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Peer-Reviewed Journal Papers

• L. Cheng, Z. Wang, F. Jiang, and J. Li, “Fast Generation of Optimal Asteroid Landing Trajectories Using Deep Neural Networks,” IEEE Transactions on Aerospace and Electronic Systems, available online. doi: 10.1109/TAES.2019.2952700
• L. Cheng, Z. Wang, and F. Jiang, “Real-Time Control for Fuel-Optimal Moon Landing based on An Interactive Deep Reinforcement Learning Algorithm,” Astrodynamics, Vol. 3, No. 4, 2019, pp. 375–386. doi: 10.1007/s42064-018-0052-2
• Z. Wang, “Optimal Trajectories and Normal Load Analysis of Hypersonic Glide Vehicles via Convex Optimization,” Aerospace Science and Technology, Vol. 87, 2019, pp. 357-368. doi: 10.1016/j.ast.2019.03.002
• L. Cheng, Z. Wang, F. Jiang, and C. Zhou, “Real-Time Optimal Control for Spacecraft Orbit Transfer via Multi-Scale Deep Neural Networks,” IEEE Transactions on Aerospace and Electronic Systems, Vol. 55, No. 5, 2019, pp. 2436-2450. doi: 10.1109/TAES.2018.2889571
• Y. She, S. Li, and Z. Wang, “Constructing Large Antenna Reflector via Spacecraft Formation Flying and Reconfiguration Control,” Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics, Vol. 42, No. 6, 2019, pp. 1372-1382. doi: 10.2514/1.G004116
• K. Ni, Z. Wang, Q. Zhang, and S. Han, “Anti-Windup Spinning Guidance for Fixed-Trim Reentry Vehicles by Active Disturbance Rejection Control,” Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, Vol. 56, No. 4, 2019, pp. 1092-1106. doi: 10.2514/1.A34240
• Z. Wang and M. J. Grant, “Autonomous Entry Guidance for Hypersonic Vehicles by Convex Optimization,” Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, Vol. 55, No. 4, 2018, pp. 993-1006. doi: 10.2514/1.A34102
• Z. Wang and M. J. Grant, “Minimum-Fuel Low-Thrust Transfers for Spacecraft: A Convex Approach,” IEEE Transactions on Aerospace and Electronic Systems, Vol. 54, No. 5, 2018, pp. 2274-2290. doi: 10.1109/TAES.2018.2812558
• Z. Wang and M. J. Grant, “Optimization of Minimum-Time Low-Thrust Transfers using Convex Programming,” Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, Vol. 55, No. 3, 2018, pp. 586-598. doi: 10.2514/1.A33995
• L. Cheng, Z. Wang, Y. Cheng, Q. Zhang, and K. Ni, “Multi-Constrained Predictor-Corrector Reentry Guidance for Hypersonic Vehicles,” Proceedings of the IMechE, Part G: Journal of Aerospace Engineering, Vol. 232, No. 16, 2018, pp. 3049-3067. doi: 10.1177/0954410017724185
• Z. Wang and M. J. Grant, “Constrained Trajectory Optimization for Planetary Entry via Sequential Convex Programming,” Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics, Vol. 40, No. 10, 2017, pp. 2603-2615. doi: 10.2514/1.G002150
• Q. Zhang, Z. Wang, F. Tao, B. R. Sarker, and L. Cheng, “Design of Optimal Attack-angle for RLV Reentry Based on Quantum Particle Swarm Optimization,” Advances in Mechanical Engineering, Vol. 6, 2014, Article ID 352983. doi: 10.1155/2014/352983
• Q. Zhang, Z. Wang, and F. Tao, “Optimal Guidance Law Design for Impact with Terminal Angle of Attack Constraint,” Optik - International Journal for Light and Electron Optics, Vol. 125, No. 1, 2014, pp. 243-251. doi: 10.1016/j.ijleo.2013.06.065
• Q. Zhang, Z. Wang, F. Tao, and B. R. Sarker, “On-line Optimization Design of Sliding Mode Guidance Law with Multiple Constraints,” Applied Mathematical Modeling, Vol. 37, No. 14-15, 2013, pp. 7568-7587. doi: 10.1016/j.apm.2013.02.030

Conference Papers

• Z. Wang and S. T. McDonald, “Optimal Rendezvous of Unmanned Aerial and Ground Vehicles via Sequential Convex Programming,” AIAA Aviation Forum, Dallas, Texas, June 2019.
• S. T. McDonald and Z. Wang, “Real-Time Optimal Trajectory Generation for UAV to Rendezvous with an Aerial Orbit,” AIAA Aviation Forum, Dallas, Texas, June 2019.
• Z. Wang, “Maximum-Normal-Load Entry Trajectory Optimization for Hypersonic Glide Vehicles,” AIAA Atmospheric Flight Mechanics Conference, San Diego, California, January 2019.
• Z. Wang and M. J. Grant, “Improved Sequential Convex Programming Algorithms for Entry Trajectory Optimization,” AIAA Guidance, Navigation, and Control Conference, San Diego, California, January 2019.
• Z. Wang and M. J. Grant, “Near-Optimal Entry Guidance for Reference Trajectory Tracking via Convex Optimization,” AIAA Atmospheric Flight Mechanics Conference, Kissimmee, Florida, January 2018.
• Z. Wang and M. J. Grant, “A Convex Approach to Minimum-Time Low-Thrust Trajectory Optimization,” AIAA Guidance, Navigation, and Control Conference, Kissimmee, Florida, January 2018. (Finalist in Student Paper Competition)
• Z. Wang and M. J. Grant, “Hypersonic Trajectory Optimization by Sequential Semidefinite Programming,” AIAA Atmospheric Flight Mechanics Conference, Grapevine, Texas, January 2017.
• Z. Wang and M. J. Grant, “Constrained Trajectory Optimization for Planetary Entry via Sequential Convex Programming,” AIAA Atmospheric Flight Mechanics Conference, Washington DC, June 2016.