Liu Yan
Faculty Content
Associate Professor
Phone: +86-15972155795
Email: yanliuch@hust.edu.cn
Academic Areas: Life-cycle analysis, design optimization, structural reliability
Research Interests: Fatigue, Corrosion, Data-driven design
Academic Degrees
PhD in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering, 2016, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor,
M.S. in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering, 2012, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor,
B.E. in Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering, 2011, Huazhong University of Science & Technology.
Professional Experience
Assocaite Professor (2018-present); Huazhong University of Sci. & Tech.,
Postdoctoral Research Associate (2016-2018); Lehigh University.
Selected Publications
[1] Xiaoming Wang, Wentao Wu, Yan Liu & Zhun Ran (2019): Surrogate-assisted two-phase tensioning strategy optimization for the system transformation process of a cable-stayed bridge, Engineering Optimization, DOI: 10.1080/0305215X.2019.1610947.
[2] Yan Liu, Dan M. Frangopol, Minghui Cheng. Risk-informed structural repair decision making for service life extension of aging naval ships. Marine Structures. 64 (2019):305-321.
[3] Yan Liu, Dan M. Frangopol. Utility and information analysis for optimum inspection of fatigue sensitive structures. Journal of Structural Engineering. Volume 145, Issue 2 (2019).
[4] Yan Liu, Dan M. Frangopol. Time-dependent reliability assessment of ship structures under progressive and shock deteriorations. Reliability Engineering & System Safety. 173 (2018): 116-128.
[5] Yan Liu, Dan M. Frangopol. Probabilistic risk, sustainability, and utility associated with ship grounding hazard. Ocean Engineering. 154 (2018): 311-321.
[6] Yan Liu, Hankoo Jeong, Matthew Collette. Efficient optimization of reliability-constrained structural design problems including interval uncertainty. Computers & Structures, 177 (2016): 1-11.
[7] Yan Liu, Matthew Collette. Improving surrogate-assisted variable fidelity multi-objective optimization using a clustering algorithm, Applied Soft Computing, 24 (2014): 482-493.
Courses Taught
Ship Strength and Structural Design, Undergraduate
Introduction to Reliability, Undergraduate
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