1985.05~1989.04, Department of Mechanical Engineering Harbin Institute of Technology, Doctor
1982.03~1984.11, Department of Mechanical Engineering Harbin Institute of Technology, Master
1978.03~1982.02, Department of Mechanical Engineering Harbin Institute of Technology, Bachelor

2023.07~Now Distinguished Professor of SJTU
2011.04~2017.03 Associate Dean of UM-SJTU Joint Institute
2010.01~2013.12 Deputy Director of State Key Lab of Mechanical Systems and Vibration
2004.01~now Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering and Automation, Shanghai Jiao Tong University
1991.12~2004.01 Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology
1989.11~1991.11 Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology
1986.09~1989.11 Lecture, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology
1984.11~1986.09 Teaching Assistant, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology

Overseas Working Experience:
1996.05~1998.05 Visiting Professor, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, USA
1987.01~1988.11 Foreign Doctoral Researcher, The University of Tokyo, Japan

Nontraditional Machining
Intelligent CNC system for Nontraditional Machining Processes
Smart Machine Controller for Smart Manufacturing
Application of AI for Nontraditional Machining Processes
Micro Machining oriented Nontraditional Machining

2023.01~2026.12 "Research on Characteristics of Discharge Plasma in EDM", NSFC, Grant Number: 52275450, PI
2019.01~2021.12 "Hybrid Electrochemical Machining of High-performance Alloys", NSFC Key Project for International Collaboration. Grant Number: 51961135201, PI
2018.01~2021.12 "Back Strike Protection for Turbine Blades Film Cooling Holes EDM Drilling", NSFC, Grant Number: 51775341, PI
2013.0~2017.12 "Fundamental Study of High-speed Arc Discharge Machining", NSFC Key Project, Grant Number: 51235007, PI
2010.01~2012.12 "Nano Electrodischarge Machining Method", Seeding project of NSFC Major Research Program, Grant Number: 90923020, PI
2007.01~2010.12 "Micro Electro-machining and its Equipments", NSFC Key project, Grant Number: 50635040, 2nd PI
2007.07~2010.06 "Pressure Balancing System for Vacuum Channel of Yarn Suction", Presiding sub-project of State Science and Technology Support Program, Grant Number: 061231132, PI
2006.12~2008.12 "Integrated Desktop Micro Electro-machining Apparatus", National High-Tech Research and Development Program ("863" Program), Grant Number: 2006AA04Z332, PI
2006.01~2008.12 "Bunched Electrode EDM", NSFC project, Grant Number: 50575136, PI
2004.06~2006.06 "Development of Micro EDM Machine Tool", Project of Shanghai Key Technologies R&D Program, Grant Number: 041111005, PI

Published Books:
ZHAO Wansheng, GU Lin,“Principle and Applications of Blasting Erosion Arc Machining”，Defense Industry Press, 2023
ZHAO Wansheng, "Advanced Electrical Discharge Machining Technology", Defense Industry Press, 2003.10
ZHAO Wansheng, "Practical Electro-machining Technology", Machinery Press, 2002.4
ZHAO Wansheng, "Nontraditional Machining Technology", Higher Education Press, 2001.6
LIU Jinchun, ZHAO Jiaqi, ZHAO Wansheng, "Nontraditional Machining", Fourth Edition, Machinery Press, 2004.7

CIRP Annals Papers:
[1] Li, B., Yao, Z., Lu, H., Gao, Q., Lu, J., Xi, X., Zhao, W.*, 2025, Segmented 5-axis flank milling: a fast electrical
discharge milling strategy for diffuser-shaped film cooling holes, CIRP Annals-Manufacturing Technology, 74(1): 227-231
[2] Guo, J., Li, Q., Tong, Z.*, Zhao, W., Li, L., 2024, A New Internal Surface Polishing Method for Sub-Millimeter Slender
Tube with Varying Diameters, CIRP Annals - Manufacturing Technology, 73(1): 265-268.
[3] Wang, J., Gao, Q., Lu, J., Zheng, Q., Xi, X., Zhang, Y., Zhao, W.*, 2024, Fast ED-milling of High Volume Fraction
Al/SiCp Metal Matrix Composites, CIRP Annals - Manufacturing Technology, 73(1): 121-124.
[4] Wang, J., Ma, J., Lu, Y., Gao, Q., Xi, X., Gu, L., Zhao, W.*, 2023, Efficient Machining of Diffuser-shaped Film Cooling
Holes by Multi-axis Fast ED-milling, CIRP Annals - Manufacturing Technology, 72(1): 173-176.
[5] Gu, L., He, G., Li, K., Yang, Y., Zhao, W.*, 2022, Improving Surface Quality in BEAM with Optimized Electrode,
CIRP Annals - Manufacturing Technology, 71(1): 165-168.
[6] Gu, L., He, G.*, Zhao, W., Lahoti, G., 2020, High Performance Hybrid Machining of γ-TiAl with Blasting Erosion Arc
Machining and Grinding, CIRP Annals - Manufacturing Technology, 69(1): 161-164.
[7] Zhao, W., Gu, L.*, Zhang, F., Rajurkar, K.P., 2018, Modeling Study of the Hydrodynamic Arc Breaking Mechanism in
BEAM, Annals of the CIRP, 67(1):189-192.
[8] Gu, L., Zhang, F., Zhao, W.*, Rajurkar, K.P., Malshe, A.P., 2016, Investigation of Hydrodynamic Arc Breaking
Mechanism in Blasting Erosion Arc Machining, Annals of the CIRP, 65(1): 233-236.
[9] Zhao, W.*, Xu, H., Gu, L., Hong, H., Rajurkar, K.P., 2015, Influence of Polarity on the Performance of Blasting Erosion
Arc Machining, Annals of the CIRP, 64(1):213-216.
[10] Rajurkar, K.P., Wang, W.*, Zhao, W., 1997, WEDM-Adaptive Control with a Multiple Input Model for Indentification
of Workpiece Height, Annals of the CIRP, 46(1):147-150.

Selected Published Papers:
[1] Jing Hu, Yulei Fu, Dong Li, Yingmou Zhu, Ruixue Zhang, Wansheng Zhao. Hybrid particle-thermodynamic model and experimental validation of multi-track periodical heating during electron beam treatment. Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research Section B: Beam Interactions with Materials and Atoms. Vol. 439, 34-42, 2018
[2] Weiwen Xia, Junqi Wang, Wansheng Zhao. Break-out Detection for High-speed Small Hole Drilling EDM Based on Machine Learning. Procedia CIRP 68, 569-574, 2018
[3] GW Huang, WW Xia, L Qin, WS Zhao. Online Workpiece Height Estimation for Reciprocated Traveling Wire EDM Based on Support Vector Machine. Procedia CIRP 68, 126-131 1, 2018
[4] YL Fu, J Hu, RX Zhang, WJ Huo, XT Cao, WS Zhao. Surface modification of AISI 1045 steel by pseudospark based pulsed electron beam. Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research Section B: Beam Interactions with Materials and Atoms. Vol. 434, 88-92, 2018
[5] L Gu, J Chen, Y Zhu, W Zhao, KP Rajurkar. Influence of reinforcement particles on the mechanism of the blasting erosion arc machining of SiC/Al composites. The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, Vol. 99/5-8, 2018
[6] J Chen, L Gu, Y Zhu, W Zhao. High efficiency blasting erosion arc machining of 50 vol.% SiC/Al matrix composites. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part B: Journal of Journal of Engineering Manufacture. Vol.232/12, 2226-2235, 2018
[7] Y Zhang, N Han, X Kang, S Lan, W Zhao. Experimental investigation of the governing parameters of the electrostatic field–induced electrolyte jet micro electrical discharge machining on the silicon wafer. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part B: Journal of Engineering Manufacture.
[8] Vol.232/12, 2201-2209, 2018
[9] W Zhao, L Gu, F Zhang, KP Rajurkar. Modeling study of the hydrodynamic arc breaking mechanism in BEAM. CIRP Annals, Vol. 67/1, 189-192, 2018
[10] X Kang, W Liang, W Zhao, H Xu. Feeding with perturbations in the EDM process of an integral shrouded blisk. The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology. Vol. 96/9-12, 3951-3957, 2018
[11] L Gu, Y Zhu, F Zhang, A Farhadi, W Zhao. Mechanism analysation and parameter optimization of electro discharge machining of titanium- zirconium- molybdenum alloy. Journal of Manufacturing Processes. Vol. 32, 773-781, 2018
[12] J Chen, L Gu, X Liu, W Zhao. Combined machining of SiC/Al composites based on blasting erosion arc machining and CNC milling. The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology. Vol. 96/1-4, 111-121, 2018
[13] HD Liu, XC Xi, W Liang, M Chen, H Chen, WS Zhao. A look-ahead transition algorithm for jump motions with short line segments in EDM. The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology. Vol. 95/1-4, 1409-1419, 2018
[14] Y Zhu, A Farhadi, G He, T Liang, L Gu, W Zhao. High-efficiency machining of large aspect-ratio rotational parts by rapid contour approaching WEDM. The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology. Vol. 94/9-12, 3577-3590, 2018
[15] HD Liu, XC Xi, M Chen, WS Zhao. A look-ahead transition algorithm and jump motion planning in multi-axis EDM for shrouded blisks. The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 1-12, 2018
[16] X Kang, W Liang, Y Yang, W Zhao. Maximum free distance method for electrode feeding path planning in EDM machining of integral shrouded blisks. Precision Engineering Vol. 51, 514-520, 2018
[17] Y Fu, J Hu, X Shen, Y Wang, W Zhao. Surface hardening of 30CrMnSiA steel using continuous electron beam. Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research Section B: Beam Interactions with Materials and Atoms. Vol. 410, 207-214, 2017
[18] Y Zhang, X Kang, W Zhao. The investigation of discharge restriction mechanism of the floating workpiece based electrostatic field-induced electrolyte jet (E-Jet) EDM. Journal of Materials Processing Technology. Vol. 247, 134-142, 2017
[19] H Xu, L Gu, W Zhao, J Chen, F Zhang. Influence of flushing holes on the machining performance of blasting erosion arc machining. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part B: Journal of Engineering Manufacture. Vol. 231/11, 1949-1960, 2017
[20] Yaou Zhang, Ning Han, Xiaoming Kang, Wansheng Zhao, Kaixian Xu. Experimental study of an electrostatic field–induced electrolyte jet electrical discharge machining process. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part B: Journal of Engineering Manufacture. Vol. 231/10, 1752-1759, 2017
[21] M Chen, XC Xi, WS Zhao, H Chen, HD Liu. A universal velocity limit curve generator considering abnormal tool path geometry for CNC machine tools. Journal of Manufacturing Systems. Vol. 44, 295-301, 2017
[22] Y Zhang, X Kang, W Zhao. The contrastive experimental investigation of the discharge concentration problem in the E-Jet EDM. The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology. Vol. 91/5-8, 2359-2367, 2017
[23] H Chen, XC Xi, WS Zhao, M Chen. Feedrate planning for synchronized movements involving rotary axes in multi-axis EDM for shrouded blisks. The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology. Vol. 90/9-12, 2645-2654, 2017
[24] Y Zhu, T Liang, L Gu, W Zhao. Precision machining of high aspect-ratio rotational part with wire electro discharge machining. Journal of Mechanical Science and Technology. Vol. 31/3, 1391-1399, 2017
[25] H Chen, WS Zhao, XC Xi, M Chen, W Liang. Non-circular parametric curve and curved surface interpolation and tool compensation for WEDM based on unit arc length increment method. The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology. Vol. 88/5-8, 1257-1266, 2017
[26] XC Xi, M Chen, WS Zhao. Improving electrical discharging machining efficiency by using a Kalman filter for estimating gap voltages. Precision Engineering. Vol. 47, 182-190, 2017
[27] L Gu, J Chen, H Xu, W Zhao. Blasting erosion arc machining of 20 vol.% SiC/Al metal matrix composites. The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology. Vol. 87/9-12, 2775-2784, 2016
[28] Y Zhang, K Wilt, X Kang, N Han, W Zhao. The experimental investigation of electrostatic field-induced electrolyte jet (E-Jet) micro-electrical machining mechanism. The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology. Vol. 87/9-12, 3059-3068, 2016
[29] W Liang, X Kang, W Zhao, Y Yang. Electrical discharge machining of electron beam melting formed shrouded blisk. The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology. Vol. 87/5-8, 2319-2326, 2016
[30] F Zhang, L Gu, J Chen, H Xu, W Zhao. Observation and modeling research of high-velocity flushing effect on the performance of BEAM. The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology. Vol. 86/1-4, 935-942, 2016
[31] J Chen, L Gu, H Xu, W Zhao. Study on blasting erosion arc machining of Ti–6Al–4V alloy. The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology. Vol. 85/9-12, 2819-2829, 2016
[32] Y Zhang, N Han, X Kang, W Zhao. An experimental study on the effect of parameters on the depth of crater machined by electrostatic field–induced electrolyte jet micro electrical discharge machining. Advances in Mechanical Engineering. Vol. 8/4, 1-7, 2016
[33] L Gu, F Zhang, W Zhao, KP Rajurkar, AP Malshe. Investigation of hydrodynamic arc breaking mechanism in blasting erosion arc machining. CIRP Annals. Vol. 65 /1, 233-236, 2016
[34] Wansheng Zhao, Junmin Zheng, Xuecheng Xi, Mo Chen, Hao Chen, Weiwen Xia. A new model of WEDM-CNC system with digitizer/player architecture. Procedia CIRP. Vol. 42, 210-214, 2016
[35] Fawang Zhang, Lin Gu, Jing Hu, Wansheng Zhao. A new thermal model considering TIE of the expanding spark for anode erosion process of EDM in water[J]. The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology. Vol. 82/1-2, 573-582, 2016.
[36] Wansheng Zhao, Hui Xu, Lin Gu, Hong Han, K.P. Rajurkar. Influence of polarity on the performance of Blasting Erosion Arc Machining[J]. CIRP Annals-Manufacturing Technology, Vol. 64/1, 213-216, 2015.
[37] Hui Xu, Lin Gu, Jipeng Chen, Jing Hu, Wansheng Zhao. Machining characteristics of nickel-based alloy with positive polarity blasting erosion arc machining[J]. The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology. Vol. 79/5–8, 937–947, 2015.
[38] Xuecheng Xi, Wansheng Zhao, Aun-Neow Poo. Improving CNC contouring accuracy by robust digital integral sliding mode control[J]. International Journal of Machine Tools and Manufacture, 2015, 88: 51-61.
[39] Chen M, Wansheng Zhao, Xi Xuecheng. Augmented Taylor's expansion method for B-spline curve interpolation for CNC machine tools[J]. International Journal of Machine Tools and Manufacture, 2015, 94: 109-119.
[40] Xuecheng Xi, Shangcheng Dou, Wansheng Zhao . Online estimation of workpiece height by least squares support vector machines in wire electrical discharge machining[J]. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part C: Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science, 2014, 228(14): 2618-2631.
[41] Xiaoming Kang, Lei Dong, Wansheng Zhao. Performance of propellant for ultrasonically aided electric propulsion[J]. Acta Astronautica, 2014, 98: 1-8.
[42] Shangcheng Dou, Xuecheng Xi, Wansheng Zhao. Workpiece height estimation in wire electrical discharge machining by using support vector regression[J]. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part B: Journal of Engineering Manufacture, 2013, 227(4): 565-577.
[43] Xiao Liu, Xiaoming Kang, Xuecheng Xi, Wei Liang, Wansheng Zhao. Electrode feed path planning for multi-axis EDM of integral shrouded impeller[J]. The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 2013, 68(5-8): 1697-1706.
[44] Wansheng Zhao, Lin Gu, Hui Xu, Lei Li, Xiaoli Xiang . A novel high efficiency electrical erosion process–blasting erosion arc machining[J]. Procedia CIRP, 2013, 6: 621-625.
[45] Yaou Zhang, Wansheng Zhao, Tiansheng Lu, Jingsong Li. The Attitude Control of the Four–Rotor Unmanned Helicopter Based on Feedback Linearization Control[J]. WSEAS Transactions on Systems (4).2013.Volume 12.Issue 4
[46] Su Liang, Wansheng Zhao, Xuecheng Xi. Design of a real-time NURBS interpolator with constant segment length for milling EDM[J]. The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 2013, 67(1-4): 427-440.
[47] Ye Yang, Wansheng Zhao. Investigation of the nanoscale features fabricated on the HOPG surface induced by STM electric lithography under different voltage regions in ambient conditions[J]. Precision Engineering, 2013, 37(2): 473-482.
[48] Yi Jiang, Wansheng Zhao, Xuecheng Xi, Lin Gu, Xiaoming Kang. Detecting discharge status of small-hole EDM based on wavelet transform[J]. The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 2012, 61(1-4): 171-183.
[49] Ye Yang, Wansheng Zhao. Nanopit generation on HOPG surface induced by CAFM electric lithography[J]. International Journal of Nanomanufacturing, 2012, 8(4): 263-277.
[50] Yi Jiang, Wansheng Zhao, Xuecheng Xi, Lin Gu. Adaptive control for small-hole EDM process with wavelet transform detecting method[J]. Journal of mechanical science and technology, 2012, 26(6): 1885-1890.
[51] Lei Li, Lin Gu, Xuecheng Xi, Wansheng Zhao. Influence of flushing on performance of EDM with bunched electrode[J]. The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 2012, 58(1-4): 187-194.
[52] Lin Gu, Lei Li, Wansheng Zhao, K.P. Rajurkarb. Electrical discharge machining of Ti6Al4V with a bundled electrode[J]. International Journal of Machine Tools and Manufacture, 2012, 53(1): 100-106.
[53] Yi Jiang, Wansheng Zhao, Xuecheng Xi. A study on pulse control for small-hole electrical discharge machining[J]. Journal of Materials Processing Technology, 2012, 212(7): 1463-1471.
[54] Yi Jiang, Wansheng Zhao, Xuecheng Xi, Xiaoming Kang, Lin Gu. Vibration assisted EDM of small-hole using voice coil motor[J]. Procedia CIRP, 2012, 1: 645-650.
[55] Lin Gu, Lei Li, Wansheng Zhao, Kamlakar P. Rjaurkar. An Efficient and Economical Rapid-Tooling Method for Die-Sinking Electrical Discharge Machining[J]. Journal of Manufacturing Science and Engineering, 2011, 133(5): 051004.
[56] Yong Wu, Xiaoming Kang, Xiao Liu, Wansheng Zhao. Electrode Designing System for EDMing Shrouded Turbine Blisk Based on UG Secondary Development[J]. Aerospace Materials & Technology, 2011, 3: 020.
[57] Yi Jiang, Wansheng Zhao, Lin Gu , Xiaoming Kang. Research on Pulse Generator and Pulse Control Technology for Micro Electrical Discharge Machining [J][J]. Journal of Shanghai Jiaotong University, 2011, 11: 022.
[58] Yi Jiang, Wansheng Zhao, Xuecheng Xi, Lin Gu, Xiaoming Kang. Detecting discharge status of small-hole EDM based on wavelet transform. The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology. 2011, DOI: 10.1007/s00170-011- 3676-9.:1-13.
[59] Ye Yang, Natsu Wataru, Wansheng Zhao. Realization of eco-friendly electrochemical micromachining using mineral water as an electrolyte[J]. Precision Engineering, 2011, 35(2): 204-213.
[60] Dan Wang, Wansheng Zhao , Xiaoming Kang, Lin Gu, Honyu Wei. Orthogonal-Testing Experimental on Micro-Ultrasonic-Machining of Microcrystalline-Mica-Ceramic [J][J]. Journal of Shanghai Jiaotong University, 2010, 1: 011.
[61] Wang Dan, Zhao Wansheng, Gu Lin, Kang Xiaoming. A study on micro-hole machiningof polycrystalline diamond by micro electrical discharge machining. Journal of Materials Processing Technology.2011, 211(1): 3-11.
[62] Xiaoming Kang, Tiezhu Xin, Feng Jin, Lei Dong, Wansheng Zhao. Application of MAO-processed ceramic layerin micro thrusters. Aircraft Engineering and Aerospace Technology, 2011, 83(1):21-25
[63] Lei Li, Lin Gu, Xuecheng Xi, Wansheng Zhao. Influence of Flushing on Performance of EDM with Bunched Electrode. International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 2011, DOI: 10.1007/s00170-011-3357-8
[64] Yaou Zhang, Wansheng Zhao, Xiaoming Kang. Control of the permanent magnet synchronous motor using model reference dynamic inversion[J]. WSEAS transaction on systems and control, 2010, 5.
[65] Yaou Zhang, Wansheng Zhao, Hongyu Wei. The study of recursive-based sliding mode adaptive control of the permanent magnet synchronous motor[J]. WSEAS Transactions on Systems, 2010, 9(5): 559-569.
[66] Duan Junyi, Kang Xiaoming and Zhao Wansheng. Minimum emission current of indium-field emission electric propulsion thruster. Aircraft Engineering and Aerospace Technology. 2010, 82(5) : 284-287

1. Course Name: The history and aspects of aerospace industry
Teaching Target: Undergraduate students
Credit Hours: 32
Credits: 2
2. Course Name: Hands on Experimental Skills for Research
Teaching Target: Graduate students
Credit Hours: 48
Credits: 3

Patents and Applications
1. Horizontal Wire Traveling Modularized Micro WEDM, ZL200610028638.1
2. Micro Electrode Fabrication Method based on Edge Electrode Electrochemical Grinding, ZL200610027966.X
3. Micro EDM Device with Creeping Mechanism, ZL200610028638.1
4. CNC System for Micro EDM, 2006SR11595
5. CNC System for Desktop Micro Electromachining Equipment based on Linux, 2009SR017567

2019-now Associate Member of CIRP
2003-2023 Council Member, Chinese Mechanical Engineering Society
1997-now Vice Chairman, Chinese Nontraditional Machining Society
2008-now Vice Chairman, National Standard Committee for Nontraditional Machining Machine Tools
2007-now Member of Editorial Board, Journal of Manufacturing Technology and Machine Tools
2009-now Member of Editorial Board, Journal of Frontiers of Mechanical Engineering
2010 Chairman, CIRP conference, The 16th International Symposium on Electromachining

1990 "Outstanding Doctoral Degree Receiver in China", Jointly Awarded by the Academic Degree Office, State Department and the Education Commission of China
1998 "Outstanding Young and Middle-age Expert", Awarded by Aerospace Industry Group
1999 "Distinguished Young Scholars" Awarded by the Ministry of Education's Cross Century Outstanding Young Professors Promotion Program
2000 "Excellent Leading Teachers in Higher Education", Awarded by the Ministry of Education of China
1986 Science & Technology Advancement Award, 1st Grade, "Monitoring and Control System for EDM", Granted by the Ministry of Aerospace
1996 Science & Technology Advancement Award, 3rd Grade, "Tilting Small Holes High-speed EDM Drilling", Granted by State Commission of Science and Technology for National Defense Industry
2002 Science & Technology Advancement Award, 2nd Grade, "Ultrasonic Assisted Micro EDM", Granted by The Aerospace Industrial Group
2015 Science & Technology Advancement Award, 1st Grade, "Technological Chain for 6-axis CNC EDMing of Shrouded Blisks", Granted by the Shanghai Municipal Government
2023 Distinguished Professor of SJTU