Dr. Lei Zuo

Professor

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Biography

Lei Zuo is the Herbert C. Sadler Professor at the University of Michigan, specializing in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering. His research interests focus on marine renewable energy, specifically ocean waves, tidal currents, and offshore wind energy, aiming at advancing the blue economy through innovative energy harvesting technologies. He has extensive experience in vibration and dynamics control, mechatronics design, and advanced manufacturing processes. Throughout his career, Professor Zuo has successfully secured funding for over 80 projects from prestigious organizations such as the National Science Foundation, Department of Energy, and various state and national laboratories. He has authored 350 research papers and has received numerous accolades, including the ASME Leonardo da Vinci Award. With a commitment to education, he has supervised 16 Ph.D. and 50 master's students, mentoring 10 postdoctoral researchers and advising 200 undergraduate students on their senior design projects. Professor Zuo has served as a technical associate editor for respected journals across several engineering disciplines, contributing significantly to the academic community.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2016-01-01 — Present

University of Michigan • Ann Arbor, MI

Teaching and research in the field of Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering, focusing on marine renewable energy and advanced manufacturing.

Awards

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ASME Leonardo da Vinci Award

2017-01-01
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ASME Thar Energy Design Award

2015-01-01
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R&D 100 Award

2015-01-01
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R&D 100 Award

2011-01-01
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SAE Ralph R. Teetor Educational Award

2014-01-01

Requirements for University of Michigan

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:84
GRE General
Verbal
Required:155
Verbal Percentile
Required:50
Quantitative
Required:168
Quantitative Percentile
Required:50
Analytical Writing
Required:3.6
Writing Percentile
Required:50
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in engineering, physics, or mathematics Calculus Physics
Application Checklist
  • Rackham Graduate School Application
  • Official Transcripts
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Personal Statement
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science