Dr. Yue Qi

Professor

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Biography

Yue Qi is the Joan Wernig Sorensen Professor of Engineering at Brown University. He received his B.S. degree in Materials Science and Computer Science from Tsinghua University, followed by a Ph.D. in Materials Science from Caltech. With over 12 years of experience in General Motors' R&D Center, Dr. Qi developed multi-scale models starting from the atomistic level to address engineering challenges associated with lightweight alloys, fuel cells, and batteries. Transitioning to academia in 2013, he served in the faculty of the Chemical Engineering and Materials Science Department at Michigan State University until 2020. At Brown University, he leads the “Materials Simulation for Clean Energy” Lab, focusing on the development of multi-scale simulation methods for material design at the atomic level, emphasizing the critical importance of these materials for a sustainable and energy-efficient future. Dr. Qi is also committed to increasing diversity within the engineering field, having served as the inaugural Associate Dean for Inclusion and Diversity at MSU from 2018 to 2020.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2020-01-01 — Present

Brown University • Providence, RI

Joan Wernig Sorensen Professor of Engineering.

Faculty

2013-01-01 — 2020-01-01

Michigan State University • East Lansing, MI

Served in the Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science.

Awards

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Fellow

2026-01-01
#2025

Ross Coffin Purdy Awards

2025-01-01
#2017

Brimacombe Medalist

2017-01-01
#2013

Young Leader Professional Development Award

2013-01-01
#2009

Campbell Award

2009-01-01
#2009

Campbell Award

2009-01-01
#2006

Campbell Award

2006-01-01
#1999

Feynman Prize

1999-01-01

Courses

Introduction to Engineering Dynamics and Vibrations Materials Interfaces and Energy Storage Devices

Requirements for Brown University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in Economics or related field
Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Economics