Haiyan Henry Zhang Author

Yi Yang is currently a Ph.D. student in the School of Engineering Technology at Purdue University. He received a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Huazhong University of Science and Technology in 2015, and an M.S. from The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor in 2017. Yi’s research interest lies in the nonlinear system control and mechatronics design. He is also interested in developing computer programs to solve optimization problems in industry and academia. Haiyan Henry Zhang is a Full Professor of Engineering Technology and the founding director of Center for Technology Development at Purdue University. He received his Ph.D. from The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor in 1996. With the multidisciplinary engineering background and industrial experience, his research foci are analytical mechatronic design, advanced manufacturing control, and design of traditional or hybrid electric vehicle powertrains.