Material Systems and Structures, (127), pp. 37-41.

23. Hassan Askari, Ehsan Asadi, Zia Saadatnia, Amir Khajepour, Mir Behrad Khamesee, and Jean Zu. (2016). "A Hybridized Electromagnetic-Triboelectric Self-Powered Sensor for Traffic Monitoring: Concept, Modelling, and Optimization", Nano Energy, doi: 10.1016/j.nanoen.2016.12.024.

24. Abdelsalam Ahemd, Zia Saadatnia, Islam Hassan, Steven Zhang, Youlong Zi, Yi Xi, Xu He, Jean Zu, and ZL Wang. (2016). "Self-powered wireless sensor node enabled by a Duck-shape Triboelectric Nanogenerator for harvesting water wave energy", Advanced Energy Materials, doi: 10.1002/aenm.201601705.

25. Rakesh Dhote, Hector Gomez, Roderick Melnik and J. Zu. (2016). "Effect of Aspect Ratio and Boundary Conditions in Modeling Shape Memory Alloy Nanostructures with 3D Coupled Dynamic Phase-Field Theories", Mathematical Problems in Engineering, doi:10.1155/2016/3647470.

26. Aloufi, Badr; Behdinan, Kamran , and Zu, Jean. (2016). "Modeling and design of a high-performance hybrid actuator", Smart Materials and Structures, (25), pp. 125004.

27. Badr Aloufi, Kamran Behdinan, and Jean Zu. (2016). "Theoretical vibro-acoustic modeling of acoustic noise transmission through aircraft windows", Journal of Sound and Vibration, (371), pp. 344 - 369.

28. Zhengbao Yang and Jean Zu. (2016). "Comparison of PZN-PT, PMN-PT single crystals and PZT ceramic for vibration energy harvesting", Energy Conversion and Management, (122), pp.321 - 329.

29. Haitao Li, Zhengbao Yang, Jean Zu, and Weiyang Qin. (2016). "Distributed parameter model and experimental validation of a compressive-mode energy harvester under harmonic excitations", AIP Advances, (6), pp. 085310.

30. Zhengbao Yang, Jean Zu, and Zuo Xu. (2016). "Reversible Nonlinear Energy Harvester Tuned by Tilting and Enhanced by Nonlinear Circuits", IEEE/ASME Transactions on Mechatronics, 4 (21), pp. 2174 - 2184.

31. Zhengbao Yang, Jean Zu, Jun Luo, and Yang Peng. (2016). "Modeling and Parametric Study of a Force-amplified Compressive-mode Piezoelectric Energy Harvester", Journal of Intelligent Material Systems and Structures, DOI: 10.1177/1045389X16642536.

32. Zhengbao Yang and Jean Zu. (2016). "Toward Harvesting Vibration Energy from Multiple Directions by a Nonlinear Compressive-mode Piezoelectric Transducer", IEEE/ASME Transactions on Mechatronics, 3 (21), pp. 1787-1791.

33. Yimin Tan, Jean Zu, and Zuguang Zhang. (2015). "Design and development of a miniature multi-degree-of-freedom in-plane motor using iron-gallium alloy", Sensors & Actuators: A. Physical, (236), pp. 140-149.

34. Roshanak Banan, Aimy Bazylak, and Jean Zu. (2015). "Humidity and Temperature Cycling Effects on Cracks and Delaminations in PEMFCs", Fuel Cell, (15), pp. 327-336.

35. Yimin Tan, Jean Zu, and Zuguang Zhang. (2015). "Development of a Novel Miniature Shaftless Motor Using Iron-gallium Alloy (Galfenol)", IEEE Transactions on Magnetic, (51), pp.1-4.

36. Tan, Y.M., Zhang, Z.G. and Zu, J. (2015). "Generalized Dynamic Modeling of Iron-Gallium Alloy (Galfenol) for Transducers", Journal of Applied Mathematics and Physics, (3), pp. 980-988.

37. Dhote, R., Gomez, H., Melnik, R., and Zu, J. (2015). "3D Coupled Thermo-Mechanical Phase-Field Modeling of Shape Memory Alloy Dynamics via Isogeometric Analysis", Computers and Structures, (154), pp. 59-71.

38. O. R. Barry, J. W. Zu, and D. C. D. Oguamanam. (2015). "Nonlinear Vibration of Stockbridge dampers", ASME Dynamic Systems, Measurement and Control, 6 (137), pp. 061017-1 - 061017-7.

39. Dhote, R., Gomez, H., Melnik, R., and Zu, J. (2015). "Shape Memory Alloy Nanostructures with Coupled Dynamic Thermo-Mechanical Effects", Computer Physics Communications, (192), pp. 48 - 53.

40. Sharvari Dhote, Jean Zu and Yang Zhu. (2015). "A Nonlinear Multi-mode Wideband Piezoelectric Vibration-based Energy Harvester using Compliant Orthoplanar Spring", Applied Physics Letter, (106), pp. 163903 1-4.

41. Roshanak Banan, Aimy Bazylak, and Jean Zu. (2015). "Combined Effects of Environmental Vibrations and Hygrothermal Fatigue on Mechanical Damage in PEM Fuel Cells", International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, (40), pp. 1911-1922.

42. Yang, Zhengbao, Zhu, Yang, and Zu, Jean. (2015). "Theoretical and Experimental Investigation of a Nonlinear Compressive-mode Energy Harvester with High Power Output under Weak Excitations", Smart Materials and Structures, (24), pp. 025028.

43. Dhote, Rakesh; Fabrizio, Mauro; Melnik, Roderick; Zu, Jean. (2014). "Three Dimensional Non-Isothermal Ginzburg-Landau Phase-Field Model for Shape Memory Alloys", Modelling and Simulation in Materials Science and Engineering, (22), pp. 085011.

44. Weijiun Su and Jean Zu. (2014). "Design and Development of a Novel Bi-Directional Piezoelectric Energy Harvester", Smart Materials and Structures, (23), pp.095012.

45. Hu Ding and Jean W. Zu. (2014). "Steady-state Responses of Pulley-belt Systems with a One-way Clutch and Belt Bending Stiffness", ASME Journal of Vibration and Acoustics, (136), pp.041006.

46. Yang Zhu and Jean Zu. (2014). "A Magnet-induced Buckled-beam Piezoelectric Generator for Wideband Vibration-based Energy Harvesting", Journal of Intelligent Material Systems and Structures, (25), pp.1890-1901.

47. O. R. Barry, J. W. Zu, and D. C. D. Oguamanam. (2014). "Forced Vibration of Overhead Transmission Line: Analytical and Experimental Investigation", ASME Journal of Vibration and Acoustics, (136), pp.041012.

48. Hu Ding, Qiao-yun Yan, and Jean W. Zu. (2014). "Chaotic Dynamics of an Axially Accelerating Viscoelastic Bean in the Supercritical Regime", International Journal of Bifurcation and Chaos, (24), pp. 1450062.

49. O. R. Barry, J. W. Zu, and D. C. D. Oguamanam. (2014). "Analytical and Experimental Investigation of Overhead Transmission Line Vibration", Journal of Vibration and Control, doi: 1077546313517589.

50. R. Zhou, W. Zhang and J. W. Zu. (2014). "Nonlinear Vibration of a Thin-plate Workpiece in Milling Process with Cutting Force Nonlinearities", International Journal of Mechanical Science, (28), pp.2511-2526.

51. Yang, Zhengbao and Jean Zu. (2014). "High-Efficiency Compressive-Mode Energy Harvester Enhanced By A Multi-Stage Force Amplification Mechanism", Energy Conversion and Management, (88), pp.829-833.

52. O. R. Barry, D. C. D. Oguamanam, and J. W. Zu. (2014). "Nonlinear Vibration of an Axially Loaded Beam Carrying Multiple Mass-Spring-Damper Systems", Nonlinear Dynamics, (77), pp.1597-1608.

53. Li-Qun Chen, You-Qi Tang, and Jean W. Zu. (2014). "Nonlinear Transverse Vibration For Axially Accelerating Strings With Exact Internal Resonances And Longitudinally Varying Tensions", Nonlinear Dynamics, (76), pp. 1443-1468.

54. Rakesh Dhote, Roderick Melnik, and Jean Zu. (2014). "Dynamic Multi-Axial Behavior of Shape Memory Alloy Nanowires with Coupled Thermo-Mechanical Phase-Field Models", Meccanica, (49), pp.1561 - 1575.

55. Rakesh Dhote, Hector Gomez, Roderick Melnik, and Jean Zu. (2014). "Isogeometric Analysis of a Dynamic Thermo-Mechanical Phase-Field Model Applied to Shape Memory Alloys", Computational Mechanics, doi:10.1007/s00466-013-0966-0.

56. O. R. Barry, D. C. D. Oguamanam, and J. W. Zu. (2014). "On the Dynamic Analysis of a Beam Carrying Multiple Mass-Spring-Mass-Damper System", Journal of Shock and Vibration, doi:10.1155/2014/485630.

57. Rakesh Dhote, Mauro Fabrizio, Roderick Melnik, and Jean Zu. (2013). "Hysteresis Phenomena in Shape Memory Alloys by Non-Isothermal Ginzburg-Landau Models", Communications in Nonlinear Science and Numerical Simulation, (18), pp.2549-2561.

58. Roshanak Banan, Aimy Bazylak, and Jean Zu. (2013). "Effect of Mechanical Vibrations on Damage Propagation in Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Fuel Cells", International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, (38), pp.14764-14772.

59. Wei-Jiun Su, Jean Zu, and Yang Zhu. (2013). "Design and Development of a Broadband Magnet-Induced Dual-Cantilever Piezoelectric Energy Harvester", Journal of Intelligent Material Systems and Structures, (25), pp.430-442.

60. W. Zhang, R. Zhou and J. W. Zu. (2013). "Nonlinear Vibration of a Shell-shaped Workpiece During High Speed Milling", Nonlinear Dynamics, 4 (72), pp.767-787.

61. Hu Ding and Jean W. Zu. (2013). "Periodic and Chaotic Responses of an Axially Accelerating Viscoelastic Beam Under Two-Frequency Excitations", International Journal of Applied Mechanics, (5), pp.1350019.

62. Hu Ding and Jean W. Zu. (2013). "Effect of One-way Clutch on the Nonlinear Vibration of Belt Drive Systems with a Continuous Belt Model", Journal of Sound and Vibration, (332), pp.6472-6487.

63. W. J. Su and J. Zu. (2013). "An Innovative Tri-directional Broadband Piezoelectric Energy Harvester", Applied Physics Letters, (103), pp. 203901.

64. Yang Zhu and Jean Zu. (2013). "Enhanced Buckled-Beam Piezoelectric Energy Harvesting Using Midpoint Magnetic Force", Applied Physics Letters, (103), pp. 041905.

65. Yang Zhu, Jean Zu, and Weijiun Su. (2013). "Broadband Energy Harvesting Through A Piezoelectric Beam Subjected To Dynamic Compressive Loading", Smart Materials and Structures, (22), pp. 045007.

66. Minghui Yao, Wei Zhang, Jean W. Zu. (2013). "Multi-pulse Heteroclinic Orbits and Chaotic Motions in a Parametrically Excited Viscoelastic Moving Belt", International Journal of Bifurcation and Chaos, (23), pp. 1350001.

67. Rakesh Dhote, Hector Gomez, Roderick Melnik, and Jean Zu. (2013). "Phase Field Dynamic Modelling of Shape Memory Alloys Based on Isogeometric Analysis", Advance in Science and Technology, (78), pp. 63-68.

68. Muhammad Tanveer and Jean Zu. (2012). "Nonlinear Vibration of Hyperelastic Axisymmetric Solids By A Mixed P-Type Method", International Journal of Non-Linear Mechanics, (47), pp. 30-41.

69. Yang Zhu and Jean Zu. (2012). "A Magnetoelectric Generator for Energy Harvesting from the Vibration of Magnetic Levitation", IEEE Transactions on Magnetics, (48), pp. 3344-3347.

70. Hansong Xiao, Wuwei, and Jean Zu. (2012). "Hierarchical Control of Automotive Electric Power Steering System and Anti-lock Brake System: Theory and Experiment", International Journal of Vehicle Design, (59), pp. 23-43.

71. Rakesh Dhote, Roderick Melnik and Jean Zu. (2012). "Dynamic Thermo-Mechanical Coupling and Size Effects in Finite Shape Memory Alloy Nanostructures", Computational Materials Science Journal, (63), pp. 105-117.

72. Minghui Yao, Wei Zhang, and Jean W. Zu. (2012). "Multi-pulse Chaotic Dynamics in Non-planar Motion of Parametrically Excited Viscoelastic Moving Belt", Journal of Sound and Vibration, (331), pp. 2624-2653.

73. Petru Scurtu, Mike Clark, and Jean Zu. (2012). "Coupled Longitudinal and Transverse Vibration Of Automotive Belts Under Longitudinal Excitations Using Analog Equation Method", Journal of Vibration and Control, (18), pp.1336 - 1352.

74. H.E.U. Ahmed, R. Banan, J.W. Zu, A. Bazylak. (2011). "Free Vibration Analysis of a Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Fuel Cell", Journal of Power Sources, (196), pp. 5520-5525.

75. Ming Jia, Jean Zu, and Alireza Hariri. (2011). "New Tissue Resonator Indenter Device and Reliability Study", Sensors, (11), pp.1212-1228.

76. H. S. Xiao, W. W. Chen, H. Zhou and J. W. Zu. (2010). "Integrated Control of Active Suspension System and Electronic Stability Program Using Hierarchical Control Strategy: Theory and Experiment", Vehicle System Dynamics, 1 & 2 (49), pp.381-397.

77. Pinhas Ben-Tzvi, Andrew A. Goldenberg and J.W. Zu. (2010). "Articulated Hybrid Mobile Robot Mechanism with Compounded Mobility and Manipulation and on-Board Wireless Sensor/Actuator Control Interfaces", Mechatronics, 6 (20), pp.627-639.

78. Xiao-Dong Yang, Li-Qun Chen and Jean W. Zu. (2010). "Vibrations and Stability of an Axially Moving Rectangular", ASME Journal of Applied Mechanics, (78), pp.011018-1-11.

79. H. S. Xiao and J. W. Zu. (2010). "Evolutionary Multi-objective Optimization of Cam Profile for a New Cam Drive Engine", International Journal of Vehicle Design, 3 (53), pp. 198-219.

80. Peyman Honarmandi, Jean Zu and Kamran Behdinan. (2010). "Analytical Study and Design Characteristics of Scratch Drive Actuators", Sensors and Actuators A: Physical, 1-2 (160), pp. 116-124.

81. Alireza Hariri and Jean W. Zu. (2010). "Design of a Tissue Resonator Indenter Device for Measurement of Soft Tissue Viscoelastic Properties", International Journal of Biomechatronics and Biomedical Robotics, 2 (1), pp.104-114.

82. H. S. Xiao and J. W. Zu. (2010). "Evolutionary Multi-objective Optimisation of Cam Profile for a New Cam Drive Engine", International Journal of Vehicle Design, 3 (53), pp.198-219.

83. Qiming Pang, Jean Zu, Geoffrey M Siu and Ren-Ke Li. (2010). "A Uniaxial Cyclic Stretch Apparatus Affected Cell Proliferation and Cell Orientation", International Journal of Biomechatronics and Biomedical Robotics, 2 (1), pp.79-87.

84. Qiming Pang, Jean W. Zu, Ren-Ke Li and Geoffrey Siu. (2010). "Design and Development of A Novel Biostretch Apparatus For Cardiac Tissue Engineering", ASME Journal of Biomechanical Engineering, (132), pp. 014503-1---014503-4.X.D.

85. Wang and J. W. Zu. (2009). "On the Nonlinear Mechanical Behaviour of Circular Dielectric Elastomer Films Under Large Deformation", Journal of Mechanics and MEMS, (1), pp. 323-334.

86. Hansong Xiao and Jean W. Zu. (2009). "Cam Profile Optimization For A New Cam Drive", Journal of Mechanical Science and Technology, 10 (23), pp. 2592-2602.

87. Gong Cheng and Jean W. Zu. (2009). "Dynamics of a 2-DOF Dry Friction System under Two-Frequency Excitations", International Journal of Applied Mechanics, 4 (1), pp. 647 - 665.

88. Li-Qun Chen, Wei Zhang and Jean W. Zu. (2009). "Nonlinear Dynamics for Transverse Motion of Axially Moving Strings", Chaos, Solitons & Fractals, 1 (40), pp. 78-90.

89. Pinhas Ben-Tzvi, Andrew A. Goldenberg and Jean W. Zu. (2008). "Design and Analysis of a Hybrid Mobile Robot Mechanism with Compounded Locomotion and Manipulation Capabilities", ASME Journal of Mechanical Design, 7 (130), pp.072302-1--072302-13.

90. Qiuzhen Qu and Jean Zu. (2008). "On Steering Control of Commercial Three-Axie Vehicle", ASME Journal of Dynamic Systems, Measurement and Control, (130), pp.92-102.

91. Wei Zhang and Jean W. Zu. (2008). "Transient and Steady Nonlinear Responses for a Rotor-Active Magnetic Bearings System With Time-Varying Stiffness", Chaos, Solitons and Fractals, 4 (38), pp.1152-1167.

92. W. Zhang, J. W. Zu and F. X. Wang. (2008). "Global Bifurcations and Chaos for a Rotor-Active Magnetic Bearing System With Time-Varying Stiffness", Chaos, Solitons and Fractals, (35), pp.586-608.

93. Li-Qun Chen and Jean W. Zu. (2008). "Solvability Condition In Multi-Scale Analysis of Gyroscopic Continua", Journal of Sound and Vibration, 1-2 (309), pp. 338-342.

94. Peyman Honarmandi, Jean W. Zu and Kamran Behdinan. (2007). "Reliability Based Design Optimization of Cantilever Beams Under Fatigue Constraint", AIAA Journal, 11 (45), pp. 2737-2746.

95. Alireza Hariri, Jean Zu and Ridha Ben Mrad. (2007). "Modeling of Wet Stiction in Microelectromechanical Systems (MEMS)", IEEE/ASME Journal of Microelectromechanical Systems, 5 (16), pp.1276-1285.

96. A. Elmarakbi and J. Zu. (2007). "Incremental Harmonic Balance Method for Analysis of Standard/Smart Vehicles-to-Rigid Barrier Frontal Collision", International Journal of Vehicle Safety, 3 (2), pp. 288-315.

97. A. Elmarakbi and J. Zu. (2007). "Mathematical Modeling of Vehicle Crash with Emphasis on the Dynamic Response Analysis of Extendable Cubic Nonlinear Dampers Using IHBM", Proceeding of the IMechE Part D: Journal of Automobile Engineering, (221), pp.143-156.

98. Parag R. Dhar and Jean W. Zu. (2007). "Design of a Resonator Device for in-Vivo Measurement of Regional Tissue Viscoel

99. Natalie Baddour and Jean W. Zu. (2007). "Nonlinearly Coupled in-plane and Transverse Vibrations of a Spinning Disk", Applied Mathematical Modelling, 1 (31), pp.54-77.

100. Hariri, J. W. Zu and R. Ben Mrad. (2006). "n-Point Asperity Model for Contact Between Nominally Flat Surfaces", ASME Journal of Tribology, 3 (128), pp. 505-514.Ali Hariri, Jean W. Zu and Ridha BenMrad. (2006). "Modeling of Elastic/Plastic Contact Between Nominally Flat Rough Surfaces Using An N-Point Asperity Model", ASME Journal of Tribology, 4 (128), pp. 876-885.

101. Ali Hariri, Jean W. Zu and Ridha BenMrad. (2006). "Modeling of Dry Stiction in Micro Electro-Mechanical Systems", Journal of Micromech. Microeng, 7 (16), pp. 1195-1206.

102. A. Elmarakbi and J. Zu. (2006). "Crash Analysis and Modeling of Two Vehicles in Frontal Collisions using Two Types of Smart Front-End Structures: An Analytical Approach using IHBM", International Journal of Crashworthiness, 5 (11), pp. 467-483.

103. Mohammad Biglarbegia and Jean W. Zu. (2006). "Tractor-Semitrailer Model for Vehicles Carrying Liquids", Vehicle System Dynamics, (44), pp. 871-885.

104. Natalie Baddour and Jean W. Zu. (2006). "Time-Averaged Canonical Perturbation of Nonlinear Vibrations of a Spinning Disk", Nonlinear Analysis: Real World Applications, 3 (7), pp. 319-340.

105. Wuwei Chen, Hansong Xiao, Liqiang Liu and Jean W. Zu. (2006). "Integrated Control of Automotive Electrical Power Steering and Active Suspension Systems based on random sub-optimal control", International Journal of Vehicle Design, 3-4 (42), pp. 370-391.Li-Qun Chen, Hao Chen and Jean W. Zu. (2006). "Equilibrium And Bifurcation of Varying Cross-Section Microcantilevers Subject To the Atomic Force", Chaos, Solitons & Fractals, 5 (28), pp. 1159-1164.

106. Zhao Weijia, Chen Liqun and Jean W. Zu. (2006). "A Finite Difference Method For Simulating Transverse Vibrations of An Axially Moving Viscoelastic String", Applied Mathematics and Mechanics, 1 (27), pp.23-28.

107. Gong Cheng and Jean W. Zu. (2005). "A Numerical Study of A Dry Friction Oscillator With Parametric And Eternal Excitations", Journal of Sound and Vibration, 1-2 (287), pp. 329-342.

108. Ahmed Elmarakbi and Jean Zu. (2005). "The Effects of Extendable Hydraulic Dampers on Vehicle Crashworthiness in Various Collision Events", Transaction of Society of Automotive Engineers in Japan, 6 (36), pp. 193-198.

109. Ahmed Elmarakbi and Jean Zu. (2005). "Crashworthiness Improvement of Vehicle-to-Rigid Fixed Barrier in Full Frontal Impact using Novel Vehicle's Front-End Structures", International Journal of Automotive Technology, 5 (6), pp.491-499.

110. Qiuzhen Qu and Jean W. Zu. (2005). "Variable Structure Model Following Control of Four-Wheel-Steering Vehicle", International Journal of Vehicle Design, 4 (37), pp.291-310.

111. Peyman Honarmandi, Jean W. Zu and Kamran Behdinan. (2005). "Elasto-Plastic Fatigue Life Improvement of Bolted Joints and Introducing FBI Method", Mechanics Based Design and Structures and Machines, (33), pp.311-330.

112. Wei Zhang, Feng-xia Wang and Jean W. Zu. (2005). "Local Bifurcations And Codimension-3 Degenerate Bifurcations of A Quintic Nonlinear Beam Under Parametric Excitation", Chaos, Solitons & Fractals, 4 (24), pp.977-998.

113. Li-Qun Chen, Wei-Jia Zhao and Jean W. Zu. (2005). "Simulations of Transverse Vibrations Of An Axially Moving String: A Modified Difference Approach", Applied Mathematics and Computation, 3 (166), pp. 596-607.

114. Qiuzhen Qu, Jean W. Zu and Gong Cheng. (2004). "Adhesion-Related Failure Models for Scratch Drive Actuators", Journal of Micromechanics and Microengineering, 10 (14), pp.1405-1410.

115. Wei Zhang, Fengxia Wang and Jean W. Zu. (2004). "Computation of Normal Forms for High Dimensional Nonlinear Systems and Application to Nonplanar Nonlinear Oscillations of a Cantilever Beam", Journal of Sound and Vibration, 4-5 (278), pp.949-974.

116. Li-Qun Chen, Wei-Jia Zhao and Jean W. Zu. (2004). "Transient responses of an axially accelerating viscoelastic string constituted by a fractional differentiation law", Journal of Sound and Vibration, (278), pp.861-871.

117. Li-Qun Chen and Jean W. Zu. (2004). "Energetics and conserved functional of axially moving materials undergoing transverse nonlinear vibration", ASME Journal of Vibration and Acoustics, 3 (126), pp. 452-455.

118. Li-Qun Chen, Jean W. Zu and Jun Wu. (2004). "Principal resonance in transverse nonlinear parametric vibration of an axially accelerating viscoelastic string", Acta Mechanica Sinica, 3 (20), pp. 307-316.

119. Ahmed Elmarakbi and Jean Zu. (2004). "Dynamic Analysis of Smart Structures for Vehicle-to-Vehicle Frontal Collision Alleviation", Transaction of Society of Automotive Engineers in Japan (JSAE Transaction), (35), pp.151-156.

120. Ahmed M. Elmarakbi and Jean W. Zu. (2004). "Dynamic Modeling and Analysis of Smart Vehicle Structures for Frontal Collision Improvement", International Journal of Automotive Technology (IJAT), (5), pp.247-255.

121. Ahmed Elmarakbi and Jean Zu. (2004). "Vehicle to Vehicle Compatibility: Theoretical Foundation, Numerical and Optimization", Transaction of Canadian Society of Mechanical Engineers (CSME Transaction), (28), pp.355-374.

122. Gong Cheng and Jean W. Zu. (2004). "Non-Stick And Stick-Slip Motion of A Coulomb-Damped Belt Drive Systems Subjected to Multi-Frequency Excitations", ASME Journal of Applied Mechanics, (70), pp.871-884.

123. G. Cheng and J. W. Zu. (2004). "Dynamics of a Dry Friction Oscillator under Two-Frequency Excitations", Journal of Sound and Vibration, (275), pp. 591-603.

124. Li-Qun Chen, Jun Wu and Jean W. Zu. (2004). "Asymptotic Nonlinear Behaviors In Transverse Vibration of An Axially Accelerating Viscoelastic String", Nonlinear Dynamics, 4 (35), pp.347-360.

125. Y. Z. Liu and J. W. Zu. (2004). "Stability and Bifurcation of Helical Equilibrium of Thin Elastic Rod", Acta Mechanica, (167), pp. 29-39.

126. Li-Qun Chen, Jun Wu and Jean W. Zu. (2004). "The Chaotic Response of The Viscoelastic Traveling String: An Integral Constitutive Law", Chaos, Solitons and Fractals, 2 (21), pp. 349-357.

127. Li-Qun Chen, Jean W. Zu, Jun Wu and Xiao-Dong Yang. (2004). "Transverse Vibrations of An Axially Accelerating Viscoelastic String With Geometric Nonlinearity", Journal of Engineering Mathematics, 2 (48), pp.171-182.

128. Gong Cheng and Jean W. Zu. (2003). "Dynamic Analysis of an Optical Fiber Coupler in Telecommunications", Journal of Sound and Vibration, 1 (268), pp. 15-31.

129. Li-Qun Chen, Neng-Hui Zhang and Jean W. Zu. (2003). "The Regular and Chaotic Vibrations of an Axially Moving Viscoelastic String Based on Fourth-order Galerkin Truncation", Journal of Sound and Vibration, (261), pp.764-773.

130. L. Q. Chen, J. W. Zu and J. Wu. (2003). "Steady-State Response of The Parametrically Excited Axially Moving String Constituted By The Boltzmann Superposition Principle", Acta Mechanica, (162), pp.143-155.

131. Li-Qun Chen and Jean W. Zu. (2003). "Parametric Resonance of Axially Moving String With An Integral Constitutive Law", International Journal of Nonlinear Science and Numerical Simulations, (4), pp.169-177.

132. R. Ben Mrad, A. Abhari and J. Zu. (2003). "A Control Methodology for an Inchworm Piezomotor", Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing, 2 (17), pp. 457-471.

133. Nabeel Shabaneh and Jean W. Zu. (2003). "Nonlinear Dynamic Analysis of a Rotor Shaft System with Viscoelastically Supported Bearings", ASME Journal of Vibration and Acoustics, 3 (125), pp. 290-298.

134. Ahmed M. Elmarakbi and Jean W. Zu. (2003). "Numerical Analysis and Optimization of Vehicle Compatibility Using a Smart Vehicle Structure", Bodies and Structures, DOI:10.4271/2003-01-2802.

135. J. W. Zu and Z. Ji. (2002). "An Improved Transfer Matrix Method for Steady State Analysis of Nonlinear Rotor Bearing Systems", ASME Journal Engineering for Gas Turbines and Power, (124), pp. 303-310.

136. Gong Cheng and Jean W. Zu. (2002). "Two Frequency Forced Vibration under Coulomb and Viscous Frictions", ASME Journal of Vibration and Acoustics, 4 (124), pp. 537-544.

137. Zhichao Hou and Jean W. Zu. (2002). "Nonlinear Free Oscillations of Moving Viscoelastic Belts", Mechanism and Machine Theory, 9 (37), pp.925-940.

138. Li-Qun Chen, Neng-Hui Zhang and Jean W. Zu. (2002). "Bifurcation and chaos of an axially moving viscoelastic string", Mechanics Research Communications, (29), pp. 81-90.

139. Lixin Zhang, Jean W. Zu and Z. Zhong. (2002). "Transient Response for Viscoelastic Moving Belts Using Block-by-Block Method", International Journal of Structural Stability and Dynamics, I, 2 (2), pp. 265-280.

140. Lixin Zhang, Jean W. Zu and Zhichao Hou. (2001). "Complex Modal Analysis of Non-self-adjoint Hybrid Serpentine Belt Drive Systems", ASME Journal of Vibration and Acoustics, 2 (123), pp. 150-156.

141. N. Baddour and J. W. Zu. (2001). "A revisit of Spinning Disk Model, Part I: Derivation of Equations of Motion", Applied Mathematical Modelling, (25), pp. 541-559.

142. N. Baddour and J. W. Zu. (2001). "A revisit of Spinning Disk Model, Part II: Linear Transverse Vibration", Applied Mathematical Modelling, (25), pp. 561-578.

143. Liqun Chen and Jean W. Zu. (2001). "Transverse Vibration of Axially Moving Strings and Its Control", Advance in Mechanics, 4 (31), pp.535-546.

144. Liqun Chen and Jean W. Zu. (2001). "Advance in Analysis of Vibrations of Serpentine Belt Drive Systems", Mechanics and Engineering, (23), pp. 8-12.

145. Ray P.S. Han and Jean W. Zu. (2001). "The Influence of Combined Concentrated and Distributed Follower Forces on the Eigensolutions of a Spinning Beam", International Journal of Structural Stability and Dynamics, 2 (1), pp. 263-282.

146. L. Zhang and J. W. Zu. (2000). "One-to-one Auto-Parametric Resonance in Serpentine belt Drive Systems", Journal of Sound and Vibration, 4 (232), pp. 783-806.

147. T. Zhou, J. W. Zu and A. A. Goldenberg. (2000). "Modelling of Flexible Robot-Payload Systems Through Component Synthesis", ASME Journal of Dynamic Systems, Measurement, and Control, 2 (122), pp. 381-385.

148. F.P.J. Rimrott and J. W. Zu. (2000). "The Collinearity Principle Applied to a Gyrosatellite", Recent Advances in Applied Mechanics, NTU Athens, pp. 311-317.

149. N. H. Shabaneh and Jean W. Zu. (2000). "Dynamic Analysis of Rotor-Shaft Systems with Viscoelastically Supported Bearings", Mechanism and Machine Theory, 9 (35), pp. 1313-1330.

150. Nabeel Shabaneh and Jean W. Zu. (2000). "Dynamic and Stability Analysis of Rotor-Shaft Systems with Viscoelastically Supported Bearings", Special Issue of Canadian Society for Mechanical Engineering, 1B (24), pp.179-189.

151. Jean W. Zu and Lixin Zhang. (2000). "Two-To-One Internal Resonance In Serpentine Belt Drive Systems", International Journal of Nonlinear Sciences and Numerical Simulation, (1), pp. 187-198.

152. Natalie Baddour and Jean W. Zu. (2000). "General Solution of the Forced In-plane Vibration Problem for a Spinning Disk", Special Issue of Canadian Society for Mechanical Engineering, (24), pp. 307-321.

153. Lixin Zhang and Jean W. Zu. (1999). "Nonlinear Vibration of Parametrically Excited Viscoelastic Moving Belts, Part I: Dynamic Analysis", ASME Journal of Applied Mechanics, (66), pp. 396-402.

154. Lixin Zhang and Jean W. Zu. (1999). "Nonlinear Vibration of Parametrically Excited Viscoelastic Moving Belts, Part II: Stability Analysis", ASME Journal of Applied Mechanics, (66), pp. 403-409.

155. L. Zhang and J. W. Zu. (1999). "Modal Analysis of Serpentine Belt Drive Systems", Journal of Sound and Vibration, 2 (222), pp. 259-279.

156. Jianbin Chen and Jean W. Zu. (1999). "A Theoretical Study of Vacuum Force on Gravity Foils and Step Foils", TAPPI Journal, (82), pp.93-98.

157. L. Zhang, J. W. Zu and Z. Zheng. (1999). "The Stochastic Newmark Algorithm for Random Analysis of Multi-degree-of-freedom Nonlinear Systems", Computer & Structures, (70), pp.557-568.

158. Edward Wong and Jean W. Zu. (1999). "Dynamic Response of a Coupled Spinning Timoshenko Shaft System Using Chebyshev Polynomials", ASME Journal of Vibration and Acoustics, (121), pp.110-113.

159. Seeva Karunendiran, W.L. Cleghorn and Jean W. Zu. (1999). "Transverse Vibration of a Uniform Circular Thick Beam with Non-classical boundary Conditions", Journal of Sound & Vibration, (220), pp.186-191.

160. Seeva Karunendiran and Jean W. Zu. (1999). "Free Vibration Analysis of Shafts on Resilient Bearings Using Timoshenko Beam Theory", ASME Journal of Vibration and Acoustics, (121), pp. 256-257.

161. Zhenyi Ji and Jean W. Zu. (1998). "Method of Multiple Scales for Vibration Analysis of Nonlinear Rotor-Bearing Systems", Journal of Sound and Vibration, 2 (218), pp. 269-305.

162. Z. Ji and J. W. Zu. (1998). "Method of Multiple Scales for Vibration Analysis of Rotor-Shaft Systems with Nonlinear Bearing Pedestal Model", Journal of Sound and Vibration, 2 (218), pp. 293-305.

163. Jean W. Zu and Zhenyi Ji. (1998). "Steady State Response of Rotor Systems with Timoshenko Shaft and Nonlinear Bearings", ASME Journal of Engineering for Gas Turbine and Power, 4 (120), pp.751-758.

164. Jean W. Zu and John Melanson. (1998). "Natural Frequencies and Normal Modes for Externally Damped Spinning Timoshenko Beams with General Boundary Conditions", ASME Journal of Applied Mechanics, 3 (65), pp.770-772.

165. Lixin Zhang and Jean W. Zu. (1998). "Nonlinear Vibration of Viscoelastic Moving Belts, Part I: Free Vibration Analysis", Journal of Sound and Vibration, (216), pp.75-91.

166. Lixin Zhang and Jean W. Zu. (1998). "Nonlinear Vibration of Viscoelastic Moving Belts, Part II: Forced Vibration Analysis", Journal of Sound and Vibration, 1 (216), pp.93-105.

167. J. Melanson and Jean W. Zu. (1998). "Free Vibration and Stability Analysis of Internally Damped Rotating Shafts with General Boundary Conditions", ASME Journal of Vibration and Acoustics, 3 (120), pp.776-783.

168. Degao Li, Jean W. Zu and Andrew A. Goldenberg. (1998). "Dynamic Modelling and Mode Analysis of Flexible-Link, Flexible-Joint Robots", Mechanism and Machine Theory, 7 (33), pp.1031-1044.

169. Degao Li, Andrew A. Goldenberg and Jean W. Zu. (1997). "A New Method of Peak Torque Reduction with Redundant Manipulators", IEEE Transactions on Robotics and Automation, 13 (6), pp.845-853.

170. K.O. Eneremadu and Jean W. Zu. (1997). "Stability of Steady State Two-Frequency Oscillations of a Cylindrical Shell", ASCE Journal of Engineering Mechanics, 10 (123), pp.1034-1040.

171. Ray P.S. Han and Jean W. Zu. (1995). "Pseudo Non Self-Adjoint and Non Self-Adjoint Systems in Structural Dynamics", Journal of Sound & Vibration, 184 pp. 725-742.

172. Jean W. Zu and Ray P.S. Han. (1994). "Dynamic Response of a Spinning Timoshenko Beam Subjected to a Moving Load with General Boundary Conditions", ASME Journal of Applied Mechanics, 61 pp. 152-160.

173. Ray P.S. Han, Mike Xu and Jean W. Zu. (1993). "On the Kineto-Elasto Vibration of High Speed Mechanisms", International Journal of Mechanical Science, (35), pp. 769-785.

174. Ray P.S. Han and Jean Wu-Zheng Zu. (1993). "Analytical Dynamics of a Spinning Timoshenko Beam Subjected to a Moving Load", Journal of Franklin Institute, 1 (330), pp. 113-129.

175. Jean Wu-Zheng Zu and Ray P.S. Han. (1992). "Natural Frequencies and Normal Modes of a Spinning Timoshenko Beam with General Boundary Conditions", ASME Journal of Applied Mechanics, (59 (2S)), pp. S197-S204.

176. Ray P.S. Han and Jean W. Zu. (1992). "Modal Analysis of Rotating Shafts-a Body-Fixed Formulation Approach", Journal of Sound & Vibration, (156), pp. 1-16.

177. Z.C. Zheng and Jean W. Zu. (1990). "Dynamic Reanalysis of Piled Offshore Platform Structures", Journal of Mechanical Strength, (1).

CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS

1. Zhengbao Yang and Jean Zu. (Oct 12-14, 2016). "Experimental study on PMN-PT and PZN-PT energy harvesters coupled with the SSHI circuit", ASME 2016 Dynamic Systems and Control Conference (DSCC 2016), Minneapolis, USA.

2. Sharvari Dhote and Jean Zu. (Aug 21-26, 2016). "Modeling and experimental analysis of a compliant orthoplanar spring for broadband energy harvesting", 24th International Congress of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics (ICTAM), Montreal, Canada.

3. Zhengbao Yang and Jean Zu. (Aug 21-26, 2015). "A distributed-parameter model of a compressive-mode energy harvester", 24th International Congress of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics (ICTAM), Montreal, Canada.

4. Sharvari Dhote and Jean Zu. (Nov 13-19, 2015). "Design And Application Of The Nonlinear Compliant Orthoplanar Spring To Improve Performance Of Vibration Energy Harvesting", ASME 2015 International Mechanical Engineering Congress & Exposition, IMECE2015, Houston, Texas, USA.

5. Zhuo Xu, Zhengbao Yang, and Jean Zu. (Aug 2-5, 2015). "Impedance matching circuit for synchronous switch harvesting on inductor interface", IEEE International Conference on Mechatronics and Automation, Beijing, China.

6. Maryam Talimi and Jean Zu. (Aug 2-5, 2015). "Fatigue Life Analysis of an Automotive Tensioner Through Strain-Life Approach", ASME 2015 International Design Engineering Technical Conferences & Computers and Information in Engineering Conference (IDETC/CIE 2015), Boston, USA.

7. Zhengbao Yang and Jean Zu. (Aug 2-5, 2015). "A novel multi-directional nonlinear piezoelectric energy harvester coupled with nonlinear conditioning circuits", ASME 2015 International Design Engineering Technical Conferences & Computers and Information in Engineering Conference (IDETC/CIE 2015), Boston, USA.

8. Yimin Tan, Jean Zu, and Zuguang Zhang. (May 11-15, 2015). "Development of A Novel Miniature Shaftless Rotational Motor Using Iron-gallium Alloy", IEEE International Magnetics Conference, Beijing, China.

9. Zhengbao Yang, Yimin Tan, and Jean Zu. (May 11-15, 2015). "A Frequency Up-converted Magnetostrictive Transducer for Harvesting Energy from Finger Tapping", IEEE International Magnetics Conference, Beijing, China.

10. Zhengbao Yang and Jean Zu. (Mar 8-12, 2015). "Nonlinear vibration analysis of the high-efficiency compressive-mode piezoelectric energy harvester", SPIE Smart Structures, San Diego, USA.

11. Yimin Tan, Zuguang Zhang and Jean Zu. (Nov 14-20, 2014). "Modelling And Numerical Analysis For High Frequency Characteristics Of Laminated Galfenol Based On Eddy-Current", ASME 2014 International Mechanical Engineering Congress & Exposition, Montreal, Canada.

12. R. Banan, A. Bazylak, and J.W. Zu. (Jul 2014). "Mechanical Damage Propagation in Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Fuel Cells due to Hygrothermal Fatigue", ASME 12th Int. Conference on Fuel Cell Science, Boston, MA, USA.

13. Zhengbao Yang and Jean Zu. (Jun 27-29, 2014). "Charge Redistribution in Flextensional Piezoelectric Energy Harvesters", 2014 International Conference on Mechanical Engineering and Industrial Manufacturing (CMEIM 2014), Nanjing, China.

14. R. Banan, J.W. Zu, and A. Bazylak. (Jun 1-4, 2014). "Effect of Hygrothermal Fatigue on Damage Propagation in PEM Fuel Cell Membrane", CSME International Congress 2014, Toronto, Canada.

15. Yimin Tan, Zuguang Zhang and Jean Zu. (Jun 1-4, 2014). "Multi-Physics Dynamic Modelling And Parameter Identification Of Galfenol Rod", CSME International Congress 2014, Toronto, Canada.

16. Barry, O.R., Zu, J.W., Oguamanam, D.C.D.. (Jun 1-4, 2014). "Orthogonality relation of a beam with multiple vibration absorber", CSME International Congress 2014, Toronto, Canada.

17. M. Talimi and J. W. Zu. (Jun 1-4, 2014). "Prediction of Fatigue Life of an Automotive Tensioner Using Strain Life Approach", CSME International Congress 2014, Toronto, Canada.

18. Zhengbao Yang and Jean Zu. (Jun 1-4, 2014). "Thickness effect of the piezoelectric layer on the performance of vibration-based energy harvesters", CSME International Congress 2014, Toronto, Canada.

19. Oumar Barry, Jean Zu, and Donatus C.D. Oguamanam. (Jun 2-6, 2013). "Vibration Analysis of Stockbridge Dampers: Experimental Verification", 24th CANCAM, Saskatoon, Canada. *** Best Student Paper Award***.

20. Oumar Barry, Jean Zu, and Donatus C.D. Oguamanam. (Oct 21-23, 2013). "Free Vibration Analysis Of A Beam With An Attached In-Span Beam With Tip Mass", ASME 2013 Dynamic systems and control conference, Palo Alto, CA, USA.

21. R. Dhote, H. Gomez, R. Melnik, and J. Zu. (Jul 28-31, 2013). "Isogeometric Analysis of Cubic-to-Tetragonal Marten-sitic Transformations in Shape Memory Alloy 3D Domains Under Mechanical And Thermal Loads", Joint Society of Engineering Science (SES) 50th Annual Technical Meeting and ASME-AMD Annual meeting, Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island, USA.

22. R. Dhote, H. Gomez, R. Melnik, J. Zu. (Jul 22-25, 2013). "Phase-Field Modeling and Simulations of 3D Cubic-to-Tetragonal Transformations in Shape Memory Alloy Nanostructures", 12th US National Congress on Computational Mechanics, Rayleigh, NC, USA.

23. Wei-jiun Su and Jean Zu. (Nov 9-15, 2012). "Modeling of V-Shaped Beam-Mass Piezoelectric Energy Harvester: Impact of the Angle between the Beams", ASME Conference International Mechanical Engineering Congress & Exposition, Houston, Texas, USA.

24. Vahid Mashatan and Jean Zu. (Nov 9-15, 2012). "Design and Optimization of a Cylindrical Voice Coil Actuator for the Synchronized Segmentally Interchanging Pulley Segmentally Interchanging Pulley Transmission System (SSIPTS)", ASME 2012 International Mechanical Engineering Congress & Exposition, ASME Conference International Mechanical Engineering Congress & Exposition, Houston, Texas, USA.

25. Wei Zhang, Rui Zhou, and Jean Zu. (Nov 9-15, 2012). "Nonlinear vibration of a thin-plate workpiece during high speed milling under 1:1 internal resonance condition", ASME Conference International Mechanical Engineering Congress & Exposition, Huston, Texas, USA.

26. Wei Zhang, Rui Zhou, Jean Zu. (Aug 12-15, 2012). "Nonlinear oscillation of a shell-shaped workpiece in high speed miling under 1:2 internal resonance condition", ASME Design Engineering Technical Conference & Computers and Information in Engineering Conference, Chicago, Illinois, USA.

27. R. Banan, J.W. Zu, and A. Bazylak. (Jun 3-7, 2012). "Modeling Delamination Growth in a Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Fuel Cell", 19th World Hydrogen Energy Conference (WHEC), Toronto, Canada.

28. Yang Zhu and Jean W. Zu. (Aug 19-24, 2012). "A Nonlinear Vibration-based Magneto-electric Energy Harvester", The 23rd International Congress of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics, Beijing, China.

29. R. Banan, J.W. Zu, and A. Bazylak. (Jul 23-26, 2012). "Mechanical Damage Propagation in Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Fuel Cells", ASME 10th International Conference on Fuel Cell Science, Engineering and Technology, San Diego, California, USA.

30. R. Dhote, H. Gomez, R. Melnik, and J. Zu. (Jun 10-14, 2012). "Phase Field Dynamic Modelling of Shape Memory Alloys Based on Isogeometric Analysis", 4th International Conference on Smart Materials, Structures and Systems, Montecatini Terme, Italy.

31. Yang Zhu, Oumar Barry, and Jean W. Zu. (Aug 12-15, 2012). "Improving the Performance of a Piezoelectric Energy Harvester Using a Tip Spring-mass System", ASME 2012 International Design Engineering Technical Conference and Computers and Information in Engineering Conference, Chicago, Illinois, USA.

32. Barry, O., Zu, J., Oguamanam, D. (Jun 4-6, 2012). "Forced vibration analysis of transmission lines: A finite element approach", Proceedings of The Canadian Society for Mechanical Engineering International Congress 2012, Winnipeg, Canada.

33. Yang Zhu and Jean W. Zu, Shavari Dhote. (May 7-11, 2012). "A Magnetoelectric Generator for Vibration Energy Harvesting from Magnetic Levitation", IEEE 2012 International Magnetics Conference, Vancouver, B.C. Canada.

34. Wei-Jiun Su, Armaghan Salehian, and Jean Zu. (Sep 18-21, 2011). "Influence of Macro Fiber Composite (MFC) actuators on Thermally induced Wrinkles of Membranes", ASME Conference on Smart Materials, Adaptive Structures and Intelligent Systems, Scottsdale, Arizona.

35. Yang Zhu and Jean Zu. (Sep 18-21, 2011). "Modeling Piezoelectric Beam Energy Harvester: A Comparison between Euler Bernoulli Theory and Timoshenko Theory", ASME Conference on Smart Materials, Adaptive Structures and Intelligent Systems, Scottsdale, Arizona.

36. M.H. Yao, W. Zhang and J. W. Zu. (Aug 28-31, 2011). "Multi-Pulse Chaotic Dynamics of Three-Degree-of-Freedom Model for Iced Cable Structure", ASME 2011 International Design Engineering Technical Conferences & Computers and Information in Engineering Conference, Washington DC, USA.

37. Baoping Wen, Vahid Mashatan, and Jean Zu. (Aug 29-31, 2011). "Design and Simulation of a Compact Electromagnetic Actuator for the Synchronized Segmentally Interchanging Pulley Transmission System (SSIPTS)", ASME/IEEE International Conference on Mechatronic and Embedded Systems and Applications (MESA2011), Washington DC, USA.

38. R. Farshidi, and J.W. Zu. (Aug 28-31, 2011). "Studies of Belt Tension During Shifts in a Morphing Pulley Belt Driven Transmission System", ASME 2011 International Design Engineering Technical Conferences & Computers and Information in Engineering Conference, IDETC/CIE, Washington DC, USA.

39. Hansong Xiao and Jean Zu. (Jul 6-9, 2011). "Development of a New Constrained Multiobjective Optimization Algorithm through Integrating Artificial Immune Systems and Stochastic Ranking", 4th International Conference on Experiments/Process/System Modeling/Simulation/Optimization (IC-EpsMsO), Athens, Greece.

40. M.H. Yao, W. Zhang, J. W. Zu and Q. Wang. (Jun 6-9, 2011). "Multipulse Chaotic Dynamics of the Laminated Composite Piezoelectric Shell", Canadian Congress of Applied Mechanics (CANCAM), Vancouver, Canada.

41. R. Banan, J.W. Zu, A. Bazylak. (Jun 6-9, 2011). "Vibration Behavior of Single PEM Fuel Cell for Stationary Applications", Canadian Congress of Applied Mechanics (CANCAM), Vancouver, Canada.

42. R. Dhote, R. Melnik, and J. Zu. (Mar 9-11, 2011). "Properties of Finite Shape Memory Alloy Nanowires and Dynamic Thermo-Mechanical Coupling", International Conference on Frontier Topics in Nanostructures and Condensed Matter Theory (NCMT), London, Ontario.

43. R. Farshidi, V. Mashatan and J. W. Zu. (Nov 12-18, 2010). "Variable stiffness tensioner for a belt driven transmission", ASME 2010 International Mechanical Engineering Congress & Exposition, Vancouver, BC, Canada.

44. Rakesh P. Dhote, Roderick V.N. Melnik and Jean Zu. (Sep 28, 2010). "Microstructures Of Constrained Shape Memory Alloy Nanowires Under Thermal Effects", 2010 ASME Conference on Smart Materials, Adaptive Structures and Intelligent Systems (SMASIS2010), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.

45. Hasnet Ahmed, Jean Zu and Aimy Bazylak. (Jun 14-16, 2010). "Free vibration analysis of a PEMFC using the finite element method", 8th International Fell Cell Science, Engineering and Technology Conference, Brooklyn, New York, USA.

46. Muhammad Tanveer and Jean W. Zu. (May 12-14, 2010). "Dynamic Analysis Of Hyperelastic Axisymmetric Solids By P-Type Mixed Finite Element Method", 3rd International Conference on Dynamics, Vibration and Control, Hangzhou, China.

47. Muhammad Tanveer and Jean W. Zu. (Jun 27, 2010). "Finite Strain Analysis Of Almost Incompressible Hyperelastic Solids By Mixed P-Type Method", 16th US National Congress of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics, University Park, PA, USA.

48. Muhammad Tanveer and Jean W. Zu. (Jun 27, 2010). "Mixed P-Type Method For The Nonlinear Transient Vibration Analysis Of Almost Incompressible Axisymmetric Solids", 16th US National Congress of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics, University Park, PA,USA.

49. Melnik, R.,Wang, L., Dhote, R., and Zu, J. (May 16-21, 2010). "Numerical Analysis Of Phase Transformations In Finite Size Nanostructures With Mesoscopic Models", IV European Conference on Computational Mechanics (ECCM), Paris, France.

50. H. S. Xiao, W. W. Chen, C. B. Chu and J. W. Zu. (Aug 30, 2009). "Integrated Control and Coordination of Vehicle System Dynamics", 2009 ASME International Design Engineering Technical Conference, San Diego, California, USA.

51. Adebukola Olatunde and Jean Zu. (Aug 30, 2009). "Optimization of Twin Tensioner performance in a Belt-driven Integrated Starter-generator System for Micro-hybrids", 2009 ASME International Design Engineering Technical Conference, San Diego, California, USA.

52. Alireza Hariri and Jean Zu. (Aug 30, 2009). "Design of a Tissue Resonator Indenter Device for Measurement of Soft Tissue Viscoelastic Properties Using Parametric Identification", 2009 ASME International Design Engineering Technical Conference, San Diego, California, USA. ***Best Paper Award***.

53. Qiming Pang and Jean Zu. (Aug 30, 2009). "A Uniaxial Cyclic Stretch Apparatus for Tissue Engineering", 2009 ASME International Design Engineering Technical Conference, San Diego, California, USA.

54. S. Karunendiran, M. Clark and J.W. Zu. (Apr 20-23, 2009). "A New Approach for Life Prediction of Serpentine Accessory Belt Drive System Using Actual Measured Data", SAE 2009 World Congress, Detroit, USA. Paper 2009-01-0811.

55. Petru Razvan Scurtu, Mike Clark and Jean W. Zu. (Apr 20-23, 2009). "Coupled Longitudinal and Transverse Vibration of Automotive Belts: Experimental Study", SAE 2009 World Congress, Detroit, USA. Paper 2009-01-1198.

56. Seeva Karunendiran, Mike Clark and Jean W. Zu. (Jul 23-25, 2008). "Life Prediction of Serpentine Accessory Belt Drive Systems: Theory and Experiment", Symposium on Mechanics of Slender Structures, Baltimore, Maryland, USA.

57. Petru Scurtu, Mike Clark and Jean W. Zu. (Jul 23-25, 2008). "Analog Equation Method for Coupled Axial and Transverse Vibration of Automotive Belts", Symposium on Mechanics of Slender Structures, Baltimore, Maryland, USA.

58. Qiming Pang, Jean W. Zu, Geoffrey Siu and Ren-Ke Li. (Jun 5-8, 2008). "Design and Development of a Novel Biostretch Apparatus for Tissue", CSME Forum, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.

59. Seeva Karunendiran, Mike Clark and Jean W. Zu. (Jun 5-8, 2008). "Development of A New Fatigue Damage Model of Serpentine Accessory Belts", CSME Forum, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.

60. Petru Scurtu, Mike Clark and Jean W. Zu. (Jun 5-8, 2008). "Coupled Axial and Transverse Vibration of Automotive Belts", CSME Forum, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.

61. Pinhas Ben-Tzvi, Andrew A. Goldenberg and Jean W. Zu. (May 19-23, 2008). "Design, Simulations and Optimization of a Tracked Mobile Robot Manipulator with Hybrid Locomotion and Manipulation Capabilities", Proceedings of the 2008 IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation (ICRA2008), Pasadena, California, USA.

62. P. Honarmandi, J. W. Zu and K. Behdinan. (Nov 11-15, 2007). "Optimization of Scratch Drive Actuators considering Reliability and Fatigue Criteria", 2007 ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, Seattle, Washington, USA.

63. P. Ben-Tzvi, A. A. Goldenberg and Jean W. Zu. (Oct 12-13, 2007). "Implementation of Sensors and Control Paradigm for a Hybrid Mobile Robot Manipulator for Search and Rescue Operations", Proceedings of the 2007 IEEE International Workshop on Robotic and Sensors Environments (ROSE 2007), pp. 92-97, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. *** Best Student Paper Award ***.

64. Pinhas Ben-Tzvi, Cyrus Raoufi, Andrew A. Goldenberg and Jean W. Zu. (Oct 10-12, 2007). "Virtual Prototype Development and Simulations of a Tracked Hybrid Mobile Robot", Proceedings of MSC. Software 2007 Virtual Product Development Conference, Detroit, Michigan, USA.

65. H. S. Xiao and J. W. Zu. (Oct 12-15, 2007). "Evolutionary Multiobjective Optimization Using Artificial Immune Systems", International Conference on Product Design and Manufacturing Systems (ICPDMS2007), Chongqing, China.

66. Pinhas Ben-Tzvi, Andrew A. Goldenberg and Jean W. Zu. (Aug 5-8, 2007). "A Novel Control Architecture and Design of Hybrid Locomotion and Manipulation Tracked Mobile Robot", IEEE International Conference on Mechatronics and Automation, Harbin, Heilongjiang, China.

67. Han Song Xiao and Jean W. Zu. (Aug 5-8, 2007). "A New Constrained Multiobjective Optimization Algorithm Based on Artificial Immune Systems", 2007 IEEE International Conference on Mechatronics and Automation (ICMA 2007), Harbin, Heilongjiang, China.

68. H. S. Xiao and J. W. Zu. (Jun 3-7, 2007). "A New Multiobjective Optimization Algorithm Using Artificial Immune Systems", CANCAM 2007, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

69. Honarmandi, P., Zu, J. W., and Behdinan, K. (Jun 3-7, 2007). "Probabilistic Optimization of Structures with Fatigue Constraint", CANCAM 2007, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

70. A. Hariri, J. W. Zu and R. Ben Mrad. (Jan 20-25, 2007). "Development of a Model for Predicting Dry Stiction in Microelectromechanical Systems (MEMS)", International Symposium on MOEMS-MEMS 2007 Micro and Nanofabrication, San Jose, California, USA.

71. A. Hariri, J. W. Zu and R. Ben Mrad. (Nov 5-10, 2006). "Modeling of the Elastic Properties of Contact between Nominally Flat Rough Surfaces Using a New Multiple Point Asperity Model", 2006 ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, Chicago, Illinois, USA.

72. A. Hariri, J. W.Zu and R.Ben Mrad. (Nov 5-10, 2006). "A New Multiple Point Asperity Model for Contact between Nominally Flat Surfaces", 2006 ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, Chicago, Illinois, USA.

73. P. Honarmandi, J. W. Zu and K. Behdinan. (Nov 5-10, 2006). "Modeling and Analytical Study of Scratch Drive Actuators", 2006 ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, Chicago, Illinois, USA.

74. A. Elmarakbi and J. Zu. (Oct 22-27, 2006). "Studying the Effects of Non-Extendable Hydraulic Absorbers with Cubic Nonlinear Characteristics on the Vehicle Dynamic Response under High Speed Impacts", Proceedings of FISITA 2006 World Automotive Congress, Paper No. F2006M024,Yokohama, Japan.

75. Qiuzhen Qu and Jean W. Zu. (Aug 23-26, 2006). "On Steering Control of Commercial Three-Axle Vehicle", The Second International Conference on Dynamics, Vibration and Control, Beijing, China.

76. P. Honarmandi, J. W. Zu and K.Behdinan. "Reliability Based Design Optimization of Cantilever Beams Under Fatigue Constraint", 47th AIAA/ASME/ASCE/AHS/ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics, and Materials Conference, 2006, AIAA-2006-1941.

77. Gong Cheng and Jean W. Zu. (Jul 2-6, 2006). "Nonlinear Dynamic Analysis of a 2-Dof Discontinuous System Under Two-Frequency Excitations", 13th International Congress on Sound and Vibration, Vienna, Austria.

78. Gong Cheng, Jean W. Zu and Ming Zhong. (Jun 21-25, 2006). "Development of a New Cardiac Muscle Model to Study the Influence of Muscle Mass", 2006 ASME Summer Bioengineering Conference, Amelia Island, Florida, USA.

79. Gong Cheng, Jean W. Zu and Ming Zhong. (Jun 21-25, 2006). "A Study on Cardiac Muscle Isometric and Isotonic Contraction by a New Multi-Segment Hills Three-Element Model", 2006 ASME Summer Bioengineering Conference, Amelia Island, Florida, USA.

80. Peyman Honarmandi, Jean W. Zu and Kamran Behdinan. (May 1-4, 2006). "Reliability Based Design Optimization of Cantilever Beams Under Fatigue Constraint", 47th AIAA/ASME/ASCE/AHS/ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics, and Materials Conference, Newport, Rhode Island, USA.

81. Alireza Hariri, Jean W. Zu and Ridha BenMrad. (May 21-24, 2006). "A New Multiple Point Asperity Model for Contact between Nominally Flat Surfaces", CSME Forum, Calgary, Canada.

82. Hansong Xiao and Jean W. Zu. (May 21-24, 2006). "Application of Artificial Immune Systems to Multiobjective Optimization", CSME Forum, Calgary, Canada.

83. Hansong Xiao, Jean W. Zu and Wieslaw Zaton. (Sep 24-28, 2005). "Fillet Shape Optimization for Gear Teeth", 2005 ASME International Design Engineering Technical Conferences & Computers and Information in Engineering Conference, Long Beach, California, USA.

84. Mohammad Biglarbegian and Jean W. Zu. (Sep 24-28, 2005). "Dynamic Analysis and Simulation of Vehicles Carrying Liquid Cargo during Braking", 2005 ASME International Design Engineering Technical Conferences & Computers and Information in Engineering Conference, Long Beach, California, USA.

85. Qiuzhen Qu, Jean W. Zu and Gong Cheng. (Sep 24-28, 2005). "Analytical Modeling and Analysis for Scratch Drive Actuator", 2005 ASME International Design Engineering Technical Conferences & Computers and Information in Engineering Conference, Long Beach, California, USA.

86. W. Chen, H. Xiao, L. Liu and J. W. Zu. (Sep 24-28, 2005). "Integrated Vehicle Dynamic Control Through Coordinating Control of Steering and Suspension System", 2005 ASME International Design Engineering Technical Conferences & Computers and Information in Engineering Conference, Long Beach, California, USA.

87. Jean W. Zu, Gong Cheng and Qian Tang. (Aug 25-27, 2004). "Equilibrium And Stability Of Micro-Cantilevers Used In Atomic Force Microscopy", International Conference on MEMS, NANO, and Smart Systems, Banff, Alberta, Canada.

88. Jean W. Zu, Qiuzhen Qu and Gong Cheng. (Aug 25-27, 2004). "Analytical Modeling And Quantitative Analysis Of Scratch Drive Actuator", Proceedings of the 2004 International conference on MEMS, NANO, and Smart Systems, Banff, Alberta, Canada.

89. Jean W. Zu, Qiuzhen Qu and Gong Cheng. (Aug 25-27, 2004). "Quantitative Analysis for Force and Vibrations of Scratch Drive Actuator", International conference on MEMS, NANO, and Smart Systems, Banff, Alberta, Canada.

90. A. Hariri, J. Zu and R. BenMrad. (Aug 25-27, 2004). "Modeling Of Surface Forces Between Microsize Objects In Dry Condition", International Conference on MEMS, NANO, and Smart Systems, Banff, Alberta, Canada.

91. Ahmed Elmarakbi and Jean Zu. (Jun 6-9, 2004). "Enhancement of Vehicle Occupant Safety Performance in Frontal Collisions Using Smart Structures", 7th World Conference on Injury Prevention and Safety Promotion, Vienna, Austria.

92. Ahmed Elmarakbi and Jean Zu. (Jun 6-9, 2004). "Crashworthiness of Vehicle Structures and Safety Criteria for Variable Size Occupants", 7th World Conference on Injury Prevention and Safety Promotion, Vienna, Austria.

93. Honarmandi, K. Behdinan, J.W. Zu and C. Park. (Jun 1-4, 2004). "Fatigue Life Improvement of Bolt-nut Joints using axiomatic Design and FEM Approach", CSME Forum 2004, London, Ontario, Canada.

94. H. Xiao and J. W. Zu. (Jun 1-4, 2004). "Cam Profile Optimization for Cam-drive Engines", CSME Forum 2004, London, Ontario, Canada.Q. Qu and J. W. Zu. (Jun 1-4, 2004). "Model Following Control of Four-wheel-steering", CSME Forum 2004, London, Ontario, Canada.

95. Ahmed Elmarakbi and J. W. Zu. (Jun 1-4, 2004). "Enhancement of Vehicle Occupant Safety Performance in Frontal Impacts Using an Extendable Smart Structure", CSME Forum 2004, London, Ontario, Canada.

96. Ahmed Elmarakb and Jean Zu. (May 23-27, 2004). "Frontal Impact Enhancement Using Extendable Energy Absorbers", FISITA World Automotive Congress, Barcelona, Spain.

97. Ahmed Elmarakb and Jean Zu. (May 23-27, 2004). "Towards The Optimum Solution Of Vehicle Compatibility: A Numerical Study Using A Fixed Smart Structure", FISITA World Automotive Congress, Barcelona, Spain.

98. Ahmed Elmarakbi and Jean Zu. (May 19-21, 2004). "Dynamic Analysis of Vehicle-to-Vehicle and Vehicle to-Barrier in Frontal Collisions: Vehicle Safety and Occupant Protection Performance", 2004 JSAE Annual Congress, Yokohama, Japan.

99. Gong Cheng and Jean W. Zu. (Nov 15-21, 2003). "Chaotic Motion of a Two-Frequency Forced Oscillator with Dry Friction", IMECE 2003, Washington D.C., USA.

100. Wei Zhang and Jean W. Zu. (Nov 15-21, 2003). "Analysis of Nonlinear Dynamics for a Rotor-Active Magnetic Bearing System with Time-Varying Stiffness", IMECE 2003, Washington D.C., USA.

101. Ahmed Elmarakbi and Jean W. Zu. (Oct 27-29, 2003). "Numerical Analysis and Optimization of Vehicle Compatibility Using a Smart Vehicle Structure", Proceedings of the International Body Engineering Conference, IBEC, SAE Paper No. 2003-01-2802, Chipa, Japan.

102. Nabeel Shabaneh and Jean W. Zu. (Sep 2-6, 2003). "Nonlinear Free Vibration of a Rotor Shaft System with Viscoelastically Supported Bearings", ASME 19th Biennial Conference on Mechanical Vibration and Noise, Chicago, Illinois, USA.

103. Wei Zhang and Jean W. Zu. (Sep 2-6, 2003). "Computation of Normal Forms for High Dimensional Nonlinear Systems and Application to Nonplanar Motions of a Cantilever Beam", ASME 19th Biennial Conference on Mechanical Vibration and Noise, Chicago, Illinois, USA.

104. R. Ben Mrad, A. Abhari and J. Zu. (Jul 29-31, 2003). "Control Strategies for an Inchworm Piezomotor", CIMSA 2003 - International Symposium on Computational Intelligence for Measurement Systems and Applications, Lugano, Switzerland.Gong
Cheng and Jean W. Zu. (Jul 13-16, 2003). "Multi-frequency Oscillations of a Coulomb Damped Belt Drive System", 8th International Conference on Recent Advances in Structural Dynamics, Southampton, UK.

105. Ahmed Elmarakbi and Jean Zu. (Jun 8-11, 2003). "Numerical Simulations of Smart-Standard Vehicles Collision Improvement: Crashworthiness Optimization", Proceedings of the Canadian Multidisciplinary Road Safety Conference XIII, Banff, Alberta, Canada.

106. Ahmed Elmarakbi and Jean Zu. (Jun 1-6, 2003). "Smart Vehicle Structure for Offset Frontal Collision Improvement", 19th Canadian Congress of Applied Mechanics, Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

107. Ahmed Elmarakbi and Jean Zu. (Jun 1-6, 2003). "Investigation and Analysis of Vehicle Compatibility in Full Frontal Impact", 19th Canadian Congress of Applied Mechanics, Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

108. Peyman Honarmandi, Kamran Behdinan and Jean W. Zu. (Jun 1-6, 2003). "Single-Axial Fatigue Analysis of the Automotive Front Door Hinge Assembly Based on FEM", 19th Canadian Congress of Applied Mechanics, Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

109. Leila Bahreinian, Kamran Behdian and Jean. W. Zu. (Jun 1-6, 2003). "Transient Response of Bridges Traversed by Moving Vehicles: Pitch-Bounce Model", 19th Canadian Congress of Applied Mechanics, Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

110. Gong Cheng and Jean W. Zu. (Sep 18-20, 2002). "Non-Linear Dynamic Analysis of An Optical Fiber Coupler", 5th International Conference on Vibration Engineering, Nanjing, China.

111. Li-Qun Chen and Jean W. Zu. (Jul 28, 2002). "Two-to-one resonance in the parametrically excited axially moving string: An integral constitutive law", Ninth Nonlinear Vibrations, Stability, and Dynamics of Structures Conference, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, USA.

112. Gong Cheng and Jean W. Zu. (Jul 8-11, 2002). "Two Frequency Forced Vibration under Coulomb and Viscous Frictions", 9th International Congress on Sound and Vibration, Orlando, USA.

113. T. Zhou, A.A. Goldenberg and J. W. Zu. (May 2002). "Modal Force Based In put Shaper for Vibration Suppression of Flexible Payloads", 2002 IEEE International Conference on Robotics & Automation, Washington DC, USA.

114. M. Nouri and J. W. Zu. (May 2002). "Optimization and Sensitivity Analysis of Automotive Serpentine Belt Drive Systems Using a Simplified Method", CSME Forum 2002, Kingston, Canada.

115. Gong Cheng and Jean W. Zu. (May 2002). "Vibration Analysis of an Optical Fiber Coupler", CSME Forum 2002, Kingston, Canada.

116. Ahmed Elmarakbi and J. W. Zu. (May 2002). "Variable Parameters Affecting Dynamic Buckling Behaviour of Thin Circular Tube", CSME Forum 2002, Kingston, Canada.

117. N. Baddour and J. W. Zu. (Sep 9-12, 2001). "Nonlinearly Coupled In-Plane and Transverse Vibrations of a Spinning Disk", ASME 18th Bieannial Conference on Mechanical Vibration and Noise, Pittsburgh USA.

118. Zhichao Hou and Jean W. Zu. (Oct 28-31, 2001). "Parametric Vibration of Viscoelastic Moving Belts Using Standard Linear Solid Model", Fifth Asia-Pacific Conference on Computational Mechanics (APCOM 2001), Hangzhou, China.

119. G. Cheng and J. W. Zu. (Jun 3-7, 2001). "Chaotic Motion of a Magnetic Rigid Satellite in an Orbit near the Equational Plane of the Earth", CANCAM 2001, St. Johns, Canada.

120. R. Ben Mrad, A. Abhari and Jean W. Zu. (Jun 27-29, 2001). "A Controller for an Inchworm Piezomotor", Proceeding of the IASTED International Conference, Banff, Alberta, Canada.

121. F. P.J. Rimrott and J.W. Zu. (Aug 2001). "Microgravity, Collinearity and the Tendency to Disintegrate", 52 Astronautical Congress, Toulouse, France.

122. Zhichao Hou and Jean W. Zu. (Nov 5-20, 2000). "Comparison of Different Viscoelastic Models for Nonlinear Free Vibrations of Moving Belts", ASME 2000 IMECE, Orlando, Florida, USA.

123. Jean W. Zu and Lixin Zhang. (Nov 5-20, 2000). "Modal Analysis in Coupled Vibration of Serpentine Belt Drive Systems", ASME 2000 IMECE, Orlando, Florida, USA.

124. Jean W. Zu and R. P.J. Rimrott. (Aug 27, 2000). "Collinearity Principle Applied to a Gyrosatellite", ICTAM 2000, Chicago, USA.

125. Jean W. Zu and Lixin Zhang. (Jun 19-22, 2000). "Coupled Vibration of Serpentine Belt Drive Systems", Internal Conference on Advanced Problems in Vibration Theory and Applications, Xian, China.

126. Tong Zhou, Jean W. Zu and A.A. Goldenberg. (Apr 2000). "Vibration Controllability of Flexible Robot-Payload Systems", IEEE International Conference on Robotics & Automation, San Francisco, USA.

127. Tong Zhou, Jean W. Zu and A.A. Goldenberg. (May 14-17, 2000). "Modeling of Flexible Robot-Payload Systems Through Component Synthesis", 31st International Symposium on Robotics, Montreal, Canada.

128. N. H. Shabaneh and Jean W. Zu. (Dec 1999). "Vibration Analysis of Viscoelastically Supported Rotor-Bearing Systems", Asia-Pacific Vibration Conference 1999 (A-PVC 99).

129. Jean W. Zu and Lixin Zhang. (Dec 1999). "Dynamic Stability of Serpentine Belt Drive Systems", Fourth Asia-Pacific Conference on Computational Mechanics (APCOM 99), Singapore.

130. Lixin Zhang and Jean W. Zu. (Sep 1999). "Nonlinear Vibration of Parametrically Excited Viscoelastic Moving Belts", ASME Seventeenth Biennial Conference on Mechanical Vibration and Noise, Las Vegas, USA.

131. Lixin Zhang and Jean W. Zu. (Jun 1999). "Internal Resonance and Nonlinear Response of Hybrid Serpentine Belt Drive Systems", 1st Canadian Conference on Nonlinear Solid Mechanics, Victoria, Canada.

132. A. Abhari, R. Ben Mrad and J. W. Zu. (Jun 1999). "A High Bandwidth Piezo-Ceramic Based Linear Motor", Third International Conference on Industrial Automation, Montreal, Canada.

133. Natalie Baddour and Jean W. Zu. (May 1999). "Solution of a New Model for a Spinning Disk", 17th CANCAM, Hamilton, Canada.

134. Jean W. Zu and Lixin Zhang. (Nov 1998). "Free Vibration of Viscoelastic Moving Belts", International Mechanical Engineering Congress & Exposition, Symposium on Dynamics, Acoustics and Simulations, Anaheim, USA.

135. Lixin Zhang and Jean W. Zu. (Aug 1998). "Nonlinear Forced Vibrations of Viscoelastic Moving Belts", The Third International Conference on Nonlinear Mechanics, Shanghai, China.

136. K.O. Eneremadu, Jean W. Zu and Fred P.J. Rimrott. (Aug 1998). "Stability of Nonlinear Two-Frequency Oscillations of Cylindrical Shells", The Third International Conference on Nonlinear Mechanics, Shanghai, China.

137. Jean W. Zu. (Jul 1998). "Making Vibration Concept Visualized for Students - Implementing an Innovative Laboratory", 11th Canadian Conference on Engineering Education, Halifax, Canada.

138. Lixin Zhang and Jean W. Zu. (May 1998). "The Direct Stochastic Newmark Method in the State Space", CSME Forum 1998, Toronto, Canada.

139. Jean W. Zu and Edward Wong. (Sep 1997). "Dynamic Response of a Spinning Timoshenko Shaft With Coupled Bending and Torsion", ASME DETC 1997, 16th Biennial Conference on Mechanical Vibration and Noise, Sacramento, USA.

140. Seeva Karunendiran, W.L. Cleghorn and Jean W. Zu. (Jun 1997). "Vibration of a Timoshenko Beam Having Non-classical Boundary Conditions and Subjected to Axial Load", 16th CANCAM, Quebec City, Canada.

141. Jean W. Zu and Zhenyi Ji. (Jun 1997). "Steady State Response of Rotor Systems with Timoshenko Shaft and Nonlinear Bearings", 16th CANCAM,Quebec City, Canada.

142. Jean W. Zu and Zhenyi Ji. (Nov 1996). "An Improved Transfer Matrix Method for Nonlinear Rotor-Bearing Systems", Symposium on Elasto-Impact and Friction, Atlanta, USA.

143. Jean W. Zu and John Melanson. (Nov 1996). "Complex Frequencies and Modes of Externally Damped Shafts Under Different Boundary Conditions", Symposium on Nonlinear Dynamics and Controls, Atlanta, USA.

144. S. Karunendiran and Jean W. Zu. (Jun 1996). "Complex Eigenvalues and Eigenvectors of Shaft-Bearing Systems", CSME Forum 96, Hamilton.

145. Degao Li, A.A. Goldenberg and Jean W. Zu. (Apr 22-28, 1996). "Peak Torque Reduction with Redundant Manipulators", IEEE International Conference on Robotics & Automation, Minneapolis, MN, USA.

146. Degao Li, Jean W. Zu and A.A. Goldenberg. (May 1996). "Dynamics of Flexible Macro-Micro Manipulators", World Automation Congress 96, France.

147. Degao Li, Jean W. Zu and A.A. Goldenberg. (Sep 1995). "Incorporation of Joint Flexibility with Link Flexibility: Dynamic Modeling and Analysis", ASME 15th Biennial Conference on Vibration and Noise, Boston, USA.

148. Degao Li, Jean W. Zu and Andrew A. Goldenberg. (Sep 1995). "Incorporation of Joint Flexibility with Link Flexibility: Dynamic Modeling and Analysis", ASME the 50th Design Technical Conference, Boston, USA.

149. F.P.J. Rimrott and Jean W. Zu. (Sep 1995). "Thermal Flutter", The First International Symposium on Thermal Stresses and Related Topics, Japan.

150. Jean W. Zu and S. Karunendiran. (Jun 1995). "Analytical Prediction on Natural Frequencies of a Rotor-Bearing System", 15th CANCAM, Victoria, Canada.

151. Jean W. Zu. (Jun 1995). "Free Vibration Analysis of Damped Spinning Timoshenko Beams", 15th CANCAM, Victoria, Canada.

152. Ray P.S. Han and Jean W. Zu. (Jun 1994). "Dynamics of Non-conservative Spinning Beam Systems", International Conference on Vibration Engineering, Beijing.

153. Jean W. Zu and Ray P.S. Han. (Feb 1994). "On the Precession Frequencies and Critical Speeds of a Spinning beam", ISROMAC-5 Symposium on Transport Phenomena & Dynamics of Rotating Machining, Hawaii, USA.

154. Zheng, L.X.Zhang, Ray P.S. Han and Jean W. Zu. (1994). "The Covariance Matrix Method of Nonlinear Method of Nonlinear System Subjected to Nonstationary Random Excitation", International Conference on Vibration Engineering, June, Beijing, China.

155. Jean W. Zu and Ray P.S. Han. (1993). "Dynamic Response of a Spinning Timoshenko Beam Subjected to a Moving Load with General Boundary Conditions", ASME Winter Conference, New Orleans, USA.

156. Jean W. Zu and Ray P.S. Han. (1992). "Natural Frequencies and Normal Modes of a Spinning Timoshenko Beam with General Boundary Conditions", ASME Summer Conference, Scottsdale, Arizona, USA.

157. Jean W. Zu and Ray P.S. Han. (1991). "Free Vibration Analysis of Spinning Timoshenko Beams with General Classical Boundary Conditions", 13th CANCAM, Winnipeg, Canada.

158. Ray P.S. Han and Jean W. Zu. (1991). "A Simplified Solution for the Dynamics of Spinning Timoshenko Beams", 13th CANCAM, Winnipeg, Canada.

159. Ray P.S. Han, Mike Xu and Jean W. Zu. (1990). "On the Eigensolutions of Elastic Mechanisms", CSME Forum, Toronto, Canada.

160. Ray P.S. Han and Jean W. Zu. (1990). "Free Vibration Analysis of a Rotating Workpiece During Machining", ISROMAC-3 Symposium on Transport Phenomena & Dynamics of Rotating Machining, Hawaii USA.

161. Zhao-Chang Zheng, Bao-Rong Cheng and Jean W. Zu. (1988). "Dynamic Reanalysis of Offshore Platforms", Sixth IMAC, Japan.

162. Zhao-Chang Zheng, Bao-Rong Cheng and Jean W. Zu. (1987). "Improvement of Computational Method for Eigenvalue of Large Complex Structural System", ASME Technology Conferences, 11 Biennial Conference on Mechanical Vibration and Noise, Boston, USA.

BOOK CHAPTERS

1. Tong Zhou, Jean W. Zu and Andrew A. Goldenberg. (2002). "Dynamics and Vibration-Suppression Control of Flexible-Payload Manipulator Systems", Bibliometrics, ISBN: 0-612-74713-1.. 133.

2. Jean W. Zu. (2001). "Belts", Simon G. Braun, David J. Ewins and Singiresu S. Rao, Encyclopedia of Vibration, Academic Press Ltd. an invited article. pp. 165-173.

BOOKS
1. Adebuloka O. Olatunde and Jean W. Zu. (2009). A Tensioner for the Belt-Driven Integrated Starter-Generator, Dr. Muller, VDM Verlag . ISBN: 978-3-639-16216-5.