Dr. Yue Fan

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Yue Fan is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Michigan. His research focuses on defect behaviors, microstructural evolution, and the mechanical properties of various materials including amorphous solids. He employs long time scale atomistic simulations to understand the underlying mechanisms of deformation. Fan has been recognized with several awards, including the 2022 Materials Processing and Manufacturing Division Young Leaders Professional Development Award from the Minerals, Metals, and Materials Society and the NSF CAREER Award Program. His publication record includes significant contributions to journals such as Physical Review Materials and Nature Communications, reflecting his expertise in the field of materials science and engineering.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2016-10-24 — Present

University of Michigan • Ann Arbor, MI

Tenured faculty engaged in research and teaching in mechanical engineering.

Awards

#2022

MPMD Young Leaders Professional Development Award

2021-12-13
#2020

NSF CAREER Award

2020-01-21
#2017

ASME Haythornthwaite Young Investigator Award

2017-11-17

Requirements for University of Michigan

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:84
GRE General
Verbal
Required:155
Verbal Percentile
Required:50
Quantitative
Required:168
Quantitative Percentile
Required:50
Analytical Writing
Required:3.6
Writing Percentile
Required:50
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in engineering, physics, or mathematics Calculus Physics
Application Checklist
  • Rackham Graduate School Application
  • Official Transcripts
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Personal Statement
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science