معرفی
Dr. Yi Zhu is Assistant Professor of Civil, Environmental and Geospatial Engineering at Michigan Technological University, specializing in adaptive structural systems. He holds a PhD in Civil Engineering and Scientific Computing from University of Michigan, with research focusing on computational mechanics and reconfigurable structures.
Zhu develops novel simulation frameworks and fabrication techniques for origami-inspired engineering systems across scales - from micro-robots to civil infrastructure. His recent breakthrough in modular thick origami enables rapidly deployable load-bearing structures with applications in disaster response and space habitats. Research integrates computational modeling with experimental validation, supported by NSF and university grants.
Research interests include:
- Reconfigurable structural systems
- Computational mechanics frameworks
- Origami-inspired engineering
- Machine learning for structural design
- Multi-physics simulation
His MEchanics for Adaptive Reconfiguration (MAR) group develops open-source simulation tools (Sim-FAST, SWOMPS) and investigates applications in soft robotics, space deployables, and adaptive infrastructure. Publications demonstrate consistent focus on bridging theoretical models with practical fabrication techniques.
Awards include ProQuest Distinguished Dissertation recognition and multiple research fellowships for innovations in computational mechanics and adaptive structures.
