Department of Mechanical Engineering

Prof. ZHANG, Jiong

Assistant Professor

  • Ph.D., National University of Singapore, 2021
  • M.S., Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 2017
  • B.S., Zhejiang University, 2013
Office
YEUNG-B6717
Phone
(+852)3442-7345
Email
jiong.zhang@cityu.edu.hk
Research Interests
  • Advanced manufacturing
  • Internal surface finishing
  • Internal surface engineering
  • Data-driven manufacturing
  • Post-processing for additive manufacturing
Links
ORCID
Google Scholar
Lab Website
LinkedIn
ResearchGate
Education
  • 2017 - 2021    PhD in Mechanical Engineering, National University of Singapore (NUS), Singapore
  • 2013 - 2017    MEng in Mechanical Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU), China
  • 2009 - 2013    BEng in Mechanical Engineering, Zhejiang University (ZJU), China
Current Position
Assistant Professor
Professional Experience
  • 2021 - 2023 Research Fellow, Department of Mechanical Engineering, National University of Singapore (NUS), Singapore
Honors and Awards
  • Aspen 2023 Young Researcher Award
  • Excellent Supervisor of Innovation and Entrepreneurship in the 9th China International College Students’ “Internet+” Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition (the mentees were award “Silver Prize”)
  • Winning Price in the 1st China Postdoctoral Innovation & Entrepreneurship Competition, China, 2021
  • NUS PhD Research Excellence Award, Singapore, 2019
  • euspen 2018 Heidenhain scholarship, Italy, 2018
  • NUS Research Scholarship, Singapore, 2017
  • Excellent Graduate of Shanghai Jiao Tong University , China, 2017
  • Excellent Graduate in Zhejiang University, China, 2013
  • Excellent Graduate in Zhejiang Province (Top 5% in the whole province), China, 2013
Publications

(# Equal contribution, * corresponding author)

  1. Wang, C., Zhang, Y., Tian, S., Zhang, Z., & Zhang, J.* (2026). A Novel Magnetically Driven Impact Treatment for Internal Surface Enhancement of Titanium Tubes. Journal of Materials Processing Technology, 119218.
  2. Tu, L., Zhang, Y., Yu, Q., Wang, X., Wang, C., Zhang, Z., Huang, L., Geng, L., Chen, Y. and Zhang, J.* (2025). Machinability and tool wear mechanism in the high-speed milling of TiAl alloys with different microstructures. Journal of Materials Research and Technology, 36, 6229-6239
  3. Ye, H.#, Zhang, J.#, Shang, Y., Xu, G., Zhan, J., Marguet, S., Bougherara, H., Zitoune, R.* and Wang, H.* (2025). Investigation of hole quality Enhancement in new glass/flax laminates via hybrid drilling techniques. Composites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing, 190: 108651
  4. Zhang, J.#, Wang, X.#, Ma, L.#, Xi, S., Zhan, J., Li, R., Du, Y.*, Xue, J.* and Wang H* (2024). Water-induced surface ordering facilitating the microcutting of ductile metals. Journal of Cleaner Production, 481: 143994
  5. Tian, W., Zhang, J.*, Zhao, F., Jiang, G., Mei, X.*, Chen, G., and Wang, H.* (2023). A Novel Fuzzy Echo State Broad Learning System for Surface Roughness Virtual Metrology. IEEE Transactions on Industrial Informatics, 20(3), 3756-3766.
  6. Zhang, J.#, Hong, R.#, and Wang H* (2022). 3D-printed functionally-graded lattice structure with tunable removal characteristics for precision polishing. Additive manufacturing. 
  7. Zhang, J.#, Tian, W.#, Zhao, F., Mei, X., Chen, G. and Wang H* (2022). Material removal rate prediction based on broad echo state learning system for magnetically driven internal finishing. IEEE Transactions on Industrial Informatics. 
  8. Zhang, J. and Wang H* (2022). Magnetically driven internal finishing of AISI 316L stainless steel tubes generated by laser powder bed fusion. Journal of Manufacturing Processes, 76, 155-166. 
  9. Zhang, J. and Wang H* (2021). Generic model of time-variant tool influence function and dwell time algorithm for deterministic polishing. International Journal of Mechanical Sciences, 106795. 
  10. Zhang, J., Wang, H.*, Kumar, A., and Jin, M. (2020). Experimental and theoretical study of internal finishing by a novel magnetically driven polishing tool. International Journal of Machine Tools and Manufacture, 103552. 
  11. Zhang, J., Chaudhari, A., and Wang, H.* (2019). Surface quality and material removal in magnetic abrasive finishing of selective laser melted 316L stainless steel. Journal of Manufacturing Processes, 45, 710-719. 
  12. Zhang, J., Xiang Toh, A. Y., Wang, H.*, Lu, W., and Fuh, J. (2019). Vibration-assisted conformal polishing of additively manufactured structured surface. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part C: Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science, 233(12), 4154-4164. 
  13. Zhang, J., Hu, J., Wang, H.*, Kumar, A., and Chaudhari, A. (2018). A novel magnetically driven polishing technique for internal surface finishing. Precision Engineering, 54, 222-232. 
Book Publications
  1. Lee, Y., Chaudhari, A., Zhang, J., and Wang, H. (2019). Thermally assisted microcutting of calcium fluoride single crystals. In Simulation and experiments of material-oriented ultra-precision machining (pp. 77-102). Springer, Singapore. Book Chapter
  2. Wang, H., Lee, Y., Bai, Y., Zhang, J. (2023) Post-Processing for Metal-Based Additive Manufacturing towards Precision Fabrication. CRC Press. Taylor＆Francis. 
Patents
  1. Zhang, J., Wang C. (2025). SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SURFACE TREATMENT. US Patent (Provisional). No.: 63/905,938. Filed.
  2. Zhang, J. (2025). ELECTROPLATED MAGNETIC GRINDING TOOL. US Patent (Provisional). No.: 63/809,556. Filed. 
  3. Zhang, J., Wang, H., Zhang Y. (2022). A Compliant Polishing Tool And Its Preparation Method And Application. China Patent: NO. 202211166873.0
  4. Wang, H., Zhang, J., Tian, W. (2022). A Non-Destructive Measurement Method For Internal Surface Roughness Based On A Magnetic Tool And Machine Learning Model. Singapore Patent: NO. 10202260131T. PCT/SG2023/050771
  5. Wang, H., Xue, J., Zhang, J., Nie, Q., Hong, R. (2022). A Morphable Polishing Tool and Surface Finishing Process. Singapore Patent: NO. 10202110915W. PCT/SG2022/050702.
  6. Wang, H., Hong, R., Zhang, J. (2021). Graded Polishing Pad or Tool For Uniform Material Removal. Singapore Patent: NO. 10202113015T. PCT/SG2022/050850.
  7. Yao, Z., Sun, Y., Yang J., Zhang, J., Wang, S., Wang, H., Xu, Z. (2018). NC Machine Tool and Its Processing Method for Angular Welding Seam Polishing based on Profile Measurement. China Patent: NO. ZL201510512716.4
  8. Yao, Z., Wang, S., Xu, Z., Zhang, J., Sun, Y., Xu, S., Zhang, M. (2017). Multi-signals Acquisition Device for Rotary Machining. China Patent: NO. ZL201410775415.6
  9. He, Y., Gao, Q., Fu, J., Shen, H., Qiu, J., Zhang, J. (2016). Investment Casting based on Sugar Mold. China Patent: NO.201310696055.6
Position Available

I am seeking highly motivated researchers to join our research group as postdoctoral researchers, PhD students, and research assistants. We welcome candidates from various engineering backgrounds, including but not limited to Mechanical Engineering, Material Science Engineering, Solid Mechanics, or related fields. The candidates should be passionate about the research themes of our group (https://jiongzhangme.wixsite.com/researchlab/research) and are expected to have good spoken and written English communication skills. Candidates interested in our group can directly email Dr Zhang (jiong.zhang@cityu.edu.hk) with your CV, transcript with GPA and ranking (for PhD students and research assistants), research plan and publications (if any).


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