Ph.D., Assistant Professor

   ✉  zeeshan@tongji.edu.cn

   ☏  021-65987359；

   Ⓐ   B209, Building of College of Civil Engineering, Tongji University

        1239 Siping Road, Shanghai, China

Dr. Zeeshan Qaiser graduated from the University of Michigan- Shanghai Jiao Tong University Joint Institute with a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering and is now serving as an Assistant Professor in the School of Civil Engineering at Tongji University.  His current research is the development of novel semi-active tunable stiffness devices, compliant mechanisms, adaptive structures, and experimental mechanics.  In 2021-2022, he was awarded the best paper honorable mention award by the ASME Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics for his notable research in tunable stiffness mechanisms.  Dr. Qaiser has published 32 peer-reviewed journal and conference articles, including 15 journal articles.  Furthermore, he was awarded the excellent graduate of the academic year 2019-2020 award from SJTU, the Excellent International graduate student award from CSC China, and Cheunxing outstanding post-doctoral researcher award.  Dr. Qaiser worked on different projects, including the development of Tunable Stiffness Mechanisms (TSM) for seismic mitigation, 2D/3D Finite Element modeling with structural optimization, machine learning-based control algorithms, manufacturing with Fiber Reinforced Polymeric (FRP) composites, and the design of crash absorbers for better Specific Energy Absorption (SEA).

Research directions

1. Compliant mechanisms, i.e., Tunable Stiffness Mechanisms (TSMs) for seismic mitigation.

2. Multiobjective structural optimization using machine learning based algorithms.

3. Reconfigurable manufacturing systems (RMS) for Fiber Reinforced Polymeric (FRP) composites.

4. Design of crash absorbers for better Specific Energy Absorption (SEA).

Education

• 2016.9 - 2020.3   University of Michigan-Joint Institute, SJTU, Mechanical Engineering

• 2014.9 - 2016.9   University of Michigan-Joint Institute, SJTU, Mechanical Engineering

• 2008.8 - 2012.9   Institute of Space Technology, Aerospace Engineering

Experience

• 2022.9 - present   Assistant Professor at the Department of Civil Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai
  

• 2020.7 - 2022.8   Post-Doctoral Researcher at the University of Michigan- Joint Institute, SJTU, Shanghai

• 2014.8 - 2020.3   Graduate Research Assistant at the University of Michigan- Joint Institute, SJTU, Shanghai

• 2014.6 - 2012.9   Graduate Research Assistant at the Institute of Space Technology, Islamabad

Honors and Awards

1. 2022 ASME best paper honorable mention award (International recognition)

2. 2021 Chuenxing Star postdoctoral award (Post-doctoral research recognition)

3. 2019 Excellent Graduate student of SJTU award (SJTUs recognition)

4. 2018 CSC Excellent Student award for doctoral research (National recognition)

5. 2018 Santander Universities award for doctoral research, University of Surrey (International recognition)

6. 2016 Shanghai Government Doctoral Type A Scholarship recipient

7. 2015 Excellent International Student award of SJTU

8. 2015 Ambassador of SJTU School of Mechanical Engineering

9. 2014 Shanghai Jiao Tong University Distinguished Masters Scholarship recipient

10. 2010-2012 Institute of Space Technology Merit Scholarship recipient
    

Patents

Johnson, S. Ou, H., Qaiser, Z., Kang, L. 2017, “Orthoses with Continuous Arch Height Changing Device”, Chinese Patent Application No. 2017106620745, (authorized).

Journal Publications

1. Qaiser, Z., Rehman, T., Johnson, S., 2022, “Structure-controlled adjustable constant force mechanism by tuning the slenderness ratio” Journal of Mechanism and Machine Theory, (Q1, EI, SCI; IF=3.866) (Under Review).

2. Kunlin, Y., Qaiser, Z.*, Rui, C., Ou, H., Johnson, S., 2022, “Design and optimization of an extended multi-actuated optimized reconfigurable freeform surface (e-MORFS) mold” IEEE Transactions on Mechatronics. (Q1, EI, SCI; IF=5.867) (Under Review).

3. Yaru, M., Qaiser, Z., and Johnson, S., 2022, “Structural and winding sequence optimization of coreless filament wound composite lattice structures” Composites Part B, (Q1, EI, SCI; IF=10.9) (Under Review).

4. Qaiser, Z., Kunlin, Y., Rui, C., Ou, H., Johnson, S., 2022, “Feasibility study of a novel Multi-actuated Optimized Reconfigurable Freeform Surface (MORFS) mold” International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing and Technology. (Q2, EI, SCI; IF=3.226).

5. Zhang,L., Hong,L., Dhupia, J.S., Johnson, S., Qaiser, Z., Zhou, Z., 2022, “A novel semi-active tuned mass damper with continuously controllable tunable stiffness” Part C: Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science, (Q2/Q3,EI, SCI; IF=1.762).

6. Rehman, T., Qaiser, Z., Ou, H., Haiping, Y., Johnson, S., 2022, “Exploring and exploiting path based design optimization of a constant force mechanism” Journal of Mechanism and Machine Theory, (Q1, EI, SCI; IF=3.866).

7. Ou, H., Haiping, Y., Qaiser, Z., Rehman, T., Johnson, S., 2022, “A structural optimization framework to design compliant contant force mechanisms with large energy storage” ASME Journal of mechanisms and robotics, (Q2, EI, SCI; IF=2.085).

8. Yaru, M., Qaiser, Z., and Johnson, S., 2021 'A reconfigurable and adjustable compliance system for the measurement of Interface orthotic properties' in IEEE Transactions on Neural Systems and Rehabilitation Engineering, doi: 10.1109/TNSRE.2021.3109977, (Q1, EI, SCI; IF=3.802).

9. Qaiser, Z., Faraz A. and Johnson, S., 2020, 'Feasibility Study of a Rapid Evaluate and Adjust Device (READ) for custom foot orthoses prescription,' in IEEE Transactions on Neural Systems and Rehabilitation Engineering, vol. 28, no. 8, pp. 1760-1770, Aug. 2020, doi: 10.1109/TNSRE.2020.3007668, (Q1, EI, SCI;  IF=3.802).

10. Qaiser, Z., Johnson, S., 2019, “Generalized Spiral Spring (GSS): A bioinspired tunable stiffness mechanism (TSM) for linear response with high resolution” ASME Journal of mechanisms and robotics. https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4045654, (Q2, EI, SCI; IF=2.085).

11. Rehman, T., Qaiser, Z., Johnson, S., 2019, “Tuning bifurcation loads in bistable composites with tunable stiffness mechanisms” Journal of Mechanism and Machine Theory. 142,103585, (Q1, EI, SCI; IF=3.866).

12. Qaiser, Z., Kang, L., Ou, H., Johnson, S., 2018, “e-Spring: A novel bending to axial Tunable Stiffness Mechanism” Journal of Mechanism and Machine Theory. 128, 368-381, (Q1, EI, SCI; IF=3.866).

13. Ou, H., Qaiser, Z., Johnson, S., 2017, “Effect of skin on finite element modeling of foot and ankle during balanced standing” Journal of Shanghai Jiao tong University 23(1), (EI; IF=0.4).

14. Qaiser, Z., Kang, L., Johnson, S., 2017. 'Experimental and computational analysis of orthotic medial longitudinal arch support height.' Footwear Science 9 (sup1): S1-S2, (EI; IF=0.6).  

15. Qaiser, Z., Johnson, S., Kang, L., 2017, “Design of a bioinspired tunable stiffness robotic foot” Journal of Mechanism and Machine Theory. 110, 1-15, (Q1, EI, SCI; IF=3.866).

16. Qaiser, Z.*, Qureshi, O., Johnson, S., Khan, A., 2015, “Thin walled circular beams with sinusoidal embedded patterns under axial impacts,” Thin Walled Structures 99, 76-82, (Q1, EI, SCI; IF=4.442).

17. Qureshi, O., Qaiser, Z., Bertocchi, E., 2014, “Frequency embedded box beam crash absorbers under oblique impacts”, Thin Walled Structures 75, 1-7, (Q1, EI, SCI; IF=4.442).

18. Qaiser, Z., Qureshi, O., Awan, K., 2013, “Thin walled circular beams with sinusoidal embedded patterns under deep bending collapse,” Thin Walled Structures 73, 94-100, (Q1, EI, SCI; IF=4.442).
    

Conference Publications

1. Tahir, S., Qaiser, Z., Johnson, S., 2022 Crease Line Failure Analysis in Corrugated Packages Using Lattice Models, Proceeding of the IMECE International Mechanical Engineering Congress & Exposition, Greater Columbus Convention Center, Columbus, OH, USA.

2. Kunlin, Y., Rui, C., Qaiser, Z., Johnson, S., 2021, “An Extended Multi-Actuated Optimized Reconfigurable Freeform Surface (e-MORFS) mold with targeted variability capacity” Proceeding of the IMECE International Mechanical Engineering Congress & Exposition, Virtual Conference, Online, November 1 – 5, 2021.

3. Yaru, M., Qaiser, Z., and Johnson, S., 2021, “Design and development of a reconfigurable and adjustable compliance system for the measurement of orthotic properties” Proceeding of the IMECE International Mechanical Engineering Congress & Exposition, Virtual Conference, Online, November 1 – 5, 2021.

4. Rehman, T., Qaiser, Z., Ou, H., Johnson, S., 2021, “A graph based design methodology for compliant mechanisms (non-linear springs) to more fully explore and exploit the design domain” Proceeding of the IMECE International Mechanical Engineering Congress & Exposition, Virtual Conference, Online, November 1 – 5, 2021.

5. Qaiser, Z., Kang, L, & Johnson, S. 'Design and development of a constant force non-linear spring (CF-NLS) for Energy Storage.  Proceedings of the 41st Mechanisms and Robotics Conference IDETC/CIE 202020. Virtual, Online. August 17–19, 2020.

6. Kang, L., Ou, H., Qaiser, Z., Mascort, J., Johnson, S., 2018, “Automated box buckling strength analyses with finite element modeling” Advances in Graphic Communication, Printing and Packaging Proceedings of 2018, 9th China Academic Conference on Printing and Packaging December 2018, DOI10.1007/978-981-13-3663-8_89.

7. Zhang,L., Dhupia, J.S., Johnson, S., Qaiser, Z., Zhou, Z., 2018, “A novel semi-active tuned mass damper with tunable stiffness”, AIM IEEE/ASME International Conference on Advanced Intelligent Mechatronics Jul, 2018, Auckland, New Zealand.

8. Rehman, T., Qaiser, Z., Johnson, S., 2018, “Tunable bistable composites for semiactive morphing”, 1st International Conference on Theoretical, Analytical and Computational Methods for Composite Materials and Composite Structures (ICOMP 2018) 23-25 May 2018, Wuhan, China.

9. Qaiser, Z., Johnson, S., Kang, L., 2017 “Concentric helical axial spring tunable stiffness mechanism: Analytical modeling, design optimization and Experimental validation”, Proceedings of the 41st Mechanisms and Robotics Conference IDETC/CIE 2017, Cleveland, Ohio, USA.

10. Johnson, S., Van Beek, A., Qaiser, Z., Kang, L., 2017 “Optimization for large or linear tunable stiffness control with a concentric circular tapered beam design”, Proceedings of the 41st Mechanisms and Robotics Conference IDETC/CIE 2017, Cleveland, Ohio, USA.

11. Ou, H., Qaiser, Z., Kang, L., Johnson, S., 2017, “Adjustable Medial Longitudinal Arch Height Foot Orthoses and Biomechanical Significance,” Congress of the International Society of Biomechanics, June 22-27, 2017, Brisbane, Australia.

12. Ou, H., Qaiser, Z., Kang, L., Johnson, S., 2017, “Experimental and computational analysis of orthotic medial longitudinal arch support height,” Footwear Biomechanics Symposium, June 19-22, 2017, Gold Coast, Australia.

13. Qaiser, Z., Ou, H., Johnson, S., 2016 “The effect of the plantar plate on Plantar Aponeurosis strain: 3D Finite Element modeling of foot and ankle”, 34th International Society of Biomechanics in Sport Conference, Tsukuba, Japan, July 18-22.

14. Johnson, S., Qaiser, Z., H. Ou, and L. Kang. 2016. 'In search of the optimum height for custom made foot orthoses, a 3D Finite Element Study.' Foot and Ankle Surgery 22 (2, Supplement 1):113. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.fas.2016.05.301.

15. Johnson, S., Qaiser, Z., Ou, H., Liping, K., 2015 “The development of a subject specific tunable foot orthoses”, Chinese Congress of Theoretical & Applied Mechanics CCTAM, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, PRC.

16. Qaiser, Z., Qureshi, O., Awan, K., 2013 “Numerical Investigation of usage of patterned collapsible energy absorbers in steering column of an automotive vehicle”, International Conference on Aerospace Science and Engineering, Institute of Space
    

Working opportunity

Interested in working on exciting ideas with domestic and international students majoring in Civil, Mechanical, Mechatronics, and Aerospace engineering background for graduate program recruitment starting in 2024.  Furthermore, undergraduate students are also welcome for final-year design project supervision.