Weihua Zhang

Professor Weihua Zhang, Director of the State Key Laboratory of Traction Power at Southwest Jiaotong University, visited the University of Huddersfield on 26th May 2023. He was issued a Visiting Professor Certificate by Prof Andrew Ball and engaged in academic exchanges regarding high-speed railway systems, battery monitoring, and metamaterials research. The visit highlighted potential international collaborations and fund applications.

Key research interests include high-speed railway dynamics, traction power systems, battery state monitoring, and metamaterials. During the visit, he reviewed facilities such as the Smart House, Precision Manufacturing Laboratory, and CEPE lab's battery testing infrastructure.

Notable interactions involved:

• Meeting with Prof Andrew Ball (Host)
• Review of experimental test rigs in IRR laboratory
• Discussions on coupled systems in rail transport
• Exploration of precision manufacturing capabilities
• Collaboration opportunities in mechanical and electrical engineering domains