Dr Yuhang Hu, Georgia Institute of Technology, United States
Dr. Yuhang Hu is an Associate Professor at the Georgia Institute of Technology, where she contributes to the School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, the George W. Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering, and the Petit Institute for Bioengineering and Bioscience. With a solid educational background from prestigious institutions, she has developed a robust research portfolio focused on engineering mechanics, applied physics, and mechanical sciences. Dr. Hu’s work has garnered significant recognition, including multiple Young Investigator Awards. Her research interests span poroelasticity, hydrogels, and advanced materials, contributing to numerous high-impact publications in leading journals.
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Education
Dr. Yuhang Hu’s educational journey is marked by prestigious institutions and diverse fields of study. She earned her BS in Engineering Mechanics from Shanghai Jiao Tong University in 2005, followed by an MS in Civil and Environmental Engineering from Nanyang Technological University in 2007. Dr. Hu then pursued further studies at Harvard University, obtaining an MS in Applied Physics in 2009 and a PhD in Engineering Sciences in 2012. Her multidisciplinary education has provided a strong foundation for her innovative research in engineering and applied sciences.
Experience
Dr. Yuhang Hu’s professional career reflects her dedication to advancing engineering research and education. Since 2021, she has been an Associate Professor at Georgia Institute of Technology, serving in the School of Mechanical Engineering and the School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering. Previously, she was an Assistant Professor at Georgia Tech from 2018 to 2021 and at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign from 2015 to 2018. Dr. Hu also gained significant research experience as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Harvard University from 2011 to 2014 and as a Graduate Research Assistant during her earlier academic training.
Awards and Honors
Dr. Yuhang Hu has received numerous awards and honors throughout her career, highlighting her contributions to engineering and applied sciences. Notable recognitions include the 2023 Young Investigator Medal from the Society of Engineering Science and multiple awards from the Society for Experimental Mechanics, such as the Wolfgang Knauss Young Investigator Award and the James W. Dally Young Investigator Award in 2022. She also received the Sia Nemat-Nasser Early Career Award and the Journal of Applied Mechanics Young Investigator Award from the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, reflecting her impactful research and academic excellence.
Research Focus
Dr. Yuhang Hu’s research is at the forefront of engineering mechanics and applied sciences. Her work focuses on the poroelasticity and viscoelasticity of hydrogels, the mechanical characterization of advanced materials, and the development of mechano-responsive optical materials. Dr. Hu’s interdisciplinary approach integrates principles from engineering mechanics, applied physics, and material science, aiming to innovate in areas such as biomaterials, soft matter, and structural health monitoring. Her research has been published extensively in high-impact journals, contributing valuable insights and advancements to the field.
Publication Top Notes
Adaptive fluid-infused porous films with tunable transparency and wettability 📄🔬
Liquid-based gating mechanism with tunable multiphase selectivity and antifouling behaviour 🌊🔧
Using indentation to characterize the poroelasticity of gels 🔍💧
Sensitivity of PZT impedance sensors for damage detection of concrete structures 🏗️📡
Averting cracks caused by insertion reaction in lithium–ion batteries 🔋⚡
From macro-to microscale poroelastic characterization of polymeric hydrogels via indentation 🧬🔬
Viscoelasticity and poroelasticity in elastomeric gels 💪💧
Rational Design of Mechano‐Responsive Optical Materials by Fine Tuning the Evolution of Strain‐Dependent Wrinkling Patterns 🌈🔬