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Youqi Wang     (Schedule)

Associate Professor

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