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Overview

Y. Lawrence Yao is affiliated with Columbia University in the United States and focuses their research primarily within the field of Engineering, with an emphasis on Mechanical Engineering, Computational Mechanics, and Materials Chemistry. Their expertise also extends into related areas including Neurology and Aerospace Engineering.

The scientist's work covers a diverse range of topics, with notable emphasis on surface and material processing techniques. Key research topics include:

  • Surface Treatment and Residual Stress
  • Laser and Thermal Forming Techniques
  • Laser Material Processing Techniques
  • Tribology and Lubrication Engineering
  • Additive Manufacturing Materials and Processes
  • Cellular and Composite Structures
  • Electrical Contact Performance and Analysis

Their recent publications reflect a focus on laser applications in manufacturing and material processing, as well as safety considerations in evacuation behavior. Select papers authored or co-authored by Y. Lawrence Yao include:

  • "Experimental study on evacuation behaviour of children in a three-storey kindergarten," 2023, Heliyon
  • "Ultrafast Laser Applications in Manufacturing Processes: A State-of-the-Art Review," 2020, Journal of Manufacturing Science and Engineering
  • "Overview of Laser Applications in Manufacturing and Materials Processing in Recent Years," 2020, Journal of Manufacturing Science and Engineering
  • "Laser Shock Peening Induced Back Stress Mitigation in Rolled Stainless Steel," 2021, Journal of Manufacturing Science and Engineering
  • "A comparative study on the influence of typical track failures on high-speed pantograph-catenary interaction dynamics," 2024, Vehicle System Dynamics

Y. Lawrence Yao frequently publishes in the Journal of Manufacturing Science and Engineering, with nine publications in total. Other venues include arXiv (Cornell University), Volume 2: Manufacturing Processes; Manufacturing Systems; Nano/Micro/Meso Manufacturing; Quality and Reliability, Heliyon, and Vehicle System Dynamics.

The scientist has collaborated with several co-authors, with notable frequent collaborators being:

  • Veronica Over
  • Wayne Li
  • Shuting Lei
  • Yung C. Shin
  • Tizian Bucher

Best Publications

  • Micro scale laser shock processing of metallic components

    Wenwu Zhang;Y. Lawrence Yao

  • Microscale Laser Shock Peening of Thin Films, Part 1: Experiment, Modeling and Simulation

    Wenwu Zhang;Y. Lawrence Yao;I. C. Noyan

  • Analysis and Prediction of Edge Effects in Laser Bending

    Jiangcheng Bao;Y. Lawrence Yao

  • Time scale effects in laser material removal: a review

    Y. Lawrence Yao;Hongqiang Chen;Wenwu Zhang

  • The RABIT: a rapid automated biodosimetry tool for radiological triage

    Guy Garty;Youhua Chen;Alessio Salerno;Helen Turner

  • Methods and systems for identifying and localizing objects based on features of the objects that are mapped to a vector

    Xi Long;W. Louis Cleveland;Y. Lawrence Yao

  • Cooling Effects in Multiscan Laser Forming

    Jin Cheng;Y. Lawrence Yao

  • Gas Jet–Workpiece Interactions in Laser Machining

    Kai Chen;Y. Lawrence Yao;Vijay Modi

  • Characterization of Plastic Deformation Induced by Microscale Laser Shock Peening

    Hongqiang Chen;Jeffrey W. Kysar;Y. Lawrence Yao

  • Strength and microstructure of laser fusion-welded Ti-SS dissimilar material pair

    Gen Satoh;Y. Lawrence Yao;Caian Qiu

  • Effect of phase transformations on laser forming of Ti-6Al-4V alloy

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  • Wave-solid interactions in laser-shock-induced deformation processes

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  • Adapting the γ-H2AX Assay for Automated Processing in Human Lymphocytes. 1. Technological Aspects

    Helen C. Turner;David J. Brenner;Youhua Chen;Antonella Bertucci

  • Microstructure Integrated Modeling of Multiscan Laser Forming

    Jin Cheng;Y. Lawrence Yao

  • Numerical and Experimental Study of Strain Rate Effects in Laser Forming

    Wenchuan Li;Y. Lawrence Yao

  • Laser Bending of Tubes: Mechanism, Analysis, and Prediction

    Wenchuan Li;Y. Lawrence Yao

  • Optimal Process Planning for Laser Forming of Doubly Curved Shapes

    Chao Liu;Y. Lawrence Yao;Vijay Srinivasan

  • Modelling and Analysis of UV Laser Micromachining of Copper

    W. Zhang;Y.L. Yao;K. Chen

  • Numerical simulation of oxidation effects in the laser cutting process

    Kai Chen;Y. Lawrence Yao;Vijay Modi

  • Process synthesis of laser forming by genetic algorithm

    J.Gary Cheng;Y.Lawrence Yao

  • Gas Dynamic Effects on Laser Cut Quality

    Kai Chen;Y. Lawrence Yao;Vijay Modi

  • Laser Forming with Constant Line Energy

    Wenchuan Li;Y. Lawrence Yao

  • Systems and methods for high-throughput radiation biodosimetry

    Anubha Bhatla;David J Brenner;Aparajita Dutta;Guy Garty

Frequent Co-Authors

Jeffrey W. Kysar
Jeffrey W. Kysar Columbia University
Nabil Simaan
Nabil Simaan Vanderbilt University
David J. Brenner
David J. Brenner Columbia University
Gary J. Cheng
Gary J. Cheng Purdue University West Lafayette
Radovan Kovacevic
Radovan Kovacevic Southern Methodist University
Yung C. Shin
Yung C. Shin Purdue University West Lafayette
Sally A. Amundson
Sally A. Amundson Columbia University
John R. Lombardi
John R. Lombardi City College of New York
Anming Hu
Anming Hu University of Tennessee at Knoxville

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