Dr. Hongwei Zhang

Tianjin University, China

Associate Professor

Email: [email protected]

Qualifications

1999–2002 Ph.D., Tianjin University, China, Measuring & Testing Techniques and Instruments

1997–2000 M.Sc., Tianjin University, China, Measuring & Testing Techniques and Instruments

1993-1997 B.Sc., Tianjin University, China, Precision Instruments Engineering(Major) /Electrical Engineering(Minor)

Publications (Selected)

1. Tian, X., Zhou, H., Zhang, H. and Shi, L. LSTM & attention-based meta-reinforcement learning for trajectory tracking of underwater gliders with varying buoyancy loss and current disturbance. Ocean Engineering, 2025.  
2. Tian, X., Zhang, H., Zhou, H. and Zhang, L. Synthesis optimization of underwater glider motion parameters based on the total energy consumption model. Ocean Engineering, 2024.  
3. Wang, Y., Liu, Z., Gongyang, L. and Zhang, H. Hybrid Modeling Based Semantic Segmentation of Forward-Looking Sonar Images. IEEE Journal of Oceanic Engineering, 2024.  
4. Tian, X., Zhang, H. and Zhang, L. Dynamic characteristics analysis and optimization of hybrid-driven underwater glider. Conference Paper, 2023.  
5. Tian, X., Zhang, H. and Zhang, L. A Novel Positive Buoyancy Underwater Glider: Dynamic Characteristics and Optimal Glide Speed Range. Conference Paper, 2023.  
6. Zhang, H., Ma, X. and Yang, Y. An External Ocean Thermal Energy Power Generation Modular Device for Powering Smart Float. Energies, 2022.  
7. Zhang, Y., Zhang, H., Liu, J. and Chen, W. Submarine pipeline tracking technology based on AUVs with forward looking sonar. Applied Ocean Research, 2022.  
8. Tian, X., Zhang, L. and Zhang, H. Research on Sailing Efficiency of Hybrid-Driven Underwater Glider at Zero Angle of Attack. Journal of Marine Science and Engineering, 2021.  
9. Chen, W., Liu, Z., Zhang, H. and Zhang, Y. A submarine pipeline segmentation method for noisy forward-looking sonar images using global information and coarse segmentation. Applied Ocean Research, 2021.  
10. Tian, X., Zhang, H., Zhang, L. and Yang, Y. Research on positive buoyancy underwater glider and its sailing efficiency. Applied Ocean Research, 2021.  
11. Ma, W., Zhang, H., Luo, C. and Song, Y. The inference of internal solitary waves in the northern South China Sea from data acquired by underwater gliders. Preprint, 2021.  
12. Tian, X., Zhang, L., Zhang, H. and Song, L. Corrections to “The Optimal Lift–Drag Ratio of Underwater Glider for Improving Sailing Efficiency”. IEEE Journal of Oceanic Engineering, 2021.  
13. Yu, L., Meng, Q. and Zhang, H. 3-Dimensional Modeling and Attitude Control of Multi-Joint Autonomous Underwater Vehicles. Journal of Marine Science and Engineering, 2021.  
14. Liu, Y., Xu, S., Tian, S. and Liu, S. A Lab-Scale Underwater Glider With Flexible Camber Trailing Edge Wings. Preprint, 2021.  
15. Zhang, H., Zhang, S., Wang, Y. and Bian, H. Subsea pipeline leak inspection by autonomous underwater vehicle. Applied Ocean Research, 2020.  
16. Tian, X., Zhang, L., Zhang, H. and Song, L. The Optimal Lift–Drag Ratio of Underwater Glider for Improving Sailing Efficiency. IEEE Journal of Oceanic Engineering, 2020.  
17. Yang, Y., Liu, Y., Wang, S. and Zhang, H. Evaluation models and criteria of motion performance for underwater gliders. Applied Ocean Research, 2020.  
18. Wang, G., Yang, Y., Wang, S. and Wang, Y. Modification of the phase change transfer model for underwater vehicles: A molecular dynamics approach. International Journal of Energy Research, 2020.  
19. Song, L., Zhang, H., Liu, Y. and Yang, Y. Research on negative-buoyancy autorotating-rotor autonomous underwater vehicles. Applied Ocean Research, 2020.  
20. Zhang, H., Liu, C., Yang, Y. and Wang, S. Ocean thermal energy utilization process in underwater vehicles: Modelling, temperature boundary analysis, and sea trail. International Journal of Energy Research, 2020.

Personal Details

https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=L41xmdcAAAAJ&hl=en

https://www.researchgate.net/scientific-contributions/Hongwei-Zhang-2047506283

WoS Researcher ID: HEA-2156-2022