Yanqing Su

Yanqing Su is an Assistant Professor in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at Utah State University, appointed in 2020. She holds a PhD in Geophysics from Georgia Tech (2017), an MS in Computational Science from Georgia Tech (2016), and BS/MS degrees in Space Physics from University of Science and Technology of China.

Research focuses on computational materials science across scales, including machine learning for material property prediction, irradiation effects in alloys, and battery interface phenomena. Specializes in atomistic simulations and multiscale modeling.

Recent publications explore diffusion in alloys, dislocation mechanics in extreme environments, and battery electrolyte interfaces. Leads the Computational Material research under Extreme Environment (CMEELab) group.

Teaches numerical methods, materials science, and computational mechanics. Mentors graduate students in multiscale materials modeling and directs research on radiation-resistant alloys and energy materials.