I am a Ph.D. candidate at the University of Michigan, working under the guidance of Professor Pingsha Dong.

My research focuses on the joint design of bi-material joints using fracture mechanics models. I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Ocean and Ship Engineering from Tianjin University, and dual Master’s degrees in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering, as well as Mechanical Engineering, from the University of Michigan.

In my work on the Construction 4.0 project, I’ve collaborated closely with Professor Pingsha Dong and Dr. Shengjia Wu to accomplish several key tasks. These include calculating the critical (minimal) weld size for active links based on 3D finite element models and developing a quantitative weld size procedure that uses simple analytical solutions to determine critical weld sizes. I’m also working on simplified tables for engineering applications, offering closed-form solutions for typical joint configurations and loading cases to streamline the determination of critical weld sizes.