Dr. Yang Yu

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Dr. Yang Yu is a Research Fellow specializing in Structural Engineering and Construction Materials at the University of New South Wales. His research focuses on key areas including sustainable construction materials, digital transformation in civil infrastructure, and the development of smart materials for resilient structures. Dr. Yu serves as an Associate Editor for the journal Frontiers in Materials and is a member of the editorial board for Science Progress and the Youth Editorial Board for the International Journal of Smart Nano Materials. He is also an Early Career Research Committee Member for the International Society for Structural Health Monitoring of Intelligent Infrastructure (ISHMII). He was recognized in the World's Top 2% Scientists List published by Elsevier and Stanford University in 2022. Dr. Yu's contributions to the field have been acknowledged with the Materials 2024 Paper Award from the Institute of Physics and the Trusted Reviewer Award, and he has been featured as a World's Top 2% Scientist between 2022 and 2025.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of New South Wales

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:23
Reading
Required:23
Writing
Required:23
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:90
PTE
Listening
Required:54
Reading
Required:54
Writing
Required:54
Speaking
Required:54
Overall
Required:64
Prerequisites
Recognised Bachelor degree Minimum 1 year relevant work experience for certain streams
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of English Language Proficiency
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Personal Statement
  • Copy of Passport
Specialization Notes

Includes Business Intelligence, Enterprise Systems, and Cybersecurity Management streams.