Dr. Dick Yue

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Biography

Dick Yue is the Philip J. Solondz Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), specializing in wave hydrodynamics and fluid mechanics. His research encompasses a broad range of topics including turbulent two-phase flows, air-sea interfaces, and the dynamics of ships and underwater vehicles. He has contributed significantly to the understanding of surface internal wave hydrodynamics and nonlinear interactions in fluid systems. Yue has held various prestigious roles and has been recognized with multiple awards throughout his career, including membership in the National Academy of Engineering and serving as a Georg Weinblum Memorial Lecturer. His innovative approach to engineering education has led to founding several programs at MIT, including the Undergraduate Practice Opportunities Program. Additionally, Yue has extensive international experience as a visiting professor at institutions such as Shanghai Jiao Tung University and Stanford University. His dedication to marine hydrodynamics and ocean engineering is also evident through his teaching contributions and collaborative efforts with oceanographic institutions.

Research Interests

Experience

Visiting Professor

— Present

Shanghai Jiao Tung University • Shanghai, China

Visiting Professor

— Present

TU Delft • Netherlands

Visiting Professor & Fellow

— Present

Norwegian University of Science & Technology • Trondheim, Norway

Joint Program Professor & Guest Investigator

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MIT-Woods Hole Joint Program • Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, Woods Hole, Massachusetts

Visiting Professor

— Present

Stanford University •

Visiting Scientist

— Present

Academia Sinica • Taiwan

Visiting Professor

— Present

National Technical University of Athens • Greece

Visiting Associate Professor

— Present

Scripps Institute of Oceanography • La Jolla, California

Senior Research Scientist

— Present

Science Applications International Corporation • La Jolla, California

Awards

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Member, National Academy of Engineering

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Georg Weinblum Memorial Lecturer

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Skolkovo Foundation Chair Professor

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Peachman Distinguished Lecturer

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Gordon Y. Billard Award

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Philip J. Solondz Chair Professor

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MIT Class of 1960 Fellow