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government agencies, and industries. He has published over 200 research papers, including over 100 papers in refereed journals. He has been selected as one of the world's top 2% scientists by Stanford University. He is Editorial Board Member of three international journals: Advanced Engineering Informatics, Research in Engineering Design, and Journal of Engineering Design. He serves as Reviewer for over 30 international journals. He also worked as Chair and Member of program/organizing committees for over 50 international conferences.

Qingjin Peng is a full Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at University of Manitoba, Canada. His research areas include digital manufacturing, design for product assembly and sustainability, design for personalization, modelling and simulation of manufacturing and healthcare systems. Dr. Peng has received research grants from various funding agencies including Federal Government of Canada, Province of Manitoba, University and Industries. He has published over 300 refereed papers in international journals and conferences. Dr. Peng has served as committee members for many organizations and conferences including Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada, the Chair of Design for Manufacturing Committee in the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), Chairs/Co-Chairs of ASME/DFMLC and CAD conferences. He has been a director of the VR research center at UM for 20 years. He is a registered Professional Engineer in Manitoba.

Jian Zhang is currently a full Professor at the Department of Mechanical Engineering, College of Engineering, Shantou University, China. Dr. Zhang received his PhD degree from the Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, University of Calgary in 2014. He worked at Shantou University as a Lecturer in 2014-2015, an Associate Professor in 2015-2020, and a Full Professor since 2020. His main research interests include design theory and methodology, adaptable design, intelligent design decision-making, robust design, and application of design technologies in electric vehicle, consumer goods, light industrial equipment, etc. He has published over 80 technical papers in refereed journals and conferences.