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  2. Feng, F., Xiong, S., Kobayashi, H., Zhou, Y., Tanaka, M., Kawamoto, A., Nomura, T., and Zhu, B., 2024, "Nonlinear topology optimization on thin shells using a reduced-order elastic shell model," Thin-Walled Structures, 197, 111566, DOI: 10.1016/j.tws.2024.111566
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  3. Hankins, S.N., Zhou, Y., Lohan, D.J., and Dede, E.M., 2023, "Generative design of large-scale fluid flow structures via steady-state diffusion-based dehomogenization," Scientific Reports, 13, 14344, DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-41316-w
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  4. Feng, F., Xiong, S., Liu, Z., Xian, Z., Zhou, Y., Kobayashi, H., Kawamoto, A., Nomura, T., and Zhu, B., 2023, "Cellular topology optimization on differentiable Voronoi diagrams," International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering, 124(1), pp. 282-304, DOI: 10.1002/nme.7121 [video]
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  5. Dede, E.M., Zhou, Y., Tambo, T., Zhou, F., Lohan, D.J., and Nomura, T., 2022, "Measurement of low Reynolds number flow emanating from a Turing pattern microchannel array using a modified Bernoulli equation technique," Experimental Thermal and Fluid Science, 139, 110722, DOI: 10.1016/j.expthermflusci.2022.110722
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  6. Liu, J., Xian, Z., Zhou, Y., Nomura, T., Dede, E.M., and Zhu, B., 2022, "A marker-and-cell method for large-scale flow-based topology optimization on GPU," Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization, 65, DOI (open access): 10.1007/s00158-022-03214-z (Special issue: Flow-Driven Multiphysics) [paper] [github]
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  7. Zhou, Y., Nomura, T., Dede, E.M., and Saitou, K., 2022, "Topology optimization with wall thickness and developability constraints for foldable shape-changing structures," Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization, 65, DOI: 10.1007/s00158-022-03219-8 [paper]
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  8. Zhou, Y., Lohan, D.J., Zhou, F., Nomura, T., and Dede, E.M., 2022, "Inverse design of microreactor flow fields through anisotropic porous media optimization and dehomogenization," Chemical Engineering Journal, 435, 134587, DOI (open access): 10.1016/j.cej.2022.134587
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  9. Gao, Y., Sankaranarayanan, V., Dede, E.M., Zhou, Y., Zhou, F., Erickson R.W., and Maksimović, D., 2022, "Modeling and design of high-power, high-current-ripple planar inductors," IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics, 37(5), pp. 5816-5832, DOI: 10.1109/TPEL.2021.3132563
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  10. Zhou, Y., Nomura, T., Zhao, E., and Saitou, K., 2022, "Large-scale three-dimensional anisotropic topology optimization of variable-axial lightweight composite structures," ASME Transactions Journal of Mechanical Design, 144(1), 011702, DOI: 10.1115/1.4051721
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  11. Dede, E.M., Gao, Y., Zhou, Y., Sankaranarayanan, V., Zhou, F., Maksimović, D., and Erickson R.W., 2021, "Thermal design, optimization, and packaging of planar magnetic components," IEEE Transactions on Components, Packaging and Manufacturing Technology, 11(9), pp. 1480-1488, DOI: 10.1109/TCPMT.2021.3105003
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  12. Zhou, Y., Nomura, T., and Saitou, K., 2021, "Anisotropic multicomponent topology optimization for additive manufacturing with build orientation design and stress-constrained interfaces," ASME Transactions Journal of Computing and Information Science in Engineering, 21(1), 011007, DOI: 10.1115/1.4047487 [video]
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  13. Dede, E.M., Zhou, Y., and Nomura, T., 2020, "Inverse design of microchannel fluid flow networks using Turing pattern dehomogenization," Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization, 62, pp. 2203-2210, DOI (open access): 10.1007/s00158-020-02580-w
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  14. Guirguis, D., Aulig, N., Picelli, R., Zhu, B., Zhou, Y., Vicente, W., Iorio, F., Olhofer, W., Matusik, W., Coello, C, and Saitou, K., 2020, "Black-box topology optimization: challenges and promises," IEEE Transactions Evolutionary Computation, 24(4), DOI: 10.1109/TEVC.2019.2954411
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  15. Yi, B., Zhou, Y., Yoon, G. H., and Saitou, K., 2019, "Topology optimization of functionally-graded lattice structures with buckling constraints," Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering, 354, pp. 593-619, DOI: 10.1016/j.cma.2019.05.055
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  16. Zhou, H., Zhang, J., Zhou, Y., and Saitou, K., 2019, "Multi-component topology optimization for die casting (MTO-D)," Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization, 60(6), pp. 2265-2279, DOI: 10.1007/s00158-019-02317-4 [paper]
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  17. Zhou, Y., Nomura, T., and Saitou, K., 2019, "Multicomponent topology optimization for additive manufacturing with build volume and cavity free constraints," ASME Transactions Journal of Computing and Information Science in Engineering, 19(2), 021011, DOI: 10.1115/1.4042640
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  18. Zhou, Y., Nomura, T., and Saitou, K., 2018, "Multi-component topology and material orientation design of composite structures (MTO-C)," Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering, 342, pp. 438-457, DOI: 10.1016/j.cma.2018.07.039
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  19. Zhou, Y., and Saitou, K., 2018, "Gradient-based multi-component topology optimization for stamped sheet metal assemblies (MTO-S)," Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization, 58(1), pp. 83-94, DOI: 10.1007/s00158-017-1878-y [paper]
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  20. Zhou, Y., and Saitou, K., 2017, "Topology optimization of composite structures with data-driven resin filling time manufacturing constraint," Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization, 55(6), pp. 2073-2086, DOI: 10.1007/s00158-016-1628-6 [paper]
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Conference and Shorter Communication

  1. Peterson, C., Love, I.B., Lohan, D.J., Zhou, Y., Dede, E.M., Amato, N.M., and Allison, J.T., 2023, "Automated 3D pipe and wire routing framework for rapidly generating diversified design solutions," ASME International Design Engineering Technical Conference (IDETC), Boston, MA, Aug 20-23
  2. Zhou, Y., Hankins, S.N., Lohan, D.J., Nomura, T., and Dede, E.M., 2023, "Dehomogenization methods for flow-driven topology optimization and a case study for hydrogen fuel cell flow channel design," 15th World Congress on Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization (WCSMO), Cork, Ireland, Jun 5-9
  3. Nomura, T., Zhou, Y., Tanaka, M., Kobayashi, H., Yuhn, C., Ikuta, Y., and Kawamoto, A., 2023, "Topology optimization and prototyping of variable axial composite structures by computational fabrication," 15th World Congress on Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization (WCSMO), Cork, Ireland, Jun 5-9
  4. Kobayashi, H., Zhou, Y., Tanaka, M., Kawamoto, A., and Nomura, T., 2023, "Level set based optimization method for thin-walled structures using shell elements," 15th World Congress on Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization (WCSMO), Cork, Ireland, Jun 5-9
  5. Zhou, F., Zhou, Y., Fan, T., Dede., E.m., 2023, "Double-side manifold micro-channel cold plate for high power density composite DC-DC converter," IEEE Intersociety Conference on Thermal and Thermomechanical Phenomena in Electronic Systems (ITherm), Orlando, FL, May 30-Jun 2, DOI: 10.1109/ITherm55368.2023.10177669
  6. Zhu, G., Wang, L., Zhou, Y., Dede, E.M., Jia, H., and Banerjee, D., 2023, "Developing next generation high performance polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cells using metal foam as gas diffusion layer - improved mass transport in gas diffusion layer with embedded gas flow channels," 6th International Electric Vehicle Technology Conference (EVTeC), Yokohama, Japan, May 22-24


  7. Zhou, Y., 2022, "Bio-inspired inverse design enables innovation in hydrogen fuel cell flow field plates," COMSOL Day: Batteries & Fuel Cells, Sep 29 (Invited Keynote) [video] [article]
  8. Kobayashi, H., Zhou, Y., and Nomura, T., 2022, "Topology optimization of thin-walled structures with body conformal adaptive meshing," 15th World Congress on Computational Mechanics (WCCM), Yokohama, Japan, Jul 31-Aug 5
  9. Zhu, G., Wang, L., Zhou, Y., Dede, E.M., Jia, H., Banerjee, D., Kawai, H., Ando, M., Satjaritanun, P., Tolouei, N.E., and Zenyuk, I.V., 2022, "Developing metal foam gas diffusion layer material to enhance mass transport in PEM fuel cell," Fuel Cells Gordon Research Conference, Smithfield, RI, Jul 24-29
  10. Lohan, D.J., Zhou, Y., and Dede, E.M., 2022, "Generative design for electronics cooling," Electronics Cooling Magazine [article]
  11. Iwano, Y., Nomura, T., Kawamoto, A., Yoshikawa, K., Wada, A., Tanaka, M., Takayama, R., Ohashi, I., and Zhou, Y., 2021, "Fabrication of variable axial composite automotive rear frame prototype using anisotropic topology optimization and tailored fiber placement," Society of Automotive Engineers of Japan (JSAE) Annual Congress, Oct 13-15
  12. Zhou, Y., Nomura, T., Dede, E.M., and Saitou, K., 2021, "Topology optimization with wall thickness and developability constraints for foldable, shape-changing structures," 14th World Congress on Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization (WCSMO), Boulder, CO, Jun 13-18
  13. Iwano, Y., Nomura, T., Zhou, Y., Yoshikawa, K., Wada, A., Kawamoto, A., and Tanaka, M., 2020, "Design Investigation using Anisotropic Topology Optimization for Fabrication of Automotive Rear Frame with Variable Axial Composite by Tailored Fiber Placement," Society of Automotive Engineers of Japan (JSAE) Annual Congress, Oct 21-23, DOI: 10.11351/jsaeronbun.52.51
  14. Zhou, Y., Nomura, T., Zhao, E., Zhang, W., and Saitou, K., 2020, "Large-scale three-dimensional anisotropic topology optimization of variable-axial composite structures," ASME International Design Engineering Technical Conference (IDETC), St. Louis, MO, Aug 17-19, DOI: 10.1115/DETC2020-22509
  15. Zhou, Y., Nomura, T., and Dede, E.M., 2020, "Topology optimization of manifold microchannel heat sinks," IEEE Intersociety Conference on Thermal and Thermomechanical Phenomena in Electronic Systems (ITherm), Orlando, FL, Jul 21-23, DOI: 10.1109/ITherm45881.2020.9190257
  16. Zhou, Y., Nomura, T., and Saitou, K., 2019, "Anisotropic multicomponent topology optimization for additive manufacturing with build orientation design and stress-constrained interfaces," ASME Computers and Information in Engineering Conference (CIE), Anaheim, CA, Aug 18-21, DOI: 10.1115/DETC2019-98480
  17. Zhou, Y., Song, Y., Nomura, T., and Saitou, K., 2019, "Anisotropic topology optimization and build direction design of additively manufactured assemblies," 13th World Congress on Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization (WCSMO), Beijing, China, May 20-24
  18. Zhou, Y., Nomura, T., and Saitou, K., 2018, "Multi-component topology optimization for powder bed additive manufacturing (MTO-A)," ASME Computers and Information in Engineering Conference (CIE), Quebec City, Canada, Aug 26-29, DOI: 10.1115/DETC2018-86284
  19. Nomura, T., Zhou, Y., and Saitou, K., 2018, "Anisotropic multi-component topology optimization method for composite shell structures," 13th World Congress on Computational Mechanics (WCCM), New York City, NY, Jul 22-27
  20. Zhou, Y., Saitou, K., and Nomura, T., 2018, "Multi-component topology synthesis for powder bed additive manufacturing," International Symposium on Flexible Automation, Kanazawa, Japan, Jul 15-19, DOI: 10.11509/isfa.2018.133
  21. Zhou, Y., and Saitou, K., 2017, "Gradient-based multi-component topology optimization for additive manufacturing (MTO-A)," ASME International Design Engineering Technical Conference (IDETC), Cleveland, OH, Aug 6-9, DOI: 10.1115/DETC2017-68207
  22. Saitou, K. and Zhou, Y., 2017, "Manufacturability-driven multi-component topology optimization: historical developments and continuous relaxation," 14th U.S. National Congress on Computational Mechanics (USNCCM), Montreal, Canada, Jul 17-20
  23. Zhou, Y., and Saitou, K., 2017, "Gradient-based multi-component topology optimization of sheet metal structures with stamping die cost manufacturing constraint," 12th World Congress on Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization (WCSMO), Braunschweig, Germany, Jun 5-9
  24. Zhou, Y., and Saitou, K., 2015, "Data-driven predictive model of resin filling time of composite molding process," ASME International Design Engineering Technical Conference (IDETC), Boston, MA, Aug 2-5, DOI: 10.1115/DETC2015-46974
  25. Zhou, Y., and Saitou, K., 2015, "Multi-objective topology optimization of composite structures considering resin filling time," 11th World Congress on Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization (WCSMO), Sydney, Australia, Jun 7-12, Paper #: 1317
  26. Zhou, Y., and Saitou, K., 2014, "Identification of manufacturability constraints through process simulation and data mining," ASME International Design Engineering Technical Conference (IDETC), Buffalo, NY, Aug 17-20, DOI: 10.1115/DETC2014-34542

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Thesis

Zhou, Y., 2018, "Gradient-based multi-component topology optimization for manufacturability," University of Michigan