Jiangxi University of Science and Technology | China
Mr. Zhigang Wu is an accomplished researcher in microstructure and material properties, recognized for his growing contributions to advanced electromechanical systems, smart materials, and precision engineering. With 150 citations generated from 141 documents, he has established a strong scholarly footprint supported by 20 published documents and an h-index of 8. Currently serving as an Associate Professor at the School of Energy and Mechanical Engineering at Jiangxi University of Science and Technology, he brings extensive expertise in flexure-based mechanisms, micro-grippers, compliant systems, nanopositioning platforms, and intelligent control strategies. His academic path spans electromechanical engineering, mechanical engineering, and doctoral specialization in electromechanical systems, fueling a multidisciplinary approach that integrates mechanical design, precision control, micro-robotics, and advanced actuation technologies. Mr. Wu has made notable contributions to the development of piezo-driven micro-manipulation systems, nonlinear control methods, and micro-robotic devices, with several of his works appearing in reputable international journals and conferences. His research addresses practical challenges in precision motion control, micro-scale manipulation, image-based tracking, and actuator hysteresis modeling, advancing next-generation micro-robotic applications. He has been actively involved in major research projects related to high-precision parallel manipulators, hybrid actuator-based micro-positioning platforms, and robust optimization frameworks for intelligent systems, demonstrating his capacity to contribute to both theoretical development and technological innovation. Beyond research, he serves as a reviewer for multiple high-impact journals and conferences, reflecting his standing in the scientific community and his commitment to maintaining academic quality. Mr. Wu’s combination of technical depth, interdisciplinary outlook, and sustained productivity highlights his continuing impact in the field of smart materials, micro-systems, and precision engineering, positioning him as a promising leader driving advancements in micro-scale actuation and intelligent material-based device design.
Featured Publications
Liu, R., Zhang, Y., Chen, J., Wu, Z.*, Zhu, Y., Liu, J., & Chen, M. (2025). BiAttentionNet: A dual-branch automatic driving image segmentation network integrating spatial and channel attention mechanisms. Scientific Reports, 15, 13193.
Wu, Z.*, Chen, M., He, P., et al. (2020). Tracking control of PZT-driven compliant precision positioning micromanipulator. IEEE Access, 8, 126477–126487.
Wu, Z.*, & Zhu, Y. (2024). BiConvNet: Integrating spatial details and deep semantic features in a bilateral-branch image segmentation network. IEICE Transactions on Information and Systems. https://doi.org/10.1587/transinf.2024EDP7025
Wu, Z.*, & Zhu, Y. (2024). SWformer-VO: A monocular visual odometry model based on Swin Transformer. IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters, 9(5), 4766–4773.
Wu, Z.*, & Chen, M. (2019, August 20–25). Model and study of clamping force for micro-gripper with PZT-driven [Conference presentation]. 2019 IEEE World Robot Conference, Beijing, China.
Wu, Z., Li, Y.*, & Hu, M. (2018). Design and optimization of full decoupled micro/nano-positioning stage based on mathematical calculation. Mechanical Sciences, 9(2), 417–429.