Zhichao Li

Bio

Dr. Zhichao Li obtained his Ph.D. degree in Industrial Engineering from Kansas State University 2006. He joined NCA&T as an Assistant Professor from 2008 with two years Research & Development experience in Semiconductor Industry. Currently an Associate Professor of Industrial & Systems Engineering Department of NCA&T, he has published more than 60 research papers in the area of advanced manufacturing. His research area of interests is focused on modeling, simulation and optimization of advanced manufacturing processes.

Research Interests

Modeling, simulation and optimization of advanced manufacturing/production processes

Recent Publications

• Qi Zhang, Zhenzhen Shi, Pengfei Zhang, Zhichao Li, Majid Jaberi-Douraki (2017). (Predictive temperature modeling and experimental investigation of ultrasonic vibration-assisted pelleting of wheat straw). 205, pp. 511-528. APPLIED ENERGY.
• Narayan Bhattarai, Zhichao Li, A Cooper, M Zhang (2016). (Chitosan Based Nanofibrous Nerve Conduit for Peripheral Nerve Regeneration).
• ZHICHAO LI, Emmanuel Baisie, Xiaohong Zhang, Qi Zhang (2016). (Diamond Disc Pad Conditioning in Chemical Mechanical Polishing). (Advances in Chemical Mechanical Planarization (CMP))
• Jahangir Emrani, Zhichao Li, Stephen Oneyear (2016). (Solar Energy). (Renewable Energy Manufacturing)
• Hayelom Tesfay, Zhichao Li, Zhigang Xu (2016). (Ultrasonic vibration assisted grinding of bio-ceramic materials: an experimental study on edge chippings with Hertzian indentation tests). pp. 12. The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology.
• Jahangir Emrani, ZHICHAO LI, Stephen Oneyear (2016). (Wind Energy). (Renewable Energy Manufacturing)
• Yu-nong Zhang, M.R. Stanco, Zhichao Li (2014). (An experimental study on real time measurement of ultrasonic vibration amplitude and frequency using laser displacement sensor). 875-877, pp. 6. Advanced Materials Research.
• Yu-nong Zhang, Bin Lin, ZC Li (2013). (An Overview of Recent Advances in Chemical Mechanical Polishing (CMP) of Sapphire Substrates). (1) 52, pp. 495–500. ECS Transactions.
• A. Vaizasatya, G.M. Veroneze, Zhichao Li, Zhigang Xu (2013). (A product development methodology: design and simulation of coronary stents). (3) 7, pp. 2. ASME Journal of Medical Devices.
• E.A. Baisie, Zhichao Li, X.H. Zhang (2013). (Design optimization of diamond disk pad conditioners). (9-12) 66, The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology.
• Emmanuel Baisie, Zhichao Li, Xiaohong Zhang (2013). (Pad conditioning in chemical mechanical polishing: a conditioning density distribution model to predict pad surface shape). (1) 8, pp. 103–119. International Journal of Manufacturing Research.
• Emmanuel Baisie, Bin Lin, Xiaohong Zhang, Zhichao Li (2012). (A New Image Processing Method to Characterize Pad Foam Morphology in Chemical Mechanical Polishing). (1) 44, pp. 587–592. ECS Transactions.
• ZC Li, Emmanuel Baisie, XH Zhang (2012). (Diamond disc pad conditioning in chemical mechanical planarization (CMP): A surface element method to predict pad surface shape). (2) 36, pp. 356–363. Precision Engineering.
• Yasser Ahmed, WL Cong, Matthew Stanco, ZG Xu, ZJ Pei, C Treadwell, YL Zhu, ZC Li (2012). (Rotary Ultrasonic Machining of Alumina Dental Ceramics: A Preliminary Experimental Study on Surface and Subsurface Damages). (6) 134, pp. 064501. Journal of Manufacturing Science and Engineering.
• Emmanuel Baisie, Bin Lin, Xiaohong Zhang, Zhichao Li (2011). (Finite Element Analysis (FEA) of Pad Deformation Due to Diamond Disc Conditioning in Chemical Mechanical Polishing (CMP)). (1) 34, pp. 633–638. ECS Transactions.
• Zhichao Li, Weilong Cong, Matthew Stanco, Zhigang Xu, Zhijian Pei, Clyde Treadwell (2010). (Rotary Ultrasonic Machining of Dental Ceramics: A Preliminary Study on Subsurface Cracks). (2) 4, pp. 027516. Journal of Medical Devices.
• Wei Zeng, Zhi Li, Xi Xu, Zhi Pei, Ju Liu, Jun Pi (2008). (Experimental investigation of intermittent rotary ultrasonic machining). 359, pp. 425–430. Key Engineering Materials.
• ZC Li, ZJ Pei, Graham Fisher (2008). (Simultaneous double side grinding of silicon wafers: a mathematical study on grinding marks). (3) 1, pp. 287–301. International Journal of Abrasive Technology.
• ZC Li, ZJ Pei, T Sisco, AC Micale, C Treadwell (2007). (Experimental study on rotary ultrasonic machining of graphite/epoxy panel). Proceedings of ASPE Spring Topical Meeting.
• ZC Li, ZJ Pel, C Treadwell (2007). (RECENT ADVANCES IN ROTARY ULTRASONIC MACHINING OF CERAMICS). pp. 35. Developments in Ceramic Materials Research.
• Narayan Bhattarai, Zhichao Li, A Cooper, M Zhang (2006). (Chitosan Based Nanofibrous Nerve Conduit for Peripheral Nerve Regeneration).
• ZC Li, Zhijian Pei, Graham Fisher (2006). (Simultaneous double side grinding of silicon wafers: a literature review). (12) 46, pp. 1449–1458. International Journal of Machine Tools and Manufacture.