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Dr. Yue Fan is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. He leads the Fan Research Group, focusing on predictive modeling of defect behaviors and microstructural evolution in materials under extreme environments. His work bridges atomistic simulations with macro-scale mechanical properties to develop high-performance materials.
- Education:
- Ph.D., Nuclear Science and Engineering (2013), MIT
- B.S., Physics (2008), Peking University
Research Interests include:
- Defect dynamics and microstructural evolution in structural materials
- Deformation mechanisms in amorphous solids
- Multi-scale computational modeling of material behavior
- Grain boundary interactions with dislocations and impurities
His article trends emphasize computational approaches to understanding dislocation-obstacle interactions, metastability in nanocrystalline alloys, and mechanical properties of metallic glasses, with keywords spanning materials science, mechanical engineering, and computational modeling.
Scientific Awards:
- NSF CAREER Award (2020)
- ASME Haythornthwaite Young Investigator Award (2017)
- ORAU Ralph E. Powe Junior Faculty Enhancement Award (2017)
- MIT Manson Benedict Award (2013)
- Eugene P. Wigner Fellowship at ORNL (2013)
Dr. Fan has attracted research grants including the NSF CAREER award and Doctoral New Investigator grant from the American Chemical Society. His research group welcomes graduate students and postdocs with backgrounds in physics, atomistic modeling, and grain boundary studies.
