I am a recent PhD graduate study robotics and medical devices with experience in design, modeling, control, and programming. I have several publications in medical robotics design, finite element analysis, closed-loop control, path planning, and computer vision. Now seeking a challenging and exciting position in mechanical engineering where I can make an impact.

Education

Ph.D., Mechanical Engineering, GPA 3.7/4.0 2020

Washington State University, Pullman, WA

BS, Mechanical Engineering and Automation, GPA 3.4/4.0 2015

Shanghai Institute of Technology, Shanghai, China

Highlights

Skills: Siemens NX Unigraphics, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Windchill, MatLab, HyperWorks, Ansys, LabView, Inkscape, LTspice, QuickField

Experienced with Machining and 3D printing

Skilled mechanical structure designer and finite element analyst

Experienced with MATLAB, C++, Python

Fast learner, strong communication and leadership skills

Bilingual in English and Chinese

Honors and Awards

1st Place, Best Design Award in National 3D Innovation Design Competition, Shanghai 2015

Dean’s list: 3rd Place 2013-2014 and 1st Place 2014-2015, Shanghai Institute of Technology

Robert and Nancy Strong Graduate Fellowship in Mechanical Engineering 2018

Experience & Projects

Graduate Research Assistant 2015-present

M3 Robotics Laboratory, School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering

Washington State University, Pullman, WA

Fracture-directed Steerable Needles

--Led the fracture-directed steerable needles research

--Designed, modeled, and fabricated the insertion system of Fracture-Directed Steerable Needles

--Developed the comprehensive curvature predictive model of the fracture-directed steerable needle

--Developed a discrete-step nonholonomic kinematic model for fracture-directed steering approach

--Developed a vision-based control system and two closed-loop path planning algorithms(RG-RRT & SCS)

--Conducted the finite element analysis of soft tissue behavior and needle deflection during insertion

-- Mentored two undergraduate technical assistants under fracture-directed steerable needles project

Water-jet Steerable Needles

--Prototyped the needle insertion system

--Collaborated with Dr.John Swensen and Dr.Mahdieh Babaiasl to develop the control algorithm for water-et steerable needles

--Designed and prototyped the 3D-printed PCL controllable nozzle

Tech support and maintenance for lab equipment

--Converted a hand mill to CNC mill

--Provided training to undergrads and co-workers on CNC mill, 3D printer, tensile test machine, etc.

Graduate Teaching Assistant 2017-present

Department of Mechanical Engineering

Washington State University, Pullman, WA

Support teaching activities in thermodynamics, mechatronics, and system dynamics class

(conduct lab sessions, grade homework & exams, hold office hours)

Lead lectures and review sessions

Team Leader 2014-2015

National 3D Innovation Design Competition - “Design of Full-Automatic Packing Machine”

Shanghai Institute of Technology, Shanghai, China

Led group meetings.

--Organized agenda and tasks for the competition team

--Distributed and managed workload across the team

Designed, modeled and assembled the main structure

Conducted the finite element analysis of pneumatic piston

Created a motion simulation for gearbox

Internship

Application Engineer 03/2015-08/2015

Eaton Hydraulics Group, Engineering Department, Shanghai, China

Collaborated with the field service department, provided tests and diagnoses for equipment maintenance

Collaborated with the research department to conduct rapid prototyping on hydraulic valves

Selected Publications

1.Yang, Fan, Mahdieh Babaiasl, and John P. Swensen. "Fracture-directed steerable needles." Journal of Medical Robotics Research 4, no. 01 (2019): 1842002.

2.Yang, Fan, Mahdieh Babaiasl, Yao Chen, Jow-Lian Ding, and John P. Swensen. "Resultant Radius of Curvature of Stylet-and-Tube Steerable Needles Based on the Mechanical Properties of the Soft Tissue, and the Needle."

3.Yang, Fan, Mahdieh Babaiasl, and John P. Swensen. "Predictive Model of Resultant Insertion Radius and Closed-loop Path Planning Algorithm for Fracture-directed Steerable Needles."

4.Babaiasl, Mahdieh, Fan Yang, and John P. Swensen. "Towards water-jet steerable needles." In 2018 7th IEEE International Conference on Biomedical Robotics and Biomechatronics (Biorob), pp. 601-608. IEEE, 2018.

5.Babaiasl, Mahdieh, Fan Yang, Yao Chen, Jow-Lian Ding, and John P. Swensen. "Predicting Depth of Cut of Water-jet in Soft Tissue Simulants based on Finite Element Analysis with the Application to Fracture-directed Water-jet Steerable Needles." In 2019 International Symposium on Medical Robotics (ISMR), pp. 1-7. IEEE, 2019.

6.Certificate of Invention Patent by State Intellectual Office of the People’s Republic of China, (Inventor: Fan Yang; Boxin Lyu; Yan Wu; Yanfeng li; Xibei Wang, A Process for Strengthening Milling Rigidity of Aluminum-Alloy Ultrathin-Blade Integral Impeller, P.R. China, CN201510121110.8, 03/08/2017)

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