My research
I am currently a research fellow at the University of Derby. My research has focused predominantly on composite fatigue correlated with marine environmental effects. I manufactured pre-preg CFRP composite coupons, and investigated the effects of marine environment exposure on the material performance by the combination of experiment, FEA and mathematical modelling. The research has contributed to improve knowledge of the failure mechanisms of composite materials in both normal and marine environments, and to optimize structural design of FRP composites.
For the overview of my publications and work in progress, please click here
Research interests
- Composite fatigue
- FEA modelling
- Classical laminate theory (CLT)
- Renewable energy devices
- Surface coatings
For the over view of research output, please click here
CLT with MATLAB |
Invariant theory |
Marine turbine |
Statistics |
Education and work experience
- Research fellow, University of Derby (21/02/2016-present)
- PhD Mechanical Engineering, Plymouth University (01/10/2013-16/05/2016)
- Research associate, Chinese Academy of Sciences (2011-2013)
- FEA specialist, CnTech Ltd (2007-2011)
- MEng Mechanical Engineering, Huazhong University of Science & Technology (2005-2007)
- BEng Mechanical Engineering, Huazhong University of Science & Technology (2001-2005)
Teaching
At Plymouth University, teaching & tutorial two modules for MSc students:
- Structural design with FEM (based on ANSYS ACP);
- Simulation of Engineering System (based on MATLAB Simulink)
At the University of Derby, teaching & tutorial one module for MSc students:
- Integrated control system (based on MATLAB Simulink)
Supervised MSc project at Plymouth University: short fibre composite joint for pressure vessels and pipe line
Professional membership
- Reviewer: Composite Part A
- Reviewer: Composite Part B
- Reviewer: Journal of Nanoengineering and Nanosystems
- Student representative of Mechanical Engineering, Plymouth University
- Co-founder of the charity school in Wuhan Union Hospital for the children with Leukaemia
Qualification and award
- Henry Laster Trust (£1,800), 2016
- Santander Seed-Corn research scholarship (£5,000), 2015 Click here...
- Henry Laster Trust (£2,500), 2015
- Marine Institute grant (£400), 2015
- Doctoral Training Centre (DTC) grant (£200), 2015
- General teaching associate (GTA) certificate, 2014
Suporvisors
My PhD study was carried out advised by Prof Huirong Le, Dr Stephen Grove and Dr Jahir Rizvi, in the field of fatigue analysis of FRP composite for marine environment. The Master under the guidance of Prof Sheng Liu in the field of MEMS design.
Personal interests
Tennis, badminton, hiking and photography. I have some experience of traveling including Shangri-La treks and Mountain Everest. Click here will link you to the photo album of 'a trip to the Mountain Everest' on my facebook