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
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
[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)
[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