Xinke Yao

Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics

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Xinke Yao is a researcher specializing in smart materials and sensor systems, with a primary focus on piezoelectric polymer-based sensing technologies. Their most notable contribution is the design and development of a PVDF (polyvinylidene fluoride) sensor array for determining airflow direction and velocity, a breakthrough in fluid dynamics measurement. In their 2018 study, Yao fabricated an innovative airflow sensor comprising an array of piezoelectric PVDF cantilever sensors mounted on a sensor ring, and developed a fluid-solid-electric coupling model using the finite element method to establish the mathematical relationship between normal airflow and sensor response. This work, which has garnered 12 citations, demonstrates Yao's expertise in integrating materials science, mechanical design, and computational modeling to create practical sensing solutions. Their research holds significant promise for applications in environmental monitoring, aerospace, and industrial process control, where precise airflow measurement is critical. Yao's work exemplifies the intersection of advanced materials engineering and applied physics, offering a foundation for future innovations in smart sensor arrays.