Research

Boyang's current research composes of four main lines (click on the headings to go to subpages):

Quantum Computing for Aerospace Structures & Materials

• Engineering applications of quantum algorithms, particularly in the simulations and optimizations of aerospace structures and materials.

Finite elements for damage & fracture - Floating Node Method

• An enriched formulation of finite elements to model discontinuities (e.g., cracks, interfaces) within the element domain without changing mesh connectivities. 

Large cohesive elements for delamination - overcoming the cohesive zone limit

• A powerful novel finite element formulation for the modelling of debonding/delamination using coarse mesh, where the damage process zone (cohesive zone) lies within the element domain. 

Machine Learning for Composites - building efficient surrogates for failure predictions

• (Hybrid) Neural Networks that predict accurately the stress-strain behaviour and damage patterns of open-hole composite laminates under different boundary conditions

In addition, Boyang also possesses expertise on:

Vibro-Acoustic Modulation for damage detection