Chen Zhenyuan , Distinguished Professor

 

Profile:
Chen Zhenyuan is a Distinguished Professor. He received his doctorate in mechanical engineering from the University of Hong Kong in 1995 and was a lecturer in the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University and the Department of Manufacturing Engineering at VTC Hong Kong Institute of Technology from 1995 to 2004. He then joined the information technology industry as an IT manager and consultant for various organizations. In 2007, he joined the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering of Hong Kong Polytechnic University and worked in the Partner Laboratory of the State Key Laboratory of Ultra-Precision Machining Technology, where his research interests include advanced manufacturing technology, micro- and nano-machining technology and equipment, materials science, precision optical design, optical field imaging and bionic vision, computer simulation and image processing algorithms. From 2013 to 2018, he was the laboratory's project manager. He joined Marvel Digital Limited in 2019 as director and technical director, responsible for R&D topics such as 3D video capture, naked eye 3D display technology and application solutions, 2D and 3D image processing technology, Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) algorithms and programming for image processing. He has been in charge of and participated as Principal Researcher in a number of R&D projects with cumulative research funding of over HK$20 million. He has published more than ten papers in international and domestic academic journals and has been granted a number of invention patents. As the first inventor, he received a special award and a gold medal at the 44th International Exhibition of Inventions in Geneva, Switzerland (2016) for his "compound eye for novel high-definition stereoscopic imaging". He received the Special Award and Gold Medal at the 46th International Exhibition of Inventions in Geneva, Switzerland (2018) for his advanced naked eye display technology. He currently focuses on automatic 2D to 3D video conversion, FPGA programming, high-precision naked eye multi-dot display algorithms, and precision lamination technology.

 

Academic Background:

September 2002 - June 2003, Manchester Metropolitan University, Law School, Bachelor

September 1989 - June 1995, University of Hong Kong, Mechanical Engineering, Doctorate

September 1985 - June 1988, University of Hong Kong, Mechanical Engineering, Bachelor's Degree

 

Work Experience:

May 2020 -Present Shenzhen Technology University, School of New Materials and New Energy, Distinguished Professor

January 2019 - April 2020, Marvel Digital Limited, Director and Technical Director

September 2013 - December 2018, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Ultra-Precision Machining Technology, Project Manager

September 2007 - August 2013, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Ultra-Precision Machining Technology, Researcher

2004, September-2007, August Information Technology Manager and Consultant

September 1996 - August 2004, VTC Hong Kong Institute of Science and Technology, Department of Manufacturing Engineering, Lecturer

September 1995 - September 1996, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering, Lecturer

February 1993 - September 1995, China Light and Power Company Limited, Materials Laboratory, Metallurgist

October 1989 - February 1993, University of Hong Kong, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Research Assistant

August 1988 - July 1989, Jardine Engineering Digital Insights Limited, Trainee Engineer

 

Major Honors:

Awarded the Gold Medal at the 47th International Exhibition of Inventions in Geneva, Switzerland, 2019

Awarded the Special Award of the Romanian Delegation at the 46th International Exhibition of Inventions in Geneva, Switzerland, 2018, Gold Medal with Special Mention from the Jury

Awarded the Special Prize of the Russian International Association of Science and Technology, Gold Medal, 44th International Exhibition of Inventions, Geneva, Switzerland, 2016

 

Research Interests:

1. Naked eye 3D display technology and application solutions

2. 2D and 3D image processing techniques

3. Field programmable gate array (FPGA) algorithms and programming for 3D image processing

4. 3D video capture

 

Research Projects:

1. Shenzhen Basic Research Project, JCYJ20150630 115257902, 6 degrees of freedom toolholding and machining path design for ultra-precision turning.

2. Hong Kong Innovation and Technology Fund Project, GHP/043/14SZ, Development of micro-nanoimprinting equipment and processing technology for precision optical microstructures made of glass

3. Hong Kong Innovation and Technology Fund Project, ITS/339/13FX, Development of single-lens adaptive intelligent 3D stereo imaging and processing system

4. Hong Kong Innovation and Technology Fund Project, ITS/338/12, Design and development of a new compound eye system based on high-definition 3D and lossless imaging technology

 

Representative Papers:

I. Journal Publications

1. C.Y. Chan, L.H. Li, W.B. Lee, H.C. Wong, Monitoring life of diamond tool in ultra-precision machining, International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 2016, 82 (5-8): 1141-1152，SCI Quartile Q2, impact Factor 1.693

2. C.Y. Chan, L.H. Li, W.B. Lee, Y.H. Liu, A novel format of depth map image, Key Engineering Materials, 2016, 679: 97-101, SCI Quartile Q3, impact Factor 0.224

3. C.Y. Chan, L. H. Li, W. B. Lee, H. C. Wong, Use of nano-droplet-enriched cutting fluid (NDCF) in ultra-precision machining, International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 2015, SCI Quartile Q2, impact Factor 1.693

4. C.Y. Chan, N.Y. Wong, L.H. Li, W.B. Lee, K.D. Leung, Novel corrective machining method to fine-tune groove widths, International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 2015, SCI Quartile Q2, impact Factor 1.693

5. C.Y. Chan, W.B. Lee, H. Wang, Enhancement of surface finish using water-miscible nano-cutting fluid in ultra-precision turning, International Journal of Machine Tools and Manufacture, 2013, 73: 62-70, SCI Quartile Q1, impact Factor 3.350

6. N.H. Yu, C.Y. Chan, L.H. Li, W.B. Lee, Spectral analysis of surface roughness features of a lapped ultraprecision single-point diamond machines surface, International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 2016, SCI Quartile Q2, impact Factor 1.693

7. L.H. Li, C.Y. Chan, W.B. Lee, Y.H. Liu, A novel evaluation and compensation method for ultra-precision machining of hybrid lens, Precision Engineering, 2016, 43: 10-23, SCI Quartile Q3, impact Factor 1.391

8. P. Huang, W.B. Lee, C.Y. Chan, Investigation of the effects of spindle unbalance induced error motion on machining accuracy in ultra-precision diamond turning, International Journal of Machine Tools and Manufacture, 2015, 94: 48-56, SCI Quartile Q1, impact Factor 3.350

9. H.T. Wang, W.B. Lee, J. Chan, S. To, Numerical and experimental analysis of heat transfer in turbulent flow channels with two-dimensional ribs, Applied Thermal Engineering, 2015, 75:623-634, SCI Quartile Q1, impact Factor 3.034

10. W.B. Lee, H. Wang, C.Y. Chan, S. To, Finite element modelling of shear angle and cutting force variation induced by material anisotropy in ultra-precision diamond turning, International Journal of Machine Tools and Manufacture, 2013, 75: 82-86, , SCI Quartile Q1, impact Factor 3.350

11. H. Wang, S. To, C.Y. Chan, Investigation on the influence of tool-tip vibration on surface roughness and its representative measurement in ultra-precision diamond turning, International Journal of Machine Tools and Manufacture, 2013, 69: 20-29, SCI Quartile Q1, impact Factor 3.350

12. W.B. Lee, H. Wang, S. To, C.F. Cheung, C.Y. Chan, Mesoplasticity approach to studies of the cutting mechanism in ultra-precision machining, Chinese Journal of Mechanical Engineering (English Edition), 2014, 27 (2): 219-228, SCI Quartile Q3, impact Factor 0.598

II. Conference Papers

1. C.Y. Chan, L.H. Li, W.B. Lee, Y. H. Liu, An effective compound-eyes camera, Proceedings of the 6th International Conference of Asian Society for Precision Engineering and Nanotechnology (ASPEN2015), Harbin, P.R. China, 2015.8.15-20

2. C.Y. Chan, L.H. Li, W.B. Lee, Novel selection system of ultra-precision machining tool for optical lens, Proceedings of the 15th Euspen International Conference & Exhibition (EUSPEN2015), Leuven, Belgium, 2015.06.01–05, pp.315-316

3. C.Y. Chan, L.H. Li, W.B. Lee, Y. H. Liu, A novel format of depth map image, Proceedings of the Asia Pacific Conference on Optics Manufacture, Guangzhou, P.R. China, 0010, 2014.11.09 - 11

4. C.Y. Chan, W.B. Lee, L.H. Li, Y.H. Liu, Design and manufacture of a compound eye system for 3D imaging, Proceedings of ASPE/ASPEN Summer Topical Meeting Manufacture and Metrology of Freeform and Off-Axis, 34-37, 2014.6.26 - 27

5. H.C. Wong, C.Y. Chan, L.H. Li, W.B. Lee, The novel method for tool life monitoring, Proceedings of the 15th Euspen International Conference & Exhibition (EUSPEN2015), Leuven, Belgium, 2015.06.01-05, pp.349-350

6. P. Huang, W.B. Lee, C.Y. Chan, Tool setting error induced structure distortion in fast tool servo assisted diamond turning of microlens array, Proceedings of the 15th Euspen International Conference & Exhibition (EUSPEN2015), Leuven, Belgium, 2015.06.01 -05, pp.243-244

 

Representative Patents:

I. Granted Patents

1. Chen Zhenyuan, Li Rongbin, Li Lihua, Liu Yahui, Invention patent, Image coding method and apparatus, Publication No. CN105872560B

2. Chen Zhenyuan, Li Rongbin, Li Lihua, Wang Xiaozhong, Invention patent, A method and system for monitoring tool wear, Publication No. CN106033025B

3. Chen Zhenyuan, Li Rongbin, Yuan Wei, Li Lihua, Invention patent, Apparatus and method for obtaining spindle position of machine tools, Publication No. CN106735347B

4. Chen Zhenyuan, Li Yingqiao, Huang Yayan, Utility model patent, A high-speed switching optical structure, Publication No. CN209858867U

5. Chen Zengyuan, Li Yingqiao, Huang Yayan, Utility model patent, Multi-layer LED display and display system, Publication No. CN209858868U

6. Chen Zhenyuan, Li Yingqiao, Huang Yayan, Utility model patent, Graphene-based naked eye 3D grating, Publication No. CN209992787U

7. Li Yingqiao, Chen Zhenyuan, Utility model patent, Projection system, Publication No. CN210142241U

8. Li Yingqiao, Chen Zengyuan, Utility model patent, An object detecting device and UAV detecting device, Publication No. CN210133300U

9. Li Yingqiao, Chen Zengyuan, Utility model patent, A display component and display device, Publication No. CN209859493U

10. Chen Zengyuan, Li Yingqiao, Huang Yayan, Utility model patent, A multi-screen splicing three-dimensional display device, Publication No. CN210405537U

 

Contact Information:

E-mail: chenzengyuan@sztu.edu.cn