Personal Profile:
Gan Jinqiang, doctoral supervisor, associate professor, head of the Department of Industrial Design, graduated from Mechanical Manufacture and Automation, South China University of Technology, with PhD in engineering, and is mainly engaged in the research on micro/nano-operated robots, precision detection and sensing, and precision drive and control. He has taken charge of the General Program of the National Natural Science Foundation of China, the Youth Program of the National Natural Science Foundation of China, the general program of Fundamental and Application Research Fund of Guangdong Province, the offshore wind power project of Fundamental and Application Research Fund of Guangdong Province, the program of PetroChina Science and Technology Innovation Fund, the open fund program of Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Precision Equipment and Manufacturing Technology, and the project supported by the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities. He has published more than 40 SCI papers in international journals, such as Mechanism and Machine Theory, IEEE Transactions on Instrumentation and Measurement, and Journal of Mechanical Design, and has published two academic monographs. In addition, he serves as a senior member of Chinese Mechanical Engineering Society and China Graphics Society, a reviewer for well-known domestic and international journals such as Mechanism and Machine Theory, IEEE Transactions on Instrumentation and Measurement, and Robot, and the Academic Editor of Shock and Vibration.
Contact Information:
Office location: Room 305 (No. 2 Teaching Building), School of Mechanical Engineering and Electronic Information, Nanwangshan Campus, China University of Geosciences
Email: ganjq@cug.edu.cn
Homepage: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Jinqiang-Gan
Main Experience:
2023/01-present: Head of the Department of Industrial Design, School of Mechanical Engineering and Electronic Information, China University of Geosciences (Wuhan)
2020/12 – present: Associate professor at the School of Mechanical Engineering and Electronic Information, China University of Geosciences (Wuhan)
2017/07–2020/12: Lecturer at the School of Mechanical Engineering and Electronic Information, China University of Geosciences (Wuhan)
2012/09–2017/07: PhD (MD-PhD program) in Mechanical Manufacturing and Automation, South China University of Technology
2008/09–2012/07: Bachelor in Mechanical Design, Manufacturing and Automation, Chang’an University
Research Fields:
l Micronano-operated robot design: including compliant mechanism design, parallel rigid body mechanism design, precision positioning system design;
l Precision detection and sensing: including the design and research of visual inspection, image processing, pressure sensors, and acceleration sensors;
l Precision drive and control: including piezoelectric drive control, rigid-compliant mechanism control, and robot control method design.
(a) Micro/nano-fabrication technology (b) Scanning electron microscope (c) Cell injection
(d) Aerospace technology (e) Precision optical devices
Admission:
The research group has sufficient funds for scientific research, and we welcome students from mechanical, control, computer and related majors who love scientific research and are interested in micro-nano operation robots, intelligent sensor, precision equipment and intelligent control. We advocate the concept of “combining work and rest for happy research”. Through instruction, many postgraduate students have published papers in the TOP journals in their respective fields, and many have won awards including university-level outstanding graduate thesis, national scholarships, national second prize in China Graduate Robot Innovation Design Competition, and third prize in the National Postgraduate Energy Equipment Innovation Design Competition. The graduates from the research group have joined Xiaomi, Vivo, BYD, Central China Normal University and other well-known units. The research team has established extensive scientific cooperation with domestic and foreign universities (South China University of Technology, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, University of Alberta, University Oldenburg, etc.) and well-known enterprises (Hikvision, Huawei, etc.), to actively provide students with opportunities to participate in domestic and international studies and exchanges.
Scientific Research:
[1] Program of PetroChina Science and Technology Innovation Fund, “Design and development of triaxial self-generated voltage electric vibration sensors for downhole over 200℃”, 2025-2028, under study, PI
[2] Fundamental and Application Research Fund of Guangdong Province - Offshore Wind Power Program, 2024A1515240078, “Design of tension-legged floating foundation based on flexible mechanism and numerical simulation of wind turbine”, 2024-2027, under study, PI
[3] The National Natural Science Foundation of China - General Program, 52175035, “Optimal design and control research based on ********”, 2022-2025, under study, PI;
[4] The National Natural Science Foundation of China - Youth Program, 51805494, “Dynamics and control study based on *********”, 2019-2021, concluded, PI;
[5] Fundamental and Application Research Fund of Guangdong Province - General Program, 2023A1515011522, “Design and research of satellite laser communication precision aiming micropositioning system based on high frequency piezoelectric drive”, 2023-2025, under study, PI;
[6] Open fund program of Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Precision Equipment and Manufacturing Technology PEM201702, “Hysteresis modeling and control of piezoelectric driven precision compliant positioning platform”, 2017-2019, concluded, PI;
[7] Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities, CUGL180819, “Design and motion control of a new multi-degree-of-freedom precision positioning system”, 2018-2020, concluded, PI;
[8] The National Science Fund for Distinguished Young Scholars, 50825504, “Research on compliant mechanism theory and its application in precision manufacturing equipment”, 2008-2012, concluded, participant
Selected Publications:
[1] Feng Chen, Ye Zhou, Liang Zhong, Wenjian Yang and Jinqiang Gan*, Design of a strain gauge-based force sensor with three ranges based on compliant mechanisms, IEEE Transactions on Instrumentation and Measurement, 2025.74 p. 1-10. SCI
[2] Jinqiang Gan, Feng Chen, Ming-Feng Ge, Qinghua Lu*, Weilin Chen. Design, Analsysis and Experimental Evaluation of A New Expansion Screw using Compliant Mechanisms. Journal of Mechanical Design, 2025. 147(9): 093303. SCI
[3] Jinqiang Gan, Wenlong Xie, Wenjian Yang, Shihe Lei, Bo Lei*, Design of a novel Z-shaped flexure hinge and a 2DOF XY precision positioning platform, Precision Engineering, 2025. 93. p. 459-469.SCI
[4] Jinqiang Gan, Xudong Zhang and Jie Xu*, Hysteresis modeling and analysis of piezoelectric actuators using a modified LuGre model at different preloads and frequencies. Smart materials and structures, 2024. 33(5): p. 55030.SCI
[5] Jinqiang Gan, Hao Xu, Xianmin Zhang and Huafeng Ding*, Design of a compliant adjustable constant-force gripper based on circular beams. Mechanism and Machine Theory, 2022. 173: p. 104843. SCI,
[6] Juncang Zhang, Jinqiang Gan*, Huafeng Ding and Hai Li., Design of a pure rotation micropositioning stage with dual-range. Mechanism and Machine Theory, 2022. 169: p. 104631. SCI.
[7] Hao Xu, Jinqiang Gan* and Xianmin Zhang. A generalized pseudo-rigid-body PPRR model for both straight and circular beams in compliant mechanisms. Mechanism and Machine Theory, 2020. 154: p. 104054. SCI
[8] Jinqiang Gan, Juncang Zhang, Ming-feng Ge and Xin Tu*. Designs of Compliant Mechanism-based Force Sensors: A Review. IEEE Sensors Journal, 2022, 22 (9): p. 1-1. SCI.
[9] Jinqiang Gan, Xianmin Zhang*, Hai Li and Heng Wu. Full closed-loop controls of micro/nano positioning system with nonlinear hysteresis using micro-vision system[J]. Sensors and Actuators A: Physical. 2017, 257: 125-133. SCI
[10] Jinqiang Gan*, Jiarong Long and Ming-feng Ge. Design of a 3DOF XYZ Bi-Directional Motion Platform Based on Z-Shaped Flexure Hinges. Micromachines, 2022. 13(1): p. 21. SCI
[11] Jinqiang Gan* and Xianmin Zhang. Nonlinear Hysteresis Modeling of Piezoelectric Actuators Using a Generalized Bouc–Wen Model[J]. Micromachines. 2019, 10(3): 183. SCI
[12] Min Li, Shuhua Tan, Jiaxi Xiong, Jinqiang Gan* and Xinxin Zhang. Model-free output feedback discrete sliding mode control with disturbance compensation for precision motion systems. IET Control Theory & Applications. 2020. 14(14): p. 1867 - 1876. SCI
[13] Jinqiang Gan, Zhen Mei, Xiaoli Chen, Ye Zhou, and Ming-feng Ge*, A Modified Duhem Model for Rate-Dependent Hysteresis Behaviors[J]. Micromachines, 2019. 10(10). SCI
[14] Jinqiang Gan* and Xianmin Zhang. An enhanced Bouc-Wen model for characterizing rate-dependent hysteresis of piezoelectric actuators [J]. Review of Scientific Instruments. 2018, 89(11): 115002. SCI
[15] Xiaogang Dong, Jinqiang Gan*, Hao Wu, Changchang Deng, Sisheng Liu and Chaolong Song, Self-Triggered Model Predictive Control of AC Microgrids with Physical and Communication State Constraints, Energies 2022, 15, 1170. SCI.
[16] Jinqiang Gan, Xianmin Zhang* and Heng Wu. A generalized Prandtl-Ishlinskii model for characterizing the rate-independent and rate-dependent hysteresis of piezoelectric actuators[J]. Review of Scientific Instruments. 2016, 87(3): 35002. SCI
[17] Peng Su, Jinqiang Gan*, Teng-Fei Ding, Chang-Duo Liang, and Ming-Feng Ge, Practical Bipartite Tracking for Networked Robotic Systems via Fixed-Time Estimator-Based Control. Complexity, 2021: p. 1-15. SCI.
[18] Jinqiang Gan, Xianmin Zhang* and Heng Wu. Tracking control of piezoelectric actuators using a polynomial-based hysteresis model[J]. AIP Advances. 2016, 6(6): 65204. SCI
[19] Jinqiang Gan* and Xianmin Zhang. A review of nonlinear hysteresis modeling and control of piezoelectric actuators [J]. AIP Advances. 2019, 9(4), 40702. SCI
[20] Jinqiang Gan and Xianmin Zhang*. Modeling of rate-dependent hysteresis in piezoelectric actuators based on a modified Prandtl-Ishlinskii model[J]. International Journal of Applied Electromagnetics and Mechanics. 2015, 49(4): 557-565. SCI
[21] Xie, Wenlong and Jinqiang Gan*. “Design of a 2-DOF XZ Precision Positioning Platform Using Novel Z-Shaped Flexure Hinges.” 2023 International Conference on Manipulation, Automation and Robotics at Small Scales (MARSS) (2023): 1-7. International Conference.
Patents:
[1] A large-stroke two-degree-of-freedom compliant precision positioning stage that enables motion decoupling, Gan Jinqiang, Zhang Juncang, CN201911016476.3, application date: Oct. 24, 2019. (Invention patent)
[2] A two-degree-of-freedom compliant precision positioning stage that enables motion decoupling, Gan Jinqiang, Zhang Juncang, CN201911016214.7, application date: Oct. 24, 2019. (Invention patent)
[3] Mobile phone laminating machine based on compliant mechanism, Gan Jinqiang, Zhang Juncang, CN201911102613.5, application date: Nov. 12, 2019. (Invention patent)
[4] New automatic intravenous injection instrument, Gan Jinqiang, Xu Hao, Mei Zhen, Chang Shiyu, Zhang Juncang, Zhao Teng, CN201911101300.8, application date: Nov. 12, 2019.
[5] Wave energy harvesting device based on piezoelectric ceramics, Gan Jinqiang, Mei Zhen, Xu Hao, Zhang Juncang, Chang Shiyu, Zhao Teng, CN201911014802.7, application date: Oct. 24, 2019. (Invention patent)
[6] Intelligent trash can, Gan Jinqiang, Zhang Juncang, Liu Zijian, Chen Lang, CN201911014792.7, application date: Oct. 24, 2019. (Invention patent)
