Xue Yang

Xue Yang is Associate Professor in the Mechanical and Industrial Engineering Department at Texas A&M University-Kingsville's Frank H. Dotterweich College of Engineering. Her research focuses on computational nuclear engineering, including reactor physics simulations, neutron transport modeling, and nuclear materials behavior.

Key research areas include:

• Development of numerical methods for neutron diffusion equations
• Simulation of plasma-material interactions in fusion environments
• Analysis of lithium-ion battery thermal management
• Verification of reactor physics codes against benchmarks

Her work employs MATLAB-based tools for PDE solutions, Monte Carlo methods for material behavior prediction, and CFD for thermal-hydraulic analysis. Recent publications demonstrate applications in fusion material science, battery technology, and advanced reactor design.