Ziliang Zhou, Ph.D.
Professor of Mechanical Engineering
Office Phone: 951-343-4681
E-mail: zzhou@calbaptist.edu
Office Location: College of Engineering Building, TEGR 340
| Degree | Major Emphasis | Institution | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ph.D. | Engineering Mechanics | University of Kentucky | 1988 |
| M.S. | Mechanical Engineering | University of Manitoba | 1985 |
| M.B.A. | Business Administration | University of Michigan | 2003 |
| B.S. | Naval Architecture | Shanghai Jiao Tong University | 1982 |
Dr. Ziliang Zhou received his B.S. in Naval Architecture from Shanghai Jiao Tong University in China in 1982; his M.S. in Mechanical Engineering from University of Manitoba in Canada in 1985; and his Ph.D. in Engineering Mechanics from University of Kentucky in 1988. He also received his MBA from Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan in 2003.
In the summer of 2009, Dr. Zhou joined the College of Engineering at California Baptist University where he is currently a professor of the Aerospace, Industrial and Systems, and Mechanical Engineering department. Between 1988 and 1991, Dr. Zhou was an Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Potomac State College of West Virginia University. Between 1991 and 1993, he was a Research Faculty in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Michigan leading variation reduction projects in multiple manufacturing plants at Chrysler, Ford, and GM. Between 1993 and 2008, he worked for over 15 years in the automotive industry with Chrysler, holding various management positions within manufacturing organizations and international operations. His work at Chrysler includes manufacturing process, volume production, and quality system. When he was on overseas assignment as a project manager between 2005 and 2008, he led the launch of the Chrysler minivan in Taiwan for the local market and the manufacturing feasibility study of producing Chrysler vehicles in China for market in Asia.
Dr. Zhou has conducted research with publications in the areas of nonlinear viscoelasticity, nonlinear dynamics, automotive manufacturing processes, materials, and quality control. While he was a faculty member at Potomac State College, he received two National Science Foundation research grants. His current research interest is in engineering education.
Originally from Shanghai, China, Dr. Zhou enjoys outdoor activities. He has completed two marathon races, one in Detroit in 2000, and one in Taiwan in 2006. He is married to Zhichun Wang and they have three children.
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