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Peer-reviewed Journal Papers
Peer-reviewed Journal Papers
2026
34) L. Ding#, N. Hu#, Y. Zhang, Y. Yang, J. Chi, C. Zhang, H. Tu*, Z. Fang*, and B. Zhang; (2026). Perfusion-enabled electroporator for cutaneous electroporation with agent perfusion, Device, 4, 101078. DOI: 10.1016/j.device.2026.101078
2025
33) Z. Bi#, T. Ji#, S. Dogramadzi, S. J. L. Phee, J. Liu, W. Lai, D. Wu, B. Zhang, and L. Cao*; (2025). Hysteresis-assisted shape morphing for soft continuum robots, Science Advances, 11, eadx3024. DOI: 10.1126/sciadv.adx3024
32) L. Jiang#, L. Chen#, L. Ding, Y. Yang, S. Yu, Z. Fang, Z. Qin*, and B. Zhang*; (2025). High-frequency irreversible electroporation for gliomas: A feasibility study using patient-specific finite element models, Medical Physics, 52:e18012. https://doi.org/10.1002/mp.18012 (Cover - 1/160 and Editor's choice - 4/160)
31) H. Liang, Y. Yang, Z. Fang, L. Cao, H. Zhang, W. Zhang, Z. Qian*, and B. Zhang*; (2025). A numerical study of gold-nanorod-enhanced non-invasive laser ablation for central lung cancer using an optical-thermal-fluid model, ASME Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, 147(7):071201-11. https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4068094
30) C. Zhu, Z. Fang, S. Yu, L. Chen, Z. Qin, B. Zhang*, and Y. Liu*; (2025). A bipolar pulse source driven by reverse-series-connected linear transformers with its multi-scale validation, IEEE Journal of Emerging and Selected Topics in Power Electronics, 13(1): 935-944. https://doi.org/10.1109/JESTPE.2024.3523267
2024
29）N. Hu, L. Ding*, A. Wang, W. Zhou, C. Zhang, B. Zhang*, and R. Yin*; (2024). Comprehensive modeling of corkscrew motion in micro-/nano-robots with general helical structures, Nature Communications, 15, 7399. https://rdcu.be/dSaI7
28) A. Xin, B. Zhang, C. Zhu, L. Huang, Z. Fang, and Y. Liu*; (2024). Design of a high-frequency irreversible electroporation bipolar pulse generator based on H-bridge inverter with an isolating transformer, IEEE Transactions on Applied Superconductivity, 34(8):1-5. https://doi.org/10.1109/TASC.2024.3441607.
27) Z. Fang, H. Gu, M. A. J. Moser, W. Zhang, J. Xu, Z. Qian*, and B. Zhang*; (2024). Tissue property characterization and radiofrequency ablation enhancement by electroporation: An in vivo and computational study, IEEE Transactions on Instrumentation & Measurement, 73, 4008209. https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/10547195
26) X. Zhou, Z. Ma, K. Wang, G. Zhang, D. Ren, W. Zhang, B. Zhang*, and R. Yin*; (2024). Motion control of magnetic-controlled spiral microrobots for in-vitro plaque removal, IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters, 9(6):5671-8. https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/10506529
25) Z. Fang, C. Wu, L. Cao, T. Wang, X. Hong, M. A. J. Moser, W. Zhang, and B. Zhang*; (2024). Development of a non-invasive flexible directional microwave ablation for central lung cancer: a simulation study, Physics in Medicine and Biology, 69, 09NT04. https://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1088/1361-6560/ad3795
24) C. Zhu, F. Liu, M. Moser, W. Zhang, Z. Fang*, and B. Zhang*; (2024). Rapid prediction of ablation zones of irreversible electroporation with electrochemical impedance spectroscopy and artificial neural network in a heterogeneous model, IEEE Transactions on Instrumentation and Measurement, 73, 2512510. https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/10474061
23) L. Ding, N. Hu, D. Kolbinson, A. Shubhananda, W. Zhang*, and B. Zhang*; (2024). Design, Prototyping, and Optimization of a Handheld Refrigeration Probe System for Dental Pulp Testing, Applied Thermal Engineering, 245, 122863. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2024.122863
2023
22) C. Wu, H. Huang, Y. Liu, L. Chen, S. Yu, M. A.J. Moser, W. Zhang, Z. Fang*, and B. Zhang*; (2023). Optimal design of aperiodic tri-slot antennas for the conformal ablation of liver tumors using an experimentally validated MWA computer model, Computer Methods and Programs in Biomedicine, 242, 107799. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cmpb.2023.107799
21) H. Liang, Z. Qian*, H. Zhang, Y. Luo, M. A.J. Moser, W. Zhang, and B. Zhang*; (2023). Computational modeling with phantom-tissue validation of gold-nanorod-enhanced laser ablation of prostate cancer, ASME Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, 146(1):011004-11. https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4063651
20) Z. Fang, X. Li, S. Yan, P. Si, F. Ma, W. Zhang, B. Zhang*, T. Zhou*, and B. Yang*; (2023). A novel polarity configuration for enhancing ablation depth of pulsed field ablation: Design, modeling, and in vivo validation, Medical Physics, 50(9):5364-74. https://doi.org/10.1002/mp.16621
19) Ding, L.; Fang, Z.; Moser, M.A.J.; Zhang, W.*; & Zhang, B.*; (2023). A Single-Cell Electroporation Model for Quantitatively Estimating the Pore Area Ratio by High-Frequency Irreversible Electroporation, Applied Sciences, 13(3), 1808. https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/13/3/1808
2022
18) Yu, S.; Chen, L.; Song, K.; Shu, T.; Fang, Z.; Ding, L.; Liu, J.; Jiang, L.; Zhang, G.; Zhang, B.*; & Qin, Z.*; (2022). Irreversible Electroporation Mediates Glioma Apoptosis via Upregulation of AP-1 and Bim: Transcriptome Evidence, Brain Sciences, 12(11), 1465. https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3425/12/11/1465
17) Fang, Z.; Wei, H.; Zhang, H.; Moser, M.A.; Zhang, W.; Qian, Z.*; & Zhang, B.* (2022). Radiofrequency ablation for liver tumors abutting complex blood vessel structures: treatment protocol optimization using response surface method and computer modeling, International Journal of Hyperthermia, 39(1): 733-42. https://doi.org/10.1080/02656736.2022.2075567
16) Shu, T.; Ding, L.; Fang, Z.; Yu, S.; Chen, L.; Moser, M.A.; Zhang, W.; Qin, Z.*; & Zhang, B.* (2022). Lethal Electric Field Thresholds for Cerebral Cells with IRE and H-FIRE Protocols: An in vitro 3D Cell Model Study, ASME Journal of Biomechanical Engineering, 144(10):101010-9. https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4054381.
15) Zhang, S.; Li, C.; Cao, L.; Moser, M.A.; Zhang, W.; Qian, Z.*; & Zhang, B.* (2022). Modeling and ex vivo experimental validation of liver tissue carbonization with laser ablation, Computer Methods and Programs in Biomedicine, 217, 106697. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cmpb.2022.106697
2021
14) Fang, Z.; Chen, L.; Moser, M.A.; Zhang, W.; Qin, Z.*; & Zhang, B.* (2021). Electroporation-based Therapy for Brain Tumors: A Review, ASME Journal of Biomechanical Engineering, 143(10):100802-14. https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4051184
13) Zhang, B.*; Liu, F.; Fang, Z.; Ding, L.; Moser, M. A.; & Zhang, W. (2021). An in vivo study of a custom-made high-frequency irreversible electroporation generator on different tissues for clinically relevant ablation zones, International Journal of Hyperthermia, 38(1): 593-603. http://doi.org/10.1080/02656736.2021.1912417
12) Huang, H.; Zhang, L.; Moser, M.A.; Zhang, W.; & Zhang, B.* (2021). A review of antenna designs for percutaneous microwave ablation, Physica Medica, 84: 254-264. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejmp.2021.03.010
11) Fang, Z.; Mao, H.; Moser, M. A.; Zhang, W.; Qian, Z.*; & Zhang, B.* (2021). Irreversible Electroporation Enhanced by Radiofrequency Ablation: An In Vitro and Computational Study in a 3D Liver Tumor Model, Annals of Biomedical Engineering, 49(9): 2126-2138. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10439-021-02734-x
10) Ding, L.; Moser, M. A.; Luo, Y.; Zhang, W.*; & Zhang, B.* (2021). Treatment Planning Optimization in Irreversible Electroporation for Complete Ablation of Variously Sized Cervical Tumors: A Numerical Study, ASME Journal of Biomechanical Engineering, 143(1): 014503. https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4047551
2020
9) Fang, Z.; Moser, M. A.; Zhang, E.; Zhang, W.*; & Zhang, B.* (2020). A Novel Method to Increase Tumor Ablation Zones with RFA by Injecting the Cationic Polymer Solution to Tissues: In Vivo and Computational Studies, IEEE Transactions on Biomedical Engineering, 67 (6): 1787-96. https://doi.org/10.1109/TBME.2019.2947292
2019
8) Chen, Y.; Moser, M. A.; Luo, Y.; Zhang, W.*; & Zhang, B.* (2019). Chemical Enhancement of Irreversible Electroporation: A Review and Future Suggestions, Technology in Cancer Research & Treatment, 18: 1-13. https://doi.org/10.1177/1533033819874128
7) Xu, Y.; Moser, M. A.; Zhang, E.; Zhang, W.*; & Zhang, B.* (2019). Large and round ablation zones with microwave ablation: A preliminary study of an optimal aperiodic tri-slot coaxial antenna with the π-matching network section, International Journal of Thermal Sciences, 140: 539-548. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijthermalsci.2019.03.022
6) Zhang, B.*; Yang, Y.; Ding, L.; Moser, M. A.; Zhang, E. M.; & Zhang, W. (2019). Tumor Ablation Enhancement by Combining Radiofrequency Ablation and Irreversible Electroporation: An In Vitro 3D Tumor Study, Annals of Biomedical Engineering, 47(3): 694-705. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10439-018-02185-x
5) Fang, Z.; Moser, M. A.; Zhang, E.; Zhang, W.*; & Zhang, B.* (2019). Design of a Novel Electrode of Radiofrequency Ablation for Large Tumors: In Vitro Validation and Evaluation, ASME Journal of Biomechanical Engineering, 141(3): 031007. https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4042179
4) Zhang et al. (2019), An In Vitro Experimental Study of the Pulse Delivery Method in Irreversible Electroporation, ASME Journal of Engineering and Science in Medical Diagnostics and Therapy, 1(1): 014501. https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4038238
2018
3) Yang, Y.; Moser, M.; Zhang, E.; Zhang, W.*; & Zhang, B.* (2018). Optimization of electrode configuration and pulse strength in irreversible electroporation for large ablation volumes without thermal damage, ASME Journal of Engineering and Science in Medical Diagnostics and Therapy, 1(2): 021002. https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4038129
2) Yang, Y.; Moser, M. A.; Zhang, E.; Zhang, W.*; & Zhang, B.* (2018). Development of a statistical model for cervical cancer cell death with irreversible electroporation in vitro, PloS One, 13(4): e0195561. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0195561
1) Fang, Z.; Zhang, B.*; Moser, M.; Zhang, E.; & Zhang, W. (2018). Design of a novel electrode of radiofrequency ablation for large tumors: A finite element study, ASME Journal of Engineering and Science in Medical Diagnostics and Therapy, 1(1): 011001. https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4038129
Publication before iETAL
6) Zhang et al. (2017). A new approach to feedback control of radiofrequency ablation systems for large coagulation zones, International Journal of Hyperthermia, 33(4): 367-77. https://doi.org/10.1080/02656736.2016.1263365
5) Zhang et al. (2016). A review of radiofrequency ablation: Large target tissue necrosis and mathematical modelling, Physica Medica, 32(8): 961-71. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejmp.2016.07.092
4) Zhang et al. (2015). Numerical analysis of the relationship between the area of target tissue necrosis and the size of target tissue in liver tumours with pulsed radiofrequency ablation, International Journal of Hyperthermia, 31(7): 715-25. https://doi.org/10.3109/02656736.2015.1058429
3) Zhang et al. (2014). Study of the relationship between the target tissue necrosis volume and the target tissue size in liver tumours using two-compartment finite element RFA modelling, International Journal of Hyperthermia, 30(8): 593-602. https://doi.org/10.3109/02656736.2014.984000
2) Zhang et al. (2014. Evaluation of the current radiofrequency ablation systems using axiomatic design theory, Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part H: Journal of Engineering in Medicine, 228(4): 397-408. https://doi.org/10.1177/0954411914530104
1) Zhang et al. (2013). Radiofrequency ablation technique in the treatment of liver tumours: Review and future issues, Journal of Medical Engineering & Technology, 37(2): 150-9. https://doi.org/10.3109/03091902.2012.754510
Conference proceedings
Conference proceedings
11) Chuan Wang, Zheng Fang, Xuejun Wang, Bing Zhang (2024). A preliminary study of balloon electrodes for the treatment of superficial malignancies in a potato model, SHWID '24: Proceedings of the 2024 International Conference on Smart Healthcare and Wearable Intelligent Devices, pp. 284-287. https://doi.org/10.1145/3703847.3703895
11) Chuan Wang, Zheng Fang, Xuejun Wang, Bing Zhang (2024). A preliminary study of balloon electrodes for the treatment of superficial malignancies in a potato model, SHWID '24: Proceedings of the 2024 International Conference on Smart Healthcare and Wearable Intelligent Devices, pp. 284-287. https://doi.org/10.1145/3703847.3703895
10) Aijia Xin, Bing Zhang, Yongfang Liu*, Chao Zhu (2023). A Bipolar Pulsed Power Supply Based on H-Bridge Circuit and Transformer Coupling, 2023 2nd Asia Power and Electrical Technology Conference (APET), pp. 222-225. https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/10489769
10) Aijia Xin, Bing Zhang, Yongfang Liu*, Chao Zhu (2023). A Bipolar Pulsed Power Supply Based on H-Bridge Circuit and Transformer Coupling, 2023 2nd Asia Power and Electrical Technology Conference (APET), pp. 222-225. https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/10489769
9) Chao Zhu, Bing Zhang, Yongfang Liu* (2023). Design of a Bipolar Pulsed Power Supply based on Linear-Transformer-Driver, 2023 IEEE International Conference on Applied Superconductivity and Electromagnetic Devices (ASEMD), pp. 1-2. https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/10369237
9) Chao Zhu, Bing Zhang, Yongfang Liu* (2023). Design of a Bipolar Pulsed Power Supply based on Linear-Transformer-Driver, 2023 IEEE International Conference on Applied Superconductivity and Electromagnetic Devices (ASEMD), pp. 1-2. https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/10369237
8）Chen Wu & Bing Zhang* (2023). A simulation study of flexible microwave ablation for lung cancer, 2023 5th International Conference on Intelligent Control, Measurement and Signal Processing (ICMSP 2023), pp. 169-72. https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/10170880
8）Chen Wu & Bing Zhang* (2023). A simulation study of flexible microwave ablation for lung cancer, 2023 5th International Conference on Intelligent Control, Measurement and Signal Processing (ICMSP 2023), pp. 169-72. https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/10170880
7) Liu, J.; Wu, C.; Fang, Z.; Zhou, T.* & Zhang, B.* (2023). A Preliminary Study of Cell Death Dynamics with PFA Using an In Vitro 3D Cardiac Cell Model, 2022 16th ICME International Conference on Complex Medical Engineering (CME), pp. 87-90. 10.1109/CME55444.2022.10063290
7) Liu, J.; Wu, C.; Fang, Z.; Zhou, T.* & Zhang, B.* (2023). A Preliminary Study of Cell Death Dynamics with PFA Using an In Vitro 3D Cardiac Cell Model, 2022 16th ICME International Conference on Complex Medical Engineering (CME), pp. 87-90. 10.1109/CME55444.2022.10063290
6) He, R.; Zhang, B.; Bi, Z. & Zhang, W.* (2022). Development of a hybrid haptic device with a high degree of motion decoupling, 2022 the 29th IEEE International Conference on Mechatronics and Machine Vision in Practice (M2VIP), (Best Conference Paper). https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/10041070
6) He, R.; Zhang, B.; Bi, Z. & Zhang, W.* (2022). Development of a hybrid haptic device with a high degree of motion decoupling, 2022 the 29th IEEE International Conference on Mechatronics and Machine Vision in Practice (M2VIP), (Best Conference Paper). https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/10041070
5) Liu, F.; Zhang, W. & Zhang, B.* (2021). A study of ablation zone of irreversible electroporation in a heterogeneous potato model, 2021 International Conference on Electronic, Circuits and Information Engineering (ECIE), pp. 55-59. 10.1109/ECIE52353.2021.00019
5) Liu, F.; Zhang, W. & Zhang, B.* (2021). A study of ablation zone of irreversible electroporation in a heterogeneous potato model, 2021 International Conference on Electronic, Circuits and Information Engineering (ECIE), pp. 55-59. 10.1109/ECIE52353.2021.00019
4) Xu, Y.; Zhang, W. & Zhang, B. (2019). A coaxial tri-slot antenna with aperiodic layout of the slots for microwave ablation, 2019 IEEE MTT-S International Microwave Biomedical Conference (IMBioC), pp. 1-3. 10.1109/IMBIOC.2019.8777766
4) Xu, Y.; Zhang, W. & Zhang, B. (2019). A coaxial tri-slot antenna with aperiodic layout of the slots for microwave ablation, 2019 IEEE MTT-S International Microwave Biomedical Conference (IMBioC), pp. 1-3. 10.1109/IMBIOC.2019.8777766
3) Fang, Z.; Zhang, B.*; Moser, M.; Zhang, E. & Zhang, W. (2018). Design of a Novel Electrode of Radiofrequency Ablation for Large Tumors: A Finite Element Study, ASME 2017 International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, IMECE2017-70841, V003T04A019; 6 pages. https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2017-70841
2) Yang, Y.; Zhang, B.*; Moser, M.; Zhang, E. & Zhang, W. (2018). Analysis and Optimization of Determining Factors in Irreversible Electroporation for Large Ablation Zones Without Thermal Damage, ASME 2017 International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, IMECE2017-70810, V003T04A054; 6 pages. https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2017-70810
1) Fang, Z.; Zhang, B.* & Zhang, W. (2017). Current Solutions for the Heat-Sink Effect of Blood Vessels with Radiofrequency Ablation: A Review and Future Work, LSMS 2017: Advanced Computational Methods in Life System Modeling and Simulation, pp. 113-122. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-10-6370-1_12
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