Publications, Talks & Awards

Publications

  1. Zirui Wang, Shibo Liu, Ligang Liu, Qiang Zou*, Xiao-Ming Fu*, Computing smooth preferred feed direction fields with high material removal rates for efficient CNC tool paths, Computer-Aided Design (2023): 103591.

  2. Guoyue Luo, and Qiang Zou*. A Simple Point-Based Iso-Scallop Tool Path Planning Method for Noisy Point Clouds with High Robustness and Controlled Errors. Computer-Aided Design (2023): 103560.

  3. Li Ming, Chengfeng Lin, Wei Chen, Yusheng Liu, Shuming Gao, and Qiang Zou*. XVoxel-Based Parametric Design Optimization of Feature Models. Computer-Aided Design 160 (2023): 103528.

  4. Qiang Zou*, Hsi-Yung Feng, and Shuming Gao. Variational Direct Modeling: A framework towards integration of parametric modeling and direct modeling in CAD. Computer-Aided Design 157 (2023): 103465.

  5. Zhihong Tang, Qiang Zou, and Shuming Gao*. A decision-support method for multi-parameter editing of parametric CAD models. Advanced Engineering Informatics 56 (2023): 101997.

  6. Han Wang, Qiang Zou*, and Hai Lin*. A Quasi-Optimal Shape Design Method for Electromagnetic Scatterers Based on NURBS Surfaces and Filter-Enhanced GWO. IEEE Transactions on Antennas and Propagation (2023).

  7. Jincheng Mei, Qiang Zou. 3D CAD: Historical Development and Trends. CCF Communications (2023):10.

  8. Ziheng Bao, Wu liu, and Qiang Zou*. Parallel Inverse Evaluation of NURBS Surfaces Based on Matrix Representation. Journal of Computer-Aided Design & Computer Graphics (2023):35.

  9. Yimin Feng, Chenchu Zhou, Qiang Zou*, Yusheng Liu*, Jiyuan Lyu, Xinfeng Wu. A goal-based approach for modeling and simulation of different types of system-of-systems. Journal of Systems Engineering and Electronics (2023):34(3), 627-640.

  10. Yimin Feng, Qiang Zou*, Chenchu Zhou, Yusheng Liu*, Qibo Peng. Ontology-Based Architecture Process of System-of-Systems: From Capability Development to Operational Modeling. Journal of Systems Engineering and Electronics (2023):13(9), 5419.

  11. Qiang Zou*. A note on solid modeling: history, state of the art, future. Journal of Graphics, 2022, 43(6): 987-1001.

  12. MA Hong-yu , SHEN Li-yong*, JIANG Xin , ZOU Qiang , YUAN Chun-ming. A survey of path planning and feedrate interpolation in computer numerical control. Journal of Graphics, 2022, 43(6): 967-986.

  13. Guan Wang, Qiang Zou*, Chuke Zhao, Yusheng Liu*, and Xiaoping Ye. A highly efficient approach for bi-level programming problems based on dominance determination. ASME Trans. JCISE 22, no. 4 (2022): 041006.

  14. Qiang Zou*, Hsi-Yung Feng, A robust direct CAD modeling method for quadric B-rep models based on geometry- topology inconsistency tracking, Engineering with Computers 2022 38 (4), 3815-3830

  15. Qiang Zou*, Length-optimal tool path planning for freeform surfaces with preferred feed directions based on Poisson formulation, Computer-Aided Design, 2021, 139:103072

  16. Qiang Zou*, Robust and efficient tool path generation for machining low-quality mesh surfaces, International Journal of Production Research. 2021 59(24), 7457-7467.

  17. Junhao Ding^, Qiang Zou^, Shuo Qu, Paulo Bartolo, Xu Song, Charlie C. L. Wang*, STL-free digital design and manufacturing paradigm for high-precision selective laser melting, CIRP Annals. (^ Equal Contributions) 2021 70(1): 167-170.

  18. Shengjun Liu, Tao Liu, Qiang Zou, Weiming Wang, Eugeni L. Doubrovski, Charlie C. L. Wang*, Memory-Efficient Modeling and Slicing of Large-Scale Adaptive Lattice Structures, ASME Trans. JCISE. 21.6 (2021): 061003.

  19. Cheng Su, Xin Jiang*, Guanying Huo, Qiang Zou, Zhiming Zheng, Hsi-Yung Feng, Accurate model construction of deformed aero-engine blades for remanufacturing, International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology. 106 (2020) 3239-3251.

  20. Qiang Zou, Hsi-Yung Feng*, A decision-support method for information inconsistency resolution in direct modeling of CAD models, Advanced Engineering Informatics. 44 (2020) 101087.

  21. Qiang Zou, Hsi-Yung Feng*, Variational B-rep model analysis for direct modeling using geometric perturbation, Journal of Computational Design and Engineering. 6 (4) (2019) 606-616.

  22. Qiang Zou, Hsi-Yung Feng*, Push-pull direct modeling of solid CAD models, Advances in Engineering Software 127 (2019): 59-69.

  23. Jibin Zhao*, Qiang Zou, Lun Li, Bo Zhou, Tool path planning based on conformal parameterization for meshes, Chinese Journal of Aeronautics 28 (5) (2015) 1555–1563.

  24. Qiang Zou, Juyong Zhang*, Bailin Deng, Jibin Zhao, Iso-level tool path planning for free-form surfaces, Computer-Aided Design 53 (11) (2014) 117–125. (has been included in MIT Course MAS.865)

  25. Qiang Zou, Jibin Zhao*, Yanguo Zhao, Guangbao Liu, Haiyang Jin, Geodesic based conformal mesh parameterization, Proceedings of SPIE, Fifth International Conference on Graphics and Image Processing. 2014.

  26. Qiang Zou, Jibin Zhao*, Iso-parametric tool-path planning for point clouds, Computer-Aided Design 45 (11) (2013) 1459–1468.

  27. Jibin Zhao*, Bo Zhong, Qiang Zou, Honjun Liu, Tool orientation planning for five-axis CNC machining of open free-form surfaces. Journal of Systems Science and Complexity 26 (5) (2013) 667–675.

Talks

  1. Implicit Tool Path Optimization: Iso-Level Framework, Tool Path in Diffusion, Poisson Tool Path Generation, UCAS, Dec. 27, 2021

  2. On Flexibility and robustness of Computer-Aided Design Modeling, GAMES, Oct. 2021. http://games-cn.org/games-webinar-20211014-203/

  3. Direct Modeling for Computer Aided Design, State Key Lab of CAD&CG, Zhejiang University, Jan. 2020.

  4. Fabrication in Computer Graphics, G&GC Lab at school of mathematical sciences, USTC, May 2014.

  5. Iso-level Method: A New Framework for Tool Path Planning, Mid-term evaluation on the “973” project “Mathematics Mechanization and Digital Design and Manufacturing”, USTC, June 2013.

Selected Awards

  1. Best Poster Award, GDC, 2021

  2. Faculty of Applied Science Graduate Award, UBC, 2014 & 2018

  3. Departmental Scholar, UBC, 2015

  4. UBC 4YF Doctoral Fellowship, UBC, 2014

  5. Academic Research Award, Liaoning Province, China, 2014