معرفی
Yiyuan Fang is an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Science and Engineering, Waseda University, specializing in Environment and Energy Engineering. His research focuses on electric vehicle efficiency, particularly for electric buses, with an emphasis on speed profile optimization and energy consumption prediction.
- Developed a theoretical formula for pre-introduction electricity consumption prediction for electric buses, achieving 6% average error.
- Conducted passive experiments on bus speed change patterns to quantify electrification benefits in safety and comfort.
- Optimized eco-driving strategies for electric buses, demonstrating 10-20% energy savings.
Research Overview: Fang’s work addresses critical gaps in electric bus adoption, prioritizing acceleration/deceleration dynamics, regenerative braking efficiency, and driver behavior impacts. His studies highlight unique advantages of motor-driven buses, such as high acceleration performance and reduced driver fatigue, while proposing methods to standardize energy prediction models.
Publication Trends: His recent articles focus on energy modeling, validation testing, and comparative analysis between electric and internal combustion engine buses. Key innovations include integrating real-world operational data into theoretical frameworks and emphasizing engineering verification through chassis dynamometer experiments.
Teaching Contributions: Fang teaches Advanced Seminars in Environment and Energy Engineering, covering topics like Environmental System Engineering and Energy Consumption Modeling.
Labs & Collaborations: He collaborates with teams at Waseda University on projects involving passive experimentation, vehicle-side data analysis, and road environment verification. Current work involves refining electricity consumption simulators and optimizing speed change patterns for heavy-duty vehicles.
