Liheng Wu - space structure - Best Researcher Award

Southeast University - China

AUTHOR PROFILE

SCOPUS

🔧 RESEARCH FOCUS

Liheng Wu is a postdoctoral researcher at Southeast University, specializing in civil engineering. His research spans kinematics, dynamics, compliant mechanisms, robotics, and tensegrity structures. He integrates advanced mechanical theories to develop cutting-edge solutions in both theoretical and applied mechanics.

📚 EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

Liheng completed his PhD in Mechanical Engineering at Tianjin University in 2020. With an MS from Hebei University of Technology and a Bachelor's in Engineering from Chongqing Business and Technology University, his educational journey has been marked by a deep focus on mechanical and structural dynamics.

⚙️ KINEMATIC DISCOVERIES

One of Liheng’s key contributions is his work on matrix methods for identifying linkages with first-order mobility. He has also contributed to understanding second-order kinematic constraints and discovered a new Euler-Savary equation of four-bar linkages, pushing the boundaries of mechanical design theory.

🏗️ TENSEGRITY STRUCTURES

In the field of tensegrity structures, Liheng has pioneered novel transformations between linkage-truss systems and tensegrity structures. His work on prestress-stability analysis and prismatic tensegrity systems has influenced structural design methodologies in mechanical engineering.

💡 INNOVATIVE MECHANISMS

Liheng is known for designing innovative displacement amplifying mechanisms using curvature theory. These mechanisms are crucial in enhancing the precision and efficiency of compliant systems, leading to new applications in robotics and dynamic systems.

🔋 SOLITON IN METAMATERIALS

A significant area of his research is the generation of solitary waves in electrical transmission networks. By leveraging soliton dynamics in metamaterials, Liheng's work has the potential to revolutionize energy transmission and network stability.

🏆 PUBLICATIONS & IMPACT

Liheng has published influential papers in leading journals such as Mechanisms and Machine Theory and Journal of Mechanical Design. His research has broad applications, from structural mechanics to advanced robotics, making him a recognized voice in his field.

NOTABLE PUBLICATION

Analyzing Higher-Order Curvature of Four-Bar Linkages with Derivatives of Screws
Authors: Wu, L., Cai, J., Dai, J.S.
Year: 2024
Journal: Machines, 12(8), 576

A Novel Ortho-Triplex Tensegrity Derived by the Linkage-Truss Transformation with Prestress-Stability Analysis Using Screw Theory
Authors: Wu, L., Dai, J.S.
Year: 2021
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design, 143(1), 013302

A Matrix Method to Determine Infinitesimally Mobile Linkages with Only First-Order Infinitesimal Mobility
Authors: Wu, L., Müller, A., Dai, J.S.
Year: 2020
Journal: Mechanism and Machine Theory, 148, 103776

Matrix Analysis of Second-Order Kinematic Constraints of Single-Loop Linkages in Screw Coordinates
Authors: Wu, L., Müller, A., Dai, J.S.
Year: 2018

EARLY ACADEMIC PURSUITS

Yassir Wardi's academic journey began with a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from Ecole Mohammadia d'Ingenieurs (EMI) in Morocco, where he laid the groundwork for his future in structural engineering. He furthered his education with a Master's degree in Structural Engineering from Budapest University of Technology and Economics (BUTE), Hungary, enhancing his knowledge in areas such as structural dynamics and seismic design. This journey culminated in a Ph.D. in Structural Engineering from INSA de Rennes, France, focusing on composite structures and finite element analysis.

PROFESSIONAL ENDEAVORS

As a structural engineer at ARC-S Group, Yassir Wardi gained hands-on experience in structural design and modeling of various constructions, including concrete, steel, and Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT) houses. His in-house R&D projects honed his skills in innovative structural systems and prepared him for his current role as a professor at Hubei University of Economics.

CONTRIBUTIONS AND RESEARCH FOCUS

Yassir's research focuses on composite structures, particularly the development of finite element models to analyze the behavior of composite beams under different loading conditions. His work has contributed to the understanding of structural response to time effects such as creep and shrinkage, enhancing the accuracy of structural predictions and design methodologies.

IMPACT AND INFLUENCE

Yassir's research has made a significant impact on the field of structural engineering, particularly in the analysis and design of composite structures. His publications in reputable journals and conferences have garnered attention, contributing to the advancement of knowledge and methodologies in the field.