Kai TANG
湯凱
PhD in Computer, Information and Control Engineering
University of Michigan, 1990

Professor
Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Director of Materials, Design and Manufacturing Facility

Director of Laboratory of Innovative Charging Technology for EV



(852) 2358 8656
mektang@ust.hk
Room 2576
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Computer-aided design and manufacturing
Multi-axis machining and additive manufacturing
Hybrid manufacturing



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All Years 171 2022 2 2021 11 2020 13 2019 12 2018 9 2017 9 2016 115

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2022 2

Digital tooth contact analysis of face gear drives with an accurate measurement model of face gear tooth surface inspected by CMMs
Mechanism and Machine Theory, v. 167, January 2022, article number 104498
Wang, Shenghui; Zhou, Yuansheng; Tang, Jinyuan; Tang, Kai; Li, Zhengminqing Article
Volume Decomposition for Multi-Axis Support-Free and Gouging-Free Printing Based on Ellipsoidal Slicing
CAD Computer Aided Design, v. 143, February 2022, article number 103135
Xie, Fubao; Jing, Xishuang; Zhang, Chengyang; Chen, Siyu; Bi, Danjie; Li, Zhaoyu; He, Dong; Tang, Kai Article

2021 11

A Model-Based Sustainable Productivity Concept for the Best Decision-Making in Rough Milling Operations
Measurement: Journal of the International Measurement Confederation, v. 186, December 2021, article number 110120
Urbikain Pelayo, G.; Olvera-Trejo, D.; Luo, M.; Tang, Kai; López de Lacalle, L.N.; Elías-Zu?iga, A. Article
A new adaptive slicing algorithm based on slice contour reconstruction in layered manufacturing process
Computer-Aided Design and Applications, v. 18, (6), 2021, p. 1425-1447
Liu, Suyun; Joneja, Ajay; Tang, Kai Article
A variable-depth multi-layer five-axis trochoidal milling method for machining deep freeform 3D slots
Robotics and Computer-Integrated Manufacturing, v. 68, April 2021, article number 102093
Li, Zhaoyu; Hu, Pengcheng; Xie, Fubao; Tang, Kai Article
Collaborative optimization of conical cutter sequence for efficient multi-axis machining of deep curved cavities
Journal of Manufacturing Processes, v. 66, June 2021, p. 407-423
Li, Xiangyu; Ren, Junxue; Lv, Ximing; Tang, Kai Article
Collision-free and smooth joint motion planning for six-axis industrial robots by redundancy optimization
Robotics and Computer-Integrated Manufacturing, v. 68, April 2021, article number 102091
Lu, Yao-An; Tang, Kai; Wang, Cheng-Yong Article
Generation of efficient iso-planar printing path for multi-axis FDM printing
Journal of Manufacturing and Materials Processing, v. 5, (2), June 2021, article number 59
Bi, Danjie; Xie, Fubao; Tang, Kai Article
Geodesic Distance Field-Based Process Planning for Five-Axis Machining of Complicated Parts
Journal of Manufacturing Science and Engineering, Transactions of the ASME, v. 143, (6), June 2021, article number 061009
He, Dong; Li, Yamin; Li, Zhaoyu; Tang, Kai Article
Multi-Axis Support-Free Printing of Freeform Parts with Lattice Infill Structures
Computer Aided Design, v. 133, April 2021, article number 102986
Li, Yamin; Tang, Kai; He, Dong; Wang, Xiangyu Article
Multi-pass adaptive tool path generation for flank milling of thin-walled workpieces based on the deflection constraints
Journal of Manufacturing Processes, v. 68, August 2021, p. 690-705
Li, Zhaoyu; Yan, Qianhang; Tang, Kai Article
Partition-based five-axis tool path generation for freeform surface machining using a non-spherical tool
Journal of Manufacturing Systems, v. 58, January 2021, p. 248-262
Li, Zhaoyu; Tang, Kai Article
Quasi-Developable and Signed Multi-Strip Approximation of a Freeform Surface Mesh for Efficient Flank Milling
Computer-Aided Design, v. 140, November 2021, article number 103083
He, Dong; Li, Zhaoyu; Li, Yamin; Tang, Kai Article

2020 13

3D surface topography simulation and experiments for ball-end NC milling considering dynamic feedrate
CIRP Journal of Manufacturing Science and Technology, v. 31, November 2020, p. 210-223
Xu, Jinting; Xu, Longkun; Geng, Zhen; Sun, Yuwen; Tang, Kai Article
A potential field based multi-axis printing path generation algorithm
International Journal of Computer Integrated Manufacturing, 4 October 2020
Xie, Fubao; Bi, Danjie; Tang, Kai Article
A prediction method based on the voxel model and the finite cell method for cutting force-induced deformation in the five-axis milling process
Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering, v. 367, August 2020, article number 113110
Wang, Jiarui; Quan, Lulin; Tang, Kai Article
A skeleton-based process planning framework for support-free 3 + 2-axis printing of multi-branch freeform parts
International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, v. 110, (1-2), September 2020, p. 327-350
Wang, Xiangyu; Chen, Lufeng; Lau, Tak Yu; Tang, Kai Article
A spiral-based inspection path generation algorithm for efficient five-axis sweep scanning of freeform surfaces
CAD Computer Aided Design, v. 124, July 2020, article number 102838
Chen, Lufeng; Zhang, Rong; Tang, Kai; Hu, Pengcheng; Zhao, Pengyu; Li, Zhaoyu; Han, Zhenwei Article
A time-varying geometry modeling method for parts with deformation during machining process
Journal of Manufacturing Systems, v. 55, April 2020, p. 15-29
Hao, Xiaozhong; Li, Yingguang; Cheng, Yinghao; Liu, Changqing; Xu, Ke; Tang, Kai Article
A Voxel Model-Based Process-Planning Method for Five-Axis Machining of Complicated Parts
Journal of Computing and Information Science in Engineering, v. 20, (4), 1 August 2020, article number 041012
Li, Yamin; Tang, Kai; Zeng, Long Article
An allowance allocation method based on dynamic approximation via online inspection data for deformation control of structural parts
Chinese Journal of Aeronautics, v. 33, (12), December 2020, p. 3495-3508
Hao, Xiaozhong; Li, Yingguang; Huang, Chong; Li, Mengqiu; Liu, Changqing; Tang, Kai Article
Five-axis Trochoidal Flank Milling of Deep 3D Cavities
CAD Computer Aided Design, v. 119, February 2020, article number 102775
Li, Zhaoyu; Chen, Lufeng; Xu, Ke; Gao, Yongsheng; Tang, Kai Article
Interactive WebVR visualization for online fire evacuation training
Multimedia Tools and Applications, 21 August 2020
Yan, Fengting; Hu, Yonghao; Jia, Jinyuan; Ai, Zihao; Tang, Kai; Shi, Zhicai; Liu, Xiang Article
Manufacturability Analysis and Process Planning for Additive and Subtractive Hybrid Manufacturing of Quasi-rotational Parts With Columnar Features
CAD Computer Aided Design, v. 118, January 2020, article number 102759
Chen, Li; Lau, Tak Yu; Tang, Kai Article
Orientation-point Relation Based Inspection Path Planning Method for 5-axis OMI System
Robotics and Computer-Integrated Manufacturing, v. 61, February 2020, article number 101827
Li, Yamin; Zeng, Long; Tang, Kai; Xie, Chun Article
Path Smoothing and Feed Rate Planning for Robotic Curved Layer Additive Manufacturing
Robotics and Computer-Integrated Manufacturing, v. 65, October 2020, article number 101967
Xie, Fubao; Chen, Lufeng; Li, Zhaoyu; Tang, Kai Article

2019 12

A Dynamic Pre-travel Error Prediction Model for The Kinematic Touch Trigger Probe
Measurement: Journal of the International Measurement Confederation, v. 146, November 2019, p. 689-704
Li, Yamin; Zeng, Long; Tang, Kai; Li, Simi Article
A mechanics based prediction model for tool wear and power consumption in drilling operations and its applications
Journal of Cleaner Production, v. 234, October 2019, p. 171-184
Wang, Qi; Zhang, Dinghua; Tang, Kai; Zhang, Ying Article
A New Trochoidal Pattern for Slotting Operation
International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, v. 102, (5-8), June 2019, p. 1153-1163
Liu, Zhaoyu; Xu, Ke; Tang, Kai Article
A Tracking-Based Numerical Algorithm for Efficiently Constructing the Feasible Space of Tool Axis of a Conical Ball-End Cutter in Five-Axis Machining
CAD Computer Aided Design, v. 117, December 2019, article number 102756
Li, Xiangyu; Ren, Junxue; Tang, Kai; Zhou, Yuke Article
Automatic Sweep Scan Path Planning for Five-Axis Free-Form Surface Inspection Based on Hybrid Swept Area Potential Field
IEEE Transactions on Automation Science and Engineering, v.16, (1), January 2019, article number 8353377, p. 261-277
Zhang, Yang; Tang, Kai Article
Curved Layer Based Process Planning for Multi-axis Volume Printing of Freeform Parts
CAD Computer Aided Design, v. 114, September 2019, p. 51-63
Xu, Ke; Li, Yingguang; Chen, Lufeng; Tang, Kai Article
Energy consumption model for milling processes considering auxiliary load loss and its applications
International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, v.105, (10), December 2019, p. 4309-4323
Wang, Qi; Zhang, Dinghua; Tang, Kai; Zhang, Ying Article
Generation Of Tool-life-prolonging And Chatter-free Efficient Toolpath For Five-axis Milling Of Freeform Surfaces
Journal of Manufacturing Science and Engineering, Transactions of the ASME, v. 141, (3), March 2019, article number 031001
Wang, Jiarui; Luo, Ming; Xu, Ke; Tang, Kai Article
Optimization of Cutter Profile for Achieving Maximum Stiffness in Five-axis Milling of Deep and Narrow Channel Parts
Journal of Manufacturing Processes, v. 37, January 2019, p. 541-555
Li, Xiangyu; Ren, Junxue; Tang, Kai; Liang, Yongshou; Liu, Congle Article
Support-Free Layered Process Planning Toward 3 + 2-Axis Additive Manufacturing
IEEE Transactions on Automation Science and Engineering, v. 16, (2), April 2019, article number 8467346, p. 838-850
Xu, Ke; Chen, Lufeng; Tang, Kai Article
Time-efficient Trochoidal Tool Path Generation For Milling Arbitrary Curved Slots
Journal of Manufacturing Science and Engineering, Transactions of the ASME, v. 141, (3), March 2019, article number 031008
Xu, Ke; Wu, Baohai; Li, Zhaoyu; Tang, Kai Article
Variable-depth Curved Layer Fused Deposition Modeling of Thin-shells
Robotics and Computer-Integrated Manufacturing, v. 57, June 2019, p. 422-434
Chen, Lufeng; Chung, Man Fai; Tian, Yaobin; Joneja, Ajay; Tang, Kai Article

2018 9

Automatic Generation of Efficient And Interference-free Five-axis Scanning Path for Free-form Surface Inspection
CAD Computer Aided Design, v. 98, May 2018, p. 24-38
Hu, Pengcheng; Zhou, Huicheng; Chen, Jihong; Lee, Chenhan; Tang, Kai; Yang, Jianzhong; Shen, Shuyu Article
Improving Tool Life in Multi-axis Milling of Ni-based superalloy with Ball-end Cutter Based on the Active Cutting Edge Shift Strategy
Journal of Materials Processing Technology, v. 252, February 2018, p. 105-115
Luo, Ming; Luo, Huan; Zhang, Dinghua; Tang, Kai Article
Multi-axis Variable Depth-of-cut Machining of Thin-walled Workpieces Based on the Workpiece Deflection Constraint
Computer Aided Design, v. 100, July 2018, p. 14-29
Yan, Qianhang; Luo, Ming; Tang, Kai Article
Optimization of machining strip width using effective cutting shape of flat-end cutter for five-axis free-form surface machining
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ADVANCED MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY, v. 94, February 2018, p. 2623-2633
Wu, Baohai; Liang, Mancang; Zhang, Ying; Luo, Ming; Tang, Kai Article
Optimized sequence planning for multi-axis hybrid machining of complex geometries
Computers & Graphics, v. 70, February 2018, p. 176-187
Chen, Li; Xu, Ke; Tang, Kai Article
S-LPM: segmentation augmented light-weighting and progressive meshing for the interactive visualization of large man-made Web3D models
World Wide Web, v. 21, (5), September 2018, p. 1425-1448
Zhou, Wen; Tang, Kai; Jia, Jinyuan Article
Spiral Curve-Based Efficient Five-Axis Sweep Scanning of Barrel-Shaped Surfaces
Journal of Manufacturing Science and Engineering, Transactions of the ASME, v. 140, (7), July 2018, article number 071001
Hu, Pengcheng; Zhou, Huicheng; Tang, Kai; Lee, Chenhan; Chen, Jihong; Yang, Jianzhong; Li, Lei Article
Sweep Scan Path Planning for Five-axis Inspection of Free-form Surfaces
Robotics and Computer-Integrated Manufacturing, v. 49, February 2018, p. 335-348
Zhang, Yang; Zhou, Zi; Tang, Kai Article
Variable-depth Multi-pass Tool Path Generation On Mesh Surfaces
International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, v. 95, (5-8), March 2018, p. 2169-2183
Chen, Lufeng; Li, Yingguang; Tang, Kai Article

2017 9

A Simple and Automatic Method for Locating Surgical Guide Hole
3D Research, v. 8, (4), December 2017, article number 36
Li, Xun; Chen, Ming; Tang, Kai Article
Automatic Generation of Five-Axis Continuous Inspection Paths for Free-Form Surfaces
IEEE Transactions on Automation Science and Engineering, v. 14, (1), January 2017, article number 7731218, p. 83-97
Hu, Pengcheng; Zhang, Rong; Tang, Kai Article
Cutting force and machine kinematics constrained cutter location planning for five-axis flank milling of ruled surfaces
Journal of Computational Design and Engineering, v. 4, (3), July 2017, p. 203-217
Xu, Ke; Wang, Jiarui; Chu, Chih-Hsing; Tang, Kai Article
Efficiency-Optimal Iso-Planar Tool Path Generation for Five-axis Finishing Machining of Freeform Surfaces
CAD Computer Aided Design, v. 83, February 2017, p. 33-50
Hu, Pengcheng; Chen, Lufeng; Tang, Kai Article
Optimal Interface Surface Determination for Multi-axis Freeform Surface Machining with Both Roughing and Finishing
Chinese Journal of Aeronautics, v.31 , (2), February 2018, p. 386-396
Chen, Lufeng; Hu, Pengcheng; Luo, Ming; Tang, Kai Article
Optimal Workpiece Setup for Time-Efficient and Energy- Saving Five-Axis Machining of Freeform Surfaces
Journal of Manufacturing Science and Engineering, Transactions of the ASME, v. 139, (5), May 2017, article number 051003
Xu, Ke; Tang, Kai Article
Rectified Unstructured T-splines With Dynamic Weighted Refinement For Improvement In Geometric Consistency And Approximation Convergence
Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering, v. 316, (SI), April 2017, p. 373-399, Special Issue
Yuan, Xiaoyun; Tang, Kai Article
Feature-based human model matching for 3D garment transfer
Proceedings of CAD'17, 2017, p. 303-307
Jing, Bichen; Yuen, Matthew Ming Fai; Tang, Kai; Zhao, Gang Conference paper
Key Lightweighting Technologies of Web3D for Virtual Training of Metro Station Fire Evacuation
Lecture Notes in Computer Science (including subseries Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence and Lecture Notes in Bioinformatics), v. 10553 LNCS, 2017, p. 59-74
Yan, Fengting; Hu, Yonghao; Guo, Qinghua; Tang, Kai; Jia, Jinyuan; Zhu, Hehua Conference paper

2016 13

A Robust Divide and Conquer Algorithm for Progressive Medial Axes of Planar Shapes
IEEE Transactions on Visualization and Computer Graphics, v. 22, (12), December 2016, article number 7364294, p. 2522-2536
Liu, Yongjin; Yu, Chengchi; Yu, Minjing; Tang, Kai; Kim, Deoksoo Article
An energy saving approach for rough milling tool path planning
Computer-Aided Design and Applications, v. 13, (2), March 2016, p. 253-264
Xu, Ke; Tang, Kai Article
Curved Reflection Symmetric Axes on Free-Form Surfaces and Their Extraction
IEEE Transactions on Automation Science and Engineering, v. 15, (1), January 2018, article number 7556372, p. 111-126
Quan, Lulin; Zhang, Yang; Tang, Kai Article
Cutting Tool Temperature Prediction Method Using Analytical Model for End Milling
Chinese Journal of Aeronautics, v. 29, (6), December 2016, p. 1788-1794
Wu, Baohai; Cui, Di; He, Xiaodong; Zhang, Dinghua; Tang, Kai Article
Five-axis tool path generation based on machine-dependent potential field
International Journal of Computer Integrated Manufacturing, v. 29, (6), June 2016, p. 636-651
Hu, Pengcheng; Tang, Kai Article
Improvements to the Iterative Closest Point Algorithm for Shape Registration in Manufacturing
Journal of Manufacturing Science and Engineering, Transactions of the ASME, v. 138, (1), January 2016, article number 011014
Kwok, Tszho; Tang, Kai Article
Lightweighting for Web3D Visualization of Large-Scale BIM Scenes in Real-Time
Graphical Models, v. 88, November 2016, p. 40-56
Liu, Xiaojun; Xie, Ning; Tang, Kai; Jia, Jinyuan Article
Machine Based Energy-Saving Tool Path Generation for Five-Axis End Milling of Freeform Surfaces
Journal of Cleaner Production, v. 139, December 2016, p. 1207-1223
Xu, Ke; Luo, Ming; Tang, Kai Article
Optimal five-axis tool path generation algorithm based on double scalar fields for freeform surfaces
International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, v. 83, (9-12), April 2016, p. 1503-1514
Zhang, Ke; Tang, Kai Article
Styling Evolution for Tight-Fitting Garments
IEEE Transactions on Visualization and Computer Graphics, v. 22, (5), May 2016, article number 7127019, p. 1580-1591
Kwok, Tsz Ho; Zhang, Yanqiu; Wang, Charlie Changling; Liu, Yongjin; Tang, Kai Article
Sweep Scan Path Planning for Efficient Freeform Surface Inspection on Five-axis CMM
Computer aided Design, v. 77, August 2016, p. 1-17
Zhou, Zi; Zhang, Yang; Tang, Kai Article
An Untethered Self-Folding Locomotive Paper Robot Using Pneumatic Actuators
2016 IEEE International Conference on Mechatronics and Automation, IEEE ICMA 2016, September 2016, article number 7558659, p. 766-771
Wu, Hongtao; Fang, Yibo; Du, Xiaohan; Ni, Feng; Tang, Kai Conference paper
Soft Damper for Quick Stabilization of Soft Robotic Actuator
2016 IEEE International Conference on Real-Time Computing and Robotics, RCAR 2016, December 2016, article number 7784074, p. 466-471
Ni, Feng; Henning, Andreas; Tang, Kai; Cai, Lilong Conference paper

2015 8

An Improved Algorithm for the Automated Design of Large-Scaled Robot Skin
IEEE Transactions on Automation Science and Engineering, v. 12, (1), January 2015, article number 6849504, p. 372-377
Wei, Xiangzhi; Joneja, Ajay; Tang, Kai Article
Approximate Delaunay mesh reconstruction and quality estimation from point samples
Journal of Computational and Applied Mathematics, v. 274, January 2015, p. 23-34
Gong, Wenyong; Liu, Yong-Jin; Tang, Kai; Wu, Tieru Article
Collision-free Tool Orientation Optimization in Five-axis Machining of Bladed Disk
Journal of Computational Design and Engineering, v. 2, (4), October 2015, p. 197-205
Chen, Li; Xu, Ke; Tang, Kai Article
Five-axis finishing tool path generation for a mesh blade based on linear morphing cone
Journal of Computational Design and Engineering, v. 2, (4), October 2015, p. 268-275
Zhang, Rong; Hu, Pengcheng; Tang, Kai Article
Interpolating Curved Grids Using Quasi-developable Bi-cubic Gregory Patches
Computer-Aided Design and Applications, v. 12, (5), September 2015, p. 564-571
Chen, Ming; Yu, Huakun; Tang, Kai; Joneja, Ajay Article
Polynomial local shape descriptor on interest points for 3D part-in-whole matching
CAD Computer Aided Design, v. 59, 2015, p. 119-139
Quan, Lulin; Tang, Kai Article
An energy saving approach for rough milling tool path planning
Proceedings of CAD'15, 2015, p. 154-156
Xu, Ke; Tang, Kai Conference paper
Boundary-Conformed Tool Path Generation Based on Global Reparametrization
Proceedings: 2015 14th International Conference on Computer-Aided Design and Computer Graphics (CAD/Graphics 2015), Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), 2015, p. 165-172
Hu, Pengcheng; Chen, Lufeng; Wang, Jiarui; Tang, Kai Conference paper

2014 4

An efficient greedy strategy for five-axis tool path generation on dense triangular mesh
International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, v. 74, (9-12), October 2014, p. 1539-1550
Zhang, Ke; Tang, Kai Article
Five-axis Tool Path and Feed Rate Optimization Based on the Cutting Force–area Quotient Potential Field
International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, v. 75, (9-12), November 2014, p. 1661-1679
Xu, Ke; Tang, Kai Article
Optimal air-move path generation based on MMAS algorithm
International Journal of Production Research, v. 52, (24), December 2014, p. 7310-7323
Chen, Ming; Li, X.; Tang, Kai Article
Variational Discrete Developable Surface Interpolation
Journal of Computing and Information Science in Engineering, v. 14, (2), June 2014, article number 021002
Gong, Wen-Yong; Liu, Yong-Jin; Tang, Kai; Wu, Tie-Ru Article

2013 4

G2 quasi-developable Bezier surface interpolation of two space curves
CAD Computer Aided Design, v. 45, (11), 2013, p. 1365-1377
Chen, Ming; Tang, Kai Article
Global obstacle avoidance and minimum workpiece setups in five-axis machining
CAD Computer Aided Design, v. 45, (10), October 2013, p. 1222-1237
Hu, Pengcheng; Tang, Kai; Lee, Chen-Han Article
Quasi-developable Surface Modeling of Contours with Curved Triangular Patches
Computers and Graphics (Pergamon), v. 37, (7), 2013, p. 851-861
Chen, Ming; Tang, Kai Article
The complexity of geodesic Voronoi diagrams on triangulated 2-manifold surfaces
Information Processing Letters, v. 113, (4), 2013, p. 132-136
Liu, Yong-Jin; Tang, Kai Article

2012 2

Fast and Automatic Identification of Contours for Girth Measurement on 3D Human Models with Variant Postures
Computer-Aided Design and Applications, v.10, (2), 2013, p.321-337
Chen, Zhanqing; Tang, Kai; Joneja, Ajay Conference paper
Minimum workpiece setups in five-axis machining
International Conference on Innovative Design and Manufacturing, Taipei, Taiwan, Dec. 12-14, 2012
Hu, Pengcheng; Tang, Kai; Lee, Chen-Han Conference paper

2011 5

Construction of Iso-Contours, Bisectors, and Voronoi Diagrams on Triangulated Surfaces
IEEE transactions on pattern analysis and machine intelligence, v. 33, (8), August 2011, p. 1502-1517
Liu, Yong-Jin; Chen, Zhan-Qing; Tang, Kai Article
Design of developable interpolating strips
Computer-Aided Design and Applications, v. 8, (4), 2011, p. 557-570
Chen, M.; Tang, Chi Keung; Joneja, Ajay Article
Improving the dynamics of five-axis machining through optimization of workpiece setup and tool orientations
Computer-Aided Design, v. 43, (12), 2011, p. 1693-1706
Hu, P.; Tang, K. Article
Industrial design using interpolatory discrete developable surfaces
Computer-Aided Design, v. 43, (9), September 2011, p. 1089-1098
Liu, Yong-Jin; Tang, Kai; Gong, Wen-Yong; Wu, Tie-Ru Article
2-Manifold surface sampling and quality estimation of reconstructed meshes
Proceedings - 2011 8th International Symposium on Voronoi Diagrams in Science and Engineering, ISVD 2011, 2011, p. 15-22
Gong, W.Y.; Liu, Y.J.; Tang, K.; Wu, T.R. Conference paper

2010 6

3D Shape Classification Based on Spectral Function and MDS Mapping
Journal of Computing and Information Science in Engineering, v. 10, (1), 2010, MAR
Chen, Zhanqing; Tang, Kai Article
A Fully Geometric Approach for Developable Cloth Deformation Simulation
The Visual Computer, v. 26, (6-8), June 2010, p. 853-863
Chen, Ming; Tang, Kai Article
Efficient boolean operation on manifold mesh surfaces
Computer-Aided Design and Applications, v. 7, (3), 2010, p. 405-415
Chen, M.; Chen, X.Y.; Tang, Kai; Yuen,Matthew Ming Fai Article
Pattern computation for compression garment by a physical/geometric approach
Computer-Aided Design, v. 42, (2, Sp. Iss. SI), 2010, FEB, p. 78-86
Wang, Charlie C.L.; Tang, Kai Article
Some notes on maximal arc intersection of spherical polygons: its NP-hardness and approximation algorithms
VISUAL COMPUTER, v. 26, (4, Sp. Iss. SI), 2010, APR, p. 287-292
Liu, Yong-Jin; Zhang, Wen-Qi; Tang, Kai Article
Efficient Boolean Operations on Manifold Mesh Surfaces
International Conference on CAD/CAM, Dubai, UAE, June 21-25, 2010
Chen, Ming; Tang, Kai Conference paper

2009 4

Biorthogonal Wavelet Construction for Hybrid Quad/Triangle Meshes
VISUAL COMPUTER, v. 25, (4), 2009, APR, p. 349-366
Wang, Huawei; Tang, Kai Article
Quasi-Developable Mesh Surface Interpolation via Mesh Deformation
IEEE Transactions on Visualization and Computer Graphics, v. 15, (3), May 2009, Article number 4668342, p. 518-528
Tang, Kai; Chen, Ming Article
Surface deformation under area constraints
Computer-Aided Design and Applications, v. 6, (5), 2009, p. 711-719
Xu, Y.; Joneja, A.; Tang, K. Article
On the performance of maximal intersection of spherical polygons by arcs
Proceedings - 2009 11th IEEE International Conference on Computer-Aided Design and Computer Graphics, CAD/Graphics 2009, 2009, p. 400-403
Liu, Y.J.; Zhang, W.Q.; Tang, K. Conference paper

2008 6

Biorthogonal Wavelets Based on Gradual Subdivision of Quadrilateral Meshes
Computer aided geometric design, v. 25, (9, Sp. Iss. SI), 2008, DEC, p. 816-836
Wang, Huawei; Tang, Kai; Qin, Kaihuai Article
Five-axis Tool Path Generation for a Flat-end Tool Based on Iso-conic Partitioning
Computer-Aided Design, v. 40, (12), 2008, DEC, p. 1067-1079
Wang, Nan; Tang, Kai Article
Interactive Haptic Refinement of a Five-Axis Finishing Cut
Journal of Computing and Information Science in Engineering, v. 8, (4), 2008, DEC
Chen, Kun; Tang, Kai Article
Optimal quadrangulation of a strip for flank milling
Computer-Aided Design and Applications, v. 5, (1-4), 2008, p. 307-315
Tsai, W.L.; Wang, C.C.L.; Chu, C.H.; Tang, K. Article
Pattern computation for compression garment
Proceedings of the 2008 ACM Symposium on Solid and Physical Modeling 2008, SPM'08, 2008, p. 203-212
Wang, C.C.L.; Tang, K. Conference paper
Stabbing convex polygons with a segment or a polygon
Lecture Notes in Computer Science, v. 5193, 2008, p. 52-63
Agarwal, P.K.; Chen, D.Z.; Ganjugunte, S.K.; Misio?ek, E.; Sharir, M.; Tang, K. Conference paper

2007 6

A surface development method with application in footwear CAD/CAM
Computer-Aided Design and Applications, v. 4, (1-4), 2007, p. 67-77
Tam, Kimpong; Joneja, Ajay; Tang, Chi Keung; Yao, Z. Article
Automatic generation of gouge-free and angular-velocity-compliant five-axis toolpath
Computer-Aided Design, v. 39, (10), 2007, OCT, p. 841-852
Wang, Nan; Tang, Kai Article
Generating strictly non-self-overlapping structured quadrilateral grids
Computer-Aided Design, v. 39, (9), 2007, SEP, p. 709-718
Lin, Hongwei; Tang, Kai; Joneja, Ajay; Bao, Hujun Article
Modeling dynamic developable meshes by the Hamilton principle
Computer-Aided Design, v. 39, (9), 2007, SEP, p. 719-731
Liu, Yong-Jin; Tang, Kai; Joneja, Ajay Article
Woven model based geometric design of elastic medical braces
Computer-Aided Design, v. 39, (1), 2007, JAN, p. 69-79
Wang, Charlie C.L.; Tang, Kai Article
Solving Intersection Problem of a Canal Surface and a Sphere Analytically
The 2007 International Conference on Computer Graphics and Virtual Reality, CGVR'07: June 25-28, 2007, Las Vegas, USA
Jia, Jinyuan; Song, Jiasi; Joneja, Ajay; Tang, Kai Conference paper

2006 9

An efficient implementation of RBF-based progressive point-sampled geometry
Lecture Notes in Computer Science, v. 4077, 2006, p. 637-643
Liu, Yong-Jin; Tang, Kai; Ajay, Joneja Article
Dynamic medial axes of planar shapes
Lecture Notes in Computer Science, v. 4035, 2006, p. 460-468
Tang, Kai; Liu, Yongjin Article
Efficient wavelet construction with Catmull-Clark subdivision
VISUAL COMPUTER, v. 22, (9-11), 2006, SEP, p. 874-884
Wang, Huawei; Qin, Kaihuai; Tang, Kai Article
General framework for progressive point-sampled geometry
Journal of Zhejiang University: Science, v. 7, (7), 2006, p. 1201-1209
Liu, Y.J.; Tang, Chi Keung; Joneja, Ajay Article
Minimum area convex packing of two convex polygons
International journal of computational geometry & applications, v. 16, (1), 2006, FEB, p. 41-74
Tang, K.; Wang, CCL; Chen, DZ Article
New decomposition scheme of canal surfaces for planar sections computing
Computer-Aided Design and Applications, v. 3, (1-4), 2006, p. 349-358
Jia, J.; Joneja, Ajay; Tang, Chi Keung Article
New representation of orientable 2-manifold polygonal surfaces for geometric modelling
Journal of Zhejiang University: Science, v. 7, (9), 2006, p. 1578-1588
Liu, Y.J.; Tang, K.; Joenja, A. Article
Reliable haptic system for collision-free 5-axis tool path generation
Computer-Aided Design and Applications, v. 3, (5), 2006, p. 629-638
Chen, Kun; Tang, Kai Article
Robustly computing intersection curves of two canal surfaces with quadric decomposition
Lecture Notes in Computer Science, v. 3992, 2006, p. 342-349
Jia, Jinyuan; Joneja, Ajay; Tang, Kai Article

2005 13

2D sketch-based shape modeling with a fast and stable numerical engine
Computers & Graphics, Vol. 29, (5), pp. 778-793
Liu, Yong-jin; Tang, Kai; Joneja, Ajay Article
An optimization algorithm for free-form surface partitioning based on weighted Gaussian image
Graphical models, v. 67, (1), 2005, JAN, p. 17-42
Tang, K.; Liu, YJ Article
Developable triangulation of a strip
Computer-Aided Design and Applications, Vol. 2, No. 1-4, pp. 233-242
Wang, Charlie; Tang, Kai Article
Freeform surface fattening based on fitting a woven mesh model
Computer-Aided Design, v. 37, (8), 2005, JUL, p. 799-814
Wang, CCL; Tang, K.; Yeung, BML Article
Geometric Optimization Algorithms in Manufacturing
Computer-Aided Design and Applications, Vol. 2, no. 6, pp. 747-757. 2005
Tang, Kai Article
Modeling developable folds on a strip
Journal of Computing and Information Science in Engineering, v. 5, (1), 2005, MAR, p. 35-47
Tang, K.; Wang, CCL Article
Modeling wrinkles on smooth surfaces for footwear design
Computer-Aided Design, v. 37, (8), 2005, JUL, p. 815-823
Jing, F.; Joneja, A.; Tang, K. Article
Multiresolution free form object modeling with semi-regular mesh reconstruction from unstructured point cloud
International journal of image and graphics, Vol. 5, No. 4, pp. 765-787
Liu, Yong-jin; Tang, Kai; Joneja, Ajay; Yuen, Matthew Article
Multiresolution shape modeling and editing in reverse engineering
International Journal of Image and Graphics, v.5, (4), pp. 765-787. Oct. 2005
Liu, Yong-Jin; Tang, Kai; Joneja, Ajay; Yuen, Matthew Ming-Fai Article
Non-self-overlapping Hermite interpolation mapping: a practical solution for structured quadrilateral meshing
Computer-Aided Design, v. 37, (2), 2005, FEB, p. 271-283
Wang, CCL; Tang, K. Article
Optimal boundary triangulations of an interpolating ruled surface
Journal of Computing and Information Science in Engineering, v. 5, (4), 2005, DEC, p. 291-301
Wang, CCL; Tang, K. Article
Revolute quadric decomposition of canal surfaces and its applications
Lecture Notes in Computer Science, v. 3515, 2005, p. 298-305
Jia, JY; Joneja, Ajay; Tang, K. Article
Sketch-based free-form shape modelling with a fast and stable numerical engine
COMPUTERS & graphics-uk, v. 29, (5), 2005, OCT, p. 771-786
Liu, YJ; Tang, Chi Keung; Joneja, Ajay Article

2004 17

A Geometric Method for Determining Intersection Relations Between a Movable Convex Object and a Set of Planar Polygons
IEEE Transactions on Robotics, v. 20, (4), August 2004, p. 636-650
Tang, Kai; Liu, Yongjin Article
Achieving developability of a polygonal surface by minimum deformation: a study of global and local optimization approaches
VISUAL COMPUTER, v. 20, (8-9), 2004, NOV, p. 521-539
Wang, CCL; Tang, K. Article
Algebraic grid generation on trimmed parametric surface using non-self-overlapping planar Coons patch
International journal for numerical methods in engineering, v. 60, (7), 2004, JUN 21, p. 1259-1286
Wang, CLC; Tang, K. Article
Biconic subdivision of surfaces of revolution and its applications in intersection problems
VISUAL COMPUTER, v. 20, (7), 2004, SEP, p. 457-478
Jia, Jinyuan; Tang, Kai; Joneja, Ajay Article
Fitting a Woven Fabric Model onto a Surface Based on Energy Minimization
Computer-Aided Design and Applications, Vol. 1, no. 1-4, pp. 197-206. 2004
Yeung, Benjamin M.L.; Tang, Kai; Wang, Charlie C.L. Article
Modeling wrinkles on smooth surfaces for footwear design
Computer-Aided Design and Applications, Vol. 1, pp. 311-320, 2004.
Fu, Jing; Joneja, Ajay; Tang, Kai Article
Multiresolution free form object modeling with point sampled geometry
Journal of computer science and technology, v. 19, (5), 2004, SEP, p. 607-617
Liu, YJ; Tang, K.; Yuen, MMF Article
Non-self-overlapping structured grid generation on an n-sided surface
International journal for numerical methods in fluids, v. 46, (9), 2004, NOV 30, p. 961-982
Wang, Charlie C.L.; Tang, Kao Article
Parametric representation of a surface pencil with a common spatial geodesic
Computer-Aided Design, v. 36, (5), 2004, APR 15, p. 447-459
Wang, GJ; Tang, K.; Tai, CL Article
Reduce the stretch in surface flattening by finding cutting paths to the surface boundary
Computer-Aided Design, v. 36, (8), July 2004, p. 665-677
Wang, Charlie Changling; Tang, Kai; Wang, Yu; Yuen, Matthew Ming Fai Article
A novel algorithm of computing intersection curves of two surfaces of revolution
Geometric Modeling: Techniques, Applications, Systems and Tools, Kluwer Academic Publisher, ISBN:1-4020-1817-7 / Chapter 5
Jia, Jinyuan; Tang, Kai; Kwok, K. Ｗ Book chapter
Computing planar sections of surfaces of revolution with revolute quadric decomposition
Proceedings - Shape Modeling International SMI 2004, 2004, p. 77-86
Jia, J.; Tang, K.; Joneja, A.; Kwok, K.W. Conference paper
Computing planar sections of surfaces of revolution with revolute quadric decomposition
Shape Modeling and Applications (SMI) Conference, Genova, Italy, Proceedings, Genova, Italy, June 7-9
Jia, Jinyuan; Tang, Kai; Joneja, Ajay Conference paper
Developability-preserved free-form deformation of assembled patches
ACM Symposium on Solid Modeling and Applications, SM, 2004, p. 231-236
Wang, C.C.L.; Tang, K. Conference paper
Efficient and stable numerical algorithms on equilibrium equations for geometric modeling
Proceedings - Geometric Modeling and Processing 2004, 2004, p. 291-300
Liu, Y.J.; Tang, Kai; Yuen,Matthew Ming Fai Conference paper
Fitting a cloth model onto a surface based on energy minimization
CAD'04, Pattaya, Thailand, May 24-28
Tang, Kai; Yeung, Benjamin; Wang, Charlie Conference paper
Modeling wrinkles on smooth surfaces for footwear design
CAD'04, Pattaya, Thailand, May 24-28
Fu, Jing; Joneja, Ajay; Tang, Kai Conference paper

2003 5

Manifold-guaranteed out-of-core simplification of large meshes with controlled topological type
VISUAL COMPUTER, v. 19, (7-8), 2003, DEC, p. 565-580
Liu, YJ; Yuen, MMF; Tang, K. Article
Maximum intersection of spherical polygons by an arc and its application to 4-axis machining
Computer-Aided Design, v. 35, (14), 2003, DEC, p. 1269-1285
Tang, Kai; Liu, Yongjin Article
Optimal connection of loops in laminated object manufacturing
Computer-Aided Design, v. 35, (11), 2003, SEP 15, p. 1011-1022
Tang, Kai; Pang, A. Article
Traversing the machining graph of a pocket
Computer-Aided Design, v. 35, (11), 2003, SEP 15, p. 1023-1040
Tang, Kai; Joneja, Ajay Article
Multiresolution free form object Modeling with semi-regular mesh reconstruction from unstructured point cloud
CAD/ GRAPHICS TECHNOLOGY AND ITS APPLICATIONS, PROCEEDINGS, 2003, p. 125-130
Liu, YJ; Tang, K.; Yuen, MMF Conference paper

2000 2

On minimum traceable partitioning and minimization of tool retractions
Computer-Aided Design, v. 32, (10), 2000, p. 621-624
Tang, Kai Article
Tetrahedral Mesh Generation for Solids based on Alternating Sum of Volumes
Computers in Industry, v. 41, (1), January 2000, p. 65-81
Tang, Kai; Chou, S.; Chen, L.; Woo, T. Article

1999 1

On computing contact configurations of a curved chain
Graphical Models and Image Processing, v. 61, (6), November 1999, p. 341-361
Tang, Kai Article

1998 2

An Algorithm for Reducing Tool Retractions in Zigzag Pocket Machining
Computer-Aided Design, v. 30, (2), 1998, p. 123-129
Tang, Kai; Chou, S.; Chen, L. Article
Optimal Workpiece Setups for 4-axis NC Machining Based on Machinability
Computers in Industry, v. 37, (1), June 1998, p. 27-41
Tang, Kai; Chou, S.; Chen, L. Article

1997 1

Computing Planar swept Polygons under Translation
Computer-Aided Design, v. 29, (12), 1997
Tang, Kai; Wang, M.; Chen, L.; Chou, S.; Woo, T.; Janardan, R. Article

1995 1

Offsetting surface boundaries and 3-axis gouge-free surface machining
Computer-Aided Design, v. 27, (12), 1995, p. 915-927
Tang, Kai; Dayan, Yakove Article

1994 2

Scallop hull and its offset
Computer-Aided Design, v. 26, (7), 1994
Woo, T.; Chou, S.; Chen, L.; Tang, Kai; Shin, S. Article
Spherical maps: their construction, properties and approximation
ASME Journal of Mechanical Design, v. 116, (2), 1994
Gan, J.; Woo, T.; Tang, Kai Article

1992 1

Maximum Intersection of spherical polygons and workpiece orientation in 4-axis machining
ASME Journal of Mechanical Design, v. 114, (3), 1992
Tang, Kai; Woo, T.; Gan, J. Article

1991 2

Algorithmic aspects of Alternating Sum of Volumes: Part I. Data Structure and Difference Operation
Computer-Aided Design, v. 23, (5), 1991
Tang, Kai; Woo, T. Article
Algorithmic aspects of Alternating Sum of Volumes: Part II. Non-convergence and its Remedy
Computer-Aided Design, v. 23, (6), 1991
Tang, Kai; Woo, T. Article

1989 1

On the intersection of a set of directional cones
Computer Vision Graphics, and Image Processing, v. 45, March 1989
Tang, Kai Article


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Digital tooth contact analysis of face gear drives with an accurate measurement model of face gear tooth surface inspected by CMMs
Mechanism and Machine Theory, v. 167, January 2022, article number 104498
Wang, Shenghui; Zhou, Yuansheng; Tang, Jinyuan; Tang, Kai; Li, Zhengminqing
Volume Decomposition for Multi-Axis Support-Free and Gouging-Free Printing Based on Ellipsoidal Slicing
CAD Computer Aided Design, v. 143, February 2022, article number 103135
Xie, Fubao; Jing, Xishuang; Zhang, Chengyang; Chen, Siyu; Bi, Danjie; Li, Zhaoyu; He, Dong; Tang, Kai


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A Model-Based Sustainable Productivity Concept for the Best Decision-Making in Rough Milling Operations
Measurement: Journal of the International Measurement Confederation, v. 186, December 2021, article number 110120
Urbikain Pelayo, G.; Olvera-Trejo, D.; Luo, M.; Tang, Kai; López de Lacalle, L.N.; Elías-Zu?iga, A.
A new adaptive slicing algorithm based on slice contour reconstruction in layered manufacturing process
Computer-Aided Design and Applications, v. 18, (6), 2021, p. 1425-1447
Liu, Suyun; Joneja, Ajay; Tang, Kai
A variable-depth multi-layer five-axis trochoidal milling method for machining deep freeform 3D slots
Robotics and Computer-Integrated Manufacturing, v. 68, April 2021, article number 102093
Li, Zhaoyu; Hu, Pengcheng; Xie, Fubao; Tang, Kai
Collaborative optimization of conical cutter sequence for efficient multi-axis machining of deep curved cavities
Journal of Manufacturing Processes, v. 66, June 2021, p. 407-423
Li, Xiangyu; Ren, Junxue; Lv, Ximing; Tang, Kai
Collision-free and smooth joint motion planning for six-axis industrial robots by redundancy optimization
Robotics and Computer-Integrated Manufacturing, v. 68, April 2021, article number 102091
Lu, Yao-An; Tang, Kai; Wang, Cheng-Yong
Generation of efficient iso-planar printing path for multi-axis FDM printing
Journal of Manufacturing and Materials Processing, v. 5, (2), June 2021, article number 59
Bi, Danjie; Xie, Fubao; Tang, Kai
Geodesic Distance Field-Based Process Planning for Five-Axis Machining of Complicated Parts
Journal of Manufacturing Science and Engineering, Transactions of the ASME, v. 143, (6), June 2021, article number 061009
He, Dong; Li, Yamin; Li, Zhaoyu; Tang, Kai
Multi-Axis Support-Free Printing of Freeform Parts with Lattice Infill Structures
Computer Aided Design, v. 133, April 2021, article number 102986
Li, Yamin; Tang, Kai; He, Dong; Wang, Xiangyu
Multi-pass adaptive tool path generation for flank milling of thin-walled workpieces based on the deflection constraints
Journal of Manufacturing Processes, v. 68, August 2021, p. 690-705
Li, Zhaoyu; Yan, Qianhang; Tang, Kai
Partition-based five-axis tool path generation for freeform surface machining using a non-spherical tool
Journal of Manufacturing Systems, v. 58, January 2021, p. 248-262
Li, Zhaoyu; Tang, Kai
Quasi-Developable and Signed Multi-Strip Approximation of a Freeform Surface Mesh for Efficient Flank Milling
Computer-Aided Design, v. 140, November 2021, article number 103083
He, Dong; Li, Zhaoyu; Li, Yamin; Tang, Kai


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3D surface topography simulation and experiments for ball-end NC milling considering dynamic feedrate
CIRP Journal of Manufacturing Science and Technology, v. 31, November 2020, p. 210-223
Xu, Jinting; Xu, Longkun; Geng, Zhen; Sun, Yuwen; Tang, Kai
A potential field based multi-axis printing path generation algorithm
International Journal of Computer Integrated Manufacturing, 4 October 2020
Xie, Fubao; Bi, Danjie; Tang, Kai
A prediction method based on the voxel model and the finite cell method for cutting force-induced deformation in the five-axis milling process
Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering, v. 367, August 2020, article number 113110
Wang, Jiarui; Quan, Lulin; Tang, Kai
A skeleton-based process planning framework for support-free 3 + 2-axis printing of multi-branch freeform parts
International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, v. 110, (1-2), September 2020, p. 327-350
Wang, Xiangyu; Chen, Lufeng; Lau, Tak Yu; Tang, Kai
A spiral-based inspection path generation algorithm for efficient five-axis sweep scanning of freeform surfaces
CAD Computer Aided Design, v. 124, July 2020, article number 102838
Chen, Lufeng; Zhang, Rong; Tang, Kai; Hu, Pengcheng; Zhao, Pengyu; Li, Zhaoyu; Han, Zhenwei
A time-varying geometry modeling method for parts with deformation during machining process
Journal of Manufacturing Systems, v. 55, April 2020, p. 15-29
Hao, Xiaozhong; Li, Yingguang; Cheng, Yinghao; Liu, Changqing; Xu, Ke; Tang, Kai
A Voxel Model-Based Process-Planning Method for Five-Axis Machining of Complicated Parts
Journal of Computing and Information Science in Engineering, v. 20, (4), 1 August 2020, article number 041012
Li, Yamin; Tang, Kai; Zeng, Long
An allowance allocation method based on dynamic approximation via online inspection data for deformation control of structural parts
Chinese Journal of Aeronautics, v. 33, (12), December 2020, p. 3495-3508
Hao, Xiaozhong; Li, Yingguang; Huang, Chong; Li, Mengqiu; Liu, Changqing; Tang, Kai
Five-axis Trochoidal Flank Milling of Deep 3D Cavities
CAD Computer Aided Design, v. 119, February 2020, article number 102775
Li, Zhaoyu; Chen, Lufeng; Xu, Ke; Gao, Yongsheng; Tang, Kai
Interactive WebVR visualization for online fire evacuation training
Multimedia Tools and Applications, 21 August 2020
Yan, Fengting; Hu, Yonghao; Jia, Jinyuan; Ai, Zihao; Tang, Kai; Shi, Zhicai; Liu, Xiang
Manufacturability Analysis and Process Planning for Additive and Subtractive Hybrid Manufacturing of Quasi-rotational Parts With Columnar Features
CAD Computer Aided Design, v. 118, January 2020, article number 102759
Chen, Li; Lau, Tak Yu; Tang, Kai
Orientation-point Relation Based Inspection Path Planning Method for 5-axis OMI System
Robotics and Computer-Integrated Manufacturing, v. 61, February 2020, article number 101827
Li, Yamin; Zeng, Long; Tang, Kai; Xie, Chun
Path Smoothing and Feed Rate Planning for Robotic Curved Layer Additive Manufacturing
Robotics and Computer-Integrated Manufacturing, v. 65, October 2020, article number 101967
Xie, Fubao; Chen, Lufeng; Li, Zhaoyu; Tang, Kai


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A Dynamic Pre-travel Error Prediction Model for The Kinematic Touch Trigger Probe
Measurement: Journal of the International Measurement Confederation, v. 146, November 2019, p. 689-704
Li, Yamin; Zeng, Long; Tang, Kai; Li, Simi
A mechanics based prediction model for tool wear and power consumption in drilling operations and its applications
Journal of Cleaner Production, v. 234, October 2019, p. 171-184
Wang, Qi; Zhang, Dinghua; Tang, Kai; Zhang, Ying
A New Trochoidal Pattern for Slotting Operation
International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, v. 102, (5-8), June 2019, p. 1153-1163
Liu, Zhaoyu; Xu, Ke; Tang, Kai
A Tracking-Based Numerical Algorithm for Efficiently Constructing the Feasible Space of Tool Axis of a Conical Ball-End Cutter in Five-Axis Machining
CAD Computer Aided Design, v. 117, December 2019, article number 102756
Li, Xiangyu; Ren, Junxue; Tang, Kai; Zhou, Yuke
Automatic Sweep Scan Path Planning for Five-Axis Free-Form Surface Inspection Based on Hybrid Swept Area Potential Field
IEEE Transactions on Automation Science and Engineering, v.16, (1), January 2019, article number 8353377, p. 261-277
Zhang, Yang; Tang, Kai
Curved Layer Based Process Planning for Multi-axis Volume Printing of Freeform Parts
CAD Computer Aided Design, v. 114, September 2019, p. 51-63
Xu, Ke; Li, Yingguang; Chen, Lufeng; Tang, Kai
Energy consumption model for milling processes considering auxiliary load loss and its applications
International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, v.105, (10), December 2019, p. 4309-4323
Wang, Qi; Zhang, Dinghua; Tang, Kai; Zhang, Ying
Generation Of Tool-life-prolonging And Chatter-free Efficient Toolpath For Five-axis Milling Of Freeform Surfaces
Journal of Manufacturing Science and Engineering, Transactions of the ASME, v. 141, (3), March 2019, article number 031001
Wang, Jiarui; Luo, Ming; Xu, Ke; Tang, Kai
Optimization of Cutter Profile for Achieving Maximum Stiffness in Five-axis Milling of Deep and Narrow Channel Parts
Journal of Manufacturing Processes, v. 37, January 2019, p. 541-555
Li, Xiangyu; Ren, Junxue; Tang, Kai; Liang, Yongshou; Liu, Congle
Support-Free Layered Process Planning Toward 3 + 2-Axis Additive Manufacturing
IEEE Transactions on Automation Science and Engineering, v. 16, (2), April 2019, article number 8467346, p. 838-850
Xu, Ke; Chen, Lufeng; Tang, Kai
Time-efficient Trochoidal Tool Path Generation For Milling Arbitrary Curved Slots
Journal of Manufacturing Science and Engineering, Transactions of the ASME, v. 141, (3), March 2019, article number 031008
Xu, Ke; Wu, Baohai; Li, Zhaoyu; Tang, Kai
Variable-depth Curved Layer Fused Deposition Modeling of Thin-shells
Robotics and Computer-Integrated Manufacturing, v. 57, June 2019, p. 422-434
Chen, Lufeng; Chung, Man Fai; Tian, Yaobin; Joneja, Ajay; Tang, Kai


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Automatic Generation of Efficient And Interference-free Five-axis Scanning Path for Free-form Surface Inspection
CAD Computer Aided Design, v. 98, May 2018, p. 24-38
Hu, Pengcheng; Zhou, Huicheng; Chen, Jihong; Lee, Chenhan; Tang, Kai; Yang, Jianzhong; Shen, Shuyu
Improving Tool Life in Multi-axis Milling of Ni-based superalloy with Ball-end Cutter Based on the Active Cutting Edge Shift Strategy
Journal of Materials Processing Technology, v. 252, February 2018, p. 105-115
Luo, Ming; Luo, Huan; Zhang, Dinghua; Tang, Kai
Multi-axis Variable Depth-of-cut Machining of Thin-walled Workpieces Based on the Workpiece Deflection Constraint
Computer Aided Design, v. 100, July 2018, p. 14-29
Yan, Qianhang; Luo, Ming; Tang, Kai
Optimization of machining strip width using effective cutting shape of flat-end cutter for five-axis free-form surface machining
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ADVANCED MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY, v. 94, February 2018, p. 2623-2633
Wu, Baohai; Liang, Mancang; Zhang, Ying; Luo, Ming; Tang, Kai
Optimized sequence planning for multi-axis hybrid machining of complex geometries
Computers & Graphics, v. 70, February 2018, p. 176-187
Chen, Li; Xu, Ke; Tang, Kai
S-LPM: segmentation augmented light-weighting and progressive meshing for the interactive visualization of large man-made Web3D models
World Wide Web, v. 21, (5), September 2018, p. 1425-1448
Zhou, Wen; Tang, Kai; Jia, Jinyuan
Spiral Curve-Based Efficient Five-Axis Sweep Scanning of Barrel-Shaped Surfaces
Journal of Manufacturing Science and Engineering, Transactions of the ASME, v. 140, (7), July 2018, article number 071001
Hu, Pengcheng; Zhou, Huicheng; Tang, Kai; Lee, Chenhan; Chen, Jihong; Yang, Jianzhong; Li, Lei
Sweep Scan Path Planning for Five-axis Inspection of Free-form Surfaces
Robotics and Computer-Integrated Manufacturing, v. 49, February 2018, p. 335-348
Zhang, Yang; Zhou, Zi; Tang, Kai
Variable-depth Multi-pass Tool Path Generation On Mesh Surfaces
International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, v. 95, (5-8), March 2018, p. 2169-2183
Chen, Lufeng; Li, Yingguang; Tang, Kai


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Article 7

A Simple and Automatic Method for Locating Surgical Guide Hole
3D Research, v. 8, (4), December 2017, article number 36
Li, Xun; Chen, Ming; Tang, Kai
Automatic Generation of Five-Axis Continuous Inspection Paths for Free-Form Surfaces
IEEE Transactions on Automation Science and Engineering, v. 14, (1), January 2017, article number 7731218, p. 83-97
Hu, Pengcheng; Zhang, Rong; Tang, Kai
Cutting force and machine kinematics constrained cutter location planning for five-axis flank milling of ruled surfaces
Journal of Computational Design and Engineering, v. 4, (3), July 2017, p. 203-217
Xu, Ke; Wang, Jiarui; Chu, Chih-Hsing; Tang, Kai
Efficiency-Optimal Iso-Planar Tool Path Generation for Five-axis Finishing Machining of Freeform Surfaces
CAD Computer Aided Design, v. 83, February 2017, p. 33-50
Hu, Pengcheng; Chen, Lufeng; Tang, Kai
Optimal Interface Surface Determination for Multi-axis Freeform Surface Machining with Both Roughing and Finishing
Chinese Journal of Aeronautics, v.31 , (2), February 2018, p. 386-396
Chen, Lufeng; Hu, Pengcheng; Luo, Ming; Tang, Kai
Optimal Workpiece Setup for Time-Efficient and Energy- Saving Five-Axis Machining of Freeform Surfaces
Journal of Manufacturing Science and Engineering, Transactions of the ASME, v. 139, (5), May 2017, article number 051003
Xu, Ke; Tang, Kai
Rectified Unstructured T-splines With Dynamic Weighted Refinement For Improvement In Geometric Consistency And Approximation Convergence
Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering, v. 316, (SI), April 2017, p. 373-399, Special Issue
Yuan, Xiaoyun; Tang, Kai

Conference paper 2

Feature-based human model matching for 3D garment transfer
Proceedings of CAD'17, 2017, p. 303-307
Jing, Bichen; Yuen, Matthew Ming Fai; Tang, Kai; Zhao, Gang
Key Lightweighting Technologies of Web3D for Virtual Training of Metro Station Fire Evacuation
Lecture Notes in Computer Science (including subseries Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence and Lecture Notes in Bioinformatics), v. 10553 LNCS, 2017, p. 59-74
Yan, Fengting; Hu, Yonghao; Guo, Qinghua; Tang, Kai; Jia, Jinyuan; Zhu, Hehua


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Article 11

A Robust Divide and Conquer Algorithm for Progressive Medial Axes of Planar Shapes
IEEE Transactions on Visualization and Computer Graphics, v. 22, (12), December 2016, article number 7364294, p. 2522-2536
Liu, Yongjin; Yu, Chengchi; Yu, Minjing; Tang, Kai; Kim, Deoksoo
An energy saving approach for rough milling tool path planning
Computer-Aided Design and Applications, v. 13, (2), March 2016, p. 253-264
Xu, Ke; Tang, Kai
Curved Reflection Symmetric Axes on Free-Form Surfaces and Their Extraction
IEEE Transactions on Automation Science and Engineering, v. 15, (1), January 2018, article number 7556372, p. 111-126
Quan, Lulin; Zhang, Yang; Tang, Kai
Cutting Tool Temperature Prediction Method Using Analytical Model for End Milling
Chinese Journal of Aeronautics, v. 29, (6), December 2016, p. 1788-1794
Wu, Baohai; Cui, Di; He, Xiaodong; Zhang, Dinghua; Tang, Kai
Five-axis tool path generation based on machine-dependent potential field
International Journal of Computer Integrated Manufacturing, v. 29, (6), June 2016, p. 636-651
Hu, Pengcheng; Tang, Kai
Improvements to the Iterative Closest Point Algorithm for Shape Registration in Manufacturing
Journal of Manufacturing Science and Engineering, Transactions of the ASME, v. 138, (1), January 2016, article number 011014
Kwok, Tszho; Tang, Kai
Lightweighting for Web3D Visualization of Large-Scale BIM Scenes in Real-Time
Graphical Models, v. 88, November 2016, p. 40-56
Liu, Xiaojun; Xie, Ning; Tang, Kai; Jia, Jinyuan
Machine Based Energy-Saving Tool Path Generation for Five-Axis End Milling of Freeform Surfaces
Journal of Cleaner Production, v. 139, December 2016, p. 1207-1223
Xu, Ke; Luo, Ming; Tang, Kai
Optimal five-axis tool path generation algorithm based on double scalar fields for freeform surfaces
International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, v. 83, (9-12), April 2016, p. 1503-1514
Zhang, Ke; Tang, Kai
Styling Evolution for Tight-Fitting Garments
IEEE Transactions on Visualization and Computer Graphics, v. 22, (5), May 2016, article number 7127019, p. 1580-1591
Kwok, Tsz Ho; Zhang, Yanqiu; Wang, Charlie Changling; Liu, Yongjin; Tang, Kai
Sweep Scan Path Planning for Efficient Freeform Surface Inspection on Five-axis CMM
Computer aided Design, v. 77, August 2016, p. 1-17
Zhou, Zi; Zhang, Yang; Tang, Kai

Conference paper 2

An Untethered Self-Folding Locomotive Paper Robot Using Pneumatic Actuators
2016 IEEE International Conference on Mechatronics and Automation, IEEE ICMA 2016, September 2016, article number 7558659, p. 766-771
Wu, Hongtao; Fang, Yibo; Du, Xiaohan; Ni, Feng; Tang, Kai
Soft Damper for Quick Stabilization of Soft Robotic Actuator
2016 IEEE International Conference on Real-Time Computing and Robotics, RCAR 2016, December 2016, article number 7784074, p. 466-471
Ni, Feng; Henning, Andreas; Tang, Kai; Cai, Lilong


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Article 6

An Improved Algorithm for the Automated Design of Large-Scaled Robot Skin
IEEE Transactions on Automation Science and Engineering, v. 12, (1), January 2015, article number 6849504, p. 372-377
Wei, Xiangzhi; Joneja, Ajay; Tang, Kai
Approximate Delaunay mesh reconstruction and quality estimation from point samples
Journal of Computational and Applied Mathematics, v. 274, January 2015, p. 23-34
Gong, Wenyong; Liu, Yong-Jin; Tang, Kai; Wu, Tieru
Collision-free Tool Orientation Optimization in Five-axis Machining of Bladed Disk
Journal of Computational Design and Engineering, v. 2, (4), October 2015, p. 197-205
Chen, Li; Xu, Ke; Tang, Kai
Five-axis finishing tool path generation for a mesh blade based on linear morphing cone
Journal of Computational Design and Engineering, v. 2, (4), October 2015, p. 268-275
Zhang, Rong; Hu, Pengcheng; Tang, Kai
Interpolating Curved Grids Using Quasi-developable Bi-cubic Gregory Patches
Computer-Aided Design and Applications, v. 12, (5), September 2015, p. 564-571
Chen, Ming; Yu, Huakun; Tang, Kai; Joneja, Ajay
Polynomial local shape descriptor on interest points for 3D part-in-whole matching
CAD Computer Aided Design, v. 59, 2015, p. 119-139
Quan, Lulin; Tang, Kai

Conference paper 2

An energy saving approach for rough milling tool path planning
Proceedings of CAD'15, 2015, p. 154-156
Xu, Ke; Tang, Kai
Boundary-Conformed Tool Path Generation Based on Global Reparametrization
Proceedings: 2015 14th International Conference on Computer-Aided Design and Computer Graphics (CAD/Graphics 2015), Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), 2015, p. 165-172
Hu, Pengcheng; Chen, Lufeng; Wang, Jiarui; Tang, Kai


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Article 4

An efficient greedy strategy for five-axis tool path generation on dense triangular mesh
International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, v. 74, (9-12), October 2014, p. 1539-1550
Zhang, Ke; Tang, Kai
Five-axis Tool Path and Feed Rate Optimization Based on the Cutting Force–area Quotient Potential Field
International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, v. 75, (9-12), November 2014, p. 1661-1679
Xu, Ke; Tang, Kai
Optimal air-move path generation based on MMAS algorithm
International Journal of Production Research, v. 52, (24), December 2014, p. 7310-7323
Chen, Ming; Li, X.; Tang, Kai
Variational Discrete Developable Surface Interpolation
Journal of Computing and Information Science in Engineering, v. 14, (2), June 2014, article number 021002
Gong, Wen-Yong; Liu, Yong-Jin; Tang, Kai; Wu, Tie-Ru


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Article 4

G2 quasi-developable Bezier surface interpolation of two space curves
CAD Computer Aided Design, v. 45, (11), 2013, p. 1365-1377
Chen, Ming; Tang, Kai
Global obstacle avoidance and minimum workpiece setups in five-axis machining
CAD Computer Aided Design, v. 45, (10), October 2013, p. 1222-1237
Hu, Pengcheng; Tang, Kai; Lee, Chen-Han
Quasi-developable Surface Modeling of Contours with Curved Triangular Patches
Computers and Graphics (Pergamon), v. 37, (7), 2013, p. 851-861
Chen, Ming; Tang, Kai
The complexity of geodesic Voronoi diagrams on triangulated 2-manifold surfaces
Information Processing Letters, v. 113, (4), 2013, p. 132-136
Liu, Yong-Jin; Tang, Kai


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Conference paper 2

Fast and Automatic Identification of Contours for Girth Measurement on 3D Human Models with Variant Postures
Computer-Aided Design and Applications, v.10, (2), 2013, p.321-337
Chen, Zhanqing; Tang, Kai; Joneja, Ajay
Minimum workpiece setups in five-axis machining
International Conference on Innovative Design and Manufacturing, Taipei, Taiwan, Dec. 12-14, 2012
Hu, Pengcheng; Tang, Kai; Lee, Chen-Han


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Article 4

Construction of Iso-Contours, Bisectors, and Voronoi Diagrams on Triangulated Surfaces
IEEE transactions on pattern analysis and machine intelligence, v. 33, (8), August 2011, p. 1502-1517
Liu, Yong-Jin; Chen, Zhan-Qing; Tang, Kai
Design of developable interpolating strips
Computer-Aided Design and Applications, v. 8, (4), 2011, p. 557-570
Chen, M.; Tang, Chi Keung; Joneja, Ajay
Improving the dynamics of five-axis machining through optimization of workpiece setup and tool orientations
Computer-Aided Design, v. 43, (12), 2011, p. 1693-1706
Hu, P.; Tang, K.
Industrial design using interpolatory discrete developable surfaces
Computer-Aided Design, v. 43, (9), September 2011, p. 1089-1098
Liu, Yong-Jin; Tang, Kai; Gong, Wen-Yong; Wu, Tie-Ru

Conference paper 1

2-Manifold surface sampling and quality estimation of reconstructed meshes
Proceedings - 2011 8th International Symposium on Voronoi Diagrams in Science and Engineering, ISVD 2011, 2011, p. 15-22
Gong, W.Y.; Liu, Y.J.; Tang, K.; Wu, T.R.


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Article 5

3D Shape Classification Based on Spectral Function and MDS Mapping
Journal of Computing and Information Science in Engineering, v. 10, (1), 2010, MAR
Chen, Zhanqing; Tang, Kai
A Fully Geometric Approach for Developable Cloth Deformation Simulation
The Visual Computer, v. 26, (6-8), June 2010, p. 853-863
Chen, Ming; Tang, Kai
Efficient boolean operation on manifold mesh surfaces
Computer-Aided Design and Applications, v. 7, (3), 2010, p. 405-415
Chen, M.; Chen, X.Y.; Tang, Kai; Yuen,Matthew Ming Fai
Pattern computation for compression garment by a physical/geometric approach
Computer-Aided Design, v. 42, (2, Sp. Iss. SI), 2010, FEB, p. 78-86
Wang, Charlie C.L.; Tang, Kai
Some notes on maximal arc intersection of spherical polygons: its NP-hardness and approximation algorithms
VISUAL COMPUTER, v. 26, (4, Sp. Iss. SI), 2010, APR, p. 287-292
Liu, Yong-Jin; Zhang, Wen-Qi; Tang, Kai

Conference paper 1

Efficient Boolean Operations on Manifold Mesh Surfaces
International Conference on CAD/CAM, Dubai, UAE, June 21-25, 2010
Chen, Ming; Tang, Kai


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Article 3

Biorthogonal Wavelet Construction for Hybrid Quad/Triangle Meshes
VISUAL COMPUTER, v. 25, (4), 2009, APR, p. 349-366
Wang, Huawei; Tang, Kai
Quasi-Developable Mesh Surface Interpolation via Mesh Deformation
IEEE Transactions on Visualization and Computer Graphics, v. 15, (3), May 2009, Article number 4668342, p. 518-528
Tang, Kai; Chen, Ming
Surface deformation under area constraints
Computer-Aided Design and Applications, v. 6, (5), 2009, p. 711-719
Xu, Y.; Joneja, A.; Tang, K.

Conference paper 1

On the performance of maximal intersection of spherical polygons by arcs
Proceedings - 2009 11th IEEE International Conference on Computer-Aided Design and Computer Graphics, CAD/Graphics 2009, 2009, p. 400-403
Liu, Y.J.; Zhang, W.Q.; Tang, K.


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Article 4

Biorthogonal Wavelets Based on Gradual Subdivision of Quadrilateral Meshes
Computer aided geometric design, v. 25, (9, Sp. Iss. SI), 2008, DEC, p. 816-836
Wang, Huawei; Tang, Kai; Qin, Kaihuai
Five-axis Tool Path Generation for a Flat-end Tool Based on Iso-conic Partitioning
Computer-Aided Design, v. 40, (12), 2008, DEC, p. 1067-1079
Wang, Nan; Tang, Kai
Interactive Haptic Refinement of a Five-Axis Finishing Cut
Journal of Computing and Information Science in Engineering, v. 8, (4), 2008, DEC
Chen, Kun; Tang, Kai
Optimal quadrangulation of a strip for flank milling
Computer-Aided Design and Applications, v. 5, (1-4), 2008, p. 307-315
Tsai, W.L.; Wang, C.C.L.; Chu, C.H.; Tang, K.

Conference paper 2

Pattern computation for compression garment
Proceedings of the 2008 ACM Symposium on Solid and Physical Modeling 2008, SPM'08, 2008, p. 203-212
Wang, C.C.L.; Tang, K.
Stabbing convex polygons with a segment or a polygon
Lecture Notes in Computer Science, v. 5193, 2008, p. 52-63
Agarwal, P.K.; Chen, D.Z.; Ganjugunte, S.K.; Misio?ek, E.; Sharir, M.; Tang, K.


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Article 5

A surface development method with application in footwear CAD/CAM
Computer-Aided Design and Applications, v. 4, (1-4), 2007, p. 67-77
Tam, Kimpong; Joneja, Ajay; Tang, Chi Keung; Yao, Z.
Automatic generation of gouge-free and angular-velocity-compliant five-axis toolpath
Computer-Aided Design, v. 39, (10), 2007, OCT, p. 841-852
Wang, Nan; Tang, Kai
Generating strictly non-self-overlapping structured quadrilateral grids
Computer-Aided Design, v. 39, (9), 2007, SEP, p. 709-718
Lin, Hongwei; Tang, Kai; Joneja, Ajay; Bao, Hujun
Modeling dynamic developable meshes by the Hamilton principle
Computer-Aided Design, v. 39, (9), 2007, SEP, p. 719-731
Liu, Yong-Jin; Tang, Kai; Joneja, Ajay
Woven model based geometric design of elastic medical braces
Computer-Aided Design, v. 39, (1), 2007, JAN, p. 69-79
Wang, Charlie C.L.; Tang, Kai

Conference paper 1

Solving Intersection Problem of a Canal Surface and a Sphere Analytically
The 2007 International Conference on Computer Graphics and Virtual Reality, CGVR'07: June 25-28, 2007, Las Vegas, USA
Jia, Jinyuan; Song, Jiasi; Joneja, Ajay; Tang, Kai


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Article 9

An efficient implementation of RBF-based progressive point-sampled geometry
Lecture Notes in Computer Science, v. 4077, 2006, p. 637-643
Liu, Yong-Jin; Tang, Kai; Ajay, Joneja
Dynamic medial axes of planar shapes
Lecture Notes in Computer Science, v. 4035, 2006, p. 460-468
Tang, Kai; Liu, Yongjin
Efficient wavelet construction with Catmull-Clark subdivision
VISUAL COMPUTER, v. 22, (9-11), 2006, SEP, p. 874-884
Wang, Huawei; Qin, Kaihuai; Tang, Kai
General framework for progressive point-sampled geometry
Journal of Zhejiang University: Science, v. 7, (7), 2006, p. 1201-1209
Liu, Y.J.; Tang, Chi Keung; Joneja, Ajay
Minimum area convex packing of two convex polygons
International journal of computational geometry & applications, v. 16, (1), 2006, FEB, p. 41-74
Tang, K.; Wang, CCL; Chen, DZ
New decomposition scheme of canal surfaces for planar sections computing
Computer-Aided Design and Applications, v. 3, (1-4), 2006, p. 349-358
Jia, J.; Joneja, Ajay; Tang, Chi Keung
New representation of orientable 2-manifold polygonal surfaces for geometric modelling
Journal of Zhejiang University: Science, v. 7, (9), 2006, p. 1578-1588
Liu, Y.J.; Tang, K.; Joenja, A.
Reliable haptic system for collision-free 5-axis tool path generation
Computer-Aided Design and Applications, v. 3, (5), 2006, p. 629-638
Chen, Kun; Tang, Kai
Robustly computing intersection curves of two canal surfaces with quadric decomposition
Lecture Notes in Computer Science, v. 3992, 2006, p. 342-349
Jia, Jinyuan; Joneja, Ajay; Tang, Kai


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Article 13

2D sketch-based shape modeling with a fast and stable numerical engine
Computers & Graphics, Vol. 29, (5), pp. 778-793
Liu, Yong-jin; Tang, Kai; Joneja, Ajay
An optimization algorithm for free-form surface partitioning based on weighted Gaussian image
Graphical models, v. 67, (1), 2005, JAN, p. 17-42
Tang, K.; Liu, YJ
Developable triangulation of a strip
Computer-Aided Design and Applications, Vol. 2, No. 1-4, pp. 233-242
Wang, Charlie; Tang, Kai
Freeform surface fattening based on fitting a woven mesh model
Computer-Aided Design, v. 37, (8), 2005, JUL, p. 799-814
Wang, CCL; Tang, K.; Yeung, BML
Geometric Optimization Algorithms in Manufacturing
Computer-Aided Design and Applications, Vol. 2, no. 6, pp. 747-757. 2005
Tang, Kai
Modeling developable folds on a strip
Journal of Computing and Information Science in Engineering, v. 5, (1), 2005, MAR, p. 35-47
Tang, K.; Wang, CCL
Modeling wrinkles on smooth surfaces for footwear design
Computer-Aided Design, v. 37, (8), 2005, JUL, p. 815-823
Jing, F.; Joneja, A.; Tang, K.
Multiresolution free form object modeling with semi-regular mesh reconstruction from unstructured point cloud
International journal of image and graphics, Vol. 5, No. 4, pp. 765-787
Liu, Yong-jin; Tang, Kai; Joneja, Ajay; Yuen, Matthew
Multiresolution shape modeling and editing in reverse engineering
International Journal of Image and Graphics, v.5, (4), pp. 765-787. Oct. 2005
Liu, Yong-Jin; Tang, Kai; Joneja, Ajay; Yuen, Matthew Ming-Fai
Non-self-overlapping Hermite interpolation mapping: a practical solution for structured quadrilateral meshing
Computer-Aided Design, v. 37, (2), 2005, FEB, p. 271-283
Wang, CCL; Tang, K.
Optimal boundary triangulations of an interpolating ruled surface
Journal of Computing and Information Science in Engineering, v. 5, (4), 2005, DEC, p. 291-301
Wang, CCL; Tang, K.
Revolute quadric decomposition of canal surfaces and its applications
Lecture Notes in Computer Science, v. 3515, 2005, p. 298-305
Jia, JY; Joneja, Ajay; Tang, K.
Sketch-based free-form shape modelling with a fast and stable numerical engine
COMPUTERS & graphics-uk, v. 29, (5), 2005, OCT, p. 771-786
Liu, YJ; Tang, Chi Keung; Joneja, Ajay


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Article 10

A Geometric Method for Determining Intersection Relations Between a Movable Convex Object and a Set of Planar Polygons
IEEE Transactions on Robotics, v. 20, (4), August 2004, p. 636-650
Tang, Kai; Liu, Yongjin
Achieving developability of a polygonal surface by minimum deformation: a study of global and local optimization approaches
VISUAL COMPUTER, v. 20, (8-9), 2004, NOV, p. 521-539
Wang, CCL; Tang, K.
Algebraic grid generation on trimmed parametric surface using non-self-overlapping planar Coons patch
International journal for numerical methods in engineering, v. 60, (7), 2004, JUN 21, p. 1259-1286
Wang, CLC; Tang, K.
Biconic subdivision of surfaces of revolution and its applications in intersection problems
VISUAL COMPUTER, v. 20, (7), 2004, SEP, p. 457-478
Jia, Jinyuan; Tang, Kai; Joneja, Ajay
Fitting a Woven Fabric Model onto a Surface Based on Energy Minimization
Computer-Aided Design and Applications, Vol. 1, no. 1-4, pp. 197-206. 2004
Yeung, Benjamin M.L.; Tang, Kai; Wang, Charlie C.L.
Modeling wrinkles on smooth surfaces for footwear design
Computer-Aided Design and Applications, Vol. 1, pp. 311-320, 2004.
Fu, Jing; Joneja, Ajay; Tang, Kai
Multiresolution free form object modeling with point sampled geometry
Journal of computer science and technology, v. 19, (5), 2004, SEP, p. 607-617
Liu, YJ; Tang, K.; Yuen, MMF
Non-self-overlapping structured grid generation on an n-sided surface
International journal for numerical methods in fluids, v. 46, (9), 2004, NOV 30, p. 961-982
Wang, Charlie C.L.; Tang, Kao
Parametric representation of a surface pencil with a common spatial geodesic
Computer-Aided Design, v. 36, (5), 2004, APR 15, p. 447-459
Wang, GJ; Tang, K.; Tai, CL
Reduce the stretch in surface flattening by finding cutting paths to the surface boundary
Computer-Aided Design, v. 36, (8), July 2004, p. 665-677
Wang, Charlie Changling; Tang, Kai; Wang, Yu; Yuen, Matthew Ming Fai

Book chapter 1

A novel algorithm of computing intersection curves of two surfaces of revolution
Geometric Modeling: Techniques, Applications, Systems and Tools, Kluwer Academic Publisher, ISBN:1-4020-1817-7 / Chapter 5
Jia, Jinyuan; Tang, Kai; Kwok, K. Ｗ

Conference paper 6

Computing planar sections of surfaces of revolution with revolute quadric decomposition
Proceedings - Shape Modeling International SMI 2004, 2004, p. 77-86
Jia, J.; Tang, K.; Joneja, A.; Kwok, K.W.
Computing planar sections of surfaces of revolution with revolute quadric decomposition
Shape Modeling and Applications (SMI) Conference, Genova, Italy, Proceedings, Genova, Italy, June 7-9
Jia, Jinyuan; Tang, Kai; Joneja, Ajay
Developability-preserved free-form deformation of assembled patches
ACM Symposium on Solid Modeling and Applications, SM, 2004, p. 231-236
Wang, C.C.L.; Tang, K.
Efficient and stable numerical algorithms on equilibrium equations for geometric modeling
Proceedings - Geometric Modeling and Processing 2004, 2004, p. 291-300
Liu, Y.J.; Tang, Kai; Yuen,Matthew Ming Fai
Fitting a cloth model onto a surface based on energy minimization
CAD'04, Pattaya, Thailand, May 24-28
Tang, Kai; Yeung, Benjamin; Wang, Charlie
Modeling wrinkles on smooth surfaces for footwear design
CAD'04, Pattaya, Thailand, May 24-28
Fu, Jing; Joneja, Ajay; Tang, Kai


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Article 4

Manifold-guaranteed out-of-core simplification of large meshes with controlled topological type
VISUAL COMPUTER, v. 19, (7-8), 2003, DEC, p. 565-580
Liu, YJ; Yuen, MMF; Tang, K.
Maximum intersection of spherical polygons by an arc and its application to 4-axis machining
Computer-Aided Design, v. 35, (14), 2003, DEC, p. 1269-1285
Tang, Kai; Liu, Yongjin
Optimal connection of loops in laminated object manufacturing
Computer-Aided Design, v. 35, (11), 2003, SEP 15, p. 1011-1022
Tang, Kai; Pang, A.
Traversing the machining graph of a pocket
Computer-Aided Design, v. 35, (11), 2003, SEP 15, p. 1023-1040
Tang, Kai; Joneja, Ajay

Conference paper 1

Multiresolution free form object Modeling with semi-regular mesh reconstruction from unstructured point cloud
CAD/ GRAPHICS TECHNOLOGY AND ITS APPLICATIONS, PROCEEDINGS, 2003, p. 125-130
Liu, YJ; Tang, K.; Yuen, MMF


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Article 2

On minimum traceable partitioning and minimization of tool retractions
Computer-Aided Design, v. 32, (10), 2000, p. 621-624
Tang, Kai
Tetrahedral Mesh Generation for Solids based on Alternating Sum of Volumes
Computers in Industry, v. 41, (1), January 2000, p. 65-81
Tang, Kai; Chou, S.; Chen, L.; Woo, T.


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Article 1

On computing contact configurations of a curved chain
Graphical Models and Image Processing, v. 61, (6), November 1999, p. 341-361
Tang, Kai


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Article 2

An Algorithm for Reducing Tool Retractions in Zigzag Pocket Machining
Computer-Aided Design, v. 30, (2), 1998, p. 123-129
Tang, Kai; Chou, S.; Chen, L.
Optimal Workpiece Setups for 4-axis NC Machining Based on Machinability
Computers in Industry, v. 37, (1), June 1998, p. 27-41
Tang, Kai; Chou, S.; Chen, L.


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Article 1

Computing Planar swept Polygons under Translation
Computer-Aided Design, v. 29, (12), 1997
Tang, Kai; Wang, M.; Chen, L.; Chou, S.; Woo, T.; Janardan, R.


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Article 1

Offsetting surface boundaries and 3-axis gouge-free surface machining
Computer-Aided Design, v. 27, (12), 1995, p. 915-927
Tang, Kai; Dayan, Yakove


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Article 2

Scallop hull and its offset
Computer-Aided Design, v. 26, (7), 1994
Woo, T.; Chou, S.; Chen, L.; Tang, Kai; Shin, S.
Spherical maps: their construction, properties and approximation
ASME Journal of Mechanical Design, v. 116, (2), 1994
Gan, J.; Woo, T.; Tang, Kai


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Article 1

Maximum Intersection of spherical polygons and workpiece orientation in 4-axis machining
ASME Journal of Mechanical Design, v. 114, (3), 1992
Tang, Kai; Woo, T.; Gan, J.


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Article 2

Algorithmic aspects of Alternating Sum of Volumes: Part I. Data Structure and Difference Operation
Computer-Aided Design, v. 23, (5), 1991
Tang, Kai; Woo, T.
Algorithmic aspects of Alternating Sum of Volumes: Part II. Non-convergence and its Remedy
Computer-Aided Design, v. 23, (6), 1991
Tang, Kai; Woo, T.


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Article 1

On the intersection of a set of directional cones
Computer Vision Graphics, and Image Processing, v. 45, March 1989
Tang, Kai


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2016 13

A Robust Divide and Conquer Algorithm for Progressive Medial Axes of Planar Shapes
IEEE Transactions on Visualization and Computer Graphics, v. 22, (12), December 2016, article number 7364294, p. 2522-2536
Liu, Yongjin; Yu, Chengchi; Yu, Minjing; Tang, Kai; Kim, Deoksoo Article
An energy saving approach for rough milling tool path planning
Computer-Aided Design and Applications, v. 13, (2), March 2016, p. 253-264
Xu, Ke; Tang, Kai Article
Curved Reflection Symmetric Axes on Free-Form Surfaces and Their Extraction
IEEE Transactions on Automation Science and Engineering, v. 15, (1), January 2018, article number 7556372, p. 111-126
Quan, Lulin; Zhang, Yang; Tang, Kai Article
Cutting Tool Temperature Prediction Method Using Analytical Model for End Milling
Chinese Journal of Aeronautics, v. 29, (6), December 2016, p. 1788-1794
Wu, Baohai; Cui, Di; He, Xiaodong; Zhang, Dinghua; Tang, Kai Article
Five-axis tool path generation based on machine-dependent potential field
International Journal of Computer Integrated Manufacturing, v. 29, (6), June 2016, p. 636-651
Hu, Pengcheng; Tang, Kai Article
Improvements to the Iterative Closest Point Algorithm for Shape Registration in Manufacturing
Journal of Manufacturing Science and Engineering, Transactions of the ASME, v. 138, (1), January 2016, article number 011014
Kwok, Tszho; Tang, Kai Article
Lightweighting for Web3D Visualization of Large-Scale BIM Scenes in Real-Time
Graphical Models, v. 88, November 2016, p. 40-56
Liu, Xiaojun; Xie, Ning; Tang, Kai; Jia, Jinyuan Article
Machine Based Energy-Saving Tool Path Generation for Five-Axis End Milling of Freeform Surfaces
Journal of Cleaner Production, v. 139, December 2016, p. 1207-1223
Xu, Ke; Luo, Ming; Tang, Kai Article
Optimal five-axis tool path generation algorithm based on double scalar fields for freeform surfaces
International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, v. 83, (9-12), April 2016, p. 1503-1514
Zhang, Ke; Tang, Kai Article
Styling Evolution for Tight-Fitting Garments
IEEE Transactions on Visualization and Computer Graphics, v. 22, (5), May 2016, article number 7127019, p. 1580-1591
Kwok, Tsz Ho; Zhang, Yanqiu; Wang, Charlie Changling; Liu, Yongjin; Tang, Kai Article
Sweep Scan Path Planning for Efficient Freeform Surface Inspection on Five-axis CMM
Computer aided Design, v. 77, August 2016, p. 1-17
Zhou, Zi; Zhang, Yang; Tang, Kai Article
An Untethered Self-Folding Locomotive Paper Robot Using Pneumatic Actuators
2016 IEEE International Conference on Mechatronics and Automation, IEEE ICMA 2016, September 2016, article number 7558659, p. 766-771
Wu, Hongtao; Fang, Yibo; Du, Xiaohan; Ni, Feng; Tang, Kai Conference paper
Soft Damper for Quick Stabilization of Soft Robotic Actuator
2016 IEEE International Conference on Real-Time Computing and Robotics, RCAR 2016, December 2016, article number 7784074, p. 466-471
Ni, Feng; Henning, Andreas; Tang, Kai; Cai, Lilong Conference paper

2015 8

An Improved Algorithm for the Automated Design of Large-Scaled Robot Skin
IEEE Transactions on Automation Science and Engineering, v. 12, (1), January 2015, article number 6849504, p. 372-377
Wei, Xiangzhi; Joneja, Ajay; Tang, Kai Article
Approximate Delaunay mesh reconstruction and quality estimation from point samples
Journal of Computational and Applied Mathematics, v. 274, January 2015, p. 23-34
Gong, Wenyong; Liu, Yong-Jin; Tang, Kai; Wu, Tieru Article
Collision-free Tool Orientation Optimization in Five-axis Machining of Bladed Disk
Journal of Computational Design and Engineering, v. 2, (4), October 2015, p. 197-205
Chen, Li; Xu, Ke; Tang, Kai Article
Five-axis finishing tool path generation for a mesh blade based on linear morphing cone
Journal of Computational Design and Engineering, v. 2, (4), October 2015, p. 268-275
Zhang, Rong; Hu, Pengcheng; Tang, Kai Article
Interpolating Curved Grids Using Quasi-developable Bi-cubic Gregory Patches
Computer-Aided Design and Applications, v. 12, (5), September 2015, p. 564-571
Chen, Ming; Yu, Huakun; Tang, Kai; Joneja, Ajay Article
Polynomial local shape descriptor on interest points for 3D part-in-whole matching
CAD Computer Aided Design, v. 59, 2015, p. 119-139
Quan, Lulin; Tang, Kai Article
An energy saving approach for rough milling tool path planning
Proceedings of CAD'15, 2015, p. 154-156
Xu, Ke; Tang, Kai Conference paper
Boundary-Conformed Tool Path Generation Based on Global Reparametrization
Proceedings: 2015 14th International Conference on Computer-Aided Design and Computer Graphics (CAD/Graphics 2015), Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), 2015, p. 165-172
Hu, Pengcheng; Chen, Lufeng; Wang, Jiarui; Tang, Kai Conference paper

2014 4

An efficient greedy strategy for five-axis tool path generation on dense triangular mesh
International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, v. 74, (9-12), October 2014, p. 1539-1550
Zhang, Ke; Tang, Kai Article
Five-axis Tool Path and Feed Rate Optimization Based on the Cutting Force–area Quotient Potential Field
International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, v. 75, (9-12), November 2014, p. 1661-1679
Xu, Ke; Tang, Kai Article
Optimal air-move path generation based on MMAS algorithm
International Journal of Production Research, v. 52, (24), December 2014, p. 7310-7323
Chen, Ming; Li, X.; Tang, Kai Article
Variational Discrete Developable Surface Interpolation
Journal of Computing and Information Science in Engineering, v. 14, (2), June 2014, article number 021002
Gong, Wen-Yong; Liu, Yong-Jin; Tang, Kai; Wu, Tie-Ru Article

2013 4

G2 quasi-developable Bezier surface interpolation of two space curves
CAD Computer Aided Design, v. 45, (11), 2013, p. 1365-1377
Chen, Ming; Tang, Kai Article
Global obstacle avoidance and minimum workpiece setups in five-axis machining
CAD Computer Aided Design, v. 45, (10), October 2013, p. 1222-1237
Hu, Pengcheng; Tang, Kai; Lee, Chen-Han Article
Quasi-developable Surface Modeling of Contours with Curved Triangular Patches
Computers and Graphics (Pergamon), v. 37, (7), 2013, p. 851-861
Chen, Ming; Tang, Kai Article
The complexity of geodesic Voronoi diagrams on triangulated 2-manifold surfaces
Information Processing Letters, v. 113, (4), 2013, p. 132-136
Liu, Yong-Jin; Tang, Kai Article

2012 2

Fast and Automatic Identification of Contours for Girth Measurement on 3D Human Models with Variant Postures
Computer-Aided Design and Applications, v.10, (2), 2013, p.321-337
Chen, Zhanqing; Tang, Kai; Joneja, Ajay Conference paper
Minimum workpiece setups in five-axis machining
International Conference on Innovative Design and Manufacturing, Taipei, Taiwan, Dec. 12-14, 2012
Hu, Pengcheng; Tang, Kai; Lee, Chen-Han Conference paper

2011 5

Construction of Iso-Contours, Bisectors, and Voronoi Diagrams on Triangulated Surfaces
IEEE transactions on pattern analysis and machine intelligence, v. 33, (8), August 2011, p. 1502-1517
Liu, Yong-Jin; Chen, Zhan-Qing; Tang, Kai Article
Design of developable interpolating strips
Computer-Aided Design and Applications, v. 8, (4), 2011, p. 557-570
Chen, M.; Tang, Chi Keung; Joneja, Ajay Article
Improving the dynamics of five-axis machining through optimization of workpiece setup and tool orientations
Computer-Aided Design, v. 43, (12), 2011, p. 1693-1706
Hu, P.; Tang, K. Article
Industrial design using interpolatory discrete developable surfaces
Computer-Aided Design, v. 43, (9), September 2011, p. 1089-1098
Liu, Yong-Jin; Tang, Kai; Gong, Wen-Yong; Wu, Tie-Ru Article
2-Manifold surface sampling and quality estimation of reconstructed meshes
Proceedings - 2011 8th International Symposium on Voronoi Diagrams in Science and Engineering, ISVD 2011, 2011, p. 15-22
Gong, W.Y.; Liu, Y.J.; Tang, K.; Wu, T.R. Conference paper

2010 6

3D Shape Classification Based on Spectral Function and MDS Mapping
Journal of Computing and Information Science in Engineering, v. 10, (1), 2010, MAR
Chen, Zhanqing; Tang, Kai Article
A Fully Geometric Approach for Developable Cloth Deformation Simulation
The Visual Computer, v. 26, (6-8), June 2010, p. 853-863
Chen, Ming; Tang, Kai Article
Efficient boolean operation on manifold mesh surfaces
Computer-Aided Design and Applications, v. 7, (3), 2010, p. 405-415
Chen, M.; Chen, X.Y.; Tang, Kai; Yuen,Matthew Ming Fai Article
Pattern computation for compression garment by a physical/geometric approach
Computer-Aided Design, v. 42, (2, Sp. Iss. SI), 2010, FEB, p. 78-86
Wang, Charlie C.L.; Tang, Kai Article
Some notes on maximal arc intersection of spherical polygons: its NP-hardness and approximation algorithms
VISUAL COMPUTER, v. 26, (4, Sp. Iss. SI), 2010, APR, p. 287-292
Liu, Yong-Jin; Zhang, Wen-Qi; Tang, Kai Article
Efficient Boolean Operations on Manifold Mesh Surfaces
International Conference on CAD/CAM, Dubai, UAE, June 21-25, 2010
Chen, Ming; Tang, Kai Conference paper

2009 4

Biorthogonal Wavelet Construction for Hybrid Quad/Triangle Meshes
VISUAL COMPUTER, v. 25, (4), 2009, APR, p. 349-366
Wang, Huawei; Tang, Kai Article
Quasi-Developable Mesh Surface Interpolation via Mesh Deformation
IEEE Transactions on Visualization and Computer Graphics, v. 15, (3), May 2009, Article number 4668342, p. 518-528
Tang, Kai; Chen, Ming Article
Surface deformation under area constraints
Computer-Aided Design and Applications, v. 6, (5), 2009, p. 711-719
Xu, Y.; Joneja, A.; Tang, K. Article
On the performance of maximal intersection of spherical polygons by arcs
Proceedings - 2009 11th IEEE International Conference on Computer-Aided Design and Computer Graphics, CAD/Graphics 2009, 2009, p. 400-403
Liu, Y.J.; Zhang, W.Q.; Tang, K. Conference paper

2008 6

Biorthogonal Wavelets Based on Gradual Subdivision of Quadrilateral Meshes
Computer aided geometric design, v. 25, (9, Sp. Iss. SI), 2008, DEC, p. 816-836
Wang, Huawei; Tang, Kai; Qin, Kaihuai Article
Five-axis Tool Path Generation for a Flat-end Tool Based on Iso-conic Partitioning
Computer-Aided Design, v. 40, (12), 2008, DEC, p. 1067-1079
Wang, Nan; Tang, Kai Article
Interactive Haptic Refinement of a Five-Axis Finishing Cut
Journal of Computing and Information Science in Engineering, v. 8, (4), 2008, DEC
Chen, Kun; Tang, Kai Article
Optimal quadrangulation of a strip for flank milling
Computer-Aided Design and Applications, v. 5, (1-4), 2008, p. 307-315
Tsai, W.L.; Wang, C.C.L.; Chu, C.H.; Tang, K. Article
Pattern computation for compression garment
Proceedings of the 2008 ACM Symposium on Solid and Physical Modeling 2008, SPM'08, 2008, p. 203-212
Wang, C.C.L.; Tang, K. Conference paper
Stabbing convex polygons with a segment or a polygon
Lecture Notes in Computer Science, v. 5193, 2008, p. 52-63
Agarwal, P.K.; Chen, D.Z.; Ganjugunte, S.K.; Misio?ek, E.; Sharir, M.; Tang, K. Conference paper

2007 6

A surface development method with application in footwear CAD/CAM
Computer-Aided Design and Applications, v. 4, (1-4), 2007, p. 67-77
Tam, Kimpong; Joneja, Ajay; Tang, Chi Keung; Yao, Z. Article
Automatic generation of gouge-free and angular-velocity-compliant five-axis toolpath
Computer-Aided Design, v. 39, (10), 2007, OCT, p. 841-852
Wang, Nan; Tang, Kai Article
Generating strictly non-self-overlapping structured quadrilateral grids
Computer-Aided Design, v. 39, (9), 2007, SEP, p. 709-718
Lin, Hongwei; Tang, Kai; Joneja, Ajay; Bao, Hujun Article
Modeling dynamic developable meshes by the Hamilton principle
Computer-Aided Design, v. 39, (9), 2007, SEP, p. 719-731
Liu, Yong-Jin; Tang, Kai; Joneja, Ajay Article
Woven model based geometric design of elastic medical braces
Computer-Aided Design, v. 39, (1), 2007, JAN, p. 69-79
Wang, Charlie C.L.; Tang, Kai Article
Solving Intersection Problem of a Canal Surface and a Sphere Analytically
The 2007 International Conference on Computer Graphics and Virtual Reality, CGVR'07: June 25-28, 2007, Las Vegas, USA
Jia, Jinyuan; Song, Jiasi; Joneja, Ajay; Tang, Kai Conference paper

2006 9

An efficient implementation of RBF-based progressive point-sampled geometry
Lecture Notes in Computer Science, v. 4077, 2006, p. 637-643
Liu, Yong-Jin; Tang, Kai; Ajay, Joneja Article
Dynamic medial axes of planar shapes
Lecture Notes in Computer Science, v. 4035, 2006, p. 460-468
Tang, Kai; Liu, Yongjin Article
Efficient wavelet construction with Catmull-Clark subdivision
VISUAL COMPUTER, v. 22, (9-11), 2006, SEP, p. 874-884
Wang, Huawei; Qin, Kaihuai; Tang, Kai Article
General framework for progressive point-sampled geometry
Journal of Zhejiang University: Science, v. 7, (7), 2006, p. 1201-1209
Liu, Y.J.; Tang, Chi Keung; Joneja, Ajay Article
Minimum area convex packing of two convex polygons
International journal of computational geometry & applications, v. 16, (1), 2006, FEB, p. 41-74
Tang, K.; Wang, CCL; Chen, DZ Article
New decomposition scheme of canal surfaces for planar sections computing
Computer-Aided Design and Applications, v. 3, (1-4), 2006, p. 349-358
Jia, J.; Joneja, Ajay; Tang, Chi Keung Article
New representation of orientable 2-manifold polygonal surfaces for geometric modelling
Journal of Zhejiang University: Science, v. 7, (9), 2006, p. 1578-1588
Liu, Y.J.; Tang, K.; Joenja, A. Article
Reliable haptic system for collision-free 5-axis tool path generation
Computer-Aided Design and Applications, v. 3, (5), 2006, p. 629-638
Chen, Kun; Tang, Kai Article
Robustly computing intersection curves of two canal surfaces with quadric decomposition
Lecture Notes in Computer Science, v. 3992, 2006, p. 342-349
Jia, Jinyuan; Joneja, Ajay; Tang, Kai Article

2005 13

2D sketch-based shape modeling with a fast and stable numerical engine
Computers & Graphics, Vol. 29, (5), pp. 778-793
Liu, Yong-jin; Tang, Kai; Joneja, Ajay Article
An optimization algorithm for free-form surface partitioning based on weighted Gaussian image
Graphical models, v. 67, (1), 2005, JAN, p. 17-42
Tang, K.; Liu, YJ Article
Developable triangulation of a strip
Computer-Aided Design and Applications, Vol. 2, No. 1-4, pp. 233-242
Wang, Charlie; Tang, Kai Article
Freeform surface fattening based on fitting a woven mesh model
Computer-Aided Design, v. 37, (8), 2005, JUL, p. 799-814
Wang, CCL; Tang, K.; Yeung, BML Article
Geometric Optimization Algorithms in Manufacturing
Computer-Aided Design and Applications, Vol. 2, no. 6, pp. 747-757. 2005
Tang, Kai Article
Modeling developable folds on a strip
Journal of Computing and Information Science in Engineering, v. 5, (1), 2005, MAR, p. 35-47
Tang, K.; Wang, CCL Article
Modeling wrinkles on smooth surfaces for footwear design
Computer-Aided Design, v. 37, (8), 2005, JUL, p. 815-823
Jing, F.; Joneja, A.; Tang, K. Article
Multiresolution free form object modeling with semi-regular mesh reconstruction from unstructured point cloud
International journal of image and graphics, Vol. 5, No. 4, pp. 765-787
Liu, Yong-jin; Tang, Kai; Joneja, Ajay; Yuen, Matthew Article
Multiresolution shape modeling and editing in reverse engineering
International Journal of Image and Graphics, v.5, (4), pp. 765-787. Oct. 2005
Liu, Yong-Jin; Tang, Kai; Joneja, Ajay; Yuen, Matthew Ming-Fai Article
Non-self-overlapping Hermite interpolation mapping: a practical solution for structured quadrilateral meshing
Computer-Aided Design, v. 37, (2), 2005, FEB, p. 271-283
Wang, CCL; Tang, K. Article
Optimal boundary triangulations of an interpolating ruled surface
Journal of Computing and Information Science in Engineering, v. 5, (4), 2005, DEC, p. 291-301
Wang, CCL; Tang, K. Article
Revolute quadric decomposition of canal surfaces and its applications
Lecture Notes in Computer Science, v. 3515, 2005, p. 298-305
Jia, JY; Joneja, Ajay; Tang, K. Article
Sketch-based free-form shape modelling with a fast and stable numerical engine
COMPUTERS & graphics-uk, v. 29, (5), 2005, OCT, p. 771-786
Liu, YJ; Tang, Chi Keung; Joneja, Ajay Article

2004 17

A Geometric Method for Determining Intersection Relations Between a Movable Convex Object and a Set of Planar Polygons
IEEE Transactions on Robotics, v. 20, (4), August 2004, p. 636-650
Tang, Kai; Liu, Yongjin Article
Achieving developability of a polygonal surface by minimum deformation: a study of global and local optimization approaches
VISUAL COMPUTER, v. 20, (8-9), 2004, NOV, p. 521-539
Wang, CCL; Tang, K. Article
Algebraic grid generation on trimmed parametric surface using non-self-overlapping planar Coons patch
International journal for numerical methods in engineering, v. 60, (7), 2004, JUN 21, p. 1259-1286
Wang, CLC; Tang, K. Article
Biconic subdivision of surfaces of revolution and its applications in intersection problems
VISUAL COMPUTER, v. 20, (7), 2004, SEP, p. 457-478
Jia, Jinyuan; Tang, Kai; Joneja, Ajay Article
Fitting a Woven Fabric Model onto a Surface Based on Energy Minimization
Computer-Aided Design and Applications, Vol. 1, no. 1-4, pp. 197-206. 2004
Yeung, Benjamin M.L.; Tang, Kai; Wang, Charlie C.L. Article
Modeling wrinkles on smooth surfaces for footwear design
Computer-Aided Design and Applications, Vol. 1, pp. 311-320, 2004.
Fu, Jing; Joneja, Ajay; Tang, Kai Article
Multiresolution free form object modeling with point sampled geometry
Journal of computer science and technology, v. 19, (5), 2004, SEP, p. 607-617
Liu, YJ; Tang, K.; Yuen, MMF Article
Non-self-overlapping structured grid generation on an n-sided surface
International journal for numerical methods in fluids, v. 46, (9), 2004, NOV 30, p. 961-982
Wang, Charlie C.L.; Tang, Kao Article
Parametric representation of a surface pencil with a common spatial geodesic
Computer-Aided Design, v. 36, (5), 2004, APR 15, p. 447-459
Wang, GJ; Tang, K.; Tai, CL Article
Reduce the stretch in surface flattening by finding cutting paths to the surface boundary
Computer-Aided Design, v. 36, (8), July 2004, p. 665-677
Wang, Charlie Changling; Tang, Kai; Wang, Yu; Yuen, Matthew Ming Fai Article
A novel algorithm of computing intersection curves of two surfaces of revolution
Geometric Modeling: Techniques, Applications, Systems and Tools, Kluwer Academic Publisher, ISBN:1-4020-1817-7 / Chapter 5
Jia, Jinyuan; Tang, Kai; Kwok, K. Ｗ Book chapter
Computing planar sections of surfaces of revolution with revolute quadric decomposition
Proceedings - Shape Modeling International SMI 2004, 2004, p. 77-86
Jia, J.; Tang, K.; Joneja, A.; Kwok, K.W. Conference paper
Computing planar sections of surfaces of revolution with revolute quadric decomposition
Shape Modeling and Applications (SMI) Conference, Genova, Italy, Proceedings, Genova, Italy, June 7-9
Jia, Jinyuan; Tang, Kai; Joneja, Ajay Conference paper
Developability-preserved free-form deformation of assembled patches
ACM Symposium on Solid Modeling and Applications, SM, 2004, p. 231-236
Wang, C.C.L.; Tang, K. Conference paper
Efficient and stable numerical algorithms on equilibrium equations for geometric modeling
Proceedings - Geometric Modeling and Processing 2004, 2004, p. 291-300
Liu, Y.J.; Tang, Kai; Yuen,Matthew Ming Fai Conference paper
Fitting a cloth model onto a surface based on energy minimization
CAD'04, Pattaya, Thailand, May 24-28
Tang, Kai; Yeung, Benjamin; Wang, Charlie Conference paper
Modeling wrinkles on smooth surfaces for footwear design
CAD'04, Pattaya, Thailand, May 24-28
Fu, Jing; Joneja, Ajay; Tang, Kai Conference paper

2003 5

Manifold-guaranteed out-of-core simplification of large meshes with controlled topological type
VISUAL COMPUTER, v. 19, (7-8), 2003, DEC, p. 565-580
Liu, YJ; Yuen, MMF; Tang, K. Article
Maximum intersection of spherical polygons by an arc and its application to 4-axis machining
Computer-Aided Design, v. 35, (14), 2003, DEC, p. 1269-1285
Tang, Kai; Liu, Yongjin Article
Optimal connection of loops in laminated object manufacturing
Computer-Aided Design, v. 35, (11), 2003, SEP 15, p. 1011-1022
Tang, Kai; Pang, A. Article
Traversing the machining graph of a pocket
Computer-Aided Design, v. 35, (11), 2003, SEP 15, p. 1023-1040
Tang, Kai; Joneja, Ajay Article
Multiresolution free form object Modeling with semi-regular mesh reconstruction from unstructured point cloud
CAD/ GRAPHICS TECHNOLOGY AND ITS APPLICATIONS, PROCEEDINGS, 2003, p. 125-130
Liu, YJ; Tang, K.; Yuen, MMF Conference paper

2000 2

On minimum traceable partitioning and minimization of tool retractions
Computer-Aided Design, v. 32, (10), 2000, p. 621-624
Tang, Kai Article
Tetrahedral Mesh Generation for Solids based on Alternating Sum of Volumes
Computers in Industry, v. 41, (1), January 2000, p. 65-81
Tang, Kai; Chou, S.; Chen, L.; Woo, T. Article

1999 1

On computing contact configurations of a curved chain
Graphical Models and Image Processing, v. 61, (6), November 1999, p. 341-361
Tang, Kai Article

1998 2

An Algorithm for Reducing Tool Retractions in Zigzag Pocket Machining
Computer-Aided Design, v. 30, (2), 1998, p. 123-129
Tang, Kai; Chou, S.; Chen, L. Article
Optimal Workpiece Setups for 4-axis NC Machining Based on Machinability
Computers in Industry, v. 37, (1), June 1998, p. 27-41
Tang, Kai; Chou, S.; Chen, L. Article

1997 1

Computing Planar swept Polygons under Translation
Computer-Aided Design, v. 29, (12), 1997
Tang, Kai; Wang, M.; Chen, L.; Chou, S.; Woo, T.; Janardan, R. Article

1995 1

Offsetting surface boundaries and 3-axis gouge-free surface machining
Computer-Aided Design, v. 27, (12), 1995, p. 915-927
Tang, Kai; Dayan, Yakove Article

1994 2

Scallop hull and its offset
Computer-Aided Design, v. 26, (7), 1994
Woo, T.; Chou, S.; Chen, L.; Tang, Kai; Shin, S. Article
Spherical maps: their construction, properties and approximation
ASME Journal of Mechanical Design, v. 116, (2), 1994
Gan, J.; Woo, T.; Tang, Kai Article

1992 1

Maximum Intersection of spherical polygons and workpiece orientation in 4-axis machining
ASME Journal of Mechanical Design, v. 114, (3), 1992
Tang, Kai; Woo, T.; Gan, J. Article

1991 2

Algorithmic aspects of Alternating Sum of Volumes: Part I. Data Structure and Difference Operation
Computer-Aided Design, v. 23, (5), 1991
Tang, Kai; Woo, T. Article
Algorithmic aspects of Alternating Sum of Volumes: Part II. Non-convergence and its Remedy
Computer-Aided Design, v. 23, (6), 1991
Tang, Kai; Woo, T. Article

1989 1

On the intersection of a set of directional cones
Computer Vision Graphics, and Image Processing, v. 45, March 1989
Tang, Kai Article






Teaching Assignment

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2021-22 Winter 0 2021-22 Fall 3 2020-21 Summer 0 2020-21 Spring 4 2020-21 Winter 0 2020-21 Fall 3

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MECH3030 Mechanisms of Machinery
MECH4900 Final Year Design Project
MESF5520 Fundamental Theories and Algorithms of CAD/CAM/CAE


MECH4740 Numerical Methods in Engineering
MECH4900 Final Year Design Project
MECH4950 Co-op Program
MESF5380 Advanced Numerical Methods in Engineering


MECH3030 Mechanisms of Machinery
MECH4900 Final Year Design Project
MESF5520 Fundamental Theories and Algorithms of CAD/CAM/CAE


No Teaching Assignments


No Teaching Assignments


No Teaching Assignments






Research Postgraduate (RPG) Supervision From January 2019 to December 2022 (As of 30 January 2022)

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All Supervisions Current RPGs Graduated RPGs

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Current RPGs

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Doctor of Philosophy DENG, Xiaoke (co-supervision)
Mechanical Engineering( 2021 - )

HAO, Jiancheng
Mechanical Engineering( 2021 - )

QI, Zhiyuan
Smart Manufacturing( 2021 - )

TAO, Chengyu (co-supervision)
Smart Manufacturing( 2021 - )

YE, Xin (co-supervision)
Sustainable Energy and Environment( 2021 - )

CHEN, Yuanzhi
Smart Manufacturing( 2020 - )

ZHANG, Jiongjiong (co-supervision)
Mechanical Engineering( 2020 - )

BI, Danjie
Mechanical Engineering( 2019 - )

HE, Dong
Mechanical Engineering( 2019 - )

LAU, Tak Yu
Mechanical Engineering( 2019 - )

WANG, Xiangyu
Mechanical Engineering( 2018 - )

CHUNG, Man Fai
Mechanical Engineering( 2017 - )

WONG, Kwing Fung
Mechanical Engineering( 2013 - )

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Master of Philosophy JAYAKODY, Don Pubudu Vishwana Joseph (co-supervision)
Smart Manufacturing( 2020 - )

DING, Yuzhu
Mechanical Engineering( 2018 - )

XU, Pengda
Mechanical Engineering( 2016 - )

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Graduated RPGs

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Doctor of Philosophy LI, Zhaoyu
Mechanical Engineering( Completed in 2021 )

XIE, Fubao
Mechanical Engineering( Completed in 2021 )

LI, Yamin
Mechanical Engineering( Completed in 2020 )

CAI, Xin
Mechanical Engineering( Completed in 2019 )

WANG, Jiarui
Mechanical Engineering( Completed in 2019 )

YAN, Qianhang
Mechanical Engineering( Completed in 2019 )

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Master of Philosophy YU, Shing Chun
Technology Leadership and Entrepreneurship( Completed in 2021 )

CHUNG, Man Fai
Mechanical Engineering( Completed in 2019 )

JI, Guosheng
Mechanical Engineering( Completed in 2019 )

LAU, Tak Yu
Mechanical Engineering( Completed in 2019 )









ProjectsFrom January 2020 to December 2022

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All Projects 6 Leading Projects 5 Participating Projects 1

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Software-hardware Research and Development for Metal Multi-axis Additive-subtractive Hybrid Manufacturing System: tocpic#1 Process Planning/Simulation System Research and Development for Multi-axis Additive-subtractive Hybrid Manufacturing


金屬多軸增減材復合加工中心軟硬件平臺的研發: 子課題#1 多軸增減材復合加工工藝規劃/仿真系統的研究與開發 Leading


Nanhai People's Government of Foshan


Project Team (HKUST)
TANG Kai (Lead)
SHI Fan


2021 -




Software-hardware Research and Development for Metal Multi-axis Additive-subtractive Hybrid Manufacturing System: topic#2 Inspection/Monitoring System Research and Development for Multi-axis Additive-subtractive Hybrid Manufacturing


金屬多軸增減材復合加工中心軟硬件平臺的研發: 子課題#2 多軸增減材加工檢測/監測系統的研究與開發 Participating


Nanhai People's Government of Foshan


Project Team (HKUST)
SHI Fan
TANG Kai


2021 -




An Intelligent CAM System for Automotive Wheel Hub Manufacturing


汽車輪轂製造智能CAM系統 Leading


Googol Technology (HK) Limited, Innovation and Technology Fund


Project Team (HKUST)
TANG Kai (Lead)


2020 - 2021




Curved Layer-Based Process Planning for Five-Axis Volume Printing of Freeform Parts


基於曲面分層的五軸聯動增材加工工藝規劃 Leading


RGC - General Research Fund


Project Team (HKUST)
TANG Kai (Lead)


2019 -




Offline Programming System for Robotic Manufacturing


適用於機器人加工的離線編程系統 Leading


Googol Technology (HK) Limited, Innovation and Technology Fund


Project Team (HKUST)
TANG Kai (Lead)


2018 - 2021




Automatic five-axis sweep scanning path planning system for efficient inspection of free-form surfaces


用于自由曲面高效檢測的五軸擺動式掃描路徑的自動化規劃系統的研究 Leading


RGC - General Research Fund


Project Team (HKUST)
TANG Kai (Lead)


2017 - 2020