CHI ZHANG
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OBJECTIVE
To obtain an entry-level opportunity utilizing my simulation and analysis skills in Automobile industry.
EDUCATION
The University of Michigan-Dearborn Dearborn MI
Master of Mechanical Engineering Expected Jan 2015
Major: Mechanical Engineering G.P.A: 3.8/4.0
Relevant Coursework: Vehicle Dynamic, Vehicle Stability and Control, Vehicle Thermal Management, Finite
Element Methods, Total Quality Management and Six Sigma, Design and Analysis of Experiments
The University of Michigan-Dearborn Dearborn MI
Visit student Apr. 2013
Major: Mechanical Engineering G.P.A: 4.0/4.0
Relevant Coursework: Control System Analysis and Design, Principle & Application of Mechatronic System
Wuhan University of Technology Wuhan Hubei China
Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering June 2012
Major: Mechanical Engineering and Automation G.P.A: 3.8/4.0
Relevant Coursework: Fundamentals of Control Engineering, Computer Simulation, Mathematical Modeling
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Analytical Skills: Mechatronic, FEA, Vehicle Stability
Computing Tools: Matlab, Simulink, Carsim, Abaqus, LabVIEW, AutoCAD, FluidSim
Computer Literacy: Microsoft Office Suite, C language
ACADAMIC PROJECTS
Robot Design Dec 2012
Designed a robot which can avoid crash into obstacles.
Became familiar with function of different chips.
Semi-Automated Assembly Line Dec 2012
Designed a control system for Assembly Line using FluidSim software.
Transported elements by robot and removed defectives.
Senior Design – Infrared remote control Sept - Dec 2012
Designed an Infrared remote control blind window.
Many chips and sensors are used to control motors.
Code is written into chips to control output of system in different inputs condition.
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) system Apr 2014
Duplicated an Adaptive Cruise Control system from a thesis using Matlab and Simulink.
Became familiar with theory and function of ACC system.
Bridge design Apr 2014
Designed a truss bridge using Abaqus, only three kind of material can be used.
Improved the structure of the bridge to increase (load/mass) ratio.
Simulation for Bicycle Vehicle model Apr 2014
Developed a multipurpose “bicycle” model of a car using Matlab and Simulink.
Compared the behavior of a car in straight-line maneuver and steering maneuver.
Compared different responses of neutral, understeering and oversteering vehicles.
Simulation for engine cooling system Apr 2014
Developed an engine cooling system using Matlab and Simulink.
Compared coolant flow rate and temperature in different vehicle speed.
Tire Modeling (Dugoff model) and Simulation Mar 2014
Developed a tire model using Matlab to calculate longitudinal force and lateral force.
Compared different responses among different slip angle, friction coefficient and normal load.
Compared different responses between brake only and brake with steering.
PI control design for steering system Feb 2014
Developed a transfer function of steering system
Reduced the overshoot of the steering system to 5% using Root Locus Method.
EXPERIENCE
University of Michigan-Dearborn Dearborn, MI
Lab Assistant Sept - Dec 2013
Lab assistant for Principle & Application of Mechatronic System.
Design new labs for Principle & Application of Mechatronic System.
Wuhan University of Technology Wuhan Hubei Province
National innovation experiment program for university students Sept-Dec 2010
Designed of heat exchanger based on SolidWorks and Matlab:
Compared the simulated result with experiment.
Wuhan University of Technology Wuhan, Hubei Province
Production Practice Apr 2011
Observed the production process of engine, gear, and other element.
Understood the Automobile assembly line.
HONORS & AWARDS
Non-Resident Tuition Scholarship at UM-Dearborn since Fall 2012.
3rd -Class Scholarship of Wuhan University of Technology in 2011.
2nd -Class Scholarship of Wuhan University of Technology in 2009, 2010.
Excellent Student of College of Mechanical and Electric at Wuhan, in 2010.