Biosketch
Jean Zu graduated with B.Sc. in 1984 and M.Sc. in 1986 from Tsinghua University. After two years of working as a lecturer and researcher at Tsinghua University, she came to Canada for Ph.D. study and obtained her Ph.D from the University of Manitoba in 1993. From January 1994, Jean Zu joined the University of Toronto, Department of Mechanical & Industrial Engineering as an Assistant Professor. She was promoted to Associate Professor in 1999 and to Full Professor in 2004 from the department. She served as Associate Chair for research from June 2008 to June 2009. From July 1, 2009, she serves as Chair of the Department. She is also currely President-Elect of Engineering Institute of Canada (EIC).
Jean Zu’s research has been focused on mechanical vibrations and dynamics. She has successfully collaborated with different companies on research projects with focus on automotive applications. In recent years, Jean Zu has extended her research to mechatronics in biomedical applications and has gained much experience in development of bio-instruments. She has published over 200 papers including over 100 journal papers. She has also supervised over 40 Ph.D. and M.A.Sc. students. She is Fellow of ASME, EIC, CSME, AAAS. She served as President of Canadian Society for Mechanical Engineering in 2006-2008 and served on NSERC Grant Selection Committee in 2004-2007. She currently serves as the Associate Editor of ASME Journal of Vibration and Acoustics. Professor Zu is also a Fellow of CAE (Canadian Academy of Engineering).
Research areas
Mechanical vibrations and dynamic analysis of mechanical systems with particular focus on automotive applications. Development of bio-instruments for characterization and diagnosis of tissue viscoelastic property and for tissue engineering research.
Laboratories:
Advanced Dynamic and Vibration Design Laboratory
Bioinstrumention and Biomechanics Laboratory
Collaboration with Industrial Partners 