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Biography
Fengshou Gu is one of our experts in the fields of vibro-acoustics analysis and machinery diagnosis, with over 30 years of research experience. He is the author of over 500 technical and professional publications in machine dynamics, signal processing, tribology dynamic responses, condition monitoring and related fields. He has been involved in vibro-acoustics characterisation related to internal combustion engines, reciprocating compressors, centrifugal pumps, electric motors, industrial cobots, hydraulic power systems, gearboxes, mechanical seals and rolling/journal bearings. He has experience in system modeling, various physical parameter measurements, and advanced signal processing techniques including time-frequency analysis, modulation signal bispectra, wavelet transforms, machine learning algorithms and statistical analysis.
Research Expertise and Interests
- Machine modelling
- Diagnostics
- Vibro-impact modelling
- signal processing
- Machine Dynamics
- Tribology
- Fault simulation
- Neural network modelling
- Time-frequency and time-scale analysis
- Modulation and demodulation analysis
- Complex vibro-acoustic source identification
- Acoustic condition monitoring
- Tribo-dynamics and lubrication
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities -
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production -
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SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Projects
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An Active Acoustic Emission Method for EV Battery State of Heath Monitoring
Wang, Z. (PI) & Gu, F. (CoI)
1/04/23 → 30/06/23
Project: Research
Research output
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A co-designed on-rotor sensing and tacholess order tracking framework for robust fault diagnosis in marine electric propulsion systems
Li, C., Zou, Z., Shen, G., Chen, M., Li, D., Miao, H., Gu, F. & Ball, A., 15 Jan 2026, In: Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing. 244, 31 p., 113751.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Acoustic Emission Diagnosis of Lubricant Water Contamination Fault by Using Adaptive Multi-fidelity Bayesian Optimization
Zhu, Z., Ma, J., Xiao, D., Li, X., Gu, F. & Ball, A. D., 1 Mar 2026, In: Tribology Letters. 74, 1, 17 p., 3.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Acoustic Emission Signatures of Lubricants Under Fluid-Asperity Shear in Hydrodynamic Lubrication
Zhang, X., Zhen, D., Feng, G., Liang, X., Zhang, H. & Gu, F., 3 Jan 2026, Proceedings of the UNIfied Conference of DAMAS, IncoME and TEPEN Conferences (UNIfied 2025): Volume 2. Shu, X., Zhu, Y., Chen, B. & Zou, H. (eds.). 1st ed. Springer, Cham, Vol. 2. p. 163-176 14 p. (Mechanisms and Machine Science; vol. 189).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review
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An Effective Method for Localization of Sun Gear Fault Based on On-Rotor Sensing and Tidal Periodicity
Du, X., Feng, G., Shi, D., Zhen, D., Ye, C., Cheng, Z., Hu, N. & Gu, F., 3 Jan 2026, Proceedings of the UNIfied Conference of DAMAS, IncoME and TEPEN Conferences (UNIfied 2025): Volume 1. Wei, K., Yang, W., Dai, J. & Chen, B. (eds.). 1st ed. Springer, Cham, Vol. 1. p. 775-786 12 p. (Mechanisms and Machine Science; vol. 188).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review
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A phenomenological model for planetary gear crack fault by integrating meshing impact and dynamic load sharing response
Jing, H., Zhen, D., Feng, G., Zang, L., Cheng, Z., Hu, N. & Gu, F., 15 Feb 2026, In: Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing. 246, 22 p., 113908.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Activities
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Asymmetricity diagnosis in wind turbine-based permanent magnet synchronous generators
Amiri Zaniani, A. (Speaker), Lin, Y. (Contributor to Paper or Presentation), Li, D. (Contributor to Paper or Presentation), Gu, F. (Contributor to Paper or Presentation) & Ball, A. (Contributor to Paper or Presentation)
1 Sept 2023Activity: Talk or presentation types › Oral presentation
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A chainsaw-sound recognition model for detecting illegal logging activities in forests
Simiyu, D. (Speaker), Vikiru, A. (Contributor to Paper or Presentation), Muchiric, H. (Contributor to Paper or Presentation), Gu, F. (Contributor to Paper or Presentation) & Butime, J. (Contributor to Paper or Presentation)
1 Sept 2023Activity: Talk or presentation types › Oral presentation
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Review of non-contact blade vibration monitoring based on blade tip timing
Wang, F. (Speaker), Fu, C. (Contributor to Paper or Presentation), Zheng, L. (Contributor to Paper or Presentation), Lu, K. (Contributor to Paper or Presentation) & Gu, F. (Contributor to Paper or Presentation)
1 Sept 2023Activity: Talk or presentation types › Oral presentation
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A comparative analysis of winding distribution approach for fault simulations of induction motors
He, Y. (Speaker), Shi, D. (Contributor to Paper or Presentation), Zou, Z. (Contributor to Paper or Presentation), Lin, Y. (Contributor to Paper or Presentation), Gu, F. (Contributor to Paper or Presentation) & Ball, A. (Contributor to Paper or Presentation)
1 Sept 2023Activity: Talk or presentation types › Oral presentation
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Early fault detection of robotic joints based on time-frequency analysis of motor current signature
Lin, Y. (Speaker), Zou, Z. (Contributor to Paper or Presentation), Li, D. (Contributor to Paper or Presentation), Han, H. (Contributor to Paper or Presentation), Li, B. (Contributor to Paper or Presentation), Song, Y. (Contributor to Paper or Presentation), Lin, N. (Contributor to Paper or Presentation) & Gu, F. (Contributor to Paper or Presentation)
1 Sept 2023Activity: Talk or presentation types › Oral presentation
Press/Media
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Huddersfield joins Chinese university for engineering research network
10/06/19 → 11/06/19
7 items of Media coverage
Press/Media: Expert Comment
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Energy Harvesting from Shock Absorbers to Benefit Road and Rail
Ball, A., Gu, F., Wang, R. & Allen, P.
28/10/16 → 31/10/16
2 items of Media coverage
Press/Media: Expert Comment
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Researchers Perform Numerical Analysis of Complex Welding Technique
29/09/14
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Expert Comment
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Researchers Team Up to Evaluate Friction Stir Welding in Modern Industry
29/09/14
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research
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