معرفی
Hang Yu is an Associate Professor in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at Virginia Tech's College of Engineering, specializing in advanced materials processing and manufacturing science with expertise in solid-state metal additive techniques.
Education:
- Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2013
- B.S. in Physics, Peking University, China, 2007
Research Interests: Dr. Yu's work centers on solid-state metal additive manufacturing via additive friction stir deposition (MELD), dynamic phase and microstructure evolution during processing, residual stress analysis in vapor phase deposition and additive manufacturing, additive repair/cladding methodologies, and the development of shape memory metal alloys and ceramics. His research bridges fundamental material science with industrial manufacturing applications to enhance structural integrity and performance of engineered components.
Scientific Awards:
- Young Faculty Award, Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (2022)
- Junior Faculty Award, Institute for Critical Technology and Applied Science (2019)
Advising and Grants: Dr. Yu leads an active research group supported by competitive funding including the DARPA Young Faculty Award, which enables high-risk, high-reward investigations into next-generation manufacturing technologies. His work addresses critical challenges in residual stress mitigation and microstructure control for aerospace and defense applications.
Labs and Teams: He directs a specialized research group at Virginia Tech focused on experimental and computational analysis of metal additive processes, utilizing facilities for friction stir deposition, microstructural characterization, and mechanical testing of advanced alloys and ceramics.
