Ye Qi

Dr. Ye Qi is an Assistant Teaching Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at Michigan Technological University. She specializes in surface modification techniques for cutting tools and tribology. Her research focuses on enhancing tool performance through methods like shot peening, electrical discharge machining, and mechanochemical treatments. She holds a PhD from the Georgia Institute of Technology and dual MS/BS degrees from Beijing Jiaotong University.

Education:

• PhD, Mechanical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology
• MS, Mechanical Engineering, Beijing Jiaotong University, China
• BS, Mechanical Engineering, Beijing Jiaotong University, China

Research Interests:

• Surface modification of cutting tools using advanced techniques
• Tribology and wear behavior of engineered surfaces
• Characterization of material properties post-surface treatments

Recent Publications Trends: Dr. Qi’s work emphasizes mechanochemical reactions in dual shot peening, wear analysis of textured WC inserts, and optimizing high-speed steel tools via surface treatments. Her studies bridge manufacturing processes and materials science to improve industrial tool longevity.

Advising and Grants: No student advisees or grant details are publicly listed. Active research focuses on experimental and analytical methods in tool surface engineering.