Student Bio: Xiaojia Shelly Zhang

Xiaojia Shelly Zhang
e-mail: zhangxs@illinois.edu
Website: www.xszhang.com LinkedIn Page
Video: 30 Second Thesis
Education
Graduate | |||
Doctor of Philosophy in Civil Engineering | May 2014 - August 2018 | ||
School of Civil and Environmental Engineering | |||
Georgia Institute of Technology | |||
Master of Science in Civil Engineering Computational Science and Engineering Diploma |
Aug 2012 - May 2014 | ||
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering | |||
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) | |||
Undergraduate | |||
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (with honors), Minor in Business | Aug 2008 - May 2012 | ||
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering | |||
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) |
Research Interests
- Design of smart, resilient, sustainable, and feasible engineering structures and material systems
- Multi-material topology optimization frameworks with material and geometric nonlinearities
- Composite materials and structures
- Design of non-traditional multi-scale lattices for metamaterials and smart systems
- Development of efficient optimization algorithms (that handle many materials and constraints/sources)
- Stochastic approximation for topology optimization under many sources
- Randomization of structural dynamic optimization
- Nonlinear topology optimization with discrete filtering and reduced-order modeling
- Additive manufacturing of multi-material optimized structures
Video: 30 Second Thesis
Publications
Journal Publications | |||
X. S. Zhang, G. H. Paulino, and A. S. Ramos Jr. "Multi-material topology optimization with multiple volume constraints: A general approach applied to ground structures with material nonlinearity. " Journal of Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization. Vol. 57, pp. 161-182, 2018. Link to PDF |
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X. S. Zhang, G. H. Paulino, and A. S. Ramos Jr. "Multi-material topology optimization with multiple volume constraints: Combining the ZPR update with a ground structure algorithm to select a single material per overlapping set. " International Journal of Numerical Methods in Engineering. 2017. DOI: 10.1002/nme.5736. Link to PDF | |||
X. S. Zhang, E. de Sturler, and G. H. Paulino. "Stochastic sampling for deterministic structural topology optimization with many load cases: Density-based and ground structure approaches. " Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering. Vol. 325, pp. 463-487. 2017. Link to PDF |
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X. S. Zhang, A. S. Ramos Jr., and G. H. Paulino. "Material nonlinear topology optimization using the ground structure method with a discrete filtering scheme." Journal of Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization. Vol. 55, No. 6, pp. 2045-2072. 2017. Link to PDF |
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X. S. Zhang, S. Maheshwari, A. Ramos Jr., G. H. Paulino. “Macroelement and Macropatch Approaches for Structural Topology Optimization using a Ground Structure Method.”ASCE Journal of Structural Engineering. Vol 142, No. 11, pp. 04016090-1 to 14. 2016. Link to PDF |
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Closure Publication | |||
X. S. Zhang, S. Maheshwari, A. Ramos Jr., G. H. Paulino. “Closure to Macroelement and Macropatch Approaches to Structural Topology Optimization Using the Ground Structure Method.” ASCE Journal of Structural Engineering. Accepted. | |||
Invited Lectures | |||
“Efficient Topology Optimization Under Many Load Cases Based On Stochastic Sampling.” National Laboratory for Scientific Computing (LNCC), Petropolis, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, May 24, 2017. | |||
“Topology Optimization for Hyperelastic Trusses Using a Discrete Filtering Tool.” Civil Engineering Seminar Series, Pontifical Catholic University (PUC), Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, May 23, 2017. | |||
“Stochastic Sampling for Deterministic Structural Topology Optimization with Many Load Cases: Density-Based and Ground Structure Approaches.” Mechanical Engineering Seminar Series, Pontifical Catholic University (PUC), Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, May 10, 2017. | |||
“Stochastic Sampling for Structural Topology Optimization with Many Load Cases.” Structural Engineering and Geomechanics (SEG) Seminar Series, Stanford University, Stanford, CA, November 11, 2016. | |||
“A Primer on Michell’s Optimality Condition.” Graduate Course: Advanced Structural Analysis (CEE 280), Stanford University, Stanford, CA, November 9, 2016. | |||
“Material Nonlinear Topology Optimization using the Ground Structure Method with Discrete Filtering.” Graduate Course: Structural Design Optimization (CEE 307), Stanford University, Stanford, CA, November 8, 2016. | |||
“Topology Optimization of Structures and Materials.” Georgia Tech Mathematics and Applications Portal (GT-MAP) Seminar Series, Georgia Tech, Atlanta, GA, September 30, 2016. | |||
“Stochastic Sampling for Structural Topology Optimization with Many Load Cases.” L Laboratory of Scientific Computing and Visualization (LCCV), Federal University of Alagoas (UFAL), Maceió, Alagoas, Brazil, July 20, 2016. | |||
“Topology Optimization of Trusses Using the Ground Structure Method: New Techniques for Ground Structure Generation and Topology Resolution Control.” Laboratory of Scientific Computing and Visualization (LCCV), Federal University of Alagoas (UFAL), Maceió, AL, Brazil, July 22, 2015. | |||
“Theory of Optimal Structures: Introduction and Explanations to Michell’s Optimality Conditions” Skidmore, Owings & Merrill LLP (SOM), August 11, 2014. | |||
Conference Presentations and Proceedings | |||
“A Randomized Method for Topology Optimization with Many Load Cases Using Stochastic Sampling.” X. S. Zhang, E. de Sturler, G. H. Paulino. 10th World Congress on Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization, Brunswig, Germany, June 2017. | |||
“Material Nonlinear Topology Optimization using the Ground Structure Method with a Discrete Filtering Scheme.” X. S. Zhang, A. Ramos Jr., G. H. Paulino. Engineering Mechanics Institute International Conference 2017, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, March 2017. | |||
“A Randomized Method for Topology Optimization with Many Load Cases Using Stochastic Sampling.” X. S. Zhang, E. de Sturler, G. H. Paulino. Engineering Mechanics Institute International Conference 2017, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, March 2017. | |||
“Stochastic Sampling for Structural Topology Optimization with Many Load Cases: Density-Based and Ground Structure Approaches.” X. S. Zhang, E. de Sturler, G. H. Paulino. 2017 SIAM Conference on Computational Science and Engineering, Atlanta, GA, March 2017. | |||
“A Discrete Filter Scheme for Material Nonlinear Topology Design using the Ground Structure Method.” X. Zhang, A. Ramos Jr., G. H. Paulino. Engineering Mechanics Institute Conference 2016, May 2016. | |||
“Topology design of trusses using a Voronoi-based ground structure method.” X. Zhang, S. Maheshwari, A. Ramos Jr., G. H. Paulino. 10th World Congress on Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization, May 2013. | |||
Poster Presentations | |||
“A Ground Structure Approach for Topology Optimization using Macro-Elements and Macro-Patches.” School of Civil Engineering, Georgia Tech, Atlanta, February 2017. | |||
“Macro-Element and Macro-Patch Approaches for Topology Optimization of Trusses Using a Ground Structure Method.” Topology Optimization Ph.D. Advanced Summer School, Lyngby, Denmark, July 2013. | |||
Proposal Writing Experience | |||
Helped Prof. Paulino write the following proposals: | |||
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Academic Appointments and Professional Experience
Graduate Research Assistant | Jan 2015 - present | |
School of Civil and Environmental Engineering | ||
Georgia Institute of Technology | ||
Guest Lecturer | Jan 2017 - May 2017 | |
School of Civil and Environmental Engineering | ||
Georgia Institute of Technology | ||
Guest Lecturer | Nov 2016 | |
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Civil and Environmental Engineering Department | ||
Stanford University | ||
Guest Lecturer | Nov 2016 | |
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Civil and Environmental Engineering Department | ||
Stanford University | ||
Structural Engineering Internship | July 2014 - Aug 2014 | |
Skidmore, Owings & Merrill LLP (SOM), Chicago, IL | ||
Graduate Teaching Assistant | Aug 2014 – Dec 2014 | |
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Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering | ||
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign | ||
Graduate Teaching Assistant | Jan 2014 – May 2014 | |
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering | ||
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign | ||
Graduate Teaching Assistant | Aug 2013 – Dec 2013 | |
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering | ||
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign | ||
Graduate Research Assistant | Aug 2012 - Dec 2014 | |
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering | ||
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign | ||
Topology Optimization Ph.D. Advanced School Participant | June 2013 - July 2013 | |
Technical University of Denmark, Lyngby, Denmark | ||
Engineering IT Student Consultant | Aug 2010 – Feb 2013 | |
Engineering IT Shared Services | ||
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign | ||
Structural Engineer Internship | May 2011– Aug 2011 | |
Sunshine 100 Real Estate Group Co., Ltd, Beijing, China | ||
Field Construction Engineer Internship | May 2010 – July 2010 | |
Beijing Huajian Youlian Information Technology Co., Ltd, Beijing, China |
Awards and Honors
2017 | |
Fall 2014 | |
2014 | |
2013 | |
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2012 | |
2008 - 2012 | |
2008 - 2012 |
Peer-Refereed Journal Reviewer
Reviewer, Journal of Engineering Mechanics | 2017 - present |
Reviewer, Journal of Optimization Theory and Applications | 2017 - present |
Reviewer, Mechanics Research Communications | 2017 - present |
Reviewer, ASCE Journal of Structural Engineering | 2016 - present |
Reviewer, Book Proposal, CRC Press | 2017 - present |
Professional Affiliations
Stochastic Programming Society (SPS) | 2016 |
Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics (SIAM) | 2016 |
American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) | 2015 |
International Society for Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization (ISSMO) | 2013 |
American Concrete Institute (ACI) | 2013 |
Society of Women Engineers | 2013 |
Chi Epsilon – National Civil Engineering Honor Society | 2011 |
Leadership and Community Activities
Origami Workshop Organizing Assistant, Link | 2014 | |
Co-Founder of the Chinese Engineering Student Association, UIUC | 2013 - 2014 | |
Created a mentoring program and advised junior engineering students in both academic and social issues. Built a platform for engineering students to share their study experiences and resources. | ||
Team Leader, Reaching and Educating America's Chemists of Tomorrow Program, UIUC | 2009 | |
Led a team of 10 colleagues to demonstrate fun chemistry experiments to 50+ elementary school students. |