Yijie Steven Jiang

Steven Jiang
Assistant Professor
Discovery Park F101T
940-565-2118
Yijie.Jiang@unt.edu
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Materials, Manufacturing, Mechanics
  • Education

    PhD, University of Pennsylvania, 2017
    Major: Mechanical Engineering and Applied Mechanics

    MS, University of Pennsylvania, 2013
    Major: Mechanical Engineering and Applied Mechanics

    BS, Fudan University, 2011
    Major: Theoretical and Applied Mechanics

  • Biography
    Dr. Yijie Jiang is an assistant professor in the Department of Mechanical and Energy Engineering at the University of North Texas since Fall 2019. Dr. Jiang’s research focuses on combining design, fabrication, and characterization at multiscale to achieve extraordinary mechanical properties and novel functionality. As the principal investigator of Multiscale Fabrication and Characterization (MFC) lab, he interests in advanced manufacturing of architected composites, incorporating micro/nano-materials in 3D printing, developing natural materials, and sustainable manufacturing, and mechanical characterization at multiscale. Dr. Jiang received his PhD and Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering and Applied Mechanics from the University of Pennsylvania in 2017 and 2013, respectively. He received his Bachelor's degree in Theoretical and Applied Mechanics from Fudan University, China.
  • Research

    My research focuses on combining design, fabrication, and characterization at multiscale to achieve extraordinary mechanical properties and novel functionality. My research areas include:

    • 3D printing of structural materials
    • Fabrication and mechanics of micro/nano-composites
    • Nanofabrication
    • Nanoscale contact, tribology, and interface science

  • Patents

    [1] Yijie Jiang and Nava Raj Khatri, Devices and methods for passive fiber control, Provisional Application No. 63/170,861, April 5, 2021
    [2] Cherie R. Kagan, Kevin T. Turner, Wenxiang Chen, and Yijie Jiang, Ultra-sensitive, mechanically-responsive optical metasurfaces via strain amplification, Application No. 17/026,468, September 21, 2020 (Pending)
    [3] Sanha Kim, A. John Hart, Kevin T. Turner, and Yijie Jiang, Nanocomposite surfaces with electrically switchable adhesion, US20200254718A1, August 13, 2020
    4] Jordan R. Raney, Lucia Korpas, and Yijie Jiang, Embodied Logic and Actuation in Soft, Stimuli-Responsive Structures Poised Near Bifurcation Points, U.S. Application No. PCT/US2019/025356, April 2, 2019 (Pending)

  • Honors and Awards

    [1] 3D printed multifunctional structure in the advanced vehicle for in-situ vehicle health monitoring, Co-PI, sponsored by DOE-ORNL, $1.5 million total and $121,500 share, 11/2020 – 09/2023
    [2] Advanced Ballistics Technology: A mechanisms-based approach to designing materials systems for enhanced dynamic performance, Co- PI, sponsored by US Army Research Laboratory, $8.75 million total and $710,000 share, 08/2020 – 07/2022
    [3] Ralph E. Powe Junior Faculty Enhancement Award, Oak Ridge Associated Universities, $10,000, 10/2020-9/2021
    [4] Junior Faculty Summer Research Support Award, $5,000, 7/2021
    [5] NFL Helmet Challenge Symposium travel grant, $1,000, 11/2019