🔍 Research Focus:
Mr. Yu Yan’s research focuses on the development and optimization of materials with a particular emphasis on thermoelectric materials and metal alloys. He is currently working on enhancing the performance of Bi2Te3, a widely used thermoelectric material, by increasing its ZT value through interlayer modifications and advanced sintering techniques. His research aims to improve carrier concentration and enlarge interlayer spacing for better thermoelectric efficiency. Additionally, he has explored the microstructure control of Inconel 718 through selective laser melting, where he optimized the alloy’s mechanical properties by doping it with TiN nano particles and refining the grain structure. Mr. Yan’s research also extends to finite element modeling in biomechanical applications, where he has investigated stress and strain distributions in all-ceramic crowns, providing insights into material failure mechanisms under occlusal force. His work demonstrates a strong interdisciplinary approach, combining materials science with computational modeling and mechanical testing.
🏆 Honors & Awards:
Mr. Yu Yan has received several prestigious awards and honors throughout his academic journey, reflecting his exceptional performance and dedication. He was awarded the National Scholarship, recognizing him as part of the top 1% of students for his outstanding academic achievements. Additionally, he secured the Second Provincial Prize in the Mathematical Modeling Competition, showcasing his strong analytical and problem-solving skills. His consistently high academic performance is further highlighted by his ranking as the second-best student out of 384 in his program at the University of Science and Technology Beijing, where he maintained a remarkable overall GPA of 3.87/4.0. These honors underline Mr. Yan’s excellence in both academic and extracurricular pursuits.
💼 Professional Experience:
Mr. Yu Yan has acquired a diverse set of professional experiences in material science and engineering through various research projects. At the University of Science and Technology Beijing (USTB), he served as a Research Assistant under the supervision of Professor Jikun Chen, where he focused on the production of monolayered Bi2Te3 with an enhanced ZT value. His contributions included manipulating interlayer spacing and carrier concentration, employing techniques such as constant current application and ultrasonic treatment, and preparing samples for sintering and further characterization. In another project, Mr. Yan worked with Professor Xinhua Liu to control the microstructure and properties of Inconel 718 using Selective Laser Melting (SLM). He successfully optimized SLM parameters, such as laser power and scanning speed, to produce a highly densified alloy with superior yield and tensile strength. His analysis of fracture mechanisms using OM and EDS demonstrated his ability to investigate material behavior under stress and deformation. Additionally, Mr. Yan led a research group under Professor Zhanghua Chen’s mentorship, where he developed finite element models to study stress and strain distribution in all-ceramic crowns. By simulating conditions of occlusal force using ANSYS software, he explored failure mechanisms in brittle and ductile materials, applying computational tools to solve real-world engineering problems. These professional experiences have equipped Mr. Yan with strong research, analytical, and leadership skills in the field of material science.
📚 Top Noted Publications :
Tribo-corrosion properties of cobalt-based medical implant alloys in simulated biological environments
- Authors: Y. Yan, A. Neville, D. Dowson
- Journal: Wear
- Year: 2007
- Volume: 263
- Issue: 7–12
- Pages: 1105–1111
- Citations: 235
Biotribocorrosion of CoCrMo orthopaedic implant materials—Assessing the formation and effect of the biofilm
- Authors: Y. Yan, A. Neville, D. Dowson
- Journal: Tribology International
- Year: 2007
- Volume: 40
- Issues: 10–12
- Pages: 1492–1499
- Citations: 204
Tribocorrosion in implants—assessing high carbon and low carbon Co–Cr–Mo alloys by in situ electrochemical measurements
- Authors: Y. Yan, A. Neville, D. Dowson, S. Williams
- Journal: Tribology International
- Year: 2006
- Volume: 39
- Issue: 12
- Pages: 1509–1517
- Citations: 180
Initial formation of corrosion products on pure zinc in saline solution
- Authors: Y. Meng, L. Liu, D. Zhang, C. Dong, Y. Yan, A.A. Volinsky, L.N. Wang
- Journal: Bioactive Materials
- Year: 2019
- Volume: 4
- Pages: 87–96
- Citations: 135
Biotribocorrosion—an appraisal of the time dependence of wear and corrosion interactions: I. The role of corrosion
- Authors: Y. Yan, A. Neville, D. Dowson
- Journal: Journal of Physics D: Applied Physics
- Year: 2006
- Volume: 39
- Issue: 15
- Pages: 3200
- Citations: 111
Effect of electrical current on tribological behavior of copper-impregnated metallized carbon against a Cu–Cr–Zr alloy
- Authors: Y.A. Wang, J.X. Li, Y. Yan, L.J. Qiao
- Journal: Tribology International
- Year: 2012
- Volume: 50
- Pages: 26–34
- Citations: 109
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