Biography

Professor Y. Yao got doctor degree in Institute for Materials Research and Innovation, the University of Bolton. From 2011-now, he was a lecturer, associate professor and professor at the Center for Composite Materials and Structures of Harbin Institute of Technology. His field of research mainly focuses on investigation of smart composite materials and their applications. He served as Guest Editor in Pigment and Resin Technology. He has authored or co-authored over 80 scientific papers, 11 issued patents and 2 pending patents.

Research

Shape memory composite

Flexible sensor

Magneto rheological elastomer (EMR)

Mechanical and acoustic metamaterials

Contact

Dr. Yongtao YAO

Building A, No.2 Yikuang Road

Centre for Composite Materials and Structures

Harbin Institute of Technology, China

Telephone: 86-0451-86403786

Email: yaoyt@hit.edu.cn