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Educational Background
2003-2006, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Doctor
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Professional Experience
2011- Associate Professor,Department of Mechanical Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2014-2015 Guest Researcher, National Institute of Standards and Technology, USA
2010-2011 Research Associate, Hong Kong Polytechnic University
2009-2010 Lecturer,Department of Mechanical Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2007-2009 Post doctor,Department of Mechanical Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University
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Research Interests
AI for building energy system;
Data mining and machine learning;
Building energy saving and intelligent control;
Data science;
Fault prognostics for building energy systems
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Research Projects
2019-2022 Study on control and thermal coupling faults in the HVAC Systems based on their dual characteristics, National Natural Science Foundation projects (NSFC)
2018-2020 Screw compressor testing rig and control systems, Carrier (USA)
2014-2017 Study on Symptom Detection based Fault Prognosis and Operation Reliability in Air Conditioning System, National Natural Science Foundation projects (NSFC)
2011-2013 Multiple Faults Detection and Diagnosis and Evaluation of Tolerant Control for HVAC system, National Natural Science Foundation projects (NSFC)
2011-2013 Development of Simulation Technology of VRV and Ventilation Combining System, DAIKIN (Japan)
2007-2009 China Postdoctoral Science Foundation
2010-2012 UM-SJTU Research Foundation project, University of Michigan (US) and Shanghai Jiao Tong University (China)
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Selected Publications
1. Xu Zhu, Zhimin Du, Xinqiao Jin, Zhijie Chen. Fault diagnosis based operation risk evaluation for air conditioning systems in data centers. Building and Environment, 2019, 163: 106319.
2. Zhimin Du, Ling Chen, Xinqiao Jin. Data-driven based reliability evaluation for measurements of sensors in a vapor compression system. Energy, 2017, 122:237-248.
3. Du Z, Piotr A. Domanski, Effect of common faults on the performance of different types of vapor compression systems, Applied Thermal Engineering, 2016,98:61-72
4. Z.M. Du, B. Fan, X.Q. Jin, Fault detection and diagnosis for buildings and HVAC systems using combined neural networks and subtractive clustering analysis, Building and Environment, 2014, 1(73):1-11
5. Z.M. Du, B. Fan, J.L. Chi, X.Q. Jin, Sensor fault detection and its efficiency analysis in air handling unit using the combined neural networks, Energy and Buildings, 2014, 1(72): 157-166
6. Z.M. Du, X.Q. Jin, A robot fault diagnostic tool for flow rate sensors in air dampers and VAV terminals, Energy and Buildings, 2009, 41(3): 279-286
7. Z.M. Du, X.Q. Jin, Fault diagnosis for temperature, flow rate and pressure sensors in VAV systems using wavelet neural network, Applied Energy, 2009, 86(9): 1624-1631
8. Z.M. Du, X.Q. Jin, Y.Y. Yang, Wavelet neural network-based fault diagnosis in air-handling units, HVAC&R Research, 2008, 14(6): 959-973
9. Z.M. Du, X.Q. Jin, L.Z. Wu, PCA-FDA-based fault diagnosis for sensors in VAV systems, HVAC&R Research, 2007, 13(2): 349-367
10. Z.M. Du, X.Q. Jin, Detection and diagnosis for multiple faults in VAV systems, Energy and Buildings, 2007, 39(8): 923-934
11. Z.M. Du, X.Q. Jin, Multiple faults diagnosis for sensors in air handling unit using Fisher discriminant analysis, Energy Conversion and Management, 2008, 49(12): 3654-3665
12. Z.M. Du, X.Q. Jin, Detection and diagnosis for sensor fault in HVAC systems, Energy Conversion and Management, 2007, 48(3): 693-702
13. Z.M. Du, X.Q. Jin, Tolerant control for multiple faults of sensors in VAV systems, Energy Conversion and Management, 2007, 48(3): 764-777
14. Z.M. Du, X.Q. Jin, Lizhou Wu, Fault detection and diagnosis based on improved PCA with JAA method in VAV systems, Building and Environment, 2007, 42(9): 3221-3232
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Teaching
Engineering and Society, Undergraduate students,36,3
Intelligent Energy System and its Application, Undergraduate students, 36, 3
Measurement in Building Environment,Undergraduate students,36,3
Automation in Buildings and HVAC,Undergraduate students,36,3
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Patents and Applications
1. Zhimin Du,Xinqiao Jin, Outdoor air optimal controller in VAV systms,Licensed, No.:100552573
2. Xinqiao Jin, Zhimin Du, The Supply air optimal controller based on the indoor humidity control. Licensed, No.: ZL2004 1 0017181.5
3. Xinqiao Jin, Zhimin Du, Online fault detection and diagnosis system for temperature and flow rate sensors in HVAC systems. Licensed, No.: ZL2004 1 0017182.X
4. Xinqiao Jin, Zhimin Du, The chiller ON/OFF optimal controller based on the sensor fault detection and diagnosis in HVAC systems. Licensed, No.: ZL2004 1 0017180.0
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Other Professional Activities
1 Deputy Director, the Academic Committee of Shanghai Institute of Refrigeration
2 Reviewer of the journals including
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Honors and Awards
1 “Golden Medal”, Japanese Daikin Company, 2013
2 “Excellent Teacher”, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 2012
3 “Excellent Teacher”, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 2012
4 “Star Young Scholar (B)”, Talent Plan of Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 2011
5 “The Most Welcome Teacher Award”, School of Mechanical Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 2011
6 “The Most Welcome Teacher Award”, School of Mechanical Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 2010
7 “Star Young Scholar (C)”, Talent Plan of Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 2010
8 “Excellent Post Doctor” of Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 2009
9 “Excellent Paper” of Chinese Association of Refrigeration, 2009
10 , Shanghai Excellent Course, 2008
11 Awards of China Xia Anshi Educational Foundation, 2007