College Of Technology Eastern Michigan University

Jianhua Wang


School of Engineering Technology
(734) 487-2040
118 Sill Hall
College of Technology
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
jianhua.wang@emich.edu

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Courses Taught :

CADM 223 Engineering Graphics II
CADM 231 Computer Graphic Programming For Industry
CADM 325 Applied Mechanics, Kinematics, and Design
CADM 331 Product Design Data Management
CADM 491 Mechanical Design Capstone
MET 312 Applied Dynamics Principles
MET 313 Applied Mechanics ofMaterials
MET 470 Mechanical Vibrations

Short Bio:

Dr. Wang has been working in mechaincal design and its automation for more than 15 years which include sveral years in leading CAD/CAM/CAE software companies such as Computervision and SDRC. Recently, Dr. Wang has been one of lead designer for automotive OEM's interior components. Dr. Wang tries to combine many years experience in Manfacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Design.
Automation to apply to current globolization of design and engineering activities. Also, Dr. Wang try to transfer all these knowledge into classroom and bring students real wolrd design and engineering projects.

Areas of Expertise:

Jianhua Wang

Ph. D. Mechanical Engineering
The University of Iowa, Iowa City

M.S. Manufacturing Engineering
B. S. Mechanical Engineering
The Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics
Nanjing, China

Research Interests:

(1) CAD/CAE/CAM/PDM:
a. 3D Geometry Constrained Modeling for Easy Modification
b. Digital Mock-Up (DMU) and Universal Assembling for Design Collaboration
c. Configuration Management for Large Assembly in Product Data Management (PDM)
d. Globilization of Design and its automation
(2) Mechanical/Manufacturing:
a. Computational Kinematics and Dynamics – Real Time Simulation for Assembly
b. Surface Integrity of Machining
c. Grinding Machining Theory, Especially for Difficult-To- Machining Materials

Most Important/Recent Publications (More available upon request)

[1] US Patent US 7,032,949 “ Sun Visor Assembly” (4/2006) {see appendix) Jianhua Wang, et al. Sub title “Sun Visor Assembly with integrated circuits in slide-on- rod and LEDlighting design”.

[2] “LED Lights For Interior Automotive Lighting” GP-308619

[3] “Lighted Sliding visor” (1/20/2006) (Patent pending)

[4] “A New Approach to Parameterize and Constrain a Part for Design

Change propagation” International Journal of Computer-Aided Design, Submitted on May 2006, under the review