Yugang Duan
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About
Dr. Yugang Duan is a leading researcher in advanced composite manufacturing and smart materials, with a particular focus on automated fiber placement (AFP) and shape memory polymer composites. His pioneering work introduced a novel manufacturing method that integrates AFP with in-situ ultraviolet (UV) curing for glass-fiber reinforced composites, offering a low-cost, environmentally friendly alternative to traditional thermal curing—a contribution that has garnered 13 citations and is recognized for its potential to streamline production of large, complex composite structures. More recently, Dr. Duan has advanced the field of 4D printing by demonstrating how cross-linking degree modulation can create continuous fiber reinforced thermosetting shape memory polymer composites with superior load-bearing capacity and shape memory effects (15 citations). This work opens new possibilities for deployable structures and adaptive materials. His research bridges fundamental materials science with practical manufacturing innovations, making significant impacts on both aerospace and smart materials engineering.
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