School of Mechatronics and Automation

   The School of Mechatronics and Automation, one of the largest schools in Shanghai University, is located at Yanchang Campus near Shanghai’s Zhabei Park. The school provides undergraduate programs in Mechanical Engineering and Automation, Measurement Technology and Instrumentation, Industrial Engineering, Industrial Design, Packaging Engineering, Automation, and Electrical Engineering and Automation.
Master’s degree programs are available in Machine Design and Theory; Mechatronics Engineering; Machine Manufacturing and Automation; Precision Instrumentation and Machinery; Control Theory and Control Engineering; Electrical Machinery and Electrical Apparatus; Measurement Metering and Instruments; Measurement Technology and Automation Devices; Electrical Engineering Theory and New Technology; and Power Electronics and Electrical Transmission. Doctoral programs include Machine Design and Theory; Mechatronics Engineering; Machine Manufacturing and Automation; and Control Theory and Control Engineering
The School of Mechatronics and Automation conducts cutting-edge research in robotics and robotic technology; factory automation; computer-integrated manufacturing systems; flexible manufacturing systems; electrical automation; precision testing and instrumentation; micro-engineering and micro systems; advanced detection and information processing; power electronics and electrical drive; advanced control and intelligent systems; and system engineering and optimization and their applications.
Dean: Prof. ZHUANG Songlin
Executive Dean: Prof. QIAN Jinwu
Deputy Dean: Prof. FEI Minrui
Deputy Dean: Prof. LIN Caixing
Departments:
Department of Automation
Department of Mechanical Automation
Department of Precision Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering and Automation
Measurement Techniques and Instrumentation
Industrial Engineering
Industrial Design
Packaging Engineering
Automation
Electrical Engineering and Automation
Major Courses in the Department of Automation
1. Engineering Mechanics
2. Electrical Engineering and Electronics
3. Machine Design
4. Foundations of Mechanical Manufacturing Technology
5. Machine Testing Technology
6. Principles of Mechatronics
7. Engineering Control Systems
8. NC Technology and Mechatronical Transmission
Major Courses in the Department of Precision Mechanical Engineering
1. Microcomputer Theory and Applications
2. Principles of Machinery
3. Machine Design
4. Tolerance and Technical Measurement
5. Machine Testing Technology
6. Technical Communication in English
7. Mechanical Manufacturing Techniques
8. Digital Circuits
9. Engineering Control Systems
10. NC Technology
11. Hydraulics and Pneumatics Transmission
12. Transmission and Control of Mechanical Systems
13. Design of Equipment Systems
14. Precision Mechatronics of System Design
15. Mechatronics Principles
16. Fundamentals of Engineering Optics
17. Microcomputer Interface and Control Techniques
18. Manufacturing Technology Equipment
19. NC Machine Tools
20. Design of Precision Machinery
21. Robotic Technology
22. Electrical Control for Machine Tools and PLC
23. Mechanical Optimum Design
24. Mechanical CAD
25. Technology of Advanced Manufacturing
Major Courses in Measurement Technique and Instrumentation
1. Microcomputer Theory and Applications
2. Principles of Machinery
3. Machine Design
4. Tolerance and Technical Measurement
5. Foundations of Mechanical Manufacturing Technology
6. Technical Communication in English
7. Digital Circuitry
8. Instrument Parts
9. Engineering Optics
10. Engineering Control Systems
11. Opto-electronic Technology
12. Design of Precision Instruments
13. Geometry Measurement
14. Signal Analysis and Processing
15. Precision Instrument Circuitry
16. Error Theory and Accuracy Analysis
17. Principles and Application of Sensors
18. Techniques of Precision Measurement
19. Instrument Manufacturing Techniques
20. Microcomputer Interface and Control Techniques
21. Mechanical CAD
22. Modern Optical Measurement Techniques
23. Principles of Clocks and Watches
24. Mechanisms of Clocks and Watches
25. Micro-mechanics
26. Mechanical Watches
27. Mechanical Chronographs
28. Electronic Watches
Major Courses in Industrial Engineering
1. Engineering Mechanics
2. Electrical Engineering and Electronics
3. Machine Design
4. Quality Control and Reliability Engineering
5. Fundamentals of Industrial Engineering
6. Operations Research and Systems Analysis
7. Management Information Systems
8. Engineering Economics
Major Courses in Industrial Design
1. Introduction to Industrial Design
2. Color Schemes in Design
3. Industrial Production Design
4. Expression Techniques in Design
5. CAD in Industrial Design
6. Human Engineering

Major Courses in Packaging Engineering
1. Packing Materials
2. Cushioning and Transport Packaging
3. Package Structure Design
4. Decoration and Graphics for Packaging
5. Package Printing
6. Computer Aided Design for Packaging
Major Courses in Automation
1. Electric Circuitry
2. Analog Electronics
3. Digital Electronics
4. Automatic Control Theory
5. Principles of Microcomputers
6. Fundamentals of Computer Software
7. Signal Analysis and Processing
8. Power Electronics
9. Computer Communication and Networks
10. Foundations of Intelligent Control
11. Fundamentals of Detection and Measurement
12. Electrical Machine and Motor Drive Basis
13. Object-Oriented Programming
14. Operations Research
15. Computer Simulation
16. Computer Control Techniques
17. Motion Control
18. Process Control
19. Relational Databases
20. Process Control Instrumentation
21. Logic and Programmable Controller
22. Application of Single Chip Microcomputers
23. Management Information Systems

Major Courses in Electrical Engineering and Automation
1. Electronic Circuitry
2. Analog Electronics
3. Digital Electronics
4. Automatic Control Theory
5. Principles of Microcomputers
6. Fundamentals of Computer Software
7. Signal Analysis and Processing
8. Power Electronics
9. Computer Communication and Networks
10. Foundations of Intelligent Control
11. Fundamentals of Detection and Measurement
12. Electrical Machine and Motor Drive Basis
13. Object-Oriented Programming
14. Digital Signal Processing
15. Relational Databases
16. Intelligent Instrumentation and Systems
17. Electrical Measurement and Information Processing
18. Structure and Programming of PC Computers
19. Application of Single-Chip Microcomputers
20. Management Information Systems
21. Electric Power Supplies
22. Power Electronic Systems
23. Logic and Programmable Controllers

4-1 Research Labs or Centers
1. Shanghai Robotics Institute
2. Institute of Electrical Machinery and Controls
3. Institute of Precision Machinery Engineering
4. Shanghai Mechatronics Engineering Center
5. Micro Systems & Engineering Center
6. Center for Computer Integrated Manufacturing Systems and Robotics
7. Shanghai University Microelectronic Research & Development Center
8. Laboratory for Engineering Training

4-2 Laboratories
1. Experimentation Center for Automation and Information
2. Experimentation Center for Motion Control
3. Experimentation Center for Control and Detection
4. Experimentation Center for Fundamentals in Electrical Engineering
5. Center for Mechatronics Engineering Laboratory
6. Center for Robot and Micro Machines Laboratory
7. Center for Testing-Controls Techniques and Instrument Laboratory
8. Laboratory for Transmission and Control of Mechanisms
9. Laboratory for Industrial Engineering
10. Laboratory for Packing Engineering and Industrial Design

5-1 Doctoral Programs
1. Machine Design and Theory
2. Mechatronics Engineering
3. Machine Manufacturing and Automation
4. Control Theory and Control Engineering

5-2 Master’s Degree Programs
1. Mechatronics Engineering
2. Precision Instruments and Mechanisms
3. Control Theory and Control Engineering
4. Electrical Machinery and Apparatus
5. Measurement Metering and Instruments
6. Measurement Techniques and Automation Devices
7. Electrical Engineering Theory and New Technology
8. Power Electronics and Electrical Transmission
9. Machine Manufacturing and Automation
10. Machine Design and Theory

5-3 Engineering Master’s Degree Programs
1. Mechanical Engineering
2. Electrical Engineering
6 Faculty and Staff Members
6-1 Department of Mechanical Automation
Total Faculty: 84
Doctoral Supervisors: 8
Professors: 17
Associate Professors: 39
Lecturers: 26
Assistant Lecturers: 2

6-2 Department of Precision Mechanical Engineering
Total Faculty: 49
Doctoral Supervisors: 4
Professors: 9
Associate Professors: 25
Lecturers: 14
Assistant Lecturers: 1

6-3 Department of Automation
Total Faculty: 108
Doctoral Supervisors: 8
Professors: 17
Associate Professors:45
Lecturers: 41
Assistant Lecturers: 5
7 Awarded projects and predominant fields in the past five years.
7-1 Department of Mechanical Engineering
7-1-1 Major Research Projects
1. Research on EMP Journal Bearing
2. Tribology and Force Transmitting Efficiency between Polysilicon MEMS' Elements
3. Dynamic Characteristic Study on the Rotor System Levitated by Action
4. Intelligent Robot Machine Vision Integrated Sensor Structures
5. Bionic Lubrication Research
6. Study of Intelligent Databases for Manufacturing and Maintenance of Automobile Components
7. Supporting Technology of Active Magnetic Suspension in Senior NC Machine Tool
8. Application Engineering of Computer Integrated Manufacturing Systems
9. Research and Development of Abrasive Water-Jet Cutting Technology
10. On-line Turbidity Measurement
11. Three-dimensional Moving Picture Imaging and Multimedia Display Technology
12. Device for Measuring RF Steel Balls in a Drive Shaft
13. Integrated Visual-Sensor Systems for Intelligent Robots
14. Study of the Interaction Between Human Visual Senses and Computers

7-1-2 Prize-Winning Projects
1. Optimum Tooth Profiles and Forms for Freewheels of Multi-Speed Bicycles
2. Intelligent Turbidimeter with Scattered Light
3. Application of Computer Integrated Manufacturing Systems in Shanghai
4. CAD Aided Measurement and Manufacture Processor Quality Control

7-1-3 Predominant Fields
1. Computer Integrated Manufacturing Systems Engineering
2. Numerical Controls and Systems
3. Tribology and Mechanical Bearing Systems

7-2 Department of Precision Mechanical Engineering
7-2-1 Major Research Projects
1. Automatic Assembly Lines for Precision Instruments
2. Tracing and Moving-load Robots for Moving Hangers
3. Automatic Modular Cutting Lines for Paper
4. Robot Cell Arc-Welding for GM Series
5. Wall Climbing Robots
6. Modular Design for Gantry Robot
7. Inspection Robot Systems for Small Pipelines
8. Flying Robot Systems for Fire Fighting
9. Self Recovery Mobile Robots with Multi-Body Segments
10. Fast Intervention and Visualization for Intelligent Endoscopics
11. 3D Optical Sensing and Modeling Systems in Advanced Manufacturing
12. Multi-Wavelength Phase-Shifting Technology
7-2-2 Prize-Winning Projects
1. Robotic Assembly Lines for Precise Tiny Mechanisms
2. Automatic Laser Markers for Integrated Circuitry
3. Robotic Arc-Welding Cell for GM Series
7-3 Department of Automation
7-3-1 Major Research Projects
1. Price-setting theory and transaction systems of the electric power markets of our country and their simulation research
2. Applied basic research on new-typed frequency conversion to suppress EMI
3. Research on stator-coordinated non-linear intelligent control-strategies of an AC speed regulating system
4. High-powered density converter fed electrical machinery of new structures
5. Primary investigation on Nash gaming and chaos to interconnected electric power markets
6. Approach and procedure to apply implicit Markovian model to the multiple target tracking
7. Research on an electrical drive system using expert system control
8. Study of the synthesized theory and method of intelligent control and their applications
9. Intelligent devices and control systems based on DeviceNet field bus
10. PWM frequency converter with soft switch
11. Research on the strategies of online producing fuzzy control rules
12. Development of new-typed electromechanically integrated high-density motors
13. Study on two-phase axial flux circumferential current permanent magnetic machines
14. New coding approaches and applications
15. Protocol description systems used for field communication drives and performance evaluation
16. Study on open-techniques for field communication protocols
17. Hybrid learning-mechanism of fuzzy inferring system and its applications in control systems
18. Air compressor electric motors fuel cell vehicle system
19. Monitoring system of enterprise field information based on fieldbus and virtual reality technology
20. Intelligent low-voltage distribution monitoring system and its industrialization
21. Computer-based intelligent control system for greenhouse production
22. Design and development of multi-media display equipment for Shanghai Municipal Exhibition Hall
23. Load-testing equipment for electric machines and transformers
24. Weak current system of Wenzhou Oversea-Chinese Hotel
25. Joint development of electro-bicycle motors and direct drive
26. TV monitoring system and broadcasting system in the underground vehicle garage of Hongqiao Central Plaza

7-3-2 Prize-Winning Projects
1. The electricity supply plan and price estimation for 2000-2002 in East-China
2. Automatic control systems for electrical drives
3. Some new-typed force-sensors
4. JKCR middle-sized filament-winding machine
5. Distributed intelligent wireless temperature cycle checking system
6. Study on open technology of field communication protocol
7. Gas-flow direction sensors
8. Automatic testing systems on functional correctness of electronic cards for locomotives of type ND5
9. 0ptimized methods of time-space mapping storage for digital storing multi-media display systems
10. Frequency converting air conditioner regulator upon fuzzy control principles
11. Microcomputer-based monitoring system of a DC power supply rack for maintenance-free battery
7-3-3 优势科研领域：
1. Power electronics and electrical drives
2. Advanced controls and intelligent systems
3. Advanced detection and information processing
4. System engineering, optimization and applications
8.International Cooperation
1. Integrated Manufacturing Technologies Institute National Research Council, Canada
Collaboration Project on "Application of Laser Scanning and 3D CAD Modeling Technologies into Reverse Engineering for Complex Parts"
2. City University of Hong Kong, Department of Manufacturing Engineering and Engineering Management
Project Name: Study of Dynamic Wear under PEHL
3. State University of New York at Binghamton
Project Name: Study of the Fracture of Squeeze Film
4. Japan International Environment & Resource Development Co. LTD
Project Name: Automobile Tail Gas Treatment Test
Project Name: Rooftop Water Tank Anti-pollution Method Research
5. a. Establish CASTROL Shanghai Branch & Shanghai University S.M.A. Co-operation Lubrication Laboratory
b. Co-operation Developing Special Lubricants
6. Osaka University of Technology, Japan
Project Name: PWM Converter with Soft Switching
7. School of Engineering, University of Sussex, England
Project Name: Advanced Control Technology and Its Distributed System for Complex Processes
8. National Power Electronics Center, Lyons, France
Project Name: Study of Automatic Parameter Testing and Simulating System of Power Electronic Devices
9. Department of Electrical Engineering, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Project Name: Economics of Interconnected Power System Operation
10. Cracow University of Technology, Poland
Project Name: Visual Programming in Design and Prototyping of Complex Systems
11. Laboratory of Electrotechnique of Grenoble, France
Project Name: Non-linear Decoupling Control of Induction Motor
12. University of Wisconsin-Madison
Project Name: High-power density converter-fed electrical machines of new structure
13. University of Wisconsin-Madison
Project Name: Development of new-typed electromechanically integrated high power density motors
14. University of Wisconsin-Madison
Project Name: Study on two- phase Axial Flax Circumferential Current Permanent Magnetic Machine

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