Youqing Yang

Home address: **** ****** *****, ****,

Colorado Springs, CO 80920, US

E-mail: actf1x@r.postjobfree.com; actf1x@r.postjobfree.com

Phone: 719-***-****

Objective

Seeking for Structural Analysis/Stress Engineer/Simulation and modeler/FEA/CFD Engineer/Mechanical Engineer/ Programmer/developer Position.

Profile

Solid education and research background in Applied mechanics, computational mechanics, rock mechanics, petroleum geology; structural dynamics analysis; multiphysics simulation; experience with geosciences and engineering modeling and High Performance Computation on PC, PC cluster, Unix.

Expertise

Stress analysis, structural analysis, structural stability, large deformation, dynamical response, load analysis, thermal-mechanical coupling process, multiphase flow, strength, fatigue and wear, high-speed impact, blast

Scientific and Engineering Computation(physics based modeling and simulation): Finite element method(FEM), Discrete element method(DEM), Computational Fluid dynamics(CFD), Material point method(MPM), numerical analysis, Partial Differential Equations

Finite element program package

• ABAQUS, SAP, ADINA

• ANSYS, LS-DYNA

• FEPG(Finite Element Program Generator)

• GESA(Geometrically Exact Structural Analysis)

Auto CAD

• Solidworks, HyperMesh, CATIA

Computer Skills

• Programming languages: Fortran, C++, Matlab, Java, Python

• Extensive experience in Linux and PC clusters

• Microsoft OFFICE: WORD, EXCEL, POWERPOINT

Courses from University of Missouri-Columbia (Current GPA: 4.0/4.0)

Structural Dynamics, Numerical Analysis, Finite Element Methods I and II, Partial Differential Equations, Theory of Elasticity, Theory of Plasticity, Stability Analysis, Heat and Mass transfer, Computational Fluid Dynamics, and Advanced Topics in Structural Analysis (Computer Modeling and Simulation).

Related Courses from Peking University (Estimated GPA: 3.8/4.0)

Theoretical Mechanics, Continuum Mechanics, Rock Mechanics, Geodynamics, Advanced Seismology, Mathematical Physics, Functions of Complex Variables, Finite Element Method with Application in Geosciences, Advanced Structural Geology, and Advanced Topics in Geodynamics.

Professional Experience

Simulation Specialist, Department of Technology Development at Metso Minerals Industrial, Inc., Colorado Springs, Colorado, Oct. 2012 –present

-Created new algorithms to model multi-phase flow involved in mining equipment design;

-Solved the industry’s most challenging problem: simulation fine particles size reduction;

-Made programs to simulate complicated industrial process, to improve cost-effective in power draw efficiency, throughput, and material wear.

Research Assistant, Department of Civil Engineering at MU, Aug. 2010 – Oct. 2012

- Developed methods in simulation of large deformation and fracture involved in blast-resistant structure design;

- Developed a new algorithm to predict the effect of laser drilling;

- Developed decohesion theory to simulate heat-deformation-fracture involved in pre-stressed fuel tank subject to laser beam heating.

- Created FEM models for simulation of the dynamic process of structures including airframe and wings flapping, fundamental frequencies, helicopter rotor blade lead-lagging, flapping and feathering; panel flutter analysis.

- Created FEM models of the static and dynamic response of composite panels under static pressure and blast loading.

Research Assistant Professor, Department of Geological Sciences at MU, 2002-2010

- Developed time-dependent models for current crustal deformation and geologically recorded deformation;

-Solved the hotly debated issue about the evolution in the Himalayan-Tibetan plateau during Indo-Asia continental collision;

-Developed new methods to estimate both rheological parameters and driving force in geological deformation in tectonic scale.

Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Department of Geological Sciences at MU, 1999 – 2002

-Developed a three-dimensional viscoelastic finite element model to simulate both crustal deformation and stress state;

-Established the mechanisms that control the uprising and collapsing of the Tibetan plateau;

-Developed elastic-plastic-viscous FE models for interseismic and intraseismic strain energy evolution;

-Created non-linear viscous flow model to simulate the long-term deformation.

FEA Engineer (Part-time), Beijing FEGEN company, 1997-98

- Develop FE program for rock mechanics tunnel stability and reinforcement;

- Test Pressured Vessel Analysis program;

- Create FEM code of prototypes of solid mechanics codes and heat conduction.

Assistant Professor, Institute of Geology, State Seismological Bureau of China, 1995-99

- Simulated lithosphere stress changes associated with seismic cycles using FEM;

- Developed method to estimate the geothermal change in sedimentary basins;

- Made computational codes for reconstruct geological deformation history;

- Develop rock strength theory based on damage mechanics;

- Develop new FE methods to predict fractures in oil reservoir.

Research Assistant, Institute of Geology, State Seismological Bureau of China, 1992-95

- Working on geologic reconstruction, tectonic stress field simulation, and rock fracture.

Research and Teaching Assistant, Geology Department, Peking University, 1989-92

- Working on field geology and finite element modeling.

Associate Engineer, Airframe Structural Institute, China, 1983-85

- Working on landing gear weight drop test; design stress gauging system; design hydraulic control system.

Publications

See details in separated pages.

Professional Services

Reviewer for Tectonics, Tectonophysics, and AGU monograph and MU research board

Honors & Awards

NSF Award, A Four-Dimensional Geodynamic Reconstruction of Cenozoic Tectonics in

the Western United States, 2007.

Travel Award of CIG Workshop on Community Finite Element Models for Fault Systems

and Tectonic Modeling, Computational Infrastructure for Geodynamics (CIG), 2006.

UNAVCO Science Workshop Travel Award, UNAVCO, 2006.

Education

Ph.D., Structural Engineering, University of Missouri (MU), 2010-2016 (expected)

Ph.D., Geophysics and Petroleum Geology, Institute of Geology, State Seismological Bureau of China, 1992-1995

M.S., Applied-mechanics, Peking University, China, 1989-1992

B.S., Seismology and Geology, Peking University, China, 1985-1989

Diploma, Mechanical Engineering with focus on Hydraulic System, Xi'an Aeronautics School of Technology (Junior College), China, 1979-1983

Publications

Yang, Y., Z. Chen and Y. Zhang, Melt flow and heat transfer in laser drilling, Int. J. Thermal Sciences (submitted), 2015

Yang, Y., Z. Chen, Simulation of multiphase interaction using the combined DEM-MPM, Int. J. Computational Fluid dynamics (In Preparation), 2015

Yang, Y., and M. Liu, The Indo-Asian continental collision: A 3-D viscous model, Tectonophysics, 606, 198-211, 2013

Yang, Y., and M. Liu, What drives short- and long-term crustal deformation in the southwestern United States? Geophys. Res. Lett., 37, L04306, doi:10.1029/2009GL041598, 2010

Yang, Y., and M. Liu, Crustal thickening and lateral extrusion during the Indo-Asian collision: A 3D viscous flow model, Tectonophysics, 465, 128-135, 2009.

Yang, Y., and M. Liu, Algorithms for optimizing rheology and loading forces in finite element models of lithospheric deformation, in Lecture Notes in Earth Sciences, edited by H. Xing, pp. 119-138, 2009.

Liu, M., Yang, Y., Li, Q. and Zhang, H., Parallel Computing of Multi-Scale Continental Deformation in the Western United States: Preliminary Results, Phys. Earth Planet. Inter., 163, 35-51, 2007.

Liu, M., Y. Yang, Z.-K. Shen, Wang, S., Wang, M., and Y., Wan, Active tectonics and intracontinental earthquakes in China: The kinematics and geodynamics, in Continental Intraplate Earthquakes: Science, Hazard, and Policy Issues, edited by S. Stein and S. Mazzotti, pp. 209–318, The Geological Society of America Special Paper 425 doi: 10.1130/2007.2425(19), 2007.

Liu, M., and Y. Yang, Contrasting seismicity between the North China and South China blocks: kinematics and geodynamics, Geophys. Res. Lett., 32(12), L12310, doi:10.1029/2005GL023048, 2005.

Liu, M., and Y. Yang, Extensional collapse of the Tibetan Plateau: Results of three-dimensional finite element modeling, J. Geophys. Res., 108, 2361, doi: 10.1029/2002JB002248, 2003.

Yang, Y., M. Liu, and S. Stein, A 3-D geodynamic model of lateral crustal flow during Andean mountain building, Geophys. Res. Lett., 30(21), 2093, doi: 10.1029/2003GL018308, 2003.

Yang, Y., and M. Liu, Cenozoic deformation of the Tarim basin and implications for mountain building in the Tibetan plateau and the Tian Shan, Tectonics, 26(6), doi: 10.1029/2001TC001300, 2002

Yang, Y., and M. Liu, Deformation of convergent plates: Evidence from discrepancies between GPS velocities and rigid-plate motions, Geophys. Res. Lett., 29 (10), doi: 10.1029GL013391, 2002.

Li, Q., M. Liu, and Y. Yang, The 01/26/2001 Bhuj, India, Earthquake: Intraplate or Interplate? in Plate Boundary Zones - AGU Geophysical Monograph, edited by S. Stein and G. Freymuller, pp. 255-264, 2002.

Liu, M., Y. Yang, S. Stein, and E. Klosko, Crustal Shortening and Extension in the Central Andes: Insights from a Viscoelastic Model, in Plate Boundary Zones - AGU Geophysical Monograph, edited by S. Stein and G. Freymueller, pp. 325-339, 2002.

Ding, Z., Y. Yang, Z. Yao, and G. Zhang, A thin-skinned collisional model for the Taiwan Orogeny, Tectonophysics, 332, 321-331, 2001.

Liu, M., and Y. Yang, Extensional collapse of mountain belts: insights from geodynamic modeling, in Recent research development in geophysics, vol. 3, pp. 107-124, Research Signpost, Trivandrum, India, 2000.

Liu, M., Y. Yang, S. Stein, Y. Zhu, and J. Engeln, Crustal shortening in the Andes; why do GPS rates differ from geological rates? Geophys. Res. Lett., 27, 3005-3008, 2000.

Liu, M., Y. Shen, and Y. Yang, Gravitational collapse of orogenic crust: A preliminary 3D finite element study, J. Geophys. Res., 105, 3159-3173, 2000.

Yang, Y., Continuum damage mechanics analysis on strength of rock (in Chinese with English abstract), Chinese Journal of Rock Mechanics and Engineering, 18(1), 23-27, 1999.

Ding, Z., X. Qian, H. Huo, and Y. Yang, A new method for quantitative prediction of tectonic fractures-- two-factor method (in Chinese with English abstract), Oil & gas geology, 19, 1-14, 1998.

Qu, G., Z. Li, Y. Yang, W. Yang, Q. Bian, and M. Chong, Discrimination of structural traps by GIS tectonic stress system and related analysis models (in Chinese), Petroleum Explorationists, 3, 27-30, 1998.

Yang, Y., FEPG - A highly efficient system of generating finite element codes (in Chinese), Mechanics and Applications, 20, 77-79, 1998.

Yang, Y., Z. Ding, H. Liang, M. Pan, and H. Huo, An inversion of the paleotectonic stress field of the Turpan-Hami Basin and its implications (in Chinese with English abstract), in the International symposium on geo-science in Peking University, pp. 239-245, Seismology Press, Beijing, 1998.

Yang, Y., Accumulation and release of earthquake energy in sandwich-structure continental crust: 3-D viscoelastic simulation (in Chinese), in Prediction on the earthquake hazard (1998), pp. 148-157, Seismology Press, Beijing, 1997.

Yang, Y., H. Hong, and Z. Ma, The evolution of tectonics stress field in Bohai Bay: 3-D finite element simulation and its application on the open of faults (in Chinese), in the International symposium on reservoir forming mechanism and evaluation of petroleum resources, pp. 143-148, Petroleum Press, Beijing, 1997.

Yang, Y., Z. Ma, L. Zhang, and G. Qu, 3D simulation of tectonic stresses in basin formation (in Chinese), Petroleum Explorationists, 2, 40-42, 1997.

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