Xudong Zhang

Curriculum Vitae

Curriculum Vitae

Xudong Zhang

Education

Ph.D. in Industrial and Operations Engineering

Specialization: Biomechanics & Ergonomics

University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, 1997

M.S. in Industrial and Operations Engineering

University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, 1994

B.S.E. in Mechanical Engineering

Tsinghua University, Beijing, China, 1990

Research Interests

Musculoskeletal Health Engineering

Occupational and OrthopaedicBiomechanics

Musculoskeletal System (Integrative, Multi-scale) Modeling

Ergonomics and Human-Machine System Design

Robotics, Prosthetics, Assistive and WearableDevices

Awards and Recognitions

•Liollio Family Faculty Fellow, 2017

•Keynote Speaker, World Congress of Biomechanics, 2014

•Two “Best of ORS” Papers (as podium presentations at ORS and posters at AAOS), Orthopaedic Research Society (ORS) and American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) Annual Meetings, 2014

•Established Investigator Award, Musculoskeletal Transplant Foundation, 2011

•O’Donoghue Sports Injury Research Award (as co-recipient and co-author), American Orthopaedic Society of Sports Medicine (AOSSM), 2011

•Xerox Award for Faculty Research Excellence, College of Engineering, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2004

•Industrial Ergonomics Best Student Paper Award (as advisor and co-author), Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting, 2004

•Career Development Award, NIH/CDC, 2003

•Industrial Ergonomics Best Student Paper Award (as student and lead author), Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting, 1996

Representative Publications(my students and postdocs are underlined)

•Aiyangar, A., Zheng, L., Anderst, W., and Zhang, X., “Apportionment of L2-S1 Lumbar Rotation Across Individual Motion Segments During a Dynamic Lifting Task,” Journal ofBiomechanics, 48, 3709-3715, 2015.

•Zheng, L., Li, K., Shetye, S., and Zhang, X., “Integrating Surface-Based and Dynamic X-Ray Motion Data to Build Patient-Specific Musculoskeletal Models,”Journal of Biomechanics, 47, 3217-3221, 2014.

•Zheng, L., Harner, C.D., and Zhang, X., “The Morphometry of Soft Tissue Insertions on the Tibial Plateau: Data Acquisition and Statistical Shape Analysis,” PLOS One, 9(5), e96515, 2014.

•Carey, R., Zheng, L., Aiyangar, A., Harner, C.D., and Zhang, X., “Subject-Specific Finite Element Modeling of Tibiofemoral Joint In Vivo Based on Multi-Modality Imaging Data,” ASMEJournal of Biomechanical Engineering, 136, 041004-1-8, 2014.

•Aiyangar, A., Zheng, L., Anderst, W., Tashman, S., and Zhang, X., “Capturing Three-Dimensional In Vivo Lumbar Inter-Vertebral Joint Kinematics Using Dynamic Stereo-Radiographic Imaging,” ASME Journal of Biomechanical Engineering, 136, 011004-1-9, 2014.

•Zhang, X., Moloney, G., Araujo, P., Langdale, E., Churilla, A., Rincon, G., Mathis, J., and Harner, C.D., “Efficacy of an Intra-Operative Imaging System for Improving Anatomic Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Surgery,” Journal of Healthcare Engineering, 3, 443-454, 2012.

•Li, K., Langdale, E., Tashman, S., Harner, C.D., and Zhang, X., “Gender and Condylar Effects on Distal Femur Morphometry Clarified by Automated Computer Analyses,” Journal of Orthopaedic Research, 30, 686-692, 2012.

•Li, K., Zheng, L., Tashman S., and Zhang, X., “The Inaccuracy of Surface-Based Measurement of Tibiofemoral Kinematics During Functional Activities,” Journal of Biomechanics, 45, 2719-2723, 2012.

•Li, K. and Zhang, X., “A Probabilistic Finger Biodynamic Model Better Depicts the Roles of the Flexors in Unloaded Flexion,” Journal of Biomechanics, 43, 2618-2624, 2010.

•Li, K., Tashman, S.T., Fu, F.H., Harner, C.D., and Zhang, X., “Automating Analyses of the Distal Femur Articular Geometry Based on Three-dimensional Surface Data,” Annals of Biomedical Engineering, 38, 2928-2936, 2010.

•Li, K. and Zhang, X., “Can Relative Strength between the Back and Knees Predict Lifting Strategy?” Human Factors, 51, 785-796, 2009.

•Li, K. and Zhang, X., “A Novel Two-Stage Framework for Musculoskeletal Dynamic Modeling: An Application to Multi-fingered Hand Movement,” IEEE Transactions on Biomedical Engineering, 56, 1949-1957, 2009.

•Bartlett, D., Li, K., and Zhang, X., “A Relation between Dynamic Strength and Manual Material Handling Strategy Affected by the Knowledge of Strength,” Human Factors, 49, 438-446, 2007.

•Lee, S.-W. and Zhang, X., “Dynamic Modeling, System Identification, and Variability of Multi-Finger Movement,” Journal of Biomechanics, 40, 3215-3222, 2007.

•Zhang, X., Braido, P., Lee, S.-W., Hefner, R., and Redden, M., “A Normative Database of Thumb Circumduction In Vivo: Center of Rotation and Range of Motion,” Human Factors, 47, 550-561, 2005.

•Zhang, X., Lee, S.-W., and Braido, P., “Determining Finger Segmental Centers of Rotation in Flexion-Extension Based on Surface Marker Measurement,” Journal of Biomechanics, 36, 1097-1112, 2003.

•Zhang, X., Xiong, J., and Bishop, A.M., “The Effects of Load and Speed on Lumbar Vertebral Kinematics During Lifting Motions,” Human Factors, 45, 296-306, 2003.

•Zhang, X. and Xiong, J., “Model-Guided Derivation of Lumbar Vertebral Kinematics In Vivo Reveals the Difference between External Marker-Defined and Internal Segmental Rotations,” Journal of Biomechanics, 36, 9-17, 2003.

•Zhang, X. and Chaffin, D.B., “A Three-Dimensional Dynamic Posture Prediction Model for Simulating In-Vehicle Seated Reaching Movements: Development and Validation,” Ergonomics, 43, 1314-1330, 2000.

•Zhang, X., Kuo, A.D., and Chaffin, D.B., “Optimization-Based Differential Kinematic Modeling Exhibits a Velocity-Control Strategy for Dynamic Posture Determination in Seated Reaching Movements,” Journal of Biomechanics, 31, 1035-1042, 1998.

Selected Research Grants

•“New Biomechanical Knowledge Base and Digital Design Tool for Prevention of Occupational Neck Disorders,” Role: PI; Period: 2015-2019; Source: NIOSH (R01); Amount: $1,577,536.

•“In Vivo Dynamic Lumbar Vertebral Motion and Disc Deformation During Lifting Tasks,” Role: PI; Period: 2011-2014; Source: NIOSH (R21); Amount: $389,520.

•“Meniscus Allograft Transplantation: Efficacy and Meniscofemoral Contact Conformity,” Role: PI; Period: 2011-2014; Source: Musculoskeletal Transplant Foundation (MTF) Established Investigator Award;Amount: $300,000.

•“Biomechanical Energy Conversion Technology for Future Marine Corps Operations,” Role: Co-PI, with Patrick Chapman (Co-PI) of Electrical & Computer Engineering of UIUC; Period: 2003-06; Source: ONR; Amount: $300,000.

•“The Effects of Shoulder, Low Back, and Knee Strength Degradation on Motion Control Strategies and Injury Risk During Manual Materials Handling,” Role: PI; Period: 2003-07; Source: NIH/CDC Career Development Grant Award (K01); Amount: $240,379.

•“Optimization-Based Human Motion Simulation Models for Computer-Aided Human-Centric Design,” Role: PI; Period: 2002-06; Source: NSF; Amount: $192,853.

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