Jianying He

Jianying He is a Professor in Nanomechanics at the Department of Structural Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). She has been a faculty member at NTNU since 2009, first as a postdoctoral fellow (2009-2011), then as an associate professor (2011-2017), and currently as a full professor since 2017. Prior to her position at NTNU, she served as an assistant professor at the University of Science and Technology Beijing from 2003 to 2006.

Professor He received her educational background from prestigious institutions:

• PhD (2009) in Structural Engineering from NTNU, with dissertation titled 'Nanomechanics of Polymer and Composite Particles'
• M.Sc. (2003) in Materials Physics from the University of Science and Technology Beijing
• B.Sc. (2000) in Materials Science from Beijing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics

Her research spans three major interconnected areas: nanostructured materials, nanotechnology for petroleum engineering, and nano-enabled icephobicity. Her work in nanostructured materials involves understanding mechanical properties at the nanoscale, particularly in metals, composites, and polymers. In petroleum engineering applications, she focuses on gas hydrate formation and prevention, which is critical for safe and efficient oil and gas transportation. Her icephobicity research explores how surface structures and chemistry can minimize ice adhesion, with applications ranging from aviation to renewable energy infrastructure.

Professor He's recent publications reveal a strong trend toward computational modeling of material behavior at atomic and molecular scales, particularly using molecular dynamics simulations. Her work bridges hydrogen embrittlement mechanisms, ice adhesion phenomena, and gas hydrate formation with practical applications in energy and transportation sectors. The interdisciplinary nature of her research connects materials science, mechanical engineering, and computational physics to solve complex engineering problems.

Professor He teaches courses in Nanomechanics (TKT4146 and KT8307) at NTNU, training the next generation of engineers in this specialized field. Her research group actively collaborates with industry partners and academic institutions worldwide to address challenging problems in materials science and engineering.

The NTNU Nanomechanical Lab, which Professor He leads, focuses on experimental and computational approaches to understand material behavior at nanoscale dimensions. The lab utilizes advanced characterization techniques and develops novel methodologies to probe mechanical properties of materials under various environmental conditions. Current projects include investigating ice adhesion mechanisms, hydrogen effects in metals, and nanoscale phenomena in petroleum engineering applications.