Shanshan Zhao

Shanshan Zhao is a Lecturer in Manufacturing at the University of the West of England (UWE Bristol), affiliated with the School of Engineering. Her research focuses on advanced manufacturing technologies, particularly in Digital Twin, Industry 4.0, and Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT). She has led multiple projects, including blockchain-enabled authentication systems for additive manufacturing and product supply chains, funded by UWE Bristol and KTN.

• Research Areas: Digital Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, Digital Twin, Industry 4.0, IoT Technology
• Projects: "In-situ porosity detection for metal Additive Manufacturing," "Blockchain-enabled secure manufacturing systems," and "Blockchain-enabled product supply chain using Hyperledger Fabric"

Her work integrates intelligent cognitive and control techniques over sensor networks for smart IIoT applications. Research findings are published in high-profile journals like IEEE Transactions on Industrial Informatics and IEEE Systems Journal.