Dr. Shuming Gao is a professor of the State Key Lab of CAD&CG and the School of Computer Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University which is located in Hangzhou, China. He received his Ph.D. degree from the Applied Mathematics Department of Zhejiang University in 1990, and was a visiting professor in the Design Automation Lab of Arizona State University and IPK, Germany respectively in 2001 and 2006. From 2009 to 2012 he served as an associate editor of ASME Trans. Of JCISE. He is also the committee member of a number of international conferences including ACM SPM, IEEE SMI, PLM, CSCWD, CAD/Graphics, etc.
Research
Interests: CAD, virtual prototyping, collaborative engineering, CAX integration, CAD model retrieval and reuse, engineering informatics, etc.
Address:
The State Key Lab of CAD&CG, Zhejiang UniversityHangzhou
(310027), China
Email:
smgao@cad.zju.edu.cn
Tel:
86(571)87951045
Fax:
86(571)87951780
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Projects Publications
Teaching Academic service
Integrated Modeling and Collaborative Analysis for Virtual Prototyping of Complex Products With virtual prototypes becoming more and more complicated and distributed, current virtual prototyping technology meets great challenges in supporting design and development of complicated products. The goal of the project is to explore the theory, methodology and technology of the virtual prototyping that can effectively support the whole development process of complicated products. The main research contents include: integrated model involving multi-domain and multi-view of virtual prototypes; efficient and integrated modeling of virtual prototypes of complicated products; collaborative simulation and analysis of complicated products involving multiple domains; real perception and interactive visual analysis of virtual prototypes in virtual environment. A prototype system will be developed and validated in the development of mixed-power automobiles.
The project is of significance for promoting the development of virtual prototyping technology and enabling it to effectively support the development of complex products.
Top-down Collaborative Assembly Design The project aims at exploring novel mechanism and methods of achieving top-down collaborative assembly design in a CSCW environment.The main contents of the project include: the product model supporting top-down collaborative assembly design; real-time transfer of product models for top-down collaborative assembly design; top-down collaborative structure design; top-down collaborative detailed design; conflict solving of collaborative assembly design; and prototyping of top-down collaborative assembly design.
The research is of significance for realizing top-down collaborative product design and making CAD systems the designer's tool.
Real-time Semantics Interoperability between Heterogeneous CAD Systems The project focuses on the research on real-time semantics interoperability between heterogeneous CAD systems. The main contents of the project include: mechanism of real-time exchange of parametric feature operations and assembly operations among heterogeneous CAD systems based on neutral modeling commands; object-oriented representation of neutral modeling commands; real-time translation between system modeling operations (SMO) and neutral modeling commands (NMC); robust translation of complex features; and validation of parametric feature translation.
The research is of significance for realizing synchronized collaborative design based on heterogeneous CAD systems and sharing of parametric feature models between heterogeneous CAD systems.
Solid Model Retrieval for Design Reuse The goal of the project is to explore the novel methodology of solid model retrieval for design reuse. The main contents of the project include: multi-level description of solid models; robust extraction of solid model signature for retrieval; high dimensional index of solid models; effective feedback of the user search intent; hierarchical retrieval of solid models; semantic-based retrieval of solid models; and developing a prototype system of solid model retrieval.
The research is of significance for realizing design reuse through effective retrieval of massive solid models.
Partial Retrieval and Reuse of 3D CAD Models The project focuses on the research on partial retrieval of 3D CAD models for design reuse. The main contents of the project include: definition and automated extraction of reusable regions for partial retrieval; hierarchical description of reusable regions; effective matching and similarity assessment between the query and reusable regions; flexible partial retrieval based on hierarchical descriptors; and developing a prototype system of partial retrieval of 3D CAD models.
The research is of significance for improving product design efficiency through partial reuse of massive 3D CAD models.
Fundamental Research on Distributed and Collaborative Design The project is focused on the fundamental research on distributed and collaborative design. The main contents of the project include: Mechanism and method synchronously for conducting collaborative design using heterogeneous CAD systems; Incremental and streaming transmission of accurate CAD models over the internet; Concurrency control and consistency maintenance methods of synchronously collaborative design; Development of a collaborative design prototype system.
The project is of significance for solving the basic issues of distributed and collaborative design and developing synchronously collaborative design systems.
Key Techniques of Virtual Prototyping and Its Applications The project focuses on the research on key techniques of virtual prototyping and its applications. The main contents of the project include: Intuitive and natural interaction manipulations compatible to the behaviors of designers and engineers; Real-time feedback force generation and rendering for virtual prototyping; Real-time collision detection for virtual prototyping; Assemblibility evaluation of complex products in virtual environment; Kinematics analysis of complex products in virtual environment; Collaborative virtual assembly; Development of a virtual prototyping system based on CAVE environment.
The project is of significance for solving key issues of virtual prototyping and developing virtual prototyping systems.
CAX Integration Based on Feature Recognition The project focuses on the investigation on the new approach to CAD/CAE integration based on feature recognition. The main contents of the project include: Automated recognition and suppression of detailed features including blend features; Automatic recognition of meshing features; Automated extraction of medial axis; Development of feature recognition system for CAD/CAM integration; Interfaces among CAD system, feature recognition system and CAE system.
The research is of significance on achieving the seamless integration of CAD/CAE.
Manufacturing Feature Identification and Manipulation for NC Generation The project is to give methods for feature definition and classification and investigate feature recognition techniques for complex rotational parts, to generate in-process models of parts during the manufacturing process in combination with manufacturing process resources and manufacturing process requirements (e.g. surface manufacturing quality, tolerance information, etc.), hence to provide a basis for fast NC code generation. A notable characteristic of this project is to improve with feature technology the efficiency of NC code generation for rotational parts.
The long-term goal of this project is to research and develop feature-based manufacturing system for NC machining parts, hence to realize feature-based CAD/CAM integration and improve the efficiency of NC code generation to a great extent.
Product Modeling for Concurrent Engineering The project focuses on the investigation on the new approach to product modeling for concurrent engineering. The main contents of the project include: Integrated product model which can effectively support concurrent engineering and is easy to be constructed and maintained; Algorithms for simultaneously generating multiple feature models step by step based on local feature recognition; Method that enables various domain engineers to modify the product design in their convenient ways; Approaches for checking and maintaining the validity of feature models based on local feature recognition; Development of a prototype product modeling system for concurrent engineering.
The research is of significance on improving the capability of existing product modeling approaches so that they can effectively support concurrent engineering
Feature Recognition and Its Applications in CAD/CAM Integration The project focuses on automatic machining feature recognition and its application in the integration of CAD/CAM. The main contents of the project include: Automatic and robust approach to intersecting machining feature recognition; Generation of a reasonable interpretation of intersecting features based on process knowledge; Conversion of a face feature into a volume feature; Integration of automated feature recognition with interactive feature identification; Development of a robust automated feature recognition system for CAD/CAM integration.
The research is of significance on achieving the seamless integration of CAD/CAM.
Key Techniques of Virtual Reality in Design and Manufacturing Internet Based Integration of Distributed CAD and DFM Tools Hybrid Approach to Automatic Feature Recognition Geometric Modeling Based on 3D Manipulations in a Virtual Environment Research on Representing and handling of Trimmed Free-form Surfaces Parametric Design Based on Geometric Reasoning Journal Papers
1. Chen X., Gao S.M., Yang Y., Zhang S. Multi-level assembly model for top-down design of mechanical products. Computer-Aided Design, 2012, 44 (10):1033-1048. 2. Chen X, Gao S.M., Guo S, Bai J. A flexible assembly retrieval approach for model reuse. Computer-Aided Design, 2012, 44 (6):554-574. 3. Zhu H., Gao S.M., Li M., Pan W.B. Adaptive Tetrahedral Remeshing for Modified Solid Models. Graphical Models, 2012, 74(4):76-86.
4. Li M., Gao S.M. Estimating defeaturing-induced engineering analysis errors for arbitrary 3D features.
Computer-Aided Design, 2011,43(12): 1587-1597. .
5. Li M., Gao S.M., Martin R.R.. Estimating the effects of removing negative features on engineering analysis.
Computer-Aided Design, 2011,43(11):1402-1412(ACM SPM¡¯11 paper).
6. Xian C.H., Gao S.M., Zhang T.M. An approach to automated decomposition of volumetric mesh.
Computers & Graphics, 2011, 35( 3): 461-470..
7. Xiao D., Lin H.W., Xian C.H., Gao S.M., Zhang T.M. CAD mesh model segmentation by clustering.
Computers & Graphics, 2011, 35( 3): 685-691..
8. Chen J.J., Zhao D.W., Huang Z.G., Zheng Y., Gao S.M. Three-dimensional constrained boundary recovery with an enhanced Steiner point suppression procedure.
Computers & Structures, 2011, 89( 5-6): 455-466. .
9. Gao S.M., ZhaoW., Lin H., Yang F., Chen X. Feature suppression based CAD mesh model simplification.
Computer-Aided Design, 2010, 42(12): 1178-1188..
10. Bai J., Gao S.M., Tang W., Liu Y., Guo S. Design reuse oriented partial retrieval of CAD models.
Computer-Aided Design, 2010, 42(12): 1069-1084..
11. Gao S.M. Real-time exchange of CAD models based on neutral modelling commands.
Int. J. Product Lifecycle Management, 2010,4(4):331-337..
12. Sun R.£¬Gao S.M.£¬Zhao W.. An approach to B-rep models simplification based on region suppression.
Computers & Graphics. 34 (2010): 556¨C564..
13. Hu B.K., Liu Y.S., Gao S.M., Sun R., Xian C.H. Parallel relevance feedback for 3D model retrieval based on fast weighted-center particle swarm optimization.
Pattern Recognition, 2010, 43( 8): 2950-2961. .
14. Wang H.B., Liu Z.Y., Tan J.R., Gao S.M. Detachment avoidance of joint elements of a robotic manipulator with clearances based on trajectory planning.
Mechanism and Machine Theory. 2010, 45( 6): 925-940..
15. Liu Y., Gao S.£¬Cao Y.L. An Efficient Approach to Interpreting Rigorous Tolerance Semantics for Complicated Tolerance Specification.
IEEE Transactions on Automation Science and Engineering, 6(4), 670-684,2009.
16. Zhao W., Gao S., Liu Y.S., Lin H. Poisson Based Reuse of Free-form Features with NURBS Representation.
Computers in Industry,2009,60(1):64-74.
17. Li M., Gao S., Fuh J.Y.H., Zhang Y.F. Replicated Concurrency Control for Collaborative Feature Modeling: A Fine Granular Approach.
Computers in Industry,2008,59(9):873-881.
18. Wu Y., Gao S., Chen Z. Automated Modular Fixture Planning Based on Linkage Mechanism Theory.
Robotics and Computer-Integrated Manufacturing, 2008, 24(1): 38-49.
19. Zhao W., Gao S., Lin H. A Robust Hole-filling Algorithm for Triangular Mesh.
Visual Computer, 2007,23(12):987-997.
20. Li J., Gao S., Liu Y. Solid-based CAPP for Surface Micromachined MEMS Devices.
Computer Aided Design, 2007,39(3):190-201.
21. Li M., Gao S., Wang C.L.C. Real-Time Collaborative Design with Heterogeneous CAD Systems Based on Neutral Modeling Commands.
ASME Transaction of Journal of Computing and Information Science in Engineering, 2007,7(2):113-125.
22. Chen Z.M., Gao S.M., Li W.D. An Approach to Incremental Feature Model Conversion.
International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 2007,32(1-2):99-108.
23. Liu Y., Gao S. Generating Variational Geometry of a Hole with Composite Tolerances.
IEEE Transactions on Automation Science and Engineering, 2006,3(1):92-106.
24. Cai Y., Fan Z., Wan H., Gao S., Lu B., Lim T.K. Hardware-accelerated Collision Detection for 3D Virtual Reality Gaming.
Simulation and Gaming, 2006,37(4): 476-490.
25. Gao W., Gao S.M., Liu Y.S., Bai J., Hu B.K. Multiresolutional Similarity Assessment and Retrieval of Solid Models based on DBMS. Computer Aided Design, 2006,38(9):985-1001.
26. Li J., Gao S., Liu Y. Feature-based Process Layer Modeling for Surface Micromachined MEMS.
Journal of Micromechanics and Microengineering, 2005, 15(3):620-635.
27. Liu Y.S., Gao S.M. Variational Geometry Based Tolerance Pre-evaluation for Pattern of Holes.
Int. J. of Production Research, 2004,42(8):1658-1675.
28. Cui X.F., Gao S.M., Zhou G.P. An Efficient Algorithm for Recognizing and Suppressing Blend Features.
Computer-Aided Design & Application, 2004,1(1-4): 421-428.
29. Li J.H., Gao S.M., Liu Y.S. Generating Layered Model from Geometric Model for Surface Micro-Machined MEMS.
Computer-Aided Design & Application, 2004,1(1-4):137-146.
30. Fan Z.W., Wan H.G., Gao S.M. IBCD:A Fast Collision Detection Algorithm Based on Image Space Using OBB. J. Visual.
Computer Animation, 2003,14(3): 169-181.
31. Wan H.G., Gao S.M., Peng Q.S. et al. Optimization Techniques for Assembly Planning of Complex Models in Large-scale Virtual Environments.
Int. J. of Image and Graphics, 2003,3(2): 379-398.
32. Gao S.M., Wan H.G., Peng Q.S. An Approach to Solid Modeling in a Semi-immersive Virtual Environment.
Computers & Graphics, 2000,24(2): 191-202.
33. Gao S.M., Wan H.G., Peng Q.S. Constraint-based Virtual Solid Modeling. J. of Computer Science & Technology, 2000,15(1):56-63.
34. Gao S.M., Shah J.J. Automatic Recognition of Interacting Machining Features based on Minimal Condition Subgraph.
Computer-Aided Design, 1998, 30(9): 727-739. Conference Papers
2. Xian C.H., Gao S.M., Zhang T.M. An approach to automated decomposition of volumetric mesh. Proc. Of Shape Modeling International 2011, June 22-24, 2011, Herzliya, Israel.
3. Xiao D., Lin H.W., Xian C.H., Gao S.M., Zhang T.M. CAD mesh model segmentation by clustering. Proc. Of Shape Modeling International 2011, June 22-24, 2011, Herzliya, Israel.
4. Gao S.M., Hu C.H., Zhu H., Xian C.H., Chen X.S. A CAD/CAE integration framework for simulation driven design. Proc. Of ACDDE 2011, Aug. 27-29, 2011, Shanghai£¬China, 30-34
5. Cao W.J., Chen X.S., Gao S.M. An approach to automated conversion from design feature model to analysis feature model. Proc. of ASME DETC/CIE2011, Aug. 28- 31, Washington,D.C., U.S.A.(DETC2011-47555).
6. Pan W.B., Gao S.M., Zhu H., Li M., Chen J.M. Identifying Different Entities for Minor Model Modification Based on Common Primary Subpart. Proc. Of CAD'11, June 27-30, 2011, TAIPEI, TAIWAN.
7. Zhu H., Hu C.H., Gao S.M. Finite element mesh editing through CAD operations. Proc. Of CAD/Graphics 2011, Sept. 15-17, 2011, Jinan£¬China, 53-62
8. Xian C.H., Gao S.M., Zhang T.M. tetrahedral mesh editing with local feature manipulations. Proc. Of CAD/Graphics 2011, Sept. 15-17, 2011, Jinan£¬China, 130-140
9. Lin H.W., Zhang Y.B., Wang C.C.L., Gao S.M. Flattenable Mesh Processing by Controllable Laplacian Evolution. Proc. of ASME DETC/CIE2010, Aug. 15 ¨C 18, Montreal, Canada(DETC2010-28226).
10. Zhu H., Gao S.M., Li M. Adaptive Remeshing for Modified Solid Model through Mesh Re-use. Proc. Of 2010 Asian Conference on Design and Digital Engineering, Aug 25-28, 2010, Jeju£¬Korea, 365-372
11. Wu H.P., Gao S.M., Cao Y., Li M., Liu Y.S. Rapid Generation of Feature-based Multi-resolution FEM Model. Proc. Of 2010 Asian Conference on Design and Digital Engineering, Aug 25-28, 2010, Jeju£¬Korea, 263-275
12. Chen X., Guo S., Bai J., Gao S.M. Assembly Retrieval in Top-down Product Design. Proc. Of 2010 Asian Conference on Design and Digital Engineering, Aug 25-28, 2010, Jeju£¬Korea, 39-52
13. Bai J., Gao S.M., Tang W.H., etc. Semantic-based Partial Retrieval of CAD Models for Design Reuse. Proc. of ACM Solid and Physical Modeling, October 5-8, 2009, San Francisco, USA.
14. Xian C.H., Lin H.W., Gao S.M. Automatic Generation of Coarse Bounding Cages from Dense Meshes. Proc.of IEEE Shape Modeling International, June 26-28, 2009, Beijing, China.
15. Chen X,, Gao S.M., Yang Y.D., Zhang S.T. The Skeleton in the Multi-level Assembly Model for Top-down Design of Mechanical Product. Proc. of PLM09, July 6-8, Bath, UK.
16. Tang J.G., Gao S.M., Lin H.W., Liu Y.S. An Evaluation Index for Estimating Defeaturing-Induced Impacts on Finite Element Analysis. Proc. of ASME DETC/CIE2009, Aug. 30 ¨C Sept. 2, 2009, San Diego, USA.
17. Cao W.J., Wu H.P., Jiang Y.Q., Liu Y.S., Gao S.M. Automated Generation of Analysis Feature Model for Bidirectional Interaction of CAD and FEA. Proc. of ASME DETC/CIE2009, Aug. 30 ¨C Sept. 2, 2009, San Diego, USA.
18. Zhang S.T., Chen X., Gao S.M., Yang Y.D. Agent Based Approach to Variation Propagation for Collaborative Top-down Assembly Design. Proc. of ASME DETC/CIE2008, Aug. 3-6, 2008, New York, USA.
19. Gao S.M., Yang F.Q., Zhao W., Chen X. Feature Suppression Based CAD Mesh Model Simplification. Proc.of IEEE Shape Modeling International, June 4-6, 2008, New York, USA.
20. Zhang S.T., Chen X., Gao S.M., Yang Y.D. A Framework for Collaborative Top-down Assembly Design. Proc. of ASME DETC/CIE2007, Las Vegas, USA, 2007.
21. Zhu Z.H., Gao S.M., Wan H.G., Yang W. Trajectory-Based Grasp Interaction for Virtual Environments. Proc. Of CGI2006, Hangzhou, China, 2006, pp. 300-311.
22. Liu Y.S., Yu J., Gao S.M. Generating Medial Axis by Local Adaptation for Polygons. Proc. of ASME DETC/CIE2006, Philadelphia, United States, 2006.
23. Zhao W., Gao S.M., Liu Y.S. Poisson Based Reuse of Freeeform Features. Proc. of ASME DETC/CIE2006, Philadelphia, United States, 2006.
24. Gao W., Gao S.M., Liu Y.S. 3D CAD Model Similarity Assessment and Retrieval Using DBS. Proc. of ASME DETC/CIE2005, Long Beach, CA, United States, 2005.
25. Gao S.M., Zhou G.P., Liu Y.S., Chen X. A Divide-and-conquer Algorithm for Machining Feature Recognition over Network. Proc. of ASME DETC/CIE2005, Long Beach, CA, United States, 2005.
26. Li M., Gao S.M., Li J., et al. An Approach to Supporting Synchronized Collaborative Design within Heterogeneous CAD Systems. Proc. of ASME DETC/CIE2004, Salt Lake City, United States, 2004.
27. Zhu Z.H., Gao S.M., Wan H.G., et al. Grasp Identification and Multi-finger Haptic Feedback for Virtual Assembly. Proc. of ASME DETC/CIE2004, Salt Lake City, UT, United States, 2004.
28. Wan H.G., Gao S.M., Peng Q.S., et al. MIVAS: A Multi-Modal Immersive Virtual Assembly System. Proc. of ASME DETC/CIE2004, Salt Lake City, UT, United States, 2004.
29. Wan H.G., Gao S.M., Peng Q.S. Virtual Grasping for Virtual Assembly Tasks. Proceedings - Third International Conference on Image and Graphics, Hong Kong, 2004 ,pp. 448-451.
30. Wan H.G., Luo Y., Gao S.M., et al. Realistic Virtual Hand Modeling with Applications for Virtual Grasping. Proc. of ACM VRCAI 2004, Singapore, 2004, pp. 81-87.
31. Fan Z.W., Wan H.G., Gao S.M.. Simple and Rapid Collision Detection Using Multiple Viewing Volumes. Proc. Of ACM VRCAI2004, Singapore, 2004, pp. 95-99.
32. Li J., Gao S.M., Zhou X. Direct Incremental Transmission of Boundary Representation. Proc. of ACM Solid Modeling and Applications, Seattle, United States£¬2003, pp. 298-303.
33. Zhou X., Li J., Gao S.M., et al. Flexible Concurrency Control for Synchronized Collaborative Design. Proc. of ASME DETC/CIE2003, Chicago, USA, 2003, pp. 591-598.
34. Liu Y.S., Gao S.M. An Approach for Generating Variational Geometry of a Pattern of Holes with Composite Positional Tolerances£¬Proc. of ASME DETC/CIE2002, Montreal, Canada
35. Wu Y.G., Gao S.M., Chen Z.C. Automatic Setup Planning and Operation Sequencing for Satisfying Tolerance Requirements. Proc. of ASME DETC/CIE2001, Pittsburgh, USA.
36. Wu Y.G., Gao S.M., Chen Z.C. An Incremental Approach to Manufacturability Evaluation, Proc. Of 34th CIRP International Seminar on Manufacturing Systems, Athens, Greece, 2001.
37. Gao S.M., Chen Z.M., Peng Q.S. Feature Validity Maintaining Based on Local Feature Recognition. Proc. of ASME DETC/CIE2000, Baltimore, U.S.A, 2000.
38. Zhou Z.Y., Gao S.M., Gu Z.C., et al. A Feature Based Approach to Automatic Injection Mold Design, Proc. of IEEE GMP, April 10-12, Hong Kong, 2000, pp.57-68.
39. Gu Z.C., Zhou Z.Y., Gao S.M., et al. Determination of Mold Parting Direction Based on Automatic Molding Feature Recognition. Proc. of ASME DETC/CIE1999, Las Vegas, USA.
40. Gao S.M., Wan H.G., Peng Q.S. Constraint-Based Solid Modeling in a Virtual Reality Environment. Proc. of ASME DETC/CIE1998 , Atlanta, U.S.A , 1998.
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ACDDE 2011 CDM Workshop Co-chair
Sponsor: National Science Foundation of China (Key project)
Status: active
Sponsor: National Science Foundation of China
Status: active
Sponsor: National 863 High Technology Plan of China
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Sponsor: Zhejiang Provincial Natural Science Foundation of China
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Sponsor: SIEMENS Limited China
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Sponsor: National Science Foundation of China
Status: completed
Sponsor: National 863 High Technology Plan, 973 Plan
Status: completed
Sponsor: Trans-Century Training Programme Foundation for Talents by the Education Ministry of China
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Sponsor: GE(China)Research & Development Center Co.,Ltd
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Sponsor: National Science Foundation of China
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Sponsor: National 863 High Technology Plan
Status: completed
Sponsor: The Excellent Young Teacher Foundation of Ministry of Education
National Science Foundation of China
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Sponsor: The Key Teacher Plan of Ministry of Education
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Sponsor: Returned Scholar Foundation
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Sponsor: National Science Foundation of China
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Sponsor: National Science Foundation of China
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Sponsor: Ministry of Education
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TEACHING
COURSE
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graduate students)
International Conference on Manufacturing Automation 2010 Program Committee Co-chair
Associate editor of ASME Trans. Of JCISE
The member of the technical committee of IEEE CSCWD
The member of the editorial committee of the Chinese Journal of Computer-Aided Design and Computer Graphics
The chair of organization committee of IEEE CAD/Graphics2009
The member of program committees of ACM SPM(08), IEEE SMI(09), PLM(06-09), CSCWD(04-09), CAD/Graphics(01-08)
The reviewer of many international journals and international conferences: Computer-Aided Design, ASME Trans. JCISE, Int. J. CAD/CAM, Visual Computer, Computers & Graphics, ACM SPM, ASME DETC/CIE, IEEE GMP, Pacific Graphics, PLM, CSCWD, CAD/Graphics