Zhang Yunfeng

Zhang Yunfeng is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the National University of Singapore (NUS), where he has been a faculty member since 1992. He teaches undergraduate courses including ME3261: Principles of CAD/CAM and ME4262: Automation in Manufacturing, contributing to advanced manufacturing education.

He earned his B.Eng. from Shanghai Jiao Tong University (1985) and Ph.D. from the University of Bath (1991), establishing his expertise in computational manufacturing systems. His research spans Computational Intelligence in Design and Manufacturing—with focus areas in reverse engineering, CAPP coupled with production scheduling, and multi-axis tool-path planning—and UAV Applications, particularly mission planning for heterogeneous UAVs in complex environments.

Analysis of his 2009-2015 publications reveals strong emphasis on sustainable manufacturing (energy-efficient machining processes) and intelligent UAV coordination systems. His work consistently bridges theoretical computational intelligence with industrial implementation, yielding practical algorithms for manufacturing optimization and aerial robotics.

Professional recognition includes:

• Senior Member of the Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME)

His academic service encompasses key CAD/CAM instruction and research supervision. While specific grant details and student lists are unreported, his sustained publication output and 30+ year tenure at NUS indicate substantial research funding and mentorship activities in manufacturing automation and UAV technology.