Dr. Zhang is a well-accomplished educator and an internationally renowned expert in the areas of parallel robotic machines and their applications in manufacturing systems. His influential scientific contributions have led to novel robotic system designs and development of new comprehensive models for better understanding of globe stiffness and robotic calibrations. His research applications have tackled some of the world's most challenging problems in high dynamic performance manufacturing robotic systems. Additionally, Dr. Zhang has an outstanding track record in the successful training of future scientists and engineers and numerous collaborations with industry and government laboratories in Canada and beyond. He has been honoured with Fellowships in the CAE, ASME, EIC and CSME.