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Biography
Prof Wenyi Yan received his Bachelor Degree in Engineering with first class honours from Beijing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics in 1989 and his Masters of Science Degree in Engineering from the same university in 1992. He obtained his PhD degree from Tsinghua University, Beijing, China, in 1995. After that, he spent over five years as a research fellow in Europe, including over three years at University of Leoben, Austria, and two years at Imperial College London, the United Kingdom. Dr Yan moved to Australia at the end of 2000. He first worked as a research fellow at the University of Sydney and then lectured at University of Southern Queensland and Deakin University. Dr Yan joined Monash University in 2007. Prof Yan has been awarded 14 research grants from Australian Research Council since 2006. He has graduated 19 PhDs and 5 Masters as their main supervisor. Currently, he is supervising 12 PhD students. In total, Prof Yan has published 3 book chapters, 176 journal papers and 68 conference papers. His h-index is 42 according to Google Scholar.
Research area keywords
- Design Optimisation
- Mechanical Behaviours of Materials
- Fracture and Fatigue
- Structural Mechanics
- Contact Mechanics and Wear
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy
Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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3D Printing of Recycled Thermoplastic Polymer Nanocomposites
Yang, R. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Zhang, S. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Yan, W. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Falzon, B. (Chief Investigator (CI))
1/12/25 → 30/11/28
Project: Research
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Development of machine learning tools for structural analysis and optimization design
Yan, W. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI))
1/01/25 → 31/12/28
Project: Research
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Modelling and analysis of electric smelting furnace (ESF)
Kuang, S. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Rudman, M. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Yan, W. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Evans, T. (Partner Investigator (PI)) & Song, S. (Partner Investigator (PI))
1/07/24 → 1/07/29
Project: Research
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ARC Research Hub for Smart Process Design and Control
Bhattacharya, S. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Strezov, V. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Bao, J. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Wang, G. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Shen, Y. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Rudman, M. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Zhao, D. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Yan, W. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Chen, C. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Kuang, S. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Selomulya, C. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Yang, R. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Dong, K. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Zhu, H. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Zeng, Q. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Jiang, Y. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Steel, K. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Ma, X. (Chief Investigator (CI)), mingyuan, L. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Evans, T. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Song, S. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Mao, X. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Zhou, Z. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Qiu, T. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Sakai, M. (Partner Investigator (PI)), de Ryck, A. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Luding, S. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Gutwein, K. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Ko, Y. C. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Huang, C.-Y. (Partner Investigator (PI)) & Garnier, G. (Chief Investigator (CI))
ARC - Australian Research Council, Monash University – Internal Faculty Contribution, Rio Tinto Services Limited (Australia), China Steel Corporation
10/01/24 → 10/01/29
Project: Research
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Fundamental research advancing remanufacturing with a 3D printing technique
Yan, W. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Rolfe, B. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Huang, A. (Chief Investigator (CI))
ARC - Australian Research Council
12/04/23 → 11/04/27
Project: Research
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An enhanced characteristic time-based heat input model for simulating laser heating in additive manufacturing
Heidari, M., Chiu, L. N. S., Liu, M., Huang, A., Rolfe, B. & Yan, W., Jan 2026, In: Journal of Materials Processing Technology. 347, 22 p., 119129.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Crack initiation in wing rails of swing nose crossings in heavy haul railways
Zhang, E., Pun, C. L., Lai, Q. & Yan, W., 15 May 2026, In: Engineering Failure Analysis. 189, 19 p., 110705.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Linking process parameters to residual stress and distortion in directed energy deposition repair via machine learning and response surface methodology
Eng, J. C. G., Chiu, L. N. S., Huang, A., Rolfe, B. & Yan, W., Apr 2026, In: Additive Manufacturing Letters. 17, 13 p., 100370.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Simplified criteria to assess flange climbing derailment
Sugathapala, N., Kassa, E. & Yan, W., 23 Feb 2026, (Accepted/In press) In: Railway Engineering Science. 25 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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A Machine Learning Approach for Predicting Railway In-Train Forces from ATO Measurements
Zhang, S., Huang, P., Constable, T. & Yan, W., 2025, Advances in Dynamics of Vehicles on Roads and Tracks III - Proceedings of the 28th Symposium of the International Association of Vehicle System Dynamics, IAVSD 2023, Rail Vehicles. Huang, W. & Ahmadian, M. (eds.). Cham Switzerland: Springer, p. 16-22 7 p. (Lecture Notes in Mechanical Engineering).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference Paper › Other
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