Liu Yang

Liu Yang is a Reader in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at the University of Strathclyde's Faculty of Engineering. With a Doctor of Engineering from the University of Strathclyde (2011) and a Master in Science from the University of Sheffield (2007), Dr. Yang currently serves as Principal Investigator on active research projects and accepts PhD students.

Dr. Yang's research focuses on composites recycling and reuse, developing economically viable routes for recycling fiber reinforced composites; composites interface studies examining fiber-matrix physicochemical interactions; aerogel composites design for energy-saving applications; self-healing elastomer development; and multi-scale material modelling for understanding structure-property relationships. Their work contributes significantly to sustainable materials research.

Analysis of Dr. Yang's recent publications reveals a strong emphasis on advanced composite materials, particularly examining material behavior under extreme conditions like cryogenic temperatures and developing innovative energy conversion systems. The research demonstrates interdisciplinary approaches combining materials science, mechanical engineering, and sustainable design principles.

• Industry Fellow of Royal Academic of Engineering (2019)
• Scottish Crucible Award (2017)

Dr. Yang has supervised 16 students and maintains significant industrial collaborations with PPG Industries, 3B Fibreglass, Blueshift International Materials, BOSCH, Sain-Gobain, Weir Group PLC, and Composites Scaffolding Company. Their 34 projects (4 active, 30 completed) demonstrate extensive research leadership, including the 'Development of a numerical analysis framework for the pump-pipeline system design and optimization' as Principal Investigator and the 'SRSS - Innovative manufacturing of sustainable composites using natural fibres and biopolymers' as Co-investigator.

As an active researcher with 136 total research outputs, 5 datasets, and 23 professional activities, Dr. Yang contributes to multiple UN Sustainable Development Goals through their work in sustainable materials and manufacturing.