Position：Professor
Tutor for doctoral and master students
Telephone: 021-69584712
Email: elsg163@163.com
Department：Institute of Rail Transit of Tongji University.
Main research directions: railway vehicle technology mainly engaged in wheel rail system dynamics of railway vehicles
Lecture course：
Lectures given since 1986：
1） Dynamics of railway vehicles
2） Simulation techniques for wheel/rail system
3) The development of railway vehicle technology
4) The advanced technology on urban rail transit
5) Mechanical Vibration/Multi-body Dynamics
6） Control theory of MAGLEV system
7） Numerical method for computer calculations
8） MATLAB/SIMULINK language
9） Simulation of vehicle system dynamics by SIMULINK, dSpace system.
Concurrent post:
Society of Chinese Railways, Society of Mechanics: Dynamics and Control Branch
Member of China society of dynamics and control of Shanghai.
Educational experience
1997-1999: Shanghai Jiaotong University, Ph.D student,
Major: Dynamics of Railway VehicleSystems
Project of thesis: A COMBINED STUDY OF RADIAL STEERING BOGIES AND WHEEL-RAIL WEAR
Ph.D Obtained
1983-1986: Shanghai Institute of Railway Technology, Dept. of M.E, Postgraduate student
Major: Dynamics of Railway Vehicle Systems
M.Sc. Obtained
1979-1983: Shanghai Institute of Railway Technology, Dept. of M.E., Graduate student
Major: Railway Vehicles
B.Sc. Awarded
Work experience
1986-1988: Assistant teacher at Shanghai Institute of Railway Technology, Dept. of Mechanical Engineering.
1988-1993: Lecturer for Mechanical Dynamics at Shanghai Institute of Railway Technology, Dept. of Mechanical Engineering
1994-1998: Associate Professor for Railway Vehicle System Dynamics at Shanghai Institute of Railway Technology, Mechanical Engineering.
1998-2000: Professor for Railway Vehicle System Dynamics at Shanghai Tiedao University, Dept. of Mechanical Engineering.
Since 2000: Professor for Railway Vehicle System Dynamics at Shanghai Tongji University, Dept. of Railway Vehicle Engineering.
Teaching situation
Master and doctorial students supervised since 1997
Research projects
1. Analysis on test results for wheel un-roundness of metro vehicles and the causes, 2020-2021.
2. Key technology for rail grinding and wheel/rail dynamic simulation platform, 2019-2021.
3. Simulation of dynamics for a low floor tram guiding system with rubber tyre wheels,2018-2020.
4. Rail maintenance technology for mail lines track,2017-2020.
5.Study on wheel profile optimization and maintenance for high speed train,2015-2017
6.Study on the friction control for rail top and rail side face for reduced wear,2016-2017
7.Study on the grinding technology for existing curved track,2016-2017
8.Study on method pf evaluation of grinding process, 2016-2017
9.Study on a grinding technology for switch p oint,2016-2017
10.Analysis on abnormal vibration happened on a Iran metro train, 2016-2017
11.Wheel profile design and calculation of dynamic performances for a 100% low floor tramway set, 2015-2016
12.Study on variation of dynamic performances for a freight vehicle,2014-2015
13.Calculation of dynamic performances for a vehicle ZLB080, 2014-2014
14.Analysis on dynamic performances for a permanent magnetic direct driving vehicle,2014-2015
15.Study of energy absorb of Shanghai metro train in case of crush,2013-2014
16.Calculation of dynamic performances for a right rail vehicle of Muyang,2013-2014
17.Analysis on a bearing failure for a metro vehicle type A,2013-2014
18.Calculation of dynamic performances for 100% flow floor tram vehicle, 2013-2014
19.Optimisation of wheel profile for Shanghai metro vehicle and abnormal wear of wheel and rail,2013-2015
20.Calculation of dynamic performances for a EMU vehicle ZUA160-B0/2,2012-2013
21.Simulation of the curving performances of a metro vehicle exported to Iran, 2012-2013
22.Design of a wheel profile and dynamics evaluation of a EMU vehicle exported to Georgia,2012-2013
23.Calculation of dynamic performances for a RL locomotive,2012-2012
24.Study on a structural design for a flexible primary suspension,2012-2013
25.Calculation of dynamic performance for a 100% low floor tramway vehicle,2011-2012
26.Calculation of dynamic performance for a light rail vehicle exported to Malaysian,2011-2012
27.Calculation of dynamic performance for metro vehicle ZMC80,2011-2012
28.Calculation of dynamic performance for metro vehicle ZMC120,2011-2012
29.Simulation of a vehicle with bogie equipped with permanent magnetic and direct drive traction system ,2011-2012
30.Calculation of dynamic performances for metro vehicle of Hongzhou,2011-2012.
31.Development of a portable measurement device for roundness of wheel,2011-2012.
32.Calculation of dynamic performances for IZMIRLE metro vehicle, 2010-2012
33.Development of a software for Vehicle Suspension Optimisation and Vehicle envelop calculation,2010-2011.
34.The evaluation on the vibration and noise level for a vehicle equipped with AM96 type of bogies,2010-2011
35.Study on the bogie with permanent magnetic and direct drive traction,2009-2010
36.Design of an innovative Levitation and Guidance Frame for high speed MAGLEV, 2008-2009
37. Design of levitation and guiding system for high speed maglev train, 2008-2010.
38. Calculation of dynamic performances of metro vehicle for Bombay, 2008-2009.
39. Analysis of dynamic performances of metro vehicle for Hongzhou, 2008-2009.
40. Design of wheel profiles of metro vehicle for economical re-profiling, 2007-2008.
41. Study on the key technologies for 100% low-floor tram vehicle, 2007-2008.
42. Study on the rail corrugation on metro curves in Nanjing, 2007-2008.
43. Optimization of the wheel/rail system for metro system, 2006-2008.
44. Abnormal wear on wheel tread of a metro vehicle in Nanjing, 2006-2007
45. Optimal design of levitation suspension for high speed maglev train, 2005-2006
46. Calculation of dynamic performances for metro vehicle of type A, 2005-2006.
47. Study on the reliability of door systems for metro vehicles, 2004-2005.
48. Optimal design of the wheel profile for low floor tramways vehicles, 2004-2005
49. Analysis of a derailment happened on a low floor tram vehicle, 2004-2005
50. Development of a simulation software for longitudinal interaction in a train,2004.
51. Design of a 70% low floor tram vehicle running gears, 2004-2005
52. Analysis on the dynamic performance for a tilting train, 2003-2004.
53. Research on the simulation and vibration measurement of Shanghai High Speed MAGLEV system on flexible guide way, project from 2002-2002.
54. Research on the simulation for low-floor train for investigation of excessive wheel flange wear, project from 2000-2001.
55. Research on the dynamics simulation for radial steering bogie for railway vehicles, project from 1999-2000 .
56. Research on the reduction of excessive wheel/rail wear for Shanghai Metro, project from Shanghai Metro Co. 1998.
57. Simulation of an testing articulated high speed train, curving, hunting, etc.. project from Ministry of Chinese Railways. A SIMULINK train model has been built and used for simulation and test validation.,1996-1998.
58. Development of a simulation tools for a rolling rig in Qingdao vehicle research institute, project from Qingdao vehicle research institute. Using MATLAB/SIMULINK toolbox 1996-1997.
59. Study on derailment mechanics, founding from Ministry of Chinese Railways. 1996-1997.
60. Investigation on the dynamic performance of a quasi-high speed vehicle with 209HS bogie, project from Puzhen Rolling Stock Works. 1997.
61. Investigation on the dynamic performance of a quasi-high speed vehicle with SW200 bogie, project from Qingdao Rolling Stock Works. 1997.
62. Investigation on the dynamic performance of a quasi-high speed vehicle with CW200 bogie, project from Changchun Rolling Stock Works. 1998.
63. Theoretical study on the design of a passive steering 3-axle bogie for locomotives , project from Dalian Rolling Stock Works. 1996.
64. Investigation on the dynamic performance of a high speed locomotive:DF11 , project from Qishuyan Rolling Stock Works. 1994-1995..
65. Investigation on the dynamic performance of a specific vehicle with SW160 bogie, project from Qingdao Rolling Stock Works. 1998.
66. Investigation on the dynamic performance of a meter-gauge vehicle, project from Tangshan Rolling Stock Works. 1996.
67. Study on active steering system for railway bogies for improved curving performance, project for Loughborough University UK. 1995-1996.
68. Development of a portable wheel/rail profile recording device. Project from Qingdao Vehicle research institute. 1997-1998.
69. Development of a portable vehicle ride index measuring system, project from Qingdao vehicle research institute, using LABVIEW, 1997.
70. Development of a 2D/3D wheel/rail contact calculation program for measured profiles and designed profiles, using VC++ and MATLAB and Fortran, 1986-1998.
71. Study on the reduction of excessive curved rail wear, porject from Ministry of Chinese Railways. 1988-1990.
72. Analysis of dynamic performance of SS4, SS5, SS8, SS8B electrical locomotives, project from Zhuzhou Electical Locomotive Works. 1986-1996.
73. Analysis of dynamic performance of two 3-piece bogie for heavy axle load freight vehicles, project from Zhuzhou Rolling Stock Works. 1997-1998.
74. Feasibility study of a tilting train, its control system and bogie structure, project from Qingdao Rolling Stock Works. 1998.
75. Study on the design of a radial steering bogie for a passenger coach SW160R, project from Qingdao Rolling Stock Works. 1999-2000.
76. Analysis of a radial bogie for tilting train, project from Tang Shan Railway Vehicle and Locomotive Factory, 1999.
77. Development of a computer program package "VTSD" for Dynamics of Railway Vehicle Systems ( including modelling ,stability calculation, random response calculation, nonlinear dynamic curving performance calculation, and wheelset/track geometric contact analysis, etc. using Fortran, Basic, Pascal Turbo C), 1989-1994.
78. Experimental and theoretical study of anti-sliding & sliping control system for shanghai Metro railway system, project from Shanghai Metro. 1994.
79. Dynamic test for 3-piece bogies, project from Zhuzhou Rolling Stock Works,. 1996.
80. Measurement of the profiles of wheel and rail in service, project from university funding, 1986-1987.
81. Experimental research on validation of a dynamic curving model of a rail vehicle, 1992.
82. Establishment of an electronic-hydraulic servo fatigue testing system for high flexcoil Springs, lasting 3 years.
Academic papers
1. Dilai Chen ,1 Gang Shen,2 Xin Mao,2 and Buchen Chen2. A Design Method for Rail Profiles in Switch Panel of Turnout Based on the Contact Stress Analysis，Shock and Vibration Volume 2020, Article ID 8575498
2. Meiying SHI, Wei LI, Mingyang WU, Gang SHEN. Analysis of out-of-round wheels and the effect of wheel polygonalization on vehicle vibration. The 11th International Conference on Contact Mechanics and Wear of Rail/Wheel Systems(CM2018), Netherlands, 24-27 September, 2018.
3. Li Qin, Wang Hui, Shen Gang. Research on control method of Maglev vehicle-guideway coupling vibration system based on particle swarm optimization algorithm. Journal of Vibration and Control, 2019 (Article in Press).
4. Chen Dilai, Shen Gang. Analysis of railway vehicle carbody hunting based on similarity identification of fuzzy mathematics. The Dynamics of Vehicles on Roads and Tracks, 2018(2):1019-1024.
5. Chen Dilai, Shen Gang, Chen Buchen. Optimization of rail grinding profiles in swtich panel of turnout based on contact stress analysis. Proceedings of the 11th International Conference on Contact Mechanics and Wear of Rail/wheel Systems, CM 2018. 2018:123-129.
6. Zhang Xu, Shen, Gang, Chen Dilai .Geometric analysis of wheel-switch for new and old turnout. The Dynamics of Vehicles on Roads and Tracks2018(2):1329-1334
7. Dielai CHEN, Gang SHEN, etc. The analysis of ride comfort index based on vibration mode coupling. Journal on Tongji University(Science edtion),2018,46(01):118-124.
8. MAO xin, Gang.SHEN. A design method for rail profiles on curved track based on the geometric characteristics of wheel–rail contact. Journal on Tongji University(Science edtion)2018,46(02):253-259.
9. Mao X, Shen G. A design method for rail profiles based on the geometric characteristics of wheel–rail contact. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part F: Journal of Rail and Rapid Transit, 2018, 232(5):1255-1265
10. Huiming YAO, Gang SHEN,etc.. The study on the cause of rail corrugation based on test. Journal on Tongji University(Science edtion),,2018,46 (10):1427.
11. Gang SHEN, Mao Xin; Study on dynamic derailment criteria for high speed train, The Dynamics of Vehicles on Roads and Tracks - Proceedings of the 24th Symposium of the International Association for Vehicle System Dynamics, 2017/1/18, IAVSD 2015, EI
12. Gang SHEN, Mao Xin, An inverse design method for rail grinding profiles, VEHICLE SYSTEM DYNAMICS, 55(7):1029-1044, SCI期刊/DOI:10.1080/00423114.2017.1296168,2017-6
13. Gang SHEN, Wenming XIANG, Xin MAO. The technical background for precise measurements and post analysis of wheel and rail profiles using two-encoder system, 10th International Conference on Contact Mechanics,CM2015, Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA
14. Gang SHEN, Jie Wang. The study of wheel profiles for the Influence on wear and curving performances. Journal on Tongji University(Science edtion), 01, pp 91-96, 2014.
15. Hui Wang, Gang Shen, Lin Li, and Xiaobo Zhong. Study on the MAGLEV Vehicle-guideway Coupling Vibration System [J]. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part F: Journal of Rail and Rapid Transit , Dec. 26, 2013, (on line) ,doi:10.1177/0954409713516109
16. Gang SHEN, Lin Li. Study on the method for the evaluation of steering ability of railway bogies[J]. Urban mass transit,2013,Vol.16,No.12:48-57
17. Mao xing, Gang SHEN. EQUIVALENT CONICITY CALCULATION FOR UNSYMMETRICAL WHEEL AND RAIL PROFILES, 23rd Internal Symposium on Dynamics of Vehicles on Roads and Tracks,2013,Qingdao, China
18. Gang SHEN, Xiaobo ZHONG. THE IMPLEMENTATIONS OF NEWLY DEVELPOED WHEEL AND RAIL PROFILE DESIGN METHODS, 23rd Internal Symposium on Dynamics of Vehicles on Roads and Tracks,2013,Qingdao, China
19. Shen Gang , WANG Hui, Zhong Xiaobo, Analysis and Experimental Study on the MAGLEV Vehicle-guideway Interaction based on the Full-State Feedback Theory [J]. Journal of Vibration and Control. 2013.7 on line. P1-8, ISSN:1741-2986
20. Gang SHEN, Xiaobo ZHONG. Design of wheel and rail profiles according to contact functions. 9th International Conference on Contact Mechanics and Wear of Rail/Wheel Systems (CM2012), Chengdu, China, August 27-30, 2012
21. Gang SHEN, Hui WANG. A Study on the steering ability index for railway vehicles, Proceedings of the First International Conference on Railway Technology: Research, Development and Maintenance, RW2012, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria – Spain, 18-20 April 2012
22. Gang SHEN, Xiaobo ZHONG, DESIGN AND SELECTION OF WHEEL PROFILES FOR RAILWAY VEHICLES，Proceedings of the IAVSD2011, 2011-8-19-23, Manchester, UK.
23. Gang SHEN, Xiaobo ZHONG, A design method for wheel profiles according to the rolling radius difference function, Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part F: Journal of Rail and Rapid Transit, September 2011 225: 457-462, doi:10.1177/2041301710394920
24. Gang SHEN,Xuehua Zhang, Analysis on the mechanism of rail corrugation oncurved track,[J]. Journal of Tongji inversity(Science edition), Vol 03, pp 381-384, 2011.
25. Gang SHEN, Xiaobo ZHONG，DESIGN METHOD FOR HIGH SPEED WHEEL PROFILES BY CONSIDERING ROLLING RADII DIFFERENCE FUNCTION，Proceedings of the 2010 Joint Rail Conference, April 27-29, 2010, Urbana, Illinois, USA
26. Shen, G; Zhou, J; Ren, L, Enhancing the resistance to derailment and side-wear for a tramway vehicle with independently rotating wheels,VSD,2007, Italy,19th IAVSD
27. Gang SHEN, Reinhold.MEISINGER, Guangwei SHU, MODELING OF A HIGH-SPEED MAGLEV TRAIN WITH VERTICAL AND LATERAL CONTROL, for IAVSD in USA 2007
28. Gang SHEN, Haochun WANG, etc. Derailment of tramway vehicle with IRWs and wheel flange wear[J]. Journal of academic of China Railway,2006, Vol.28, No.4.49:53
29. Gang SHEN, Jingsong ZHOU, Lihui REN, Model of train dynamics[J]. Journal ofTongji university,2004,Vol.32,No.11:1495-1498 .
30. Gang SHEN, Jiang GU, Simulation of dynamics for a tramway vehicle, Journal of Tongji university, Vol 31, No 10, 1206-1211, 2003.10.
31. Gang Shen, A proposed index for the evaluation of steering ability for railway vehicles, [J]. Journal of Tongji university, 2004,Vol.32,No.12:1613-1617
32. G Shen, J B Ayasse, H Chollet and I Pratt, A unique design method for wheel profiles by condisdering contact angle function, Proc. Instn Mech. Engrs, Part F: J. of Rail and Rapid Transit, 2003, 217(F3),25-30(in English).
33. G. Shen I. Pratt, The Development of a Railway Dynamics Modelling and Simulation Package to Cater for Current Industrial Trends, Journal of Rapid Transit, Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part F, 2001 Vol 215 No F3, 167-178(in English).
34. Gang Shen, et al. 'Rail Inclination, Wheelset Rolling Line Offset,and Rail Side-Cutting', Proceedings of 13th IAVSD Symposium, Chengdu, China, August 23-27,1993.(in English).
35. Gang Shen, R M Goodall, Active Yaw Relaxation For Improved Bogie Performance, Vehicle System Dynamics, 28(1997), pp273-289.(in English).
36. Gang Shen, et al. ‘Measurement of Wheel/Rail Profiles Using an Auto-Scanning Device’ Journal of the China Railway Society, Vol.21, 1999.10, pp.24-28.(in Chinese).
37. Gang Shen, Ian Pratt, A Unified Approach for the Modelling of a Railway Vehicle Dynamics and Simulation, Proceedings of 12th INTERNATIONAL WHEELSET CONGRESS, Qingdao, China, Sept. 21-25,1998, pp452-456.(in English).
38. Gang Shen, Yongsheng Hu, AN INTEGRATED DYNAMIC SIMULATION TOOL FOR RAILWAY VEHICLE DYNAMICS BASED ON SIMULINK, Proceedings of CSME Forum, May 19-22, 1998, Toronto, Canada. (in English)
39. Gang Shen, Zhou Jin-song Ren Li-hui , Study on Curving Performance of Coupled Single-axle Bogies, Journal of the China Railway Society, 2004, Vol.26,No.5:20-25.
40. Gang Shen, Zhou Jin-song Ren Li-hui. Study on the modeling method for train dynamics, Academic Journal of Tongji University, 2004,Vol.32,No.11:1495-1498 (in Chinese)
41. Gang Shen, The modeling of a stick-slip friction pair and its application on the dynamics of railway vehicles, Journal of locomotive and car, 2002.6, No3, 3-5. (in Chinese)
42. Gang Shen, etc. Study on semi-active-unsymmetrical self-radial-steering bogie, Journal of railway vehicles, 2002.3，Vol. 40, No.3, 13-16,33. (in Chinese)
43. Gang Shen, etc. A unique design method for wheel profile considering contact angles, Academic Journal of Tongji University, Vol 30, No.9, 2002.9, 1095-1098. (in Chinese)
44. Gang Shen, The developing running gears of Light Rail Vehicles, Urban Mass Transit, Vol. 19, No.3, 2002.10, 31-35. (in Chinese)
45. Gang Shen, Cao zhili, An integrated dynamic simulation system for railway vehicle dynamics using SIMULINK, Rolling Stock, Vol. 35, 1997.12., pp1-5.(in Chinese).
46. Gang Shen, Nonlinear Curving Simulation for High Speed Articulated Train, Journal of the China Railway Society, Vol.19, 1997.11，Suppl.,pp.9-14.(in Chinese).
47. Shen Gang, Zhang Dingxian, The modelling of three-axle radial steering bogies for dynamic analysis, Journal of the China Railway Society, Vol.19, 1997.11，Suppl.,pp.52-57.(in Chinese).
48. Shen Gang, Optimization and simulation of inter-vehicle-connections for high speed train, Journal of the China Railway Society, Vol.19, No.3，1997.6，pp.19-24(in Chinese).
49. Shen Gang, AN OBJECT ORIENTED DYNAMIC SIMULATION TOOL FOR RAILWAY VEHICLE DYNAMICS BASED ON SIMULINK®, Journal of the China Railway Society,Vol.22, No.2.1998.3.(in Chinese). Shen Gang, An active steering bogie for improvement of curving ability , Journal of Shanghai Tiedao University, Vol.18, No.2，1997.6, pp.13-19.(in Chinese).
50. Shen Gang, Cao Zhili, Jin Xincan , Modeling and Simulation of Hunting Phenomenon of Freight Vehicle on Rolling Rig, Noise and Vibration Control, Journal of Shanghai Tiedao University, No.6, 1997.12, pp15-19.(in Chinese).
51. Shen Gang, Graphic modeling method using Simulink for railway vehicles, 1997.3, Vol.18, No.1，pp.1-7.(in Chinese).
52. Shen Gang , Yu Lijuan, Investigation of inter vehicle-suspensions for improvement of ride comfort, Journal of Vibration and Shock,Vol.16, 1997.5, Suppl. pp.168-173.(in Chinese).
53. Gang Shen, et al. 'Measurement and Analysis of Wheel/Rail Contact Geometry', Journal of Shanghai Institute of Railway Technology Vol.12, No.1,Mar.,1991,(in Chinese).
54. Gang Shen and D.X Zhang,'Computer Aided Generation of Explicit Equations of Motion for Multibody Systems', Journal of Shanghai Institute of Railway Technology,Vol.14, No.3,1993., (in Chinese).
55. D.X. Zhang, Gang Shen, et al.,'Investigation of Wheel-Track Contact Geometry', China Railway Science, Institute of Chinese Railway Academy, Vol.11 No.2 Dec.,1990.,China.
56. D.X. Zhang., Gang Shen,et al.,'Share in Rail-Side Cutting taken by Locomotives and by Cars', Applied Mechanics/Rail Transportation Symposium-1988, AMD- Vol. 96/RTD-Vol.2.,USA.(in English)
Awards and patents
1. Detection method for miss alignment with cross brace of 3-piece bogie Z8A, ZL 0022172769
2. Design method for IRW wheel profiles, ZL 2006101198448.
3. Portable rail corrugation device, ZL 2007 2 0076528.2
4. Platform for measurement of cross brace bogie,ZL 2007 2 0073501.8
5. Deice for measurement of wheel diameters, ZL 200820055350.8
6. Portable rail profile wear measurement device, ZL 200620041806.6
7. Design method of wheel profile based on RRDF function curves, ZL 201010197272.70
8. Device for wheel un-roundness mounting on vehicle, ZL201210024825.8
9. Device for rail wear measurement with magnetic mounting block,ZL 201110391372.3
10. Mechanical semi-active radial steering bogie, ZL 201110311710.2
11. A 3D measurement device for rail profile, ZL 201320413272.5
12. A portable rail corrugation grinding machine,ZL 201520118542.9
13. A device for measurement of wheel/rail friction adhesion levels, ZL 201520118542.9
14. A control method for unstable hunting movement of high speed train,ZL 201810842762.4