Liyong Tong

Professor Liyong Tong is a Professor in the School of Aerospace, Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering at the University of Sydney. He holds BSc and MEngSc degrees from Dalian University of Technology and a PhD from Beihang University. A Fellow of Engineers Australia (FIEAust) and Member of AIAA, his research focuses on advanced composite materials and computational optimization methods.

Research Focus:

• Multiscale topology optimization of composite structures and metamaterials
• Additive manufacturing of functional composites and smart structures
• Machine learning applications in structural optimization
• Analysis and design of advanced composite materials and structures

His recent publications demonstrate integration of machine learning with structural optimization, novel approaches for metamaterial design, and experimental validation of 3D-printed structures. Research trends show emphasis on computational efficiency in optimization algorithms and multifunctional material systems.

Current Projects:

• Microcrack suppression in thermoplastic composites for cryogenic hydrogen storage (NSW Space Research Network)
• Mitigating micro-vibration in satellite devices using multiscale shear damping
• Development of novel algorithms for topology optimization of laminated composites