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Jinkyu "JK" Yang
Assistant Professor
Dr. Yang's research is directed towards developing advanced engineered structures through the creation of 1) novel materials systems, 2) innovative sensing and actuation devices, and 3) new NDE/SHM schemes. For more information about Dr. Yang's research, please visit the Advanced Structures Laboratory.
Education:
- Ph.D., Aeronautics and Astronautics, Stanford University, 2005
- M.S., Aeronautics and Astronautics, Stanford University, 2001
- B.S., Aerospace Engineering, KAIST, 2000
Awards:
- Nicholas J. Hoff Award, Stanford University (2002)
- Rotary International Ambassadorial Scholarship (2000-2002)
- Departmental Fellowship, Stanford University (2000-2001)
Selected Publications:
- J. Yang, S. Dunatunga, C. Daraio, “Amplitude-dependent attenuation of compressive waves in curved granular crystals constrained by elastic guides,” Acta Mechanica, 2012. (in print)
- M. Gonzalez, J. Yang, C. Daraio, M. Ortiz, “Mesoscopic approach to granular crystal dynamics,” Physical Review E, 2012. (in print)
- J. Yang, C. Silvestro, S. Sangiorgio, S. Borkowski, L. De Nardo, E. Ebramzadeh, C. Daraio, “Nondestructive evaluation of orthopedic implant stability in THA using highly nonlinear solitary waves,” Smart Materials and Structures, Fast Track Communication, 21:012001, 2012.
- J. Yang, C. Silvestro, D. Khatri, L. De Nardo, C. Daraio, “Interaction of highly nonlinear solitary waves with elastic linear media,” Physical Review E, 83: 046606, 2011.
- N. Boechler, J. Yang, G. Theocharis, P.G. Kevrekidis, C. Daraio, “Tunable vibration band gaps in one-dimensional diatomic granular crystals with three-particle unit cells,” Journal of Applied Physics, 109: 074906, 2011.
- J. Yang, F.-K. Chang, “Detection of bolt loosening in C-C composite thermal protection panels: II. Experimental verification,” Smart Materials and Structures, 15: 591–599, 2006.
- J. Yang, F.-K. Chang, “Detection of bolt loosening in C-C composite thermal protection panels:
I. Diagnostic principle,” Smart Materials and Structures, 15: 581–590, 2006.
- J. Yang, F.-K. Chang, M. Derriso, “Design of a hierarchical health monitoring system for detection of multilevel damage in bolted thermal protection panels: a preliminary study,” Structural Health Monitoring, 2:115-122, 2003.
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