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Zhan, Wei Professor
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My research focuses on modeling, simulation and control of dynamic systems, statistical analysis, design optimization,
robustness analysis, quality control, sensor and instrumentation, and engineering educational
research.
robustness analysis, quality control, sensor and instrumentation, and engineering educational
research.
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Publications
selected publications
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academic article
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Zhang, J., Zhan, W., & Ehsani, M.
(2023).
Diagnosis and Fault-Tolerant Control of Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motors With Interturn Short-Circuit Fault. IEEE Transactions on Control Systems Technology.
PP(99), 1-8.
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Zhan, W., Hur, B., & Ryoo, B. Y.
(2022).
A Case Study for Integration of Teaching and Research in an Engineering Technology Program. Journal of Engineering Technology.
39(1), 30-40.
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Zhan, W., Hur, B., Wang, Y., Cui, S., & Yalvac, B.
(2021).
Creating Maker Culture in an Engineering Technology Program. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENGINEERING EDUCATION.
37(3), 712-720.
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Zhang, J., Zhan, W., & Ehsani, M.
(2018).
On-line diagnosis of inter-turn short circuit fault for DC brushed motor. ISA TRANSACTIONS.
77, 179-187.
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Zhan, W.
(2018).
Application of Gauge Repeatability and Reproducibility in Root Cause Analysis of Electronics Problems in an Engineering Technology Course. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENGINEERING EDUCATION.
34(1), 283-291.
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Wei, Z.
(2017).
A New Methodology for Reducing Yaw Rate Estimation Error. World Journal of Engineering and Technology.
05(01), 12-20.
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Zhan, W., Goulart, A. E., Falahi, M., & Rondla, P.
(2015).
Development of a Low-Cost Self-Diagnostic Module for Oil-Immerse Forced-Air Cooling Transformers. IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery.
30(1), 129-137.
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Zhan, W., Porter, J. R., & Morgan, J. A.
(2014).
Experiential Learning of Digital Communication Using LabVIEW. 57(1), 34-41.
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Zhan, W.
(2014).
Research Experience for Undergraduate Students and its Impact on STEM Education. Journal of STEM Education (Online): innovations and research.
15(1), 32-38.
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Niu, S., & Zhan, W.
(2013).
Analysis of Confidence Lower Limits of Reliability and Hazard Rate for Electronic Stability Control Systems. 29(5), 621-629.
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Morgan, J., Zhan, W., & Leonard, M.
(2013).
K-12 Project Management Education: NASA Hunch Projects. American Journal of Engineering Education.
4(2), 105-118.
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Goulart, A., Zhan, W., Peck, S., & Bird, M.
(2013).
On the Design and Deployment of TransAlert-A Low-Cost Embedded System for Estimating the Life Expectancy of Transformers. Journal of Management & Engineering Integration.
6(1), 80-87.
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Huang, Y., Zhan, W., Fritz, B. K., & Thomson, S. J.
(2012).
OPTIMIZING SELECTION OF CONTROLLABLE VARIABLES TO MINIMIZE DOWNWIND DRIFT FROM AERIALLY APPLIED SPRAYS. Applied Engineering in Agriculture.
28(3), 307-314.
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Goulart, A. E., Zhan, W., Morgan, J. A., Carter, G., Roznovsky, A., Davis, T., & Bolding, M.
(2011).
Wireless Access Technologies for Low-Cost Capacitor Bank Controllers: Evaluation and Design. Journal of Engineering Technology.
28(2), 8-17.
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Zhan, W.
(2011).
Reducing simulation time using design of experiments. International Journal of Lean Six Sigma.
2(1), 75-92.
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Zhan, W., Goulart, A., Morgan, J. A., & Porter, J. R.
(2011).
Vertical And Horizontal Integration Of Laboratory Curricula And Course Projects Across The Electronic Engineering Technology Program. American Journal of Engineering Education.
2(2), 67-67.
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Zhan, W., Fink, R., & Fang, A.
(2010).
Application Of Statistics In Engineering Technology Programs. American Journal of Engineering Education.
1(1), 65-78.
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Zhan, W., & Porter, J. R.
(2010).
Using Project-Based Learning to Teach Six Sigma Principles. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENGINEERING EDUCATION.
26(3), 655-666.
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Huang, Y., Zhan, W., Fritz, B., Thomson, S., Fang, A., Lindsay, A. D., Zollinger, R., & Dean, S. W.
(2010).
Analysis of Impact of Various Factors on Downwind Deposition Using a Simulation Method. Journal of the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) International.
7(6), 102771-102771.
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Zhan, W., Fink, R., & Fang, A.
(2010).
Teaching Statistics to Engineering Technology Students. American Journal of Engineering Education.
1(1), 65-78.
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Zhan, W., Zoghi, B., & Fink, R.
(2009).
The benefit of getting early and frequent exposure to the product development process. Journal of Engineering Technology.
26(1), 34-43.
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Goulart, A., Zhan, W., & Arnold, R.
(2009).
Optimal channel selection for real-time uplink data transmissions in ambulances. Journal of Mobile Multimedia.
5(4), 271-286.
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Zhan, W., & Goulart, A. E.
(2009).
Statistical Analysis of Broadband Wireless Links in Rural Areas. Journal of Communications.
4(5), 320-328.
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Zhan, W.
(2008).
A Six Sigma approach for the robust design of motor speed control using modelling and simulation. International Journal of Six Sigma and Competitive Advantage.
4(2), 95-95.
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Helton, J. W., & Zhan, W.
(1997).
Piecewise Riccati equations and the bounded real lemma. 7(8), 741-757.
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Wang, L. Y., Makki, I., & Zhan, W.
(1997).
A note on robust stabilization of feedback linearizable systems. 7(1), 85-95.
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Zhan, W., & Wang, L. Y.
(1996).
Disturbance attenuation via state feedback for systems with a saturation nonlinearity in the control channel. Automatica.
32(6), 929-931.
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Helton, J. W., Walker, M. L., & Zhan, W.
(1996).
H-infinity control of systems with compensators which read the command signal. International Journal of Control.
64(1), 9-27.
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Wang, L. Y., & Zhan, W.
(1996).
Robust disturbance attenuation with stability for linear systems with norm-bounded nonlinear uncertainties. IEEE Transactions on Automatic Control.
41(6), 886-888.
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ZHAN, W., & WANG, L. Y.
(1995).
COORDINATE TRANSFORMATION IN BACK-STEPPING DESIGN FOR A CLASS OF NONLINEAR-SYSTEMS. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ADAPTIVE CONTROL AND SIGNAL PROCESSING.
9(5), 433-442.
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HELTON, J. W., & ZHAN, W.
(1994).
AN INEQUALITY GOVERNING NONLINEAR H-INFINITY CONTROL. Systems and Control Letters.
22(3), 157-165.
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ZHAN, W., TARN, T. J., & ISIDORI, A.
(1991).
A CANONICAL DYNAMIC EXTENSION FOR NONINTERACTION WITH STABILITY FOR AFFINE NONLINEAR SQUARE SYSTEMS. 17(3), 177-184.
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Tarn, T. J., & Zhan, W.
(1990).
Input-Output Decoupling and Linearization via Restricted Static-State Feedback. IFAC-PapersOnLine.
23(8), 287-292.
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Zhang, J., Zhan, W., & Ehsani, M.
(2023).
Diagnosis and Fault-Tolerant Control of Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motors With Interturn Short-Circuit Fault. IEEE Transactions on Control Systems Technology.
PP(99), 1-8.
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chapter
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Zhan, W., McDermott, M., Zoghi, B., & Hasan, M.
(2010).
Modeling, Simulation, and Analysis for Battery Electric Vehicles. Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering.
Ao, S., Rieger, B., & Amouzegar, M. A. (Eds.),
Machine Learning and Systems Engineering.
(pp. 227-241).
Springer Netherlands.
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Zhan, W.
(2010).
Modeling, Simulation, Six Sigma, and Their Application in Optimization of Electrical Vehicle Design. Coskun, A. (Eds.),
Quality Management and Six Sigma.
(pp. 207-224).
Sciyo.
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Zhan, W.
(2009).
Noise and Vibration Modeling for Anti-Lock Brake Systems. Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering.
Ao, S., Rieger, B., & Chen, S. (Eds.),
Advances in Computational Algorithms and Data Analysis.
(pp. 481-493).
Springer Nature.
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Zhan, W.
(2009).
Robust Design of Motor PWM Control using Modeling and Simulation. Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering.
Ao, S., Rieger, B., & Chen, S. (Eds.),
Advances in Computational Algorithms and Data Analysis.
(pp. 439-449).
Springer Nature.
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Le Yi Wang, .., & Zhan, W.
(1995).
On optimal decentralized control. Lecture Notes in Control and Information Sciences.
Francis, B. A., & Tannenbaum, A. R. (Eds.),
Feedback Control, Nonlinear Systems, and Complexity.
(pp. 236-260).
Springer Nature.
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Tarn, T. J., & Zhan, W.
(1991).
INPUT-OUTPUT DECOUPLING AND LINEARIZATION VIA RESTRICTED STATIC-STATE FEEDBACK. Automatic Control 1990.
(pp. 287-292).
Elsevier.
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Zhan, W., McDermott, M., Zoghi, B., & Hasan, M.
(2010).
Modeling, Simulation, and Analysis for Battery Electric Vehicles. Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering.
Ao, S., Rieger, B., & Amouzegar, M. A. (Eds.),
Machine Learning and Systems Engineering.
(pp. 227-241).
Springer Netherlands.
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conference paper
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Wang, Y., Cui, S., Yalvac, B., & Zhan, W.
(2023).
How Maker Culture Improves Students Learning Experiences in Computing Programs
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Zhan, W., Wang, Y., Cui, S., Yalvac, B., & Hur, B.
(2021).
A Mini-Maker Faire
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Zhan, W., Hur, B., Wang, Y., Cui, S., & Yalvac, B.
(2020).
Actively Engaging Project-based Learning Through a Mini Maker Faire in an Engineering Technology Program
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Zhan, W., Hur, B., & Ryoo, B.
(2020).
A Control Systems Course Project Serving as a Bridge to a Capstone Course and Research Projects
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Zhan, W.
(2020).
WEAVEonline: An Assessment and Planning Management System for Improving Student Learning
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Wang, Y., Cui, S., Zhan, W., & Yalvac, B.
(2019).
Board 52: Cultivating the Maker Culture through Evidence-Based Pedagogies
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Zhan, W.
(2019).
Flipping a Course in Engineering Technology
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Sanders, J., Menon, G., & Zhan, W.
(2017).
Development of A New Electrical Engineering Technology Program. ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Conference Proceedings.
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Zhan, W.
(2017).
Wireless Digital Communication using LabVIEW and ZigBee. ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Conference Proceedings.
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Porter, J., Morgan, J., Zhan, W., & Johnson, M.
(2016).
Multidisciplinary Engineering Technology: Addressing the Change in Industry Workforce Needs
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Zhan, W.
(2016).
Gauge R&R and troubleshooting
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Zhang, J., Zhan, W., & Ehsani, M.
(2016).
On-line Fault Diagnosis of Electric Machine based on the Hidden Markov Model. 1-7.
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Morgan, J. A., Porter, J. R., & Zhan, W.
(2013).
A NEW COURSE ON PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT FOR ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY. ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Conference Proceedings.
23.79.1-23.79.14.
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Porter, J. R., Morgan, J. A., & Zhan, W.
(2013).
ELECTRONIC PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT EXPERIENCES FOR UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS: A NASA SPONSORED EXAMPLE. ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Conference Proceedings.
23.472.1-23.472.16.
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Zhan, W., Wang, J., & Vanajakumari, M.
(2013).
High impact activities to improve student learning. ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Conference Proceedings.
23.661.1-23.661.14.
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Zhan, W., Morgan, J. A., & Leonard, M.
(2013).
Project Management for Undergraduate and High School Students. ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Conference Proceedings.
23.992.1-23.992.17.
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Porter, J. R., Zoghi, B. B., Morgan, J. A., & Zhan, W.
(2012).
Product and system development: Creating a new focus for an electronics engineering technology program. ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Conference Proceedings.
25.1071.1-25.1071.17.
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Zhan, W., Goulart, A., Morgan, J. A., & Bird, M. A.
(2012).
Integration of Capstone Experience and Externally Funded Faculty Research. ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Conference Proceedings.
25.818.1-25.818.17.
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Zhan, W., Goulart, A., Morgan, J. A., & Porter, J. R.
(2011).
AC 2011-294: INTEGRATED LABORATORY CURRICULA AND COURSE PROJECTS ACROSS THE ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM. ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Conference Proceedings.
22.894.1-22.894.14.
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Zhan, W., & Lam, A.
(2011).
BENEFITS OF RESEARCH EXPERIENCE FOR UNDERGRADUATE ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY STUDENTS. ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Conference Proceedings.
22.279.1-22.279.13.
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Morgan, J. A., Porter, J. R., & Zhan, W.
(2011).
Krisys: A Low-Cost, High-Impact Recruiting and Outreach Tool. ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Conference Proceedings.
22.991.1-22.991.18.
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Wilson, K., Goulart, A. E., & Zhan, W.
(2009).
A Voice Over Ip Initiative To Teach Undergraduate Engineering Students The Fundamentals Of Computer Communications. 14.140.1-14.140.10.
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Zhan, W., Beasley, R., Porter, J., & Morgan, J.
(2009).
Circuit Analysis And Electrical Power System Curricular Development For The Power Engineering Technology Program. 14.321.1-14.321.12.
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Porter, J., Morgan, J., & Zhan, W.
(2009).
Development Of A "Smart" Sensor: An Integrated Instrumentation Course Project. 14.468.1-14.468.11.
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Fang, A., & Zhan, W.
(2009).
Nondestructive Testing (Ndt) Course Renovation For The Power Engineering Technology Program. 14.909.1-14.909.19.
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Zhan, W., Fink, R., & Fang, A.
(2009).
Teaching Statistics To Engineering Technology Students. 14.1153.1-14.1153.11.
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Zhan, W.
(2009).
Monte Carlo Analysis For The Inverse Problem For Motor PWM Control. AIP Conference Proceedings.
186-197.
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Porter, J., Morgan, J., Zhan, W., & Wright, G.
(2009).
Supporting An Emphasis In Product Development: Integrating Electronics Cad Tools Across The Curriculum. ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Conference Proceedings.
14.1101.1-14.1101.15.
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Zhan, W., Beasley, R., & Goulart, A. E.
(2008).
Life Long Learning Starts In Classrooms. 13.854.1-13.854.10.
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Beasley, R., Goulart, A. E., & Zhan, W.
(2008).
New Faculty Meetings: Surviving The First Year Of The Tenure Track Together. 13.929.1-13.929.8.
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Zhan, W., & Porter, J.
(2008).
Teaching Six Sigma In A Course Project. ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Conference Proceedings.
13.1175.1-13.1175.10.
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Zhan, W., Zoghi, B., & Fink, R.
(2007).
A Course Project With A Focus On Product Development Process. 12.27.1-12.27.11.
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Zoghi, B., Beasley, R., & Zhan, W.
(2007).
A Thorough Hands On Process To Implement A Rfid System. 12.146.1-12.146.9.
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Zhan, W., Zoghi, B., & Fink, R.
(2007).
Interdisciplinary Training and System Engineering Approach
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ZHAN, W., & WANG, L. Y.
(1994).
COORDINATE TRANSFORMATION IN BACK-STEPPING DESIGN. IEEE Conference on Decision and Control.
3283-3284.
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HELTON, J. W., & ZHAN, W.
(1993).
PIECEWISE RICCATI-EQUATIONS AND THE BOUNDED REAL LEMMA. 196-201.
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Helton, J. W., Walker, M. L., & Zhan, W.
(1992).
H/sup infinity / control using compensators with access to the command signals. 955-956 vol.1.
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ZHAN, W., TARN, T. J., & ISIDORI, A.
(1990).
A CANONICAL DYNAMIC EXTENSION FOR NONINTERACTION WITH STABILITY FOR NONLINEAR-SYSTEMS. 1272-1275.
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Wang, Y., Cui, S., Yalvac, B., & Zhan, W.
(2023).
How Maker Culture Improves Students Learning Experiences in Computing Programs
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thesis
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Zhang, J., Zhan, W., & Ehsani, M.
(2019).
Fault-Tolerant Control of PMSM With Inter-Turn Short-Circuit Fault
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Zhang, J., Zhan, W., & Ehsani, M.
(2019).
Fault-Tolerant Control of PMSM With Inter-Turn Short-Circuit Fault
Teaching
teaching activities
- ECEN491 Hnr-research Instructor
- ECEN684 Professional Internship Instructor
- ECEN685 Directed Studies Instructor
- ECEN691 Research Instructor
- ENGR385 Prob For Coop Students Instructor
- ENGR484 Internation Engr Intern: In-ab Instructor
- ENTC485 Directed Studies Instructor
- ENTC635 Adv Appl Dynamics Mech Systems Instructor
- ENTC662 Adv Control Systems Instructor
- ENTC691 Research Instructor
- ESET211 Pwr Sys & Circuit App Instructor
- ESET219 Digital Electronics Instructor
- ESET329 Six Sigma & Appl Stat Instructor
- ESET359 Elec Instrumentation Instructor
- ESET462 Control Systems Instructor
- ESET491 Research Instructor
- ESET662 Adv Control Systems Instructor
- ESET689 Sptp: Adv Control Systems Instructor
- ESET689 Sptp: Advanced Control Systems Instructor
- ESET691 Research Instructor
- ITDE691 Research Instructor
- MXET635 Adv Appl Dynamics Mech Systems Instructor
Background
education and training
- D.Sc. in Systems Science and Mathematics, Washington University in St. Louis - (St Louis, Missouri, United States) 1991
- M.S. in Systems Engineering, Washington University in St. Louis - (St Louis, Missouri, United States) 1988
- M.S. in Control Engineering, Beijing University of Technology - (Beijing, Beijing, China) 1985
- B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Beijing University of Technology - (Beijing, Beijing, China) 1983
awards and honors
- Research Excellence Award, conferred by Texas A&M University - (College Station, Texas, United States), 2014
- Buchanan Faculty Fellow Award, conferred by Texas A&M University - (College Station, Texas, United States), 2012
- William O. and Montine P. Head Faculty Fellow, conferred by Texas A&M University - (College Station, Texas, United States), 2011
- Engineering Technology and Industrial Distribution (ETID) Teaching Excellence Award, conferred by Texas A&M University - (College Station, Texas, United States), 2008
Contact
first name
- Wei
has last name
- Zhan
mailing address
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Texas A&M University
Engineering Technology
3367 TAMU
College Station, TX 77843-3367
USA
Other
- wei.zhan@tamu.edu