INTRODUCTION
Chen YANG, ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR,Ph.D. Supervisor, PI, Ph.D.
School of Automation, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, China yangc@bit.edu.cn, chyang.bj@gmail.com, cyang@buaa.edu.cn Date of birth: 1988 (Beijing, China) Institute Page: https://ac.bit.edu.cn/szdw/jsml/znxxclykzyjs1/da6f8589ff77416690a6006bcf043ad7.htm Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com.hk/citations?hl=zh-CN&user=mMOgv6QAAAAJ Researchgate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Chen-Yang-12 ORCiD: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8545-9379 Personal Page: http://cstk.site/yangchen/
Chen YANG, received the bachelor’s, master’s,and doctor’s degrees in solid mechanics from Beihang University (BUAA), Beijing, China. He is an Associate Professor with the School of Automation, Beijing Institute of Technology. He has published around 50 research articles in the reputed journals particularly in the area of structural health monitoring and its applications including 41 SCI journal papers including 25 papers of the first author and 6 papers of corresponding author. His research covers compliance control, structural health monitoring, optimal sensor placement, structural dynamics, and thermal management.
Chen YANG also continuously became a reviewer in more than 46 SCI journals. He is an Associate Editor of IEEE Sensors Journal （IEEE）and Associate Editor in International Journal of Aeronautical and Space Sciences （Springer）.
RESEARCH INTERESTS
model predictive control
spacecraft control
impedance control
reinforcement learning
reliability-based design optimization
inverse problem
EDUCATION
2018 Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
Institute of Solid Mechanics, Beihang University (BUAA), Beijing, China Thesis Topic: Sensor Placement and Parameter Identification for Structural Health Monitoring with Incomplete Information
2013 Master of Engineering (M.Eng)
Institute of Solid Mechanics, Beihang University (BUAA), Beijing, China Thesis Topic: Research on Damage Identification Method for Structure Based on Information Fusion Technology (awarded with distinction)
2010 Diploma Degree
Institute of Solid Mechanics, Beihang University (BUAA), Beijing, China Thesis Topic: Interval analysis Method for Damage identification of Structures based on Uncertainties with Multiple load cases
RESEARCH GRANTS
PI and fundamental research only listed (12 in total):
1.Young Elite Scientists Sponsorship Program by China Association for Science and Technology Research Grant (Rank No. 1 in the defense of project application), Structural Health Monitoring, Project #2019QNRC001, effective 01/01/2019-31/12/2021, PI
2.National Natural Science Foundation of China Research Grant (General), Research on Uncertain Space Docking Load Identification and Compliance Control for Modularization Assembly Spacecrafts, Project #11972355, effective 01/01/2020-31/12/2023, PI
3.National Natural Science Foundation of China Research Grant (Youth), Non-probabilistic Damage Identification Research by Static and Dynamic Combined Based on Optimal Placement and Time Sequence, Project #11502278, effective 01/01/2016-31/12/2018, PI
4.Beijing Natural Science Foundation Research Grant, Research on Uncertain Load Reconstruction and Evaluation for Fabricated Cabin Structure, Project #8222037, effective 01/01/2022-31/12/2024, PI
5.Beijing Natural Science Foundation Research Grant, Theory Research on Accurate Sensor Placement for Large Spatial Lattice Structure Based on Reliability and Eliminating Redundancy Model, Project #3182042, effective 01/01/2018-31/12/2020, PI
6.Field Fund of Equipment Development Department, Analysis and Evaluation Technology of Maintainability of Space On-orbit Repairable System, Project # 61400040102, effective 01/01/2019-31/12/2020, PI
7.Fund of General equipment pre-research, Research on Multiphysics Coupling Simulation Technology XXX, Project # 9140XX, effective 01/07/2015-01/08/2017, PI, Excellent Conclusion
8.National Key Laboratory Foundation Research Grant, Research on Sensor placement design, analysis, and optimization for SHM in Space Solar Power Satellite, Project # GZ18108, effective 01/11/2018-31/10/2020, PI
9.National Key Laboratory Foundation Research Grant, Research of Thermal Management Instrument Placement Optimization and Heat Dissipation Configuration Design in Space Solar Power Station System, Project # ZJUCEU2019008, effective 01/01/2020-31/12/2021, PI
10.Other 3 research grants from China Aerospace Institute, etc.
JOURNAL PUBLICATIONS
SCI cited:
2023
[41]Yang C*, Xia Y. Interval Uncertainty-oriented Optimal Control Method for Spacecraft Attitude Control[J]. IEEE Transactions on Aerospace and Electronic Systems, 2023, doi: 10.1109/TAES.2023.3257777. [40]Yang C, Yu Q*. Placement and size-oriented heat dissipation optimization for antenna module in space solar power satellite based on interval dimension-wise method[J]. Aerospace Science and Technology, 2023: 108155.
2022
[39]Yang C*, A novel non-probabilistic sensor placement method for structural health monitoring using an iterative multi-objective optimization algorithm[J]. IEEE Sensors Journal, 2022. [38]Yu Q,Yang C*, Dai G*, et al. Synchronous Wireless Sensor and Sink Placement Method Using Dual-Population Coevolutionary Constrained Multi-Objective Optimization Algorithm[J]. IEEE Transactions on Industrial Informatics, 2022, DOI: 10.1109/TII.2022.3211853 [37]Yang C*, Xia Y. A novel two-step strategy of non-probabilistic multi-objective optimization for load-dependent sensor placement with interval uncertainties[J]. Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing, 2022, 176: 109173. [36]Yang C*, Ouyang H. A novel load-dependent sensor placement method for model updating based on time-dependent reliability optimization considering multi-source uncertainties [J]. Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing, 2022, 165: 108386. [35]Ma D, Chang S N*, Wu K,Yang C*. Experimental investigation on the characteristics of film thickness and temperature on the heated surface during spray cooling [J]. Sustainable Energy Technologies and Assessments, 2022, 51: 101871. [34]Yang C*, Xia Y. A multi-objective optimization strategy of load-dependent sensor number determination and placement for on-orbit modal identification[J]. Measurement, 2022: 111682. [33]Yang C*, Xia Y. Optimal Sensor Placement Based on Dynamic Condensation Using Multi-objective Optimization Algorithm. Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization, 2022, DOI: 10.1007/s00158-022-03307-9. [32]Wang S, Chang S*, Zhao H, Yang C*. Dynamic behaviors of water droplet moving on surfaces with different wettability driven by airflow[J]. International Journal of Multiphase Flow, 2022, 104127.
2021
[31]Yang C*. A novel uncertainty-oriented regularization method for load identification [J]. Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing, 2021, 157: 107774. [30]Yang C*. An adaptive sensor placement algorithm for structural health monitoring based on multi-objective iterative optimization using weight factor updating [J]. Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing, 2021, 151: 107363. [29]Yang C*, Hou X. Iterative two-layer thermal design strategy for step sandwich antenna of space solar power satellite using modified constrained multi-objective optimization [J]. Aerospace Science and Technology, 2021, 106987. [28]Yang C*, Hou X B, Chang S N*. A synchronous placement and size-based multi-objective optimization method for heat dissipation design on antenna module of space solar power satellite [J]. Sustainable Energy Technologies and Assessments, 2021. [27]Su Q, Chang S N*, Yang C*. Numerical investigation on transient and steady phase change heat transfer in the evaporator of a loop heat pipe [J]. International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, 2021, 179C: 121671. [26]Su Q, Chang S N*, Yang C*. Loop heat pipe-based solar thermal façade water heating system: A review of performance evaluation and enhancement [J]. Solar Energy, 2021, 226: 319-347. [25]Ma D, Chang S N*, Yang C*. Effects of surfaces and nozzles on hydrodynamic characteristics of water film during spray impingement [J]. Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects, 2021, 628: 127264. [24]Wang L*, Liu J, Yang C, et al. A novel interval dynamic reliability computation approach for the risk evaluation of vibration active control systems based on PID controllers[J]. Applied Mathematical Modelling, 2021, 92: 422-446.
2020
[23]Yang C*, Liang K, Zhang X P. Strategy for sensor number determination and placement optimization with incomplete information based on interval possibility model and clustering avoidance distribution index. Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering, 2020, 366: 113042. [22]Yang C*, Ma R Z, Ma R. Optimal Sensor Placement for Modal Identification in Multirotary-Joint Solar Power Satellite [J]. IEEE Sensors Journal, 2020, 20(13): 7337-7346. [21]Liang K*, Yang C, Sun Q. A smeared stiffener based reduced-order modelling method for buckling analysis of isogrid-stiffened cylinder[J]. Applied Mathematical Modelling, 2020, 77: 756-772. [20]Ma R*, Lu X, Wang C, Yang C, Yao W. Numerical simulation of bubble motions in a coaxial annular electric field under microgravity[J]. Aerospace Science and Technology, 2020, 96: 105525.
2019
[19]Yang C*, Liang K, Zhang X P, Geng X Y. Sensor placement algorithm for structural health monitoring with redundancy elimination model based on sub-clustering strategy [J]. Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing, 2019, 124: 369-387. [18]Yang C*, Zheng W Z, Zhang X P. Optimal sensor placement for spatial lattice structure based on three-dimensional redundancy elimination model [J]. Applied Mathematical Modelling, 2019, 66: 576-591. [17]Yang C, Liang K*, Rong Y F, Sun Q. A hybrid reduced-order modeling technique for nonlinear structural dynamic simulation [J]. Aerospace Science and Technology, 2019, 84: 724-733. [16]Yang C*, Zheng W Z, Zhang X P, Wang L, Hou X B. Static and dynamic evaluations for large square solar sail concept based on scalable prototype validation [J]. Acta Astronautica, 2019, 159: 258-266.
2018
[15]Yang C*. Sensor placement for structural health monitoring using hybrid optimization algorithm based on sensor distribution index and FE grids [J]. Structural Control and Health Monitoring, 2018, e2160. [14]Yang C*, Lu Z X, Yang Z Y, Liang K. Parameter identification for structural dynamics based on interval analysis algorithm [J]. Acta Astronautica, 2018, 145: 131-140. [13]Yang C*, Hou X B, Wang L. Uncertain surface accuracy evaluation based on non-probabilistic approach for large spacecraft [J]. Acta Astronautica, 2018, 151: 95-102. [12]Yang C*, Lu Z X, Yang Z Y. Robust optimal sensor placement for uncertain structures with interval parameters [J]. IEEE Sensors Journal, 2018, 18(5): 2031-2041. [11]Li X, Lu Z, Yang Z*, Yang C. Anisotropic in-plane mechanical behavior of square honeycombs under off-axis loading[J]. Materials & Design, 2018, 158: 88-97.
2017
[10]Yang C*, Hou X B, Wang L. Thermal design, analysis and comparison on three concepts of space solar power satellite [J]. Acta Astronautica, 2017, 137: 382-402. [9]Yang C*, Zhang X P, Huang X Q, Cheng Z A, Zhang X H, Hou X B. Optimal sensor placement for deployable antenna module health monitoring in SSPS using genetic algorithm [J]. Acta Astronautica, 2017, 140: 213-224. [8]Yang C*, Lu Z X. An interval effective independence method for optimal sensor placement based on non-probabilistic approach [J]. SCIENCE CHINA Technological Sciences, 2017, 60(2): 186-198. [7]Li X, Lu Z, Yang Z*, Yang C. Directions dependence of the elastic properties of a 3D augmented re-entrant cellular structure[J]. Materials & Design, 2017, 134: 151-162. [6]Zhang X*, Zhang S, Cheng Z, Duan B, Yang C et al. Structural-electromagnetic bidirectional coupling analysis of space large film reflector antennas[J]. Acta Astronautica, 2017, 139: 502-511.
2016
[5]Yang C*, Hou X B, Wang L, Zhang X H. Applications of different criteria in structural damage identification based on natural frequency and static displacement [J]. SCIENCE CHINA Technological Sciences, 2016, 59(11): 1746-1758.
2014
[4]Wang X*, Yang C, Wang L, Qiu Z. Probabilistic damage identification of structures with uncertainty based on dynamic responses[J]. Acta Mechanica Solida Sinica, 2014, 27(2): 172-180. [3]Wang X*, Xia Y, Zhou X, Yang C. Structural damage measure index based on non-probabilistic reliability model[J]. Journal of Sound and Vibration, 2014, 333(5): 1344-1355.
2013
[2]Wang X*, Yang C, Wang L, Yang H, Qiu Z. Membership-set identification method for structural damage based on measured natural frequencies and static displacements[J]. Structural Health Monitoring, 2013, 12(1): 23-34. [1]Wang X*, Yang C, Qiu Z. Non-probabilistic information fusion technique for structural damage identification based on measured dynamic data with uncertainty[J]. Acta Mechanica Sinica, 2013, 29(2): 202-210.
PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES
国家自然科学基金通讯评审专家
Editorial Activities
Associate Editor，IEEE Sensors Journal （IEEE）
Associate Editor，International Journal of Aeronautical and Space Sciences（Springer）
Professional committee
Since 2021 Committee of the First National Standardization Working Group of Equipment Structure Health Monitoring in China 2018 Demonstration secretary of major national science and technology infrastructure projects in China
Conference Committee
2019 Academic Committee, China International Congress on Composite Materials (CCCM-4)
Adjunct Professor & Adjunct Doctoral Supervisor
2021 China University of Geosciences (Wuhan)
Member
Since 2020 Senior member, The Chinese Society of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics Since 2019 Senior member, The Chinese Society of Aeronautics Since 2019 Senior member, China Instrument and Control Society
RESEARCH GRANTS
2017 session “Simulation”, China Control Conference (CCC)
2019 session “Composite Materials SHM”, China International Congress on Composite Materials
TECHNICAL REVIEWER
《Acta Astronautica》
《Advances in Engineering Software》
《Advances in Mechanical Engineering》
《Advances in Space Research》
《AIAA Journal》
《Applied Mathematical Modelling》
《Applied Sciences》
《Applied Thermal Engineering》
《Chinese Journal of Electronics》
《Coatings》
《Composite Structures》
《Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering》
《Defence Technology》
《Engineering》
《Engineering Computations》
《Engineering Optimization》
《Engineering with Computers》
《Frontiers in Energy Research》
《IEEE Access》
《IEEE Sensors Journal》
《IEEE Transactions on Aerospace and Electronic Systems》
《IEEE Transactions on Fuzzy Systems》
《IEEE Transactions on Industrial Informatics》
《IEEE Transations on Reliability》
《International Journal of Aeronautical and Space Sciences》
《International Journal of Mechanical Sciences》
(Outstanding Reviewer)
《International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering》
《Inverse Problems in Science & Engineering》
《ISA Transactions》
《Journal of Aerospace Engineering》
《Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics》
《Journal of Rock Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering》
《Journal of Vibration and Control》
《Materials》
《Mathematical Problems in Engineering》
《Measurement》
《Measurement Science and Technology》
《Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing》
《Mechanism and Machine Theory》
《Nonlinear Dynamics》
《Physics of Fluids》
《Reliability Engineering and System Safety》
《Sensors》
《Structural Engineering & Mechanics》
《Structures》
《Sustainability》
TEACHING COURSES & TALENT TRAINING
2021.11 Ph.D. Supervisor, School of Automation, Beijing Institute of Technology (current work institute)
2021.4 Ph.D. Supervisor, School of Computer, China University of Geosciences (Wuhan, Adjunct)
2020.9 Master's Supervisor, School of Shenzhou, China Academy of Space Technology
2018.9 Independently undertake 14-hour graduate courses: multiphysics coupling analysis theory and simulation method, advances and applications of structural health monitoring technology in aerospace, dynamic parameter identification theory and MATLAB simulation
2018.9 Cooperatively train 2 doctoral students (1 graduated, 1 current student), 1 postgraduate, and 4 undergraduates
2019.9 Guide published a number of high-level papers
DISTINCTIONS AND AWARDS
2021 Widespread attention Achievements in the field of Aviation and Aerospace in Beijing (10 in total)
2018 Best Paper Award, 8th International Workshop on Reliability Technology and Quality Science (RTQS2018)
2019 Invited Talk, 3rd International Symposium on Dynamics of Jointed Structures (ISDyn-2019)
2016 Best Paper Award, 3rd International Conference on Structural Health Monitoring and Integrity Management (ICSHMIM2016)
2018 Invited Talk, 47th High end Youth Forum, China Society of Composite Materials
2017 Advanced individuals of scientific and technological innovation, China Academy of Space Technology
2019 Outstanding Individual, Qian Xuesen Laboratory of Space Technology
2018 Outstanding Individual, Qian Xuesen Laboratory of Space Technology
2013 Awarded with Distinction, Master Degree Thesis, Beihang University (BUAA)
2012 National scholarship for Postgraduates (1st), Ministry of Education of China
2008 Outstanding Volunteer, Beijing Olympic Games
招生招聘
课题组长年招收控制、人工智能、力学、宇航、机械、热物理等方向的博士后、博士生、硕士生、毕业设计本科生、高年级本科生，课题组与北航、中科院、英国利物浦大学、航天五院钱学森实验室建立了长期友好的学术合作关系，优秀学生可推荐至上述高校和科研院所深造、工作。 同时，本人高中曾就读于北京市重点中学，亦可推荐优秀学生应聘高中数学、物理、计算机、科技等课程的教师岗位。