Sheng Li, Ph.D.

Department:
Mechanical & Materials Engineering
Title:
Associate Professor
Address:
Russ Engineering Center 428, 3640 Colonel Glenn Hwy, Dayton, OH 45435-0001

Education History

The Ohio State University, Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, 2009.

The Ohio State University, M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, 2008.

University of Science and Technology of China, China, B.S. in Mechanics, 2003. 

Teaching

ME-2120, Statics.

ME-2210, Dynamics.

ME-3120, Mechanics of Materials.

ME-4140/6140 Mechanical Design I.

ME-4190/6190 Introduction to Engineering Lubrication.

ME-4860/6860 Metal Forming.

ME-7100, Advanced Mechanics of Solids.

Research Statement

·       Multi-scale computational mechanics

·       Tribology and surface engineering, Tribo-dynamics

·       Power loss and efficiency

·       Contact fatigue and thermal failure

Service

·        Associate Editor, ASME Journal of Mechanical Design, 2020 – present

·        Associate Editor, Mechanism and Machine Theory, 2016 – present.

·        Committee Member, ASME Power Transmission and Gearing, 2010 – present.

Publications

Archival Journal Papers:

  1. Li S, Kolivand A. On the Dynamics of a Lubricated Roller Contact. Mechanism and Machine Theory 2020; 153: 103959.
  2. Handschuh M J, Li S, Kahraman A, Talbot D. An Experimental-theoretical Methodology to Develop Scuffing Limits for Relatively Smooth High Speed Contacts. Tribology Transactions 2020; doi: 10.1080/10402004.2020.1715519.
  3. Li S, Masse D. On the Flash Temperature under the Starved Lubrication Condition of a Line Contact. Tribology International 2019; 136: 173-181.
  4. Li S, Parmar U. The Effects of Microdimple Texture on the Friction and Thermal Behavior of a Point Contact. ASME Journal of Tribology 2018; 140: 041503.
  5. Li S, Anisetti A. A Tribo-dynamic Contact Fatigue Model for Spur Gear Pairs. International Journal of Fatigue 2017; 98: 81-91.
  6. Li S, Wagner JJ. Determination of the Accelerated RCF Operating Condition of the Sun-planet Contact of a Tractor Final Drive Using a Computational Method. Meccanica 2017; 52: 431-440.
  7. Li S, Anisetti A. On the Flash Temperature of Gear Contacts under the Tribo-dynamic Condition. Tribology International 2016; 97: 6-13.
  8. Talbot D, Kahraman A, Li S, Singh A, Xu H. Development and Validation of an Automotive Axle Power Loss Model. Tribology Transactions, 2016; 59(4): 707-719.
  9. Li S, Wagner JJ. An Approach for the Gear Rolling Contact Fatigue Acceleration. ASME Journal of Mechanical Design 2016; 138(3): 034501.
  10. Li S. An Investigation on the Influence of Misalignment on Micro-pitting of a Spur Gear Pair. Tribology Letters 2015; 60(3): 35.
  11. Li S. A Thermal Tribo-dynamic Mechanical Power Loss Model for Spur Gear Pairs. Tribology International 2015; 88: 170-178.
  12. Li S. A Computational Study on the Influence of Surface Roughness Lay Directionality on Micropitting of Lubricated Point Contacts. ASME Journal of Tribology 2015; 137(2): 021401.
  13. Li S. A Boundary Element Model for Near Surface Contact Stresses of Rough Surfaces. Computational Mechanics 2014; 54(3): 833-846.
  14. Janakiraman V, Li S, Kahraman A. An Investigation of the Impacts of Contact Parameters on Wear Coefficient. ASME Journal of Tribology 2014; 136: 031602.
  15. Li S, Kahraman A. A Micro-pitting Model for Spur Gear Contacts. International Journal of Fatigue 2014; 59: 224-233.
  16. Li S. Influence of Surface Roughness Lay Directionality on Scuffing Failure of Lubricated Point Contacts. ASME Journal of Tribology 2013; 135(4): 041502.
  17. Talbot D, Li S, Kahraman A. Prediction of Mechanical Power Loss of Planet Gear Roller Bearings under Combined Radial and Moment Loading. ASME Journal of Mechanical Design 2013; 135(12): 121007.
  18. Li S, Kahraman A. A Tribo-dynamic Model of a Spur Gear Pair. Journal of Sound and Vibration 2013; 332(20): 4963-4978.
  19. Li S, Kahraman A. Micro-pitting Fatigue Lives of Lubricated Contacts: Experiments and Model Validation. International Journal of Fatigue 2013; 48: 9-18.
  20. Li S, Kahraman A. A Physics-based Model to Predict Micro-pitting Lives of Lubricated Point Contacts. International Journal of Fatigue 2013; 47: 205-215.
  1. Li S, Kahraman A, Anderson N, Wedeven LD. A Model to Predict Scuffing Failures of a Ball-on-disk Contact. Tribology International 2013: 60: 233-245.
  2. Li S, Kahraman A, Klein M. A Fatigue Model for Spur Gear Contacts Operating under Mixed Elastohydrodynamic Lubrication Conditions. ASME Journal of Mechanical Design 2012; 134: 041007.
  3. Li S, Kahraman A. A Method to Derive Friction and Rolling Power Loss Formulae for Mixed Elastohydrodynamic Lubrication. JSME Journals, Journal of Advanced Mechanical Design, Systems, and Manufacturing 2011; 5(4): 252-263.
  4. Li S, Kahraman A. Influence of Dynamic Behavior on Elastohydrodynamic Lubrication of Spur Gears. Journal of Engineering Tribology 2011; 225: 740-753.
  5. Li S, Kahraman A. A Spur Gear Mesh Interface Damping Model Based on Elastohydrodynamic Contact Behavior. International Journal of Powertrains 2011; 1(1): 4-21.
  6. Li S, Kahraman A. A Fatigue Model for Contacts under Mixed Elastohydrodynamic Lubrication Condition. International Journal of Fatigue 2011; 33(3): 427-436.
  7. Kolivand M, Li S, Kahraman A. Prediction of Mechanical Gear Mesh Efficiency of Hypoid Gear Pairs. Mechanisms and Machine Theory 2010; 45 (11): 1555-1567.
  8. Li S, Kahraman A. Prediction of Spur Gear Mechanical Power Losses Using a Transient Elastohydrodynamic Lubrication Model. Tribology Transaction 2010; 53(4), 554-563.
  9. Li S, Kahraman A. A Transient Mixed Elastohydrodynamic Lubrication Model for Spur Gear Pairs. ASME Journal of Tribology 2010; 132(1): 011501.
  10. Li S, Vaidyanathan A, Harianto J, Kahraman A. Influence of Design Parameters on Mechanical Power Losses of Helical Gear Pairs. JSME Journals, Journal of Advanced Mechanical Design, Systems, and Manufacturing 2009; 3(2): 146-158.
  11. Li S, Kahraman A. A Mixed EHL Model with Asymmetric Integrated Control Volume Discretization. Tribology International 2009; 42(8): 1163-1172.

Peer Reviewed Conference Proceedings:

  1. Li S, Masse D. The Effect of Starvation on a Thermal Mixed EHL Line Contact. Proceedings of the ASME 2019 International Design Engineering Technical Conferences and Computers & Information in Engineering Conference IDETC/CIE 2019-97082, Anaheim, CA, August 2019.
  2. Li S, Anisetti A. The Effect of Spur Gear Tribo-dynamic Response on Pitting Crack Nucleation. Proceedings of the ASME 2017 International Design Engineering Technical Conferences and Computers & Information in Engineering Conference IDETC 2017, Cleveland, Ohio, August 2017.
  3. Li S, Parmar U. A Study on the Influence of Micro Surface Texture on Mixed EHL Friction. Proceedings of the ASME 2017 International Design Engineering Technical Conferences and Computers & Information in Engineering Conference IDETC 2017, Cleveland, Ohio, August 2017.
  4. Li S. A Computational Study on the Mechanical Power Loss of a Spur Gear Pair under the Thermal Tribo-dynamic Condition. Proceedings of the ASME 2015 International Design Engineering Technical Conferences and Computers & Information in Engineering Conference IDETC/CIE 2015, Boston, Massachusetts, August 2015.
  5. Li S, Kahraman A. A Theoretical and Experimental Study of Micro-pitting of Lubricated Point Contacts. International Conference on Gears, Garching, Germany, October 2013.
  6. Li S. A Study on Influence of Surface Roughness Lay Directionality on Scuffing Failure of Lubricated Point Contacts. STLE Annual Meeting, Detroit, Michigan, May 2013.
  7. Li S, Kahraman A. Determination of Friction and Rolling Power Loss for Mixed Elastohydrodynamic Lubrication. Japanese Society of Tribologists, International Tribology Conference, Hiroshima, Japan, October 2011.
  8. Li S, Kahraman A, Klein M. A Fatigue Model for Spur Gear Contacts Operating under Mixed Elastohydrodynamic Lubrication Conditions. Proceedings of the ASME 2011 International Design Engineering Technical Conferences and Computers & Information in Engineering Conference IDETC/CIE 2011, Washington DC, August 2011.
  9. Li S, Kahraman A. Prediction of Spur Gear Mechanical Power Losses Using an EHL Model with Time-varying Contact Parameters. ASME/STLE International Joint Tribology Conference, Memphis, Tennessee, October 200
  10. Li S, Vaidyanathan A, Harianto J, Kahraman A. Influence of Design Parameters and Micro-geometry on Mechanical Power Losses of Helical Gear Pairs. JSME International Conference on Motion and Power Transmissions, Sendai, Japan, May 2009.

Professional Affiliations/Memberships

·        Committee Member, ASME (American Society of Mechanical Engineers) Power Transmission and Gearing, 2010 – present.

·        Committee Member, AGMA (American Gear Manufacturers Association) Helical Gear Rating, 2014 – present.

·        Committee Chair, STLE (Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers) Gears and Gear Lubrication, 2012 – 2015, 2017 – 2019.

 

Awards/Recognition

  • College Research Award, College of Engineering & Computer Science, Wright State University, 2020.
  • Wilbur Deutsch Memorial Award, Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers, 2018.
  • Early Career Achievement Award, College of Engineering & Computer Science, Wright State University, 2017.
  • Best Presentation Award, 9th Annual ASME Dayton Engineering Sciences Symposium, 2014.
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