Degrees:
Ph.D. 1985, Structural Mechanics, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, China
M.S. 1982, Structural Mechanics, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, China
Years of Service:
14 years of service at KSU
Associate Professor, Dept. of Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering, KSU, (2000-present)
Assistant Professor, Dept. of Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering, KSU, (1994-2000)
Related Experience:
Courses Taught:
Taught 7 different courses since 1994. Recent courses include:
ME 512 Dynamics ME 736 Applied Elasticity
ME 563 Machine Design II ME 862 Finite Elements
ME 651 Introduction to Composites ME 871 Mech of Composite Materials
ME 716 Intermediate Dynamics
Industrial Experience: none
Consulting and Patents: none
States in Which Registered: none
Principal Publications in Last Five Years:
- Wang, Youqi, Congjian Zhang, Eric Zhou, Changjie Sun, Jeffrey Hinkley, Thomas S. Gates and Ji Su. “Atomistic finite elements applicable to solid polymers.” Computational Materials Science, 2005.
- Sun, Changjie, Youqi Wang, Congjian Zhang, Eric Zhou and Ji Su. “Self-consistent atomistic computational model for the electrostrictive graft elastomer.” Journal of Smart Structures and Materials, to appear.
- Wang, Youqi, Changjie Sun, Eric Zhou and Ji Su. “Deformation mechanisms of electrostrictive graft elastomer.” Journal of Smart Materials and Structures, 2004.
- Wang, Youqi, Jeffrey Hinkley, Gregory M. Odegard, and Thomas S. Gates. “2-D nano-scale finite element analysis of a polymer field.” Journal of Composites Science and Technology, Special Issue for Nanotechnology, 2003.
- Wang, Youqi. “Digital element approach: a powerful computational tool in textile fabric mechanics.” Keynote presentation, Japan SAMPE International-8, Nov., 2003.
- Zhou, Guangming, Xuekun Sun and Youqi Wang. “Multi-chain digital element analysis in textile mechanics.” Journal of Composites Science and Technology, 2003.
- Wang, Youqi, Changjie Sun and Xunkun Sun, Nicholas J. Pagano. "Principles for recovering micro-stress in multi-level analysis." ASTM STP 1416, Composite Materials: Testing, Design, and Acceptance Criteria, A.Zereick and A.T. Nettles, Eds., American Society for Testing and Materials International, 2002.
- Terpant, Guillaume, Prakash Krishnaswami, Youqi Wang. “Computational prediction of yarn structure of 3-D braided composites.” ASTM STP 1416, Composite Materials: Testing, Design, and Acceptance Criteria, A.Zereick and A.T. Nettles, Eds., American Society for Testing and Materials International, 2002.
- Wang, Youqi, and Xuekun Sun. "Digital element simulation of textile process." Journal of Composites Science and Technology, 2001.
- Liang, Feng, Youqi Wang, and Susan Sun. "Curing process and mechanical properties of protein- based polymer." Journal of Polymer Engineering, Oct., 1999.
- Mo, Xiaoqun, Susan Sun, and Youqi Wang. "Effect of molding temperature and pressure on properties of soy protein polymers." Journal of Applied Polymer Science, Vol.73, 1999.
Memberships:
American Society of Mechanical Engineers
American Society of Composites
American Society of Physics
The International Society for Optical Engineering
Honors and Awards:
Alexander von Humboldt Fellow
Institutional and Professional Service in Last Five Years:
University: Graduate Committee
College: none
Department: Chair, Lab Committee
Professional: Paper reviewer for several composite journals
Professional Development in Last Five Years:
Summer Faculty Fellowship, NASA Langley (2002)
Other Notable Achievements in Last FiveYears:
Major Professor for 6 Ph.D. candidates and 3 M.S. students;
PI for 15 research grants from NSF, DEPSCoR, NASA Langley, AFRL, ADMRC, ARL, and Kansas Department of Transportation;
Total research grants in last five years approximately $1,300,000