Yongsheng Ma, University of Alberta

Research

Computer-Aided Engineering System Integration Design and Manufacturing Knowledge Engineering Engineering Informatics Feature-based Engineering Information Modeling Parametric Design and Manufacturing

Latest papers

Fabricating Pyramidal Lattice Structures of 304 L Stainless Steel by Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing.
Materials (Basel, Switzerland) · 2020
Topology Optimization for FDM Parts Considering the Hybrid Deposition Path Pattern.
Micromachines · 2020 · senior author
Path Planning Strategies to Optimize Accuracy, Quality, Build Time and Material Use in Additive Manufacturing: A Review.
Micromachines · 2020 · senior author

All 3 publications

Latest funding

Advanced Feature Semantics Modeling Methodology and Technology Development in a Smart Product and Process Engineering Regime
NSERC · 2020 · Principal investigator
$135,000
Integration of ERP and an optimal plan for inventory layout
NSERC · 2018 · Principal investigator
$24,900
Optimal design of facility layout for manufacturing system
NSERC · 2017 · Principal investigator
$25,000

All 12 grants and awards

3 publications.

01

Fabricating Pyramidal Lattice Structures of 304 L Stainless Steel by Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing.

Zhang H, Huang J, Liu C, Ma Y, Han Y, Xu T, Lu J, Fang H

Materials (Basel, Switzerland)2020

DOI: 10.3390/ma13163482 PMID: 32784577

02

Topology Optimization for FDM Parts Considering the Hybrid Deposition Path Pattern.

Xu S, Huang J, Liu J, Ma Y

Micromachines2020Senior author

DOI: 10.3390/mi11080709 PMID: 32707807

03

Path Planning Strategies to Optimize Accuracy, Quality, Build Time and Material Use in Additive Manufacturing: A Review.

Jiang J, Ma Y

Micromachines2020Senior author

DOI: 10.3390/mi11070633 PMID: 32605325

Advanced Feature Semantics Modeling Methodology and Technology Development in a Smart Product and Process Engineering Regime

Principal investigatorNSERC2020Discovery Grants Program - Individual

Principal investigators: Ma, Yongsheng

Keywords: design and manufacturing knowledge engineering; computer-aided engineering system integration; engineering informatics; parametric design and manufacturing; feature-based engineering information modeling

$135,000

Integration of ERP and an optimal plan for inventory layout

Principal investigatorNSERC2018Engage Grants Program

Principal investigators: Ma, Yongsheng

$24,900

Optimal design of facility layout for manufacturing system

Principal investigatorNSERC2017Engage Grants Program

Principal investigators: Ma, Yongsheng

$25,000

Integrated design and quality conformance of parts manufactured via fused deposition modeling

Principal investigatorNSERC2015Engage Grants Program

Principal investigators: Ma, Yongsheng

$25,000

Unified Feature-based Product and Process Modeling and for Energy Engineering

Principal investigatorNSERC2014Discovery Grants Program - Individual

Principal investigators: Ma, Yongsheng

$135,000

Micro-injection molding for smart materials, advanced composites, MEMS and microfluidics

Co-investigatorNSERC2014Research Tools and Instruments - Category 1 (<$150,000)

Principal investigators: Sameoto, Dan

$150,000

Interoperability study for upgrading ERP applications

Principal investigatorNSERC2012Collaborative Research and Development Grants

Principal investigators: Ma, Yongsheng

$120,000

Preliminary study: performance enhancement research for the production of slotted liners

Principal investigatorNSERC2012Engage Grants Program

Principal investigators: Ma, Yongsheng

$25,000

Advanced plastic product design and behavior analysis study and troubleshooting methods for molding processes

Principal investigatorNSERC2011Collaborative Research and Development Grants

Principal investigators: Ma, Yongsheng

$100,000

Collaboration exploration with Drader Manufacturing Industries Ltd. on effective plastic product design and molding quality evaluation

Principal investigatorNSERC2010Interaction Grants Program

Principal investigators: Ma, Yongsheng

$3,678

From CIHR, NSERC and SSHRC funding decisions: CIHR since 2008, NSERC since 1991 and SSHRC since 1998, including their latest published competition results.

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Subject: Prospective PhD student: Computer-Aided Engineering System Integration Dear Professor Ma, My name is [your name], and I am a [your current degree or role] at [your institution]. I am applying for a PhD position starting in [term and year]. I read your paper "Fabricating Pyramidal Lattice Structures of 304 L Stainless Steel by Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing." (2020), and it connects closely to my own work on [your research topic]. [One or two sentences on what you did and what you learned.] I also saw your NSERC-funded project "Advanced Feature Semantics Modeling Methodology and Technology Development in a Smart Product and Process Engineering Regime" (2020), and I would be glad to contribute to work in that direction. Are you accepting new PhD students for [term and year]? I have attached my CV and transcripts, and I would be glad to talk at a time that suits you. Thank you for your time. Kind regards, [your name]