Can Yang

Position
Associate Professor
Profile
He received his B.S. and Ph.D in Mechanical Engineering from South China University of Technology in 2006 and 2011, respectively. From October 2008 to September 2010, he was working at The Ohio State University, USA as a visiting scholar. He is currently working as an Associate Professor in Sino-German College of Intelligent Manufacturing at Shenzhen Technology University, with research interests covering additive manufacturing and precision molding. He has over 60 published academic papers and more than 10 granted patents. He was awarded the "321 Talent Plan" in Jinhua City, "Qianjiang Talent Plan" project in Zhejiang Province, and the honorary title of "Overseas High-level Talent" in Shenzhen City. He is now serving as a member of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), the Chinese Society of Mechanical Engineers, the Guangdong Additive Manufacturing Association, the youth editorial board of "Journal of Netshape Forming Engineering", the Cleaning Appliance Sub Technical Committee of the National Household Appliance Standardization Technical Committee (TC46/SC2), and a vice president of the Shenzhen Intelligentization Association.
Research Interest
Additive manufacturing; Precision molding; Lightweight materials/components.
E-mail
yangcan@sztu.edu.cn
Telephone
0755-23256165

1. Education And Work Experience

Ø Education Experience

l 2006-2011, South China University of Technology, School of Mechanical and Automotive Engineering, Doctor of Philosophy

l 2008-2010, The Ohio State University, USA, College of Integrated System Engineering, Joint Training Ph.D Program

l 2002-2006, South China University of Technology, College of Industrial Equipment and Control Engineering, Bachelor of Engineering

Ø Work Experience

l 2018-Present, Shenzhen Technology University, Sino-German College of Intelligent Manufacturing, Associate Professor

l 2015-2018, Zhejiang Normal University, College of Engineering, AssociateProfessor

l 2011-2015, Zhejiang Normal University, College of Engineering, Lecturer


2. Research Field And Achievements

Ø Selected Research Projects

[1] High-precision and high-strength bonding technology for dissimilar materials” (Grant No. TC20241224050), Enterprise project, 2025/03-2026/02, ¥ 747,300 (PI).

[2] “Research and development of key technologies and automation equipment for efficient heat transfer in nano phase change energy storage process” (Grant No. MYKJ20250102001), Enterprise project from Guangzhou Meiya Tech. Dev. Co., Ltd, 2025/01-2026/12, ¥ 360,000 (PI).

[3] “Mechanisms of in-situ bonding and interfacial mechanical/thermal properties synergistic strengthening for Al/PPS hybrids made by laser-assisted injection molding” (Grant No. 52375358), National Natural Science Foundation of China, 2024/01-2027/12, ¥ 500,000 (PI).

[4] “Molding process optimization for environment-friendly rubber/plastic and development of automatic assembly equipment” (Grant No. 20200202030), Enterprise project from Bao De Shi (Shen Zhen) Limited, 2020/09-2026/08, ¥ 1,200,000 (PI).

[5] “Study on the basic problems of laser-assisted injection joining of high-performance metal/plastic hybrids” (Grant No. SZWD2021009), University Stability Support Plan of Shenzhen City, 2021/01-2023/12, ¥ 300,000 (PI).

[6] “Development of laser-assisted nano injection molding equipment” (Grant No. JSZZ202301002), Home-made experimental instrument and equipment project of SZTU, 2023/04-2026/03, ¥ 910,000 (PI).

[7] “Femtosecond laser polishing of optical lens mold and injection molding quality control” (Grant No. 2019106101005), Research Project for High-end Talents, 2019/01-2021/12, ¥ 2,700,000 (PI).

[8] “Study on mechanism of high thermal conductivity of micro polymer components and the key technologies for injection molding” (Grant No. 51405451), National Natural Science Foundation of China for Young Scientists, 2015/01-2017/12, ¥ 250,000 (PI).

[9] “Mechanism study on the combined extrusion and in-situ stretching of PVDF piezoelectric thin film for wearable devices” (Grant No. LY17E050002), Zhejiang Provincial Natural Science Foundation, 2017/01-2019/12, ¥ 80,000 (PI).

[10] “Study on mechanism of injection-molding highly thermal-conductive polymer composites filled with carbon nanotubes and the corresponding micro devices” (Grant No. LQ13E050008), Zhejiang Provincial Natural Science Foundation for Young Scientists, 2013/01-2015/12, ¥ 50,000 (PI).


Ø Selected Journal Articles

[1] Guo Jiang, Binbo He, and Can Yang*. Superhydrophobic anti-icing/de-icing SR/CNTs surfaces hot-embossed with femtosecond laser machined mold, Surface Engineering, 2024, 40 (7-8): 895-906.

[2] Wei Yu, Chang He, Chenghuan Wu, Qihang Liao, Sisi Wang*, Xiping Li, and Can Yang*. Tough and biodegradable poly(lactic acid)/polybutylene adipate-co-terephthalate blends for screw-based 3D printing: Interfacial compatibilizing via reactive carbon nanotubes, Materials Today Communications, 2024, 41: 110869.

[3] Can Yang, Fei Peng, Xiao-Hong Yin*, Mingji Zhang, Chunbo Li, Huan Yang, and Shang Li. Mechanism of laser-inducing hierarchical surface structures improving bonding strength of metal-plastic hybrids, Journal of Laser Applications, 2023, 35(1): 012023.

[4] Zhi-Yuan Liu, Xin-Yi Zhao, Yao-Wen Wu, Qiang Chen, Bao-Hua Yang, Pei Wang, Zhang-Wei Chen, and Can Yang*. Homogenization heat treatment for an additively manufactured precipitation-hardening high-entropy alloy, Rare Metals, 2022, 41(8): 2853-2863.

[5] Can Yang, Yinchen Wen, Xuanzhen. Li, Minqiu Liu, Shuangchen. Ruan, and Chunbo Li. Response sensitivity characteristics of ultra-high-speed isotriangular rotating mirror, Optik, 232, 166447, 2021.

[6] Xiao-Hong Yin, Can Yang*, and Ying Tang. Multi-scale simulation revealing low thermal conductivity origins of melt-compounded HDPE/MWCNTs nanocomposites. International Journal of Thermal Sciences, 2019, 139, 350-361.

[7] Xiao-Hong Yin, Can Yang*, Xi-Ping Li, Dong Liang, Zhong-Hua Zhang, Ying Tang, and Li-Jun He. 3D thickness distributions of plano lenses as a means of cavity pressure characterization in microinjection molding. Optics Express, 2018, 26(9):11250.

[8] Xiping Li, Ningning Gong, Can Yang*, Shuiping Zeng, Shihong Fu, and Ke Zhang. Aluminum/polypropylene composites produced through injection molding. Journal of Materials Processing Technology, 2018, 255: 635-643.

[9] Can Yang*, Xiao-Hong Yin, Xi-Ping Li, Zhong-Hua Zhang, Jun-Wu Kan, and Guang-Ming Cheng. Simulation study on flow dependent thermal conductivity of PC/MWCNTs nanocomposites considering interface topography. Applied Thermal Engineering, 2016, 100: 1207-1218.

[10] Xiao-Hong Yin, Can Yang*, and Xi-Ping Li. Simultaneous control of birefringence and warpage for thermoplastic optical lenses fabricated using microinjection molding. Polymer-Plastics Technology and Engineering, 2015, 54(17): 1772-1779.

[11] Can Yang*, Xiao-Hong Yin, and Guang-Ming Cheng. Microinjection molding of microsystem components: new aspects in improving performance. Journal of Micromechanics and Microengineering, 2013, 23(9): 093001.

[12] Can Yang*. Flow-induced morphology evolution of uniformly miniaturized high-density polyethylene parts prepared by micro-injection molding. The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 2013, 68(5-8): 1745-1755.

[13] Can Yang, Han-Xiong Huang, Jose M. Castro, and Allen Y. Yi*. Replication characterization in injection molding of microfeatures with high aspect ratio: influence of layout and shape factor. Polymer Engineering and Science, 2011, 51 (5): 959-968.

[14] Can Yang*, Lijuan Su, Chunning Huang, Han-Xiong Huang, Jose M. Castro, and Allen Y. Yi*. Effect of packing pressure on refractive index variation in injection molding of precision plastic optical lens. Advances in Polymer Technology, 2011, 30 (1): 51-61.

[15] Can Yang, Lei Li, Han-Xiong Huang, Jose M. Castro, and Allen Y. Yi*. Replication characterization of microribs fabricated by combining ultraprecision machining and microinjection molding. Polymer Engineering and Science, 2010, 50 (10): 2021-2030.


Ø Selected Conferences

[1] Hua Chen, Shijie Chen, and Can Yang*. A new 3D printing surface morphology evaluation method based on GLCM, Proceedings of the ASME 2024 International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, 2024, 2. (2024.11.17-21, Portland)

[2] Chunbo Li, Kai Zhou, Shoujun Chen, Huan Yang, and Can Yang*, Topology optimization of natural frequency in rotating-mirror structure for the ultra-high speed camera, Proceedings of SPIE-The International Society for Optical Engineering, 2023, 12917. (2023.08.25-27, Shanghai).

[3] Shang Li, Can Yang*, Huan Yang, Fei Peng, and Xiao-Hong Yin. Simultaneously eliminate defects and modify surface for 3D printed components using femtosecond laser. Proceedings of the ASME 2021 International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, 2021, 2B-2021. (2021.11.01-05, Virtual, Online)

[4] Can Yang, Fei Peng, Xiao-Hong Yin*, Tiefeng He, and Xiuhong Zheng. Injection molded metal-plastic hybrids based on femtosecond laser structuring. Proceedings of the ASME 2021 International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, 2021, 2A-2021. (2021.11.01-05, Virtual, Online)

[5] Can Yang, Bao-Hua Yang, Chun-Bo Li*, Liang Deng, and Ren-Xiu Yang. Effects of laser parameters on printing quality of injection mold cores. Proceedings of the ASME 2021 International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, 2021, 2A-2021. (2021.11.01-05, Virtual, Online)

[6] Chunbo Li, Yinchen Wen, Shoujun Chen, Chenlin Du, Shuangchen Ruan, and Can Yang*. Structural strength of iso-polyhedral beryllium alloy rotating mirror for ultra-high-speed camera. Journal of Physics: Conference Series, 2021 2nd International Conference on Internet of Things, Artificial Intelligence and Mechanical Automation, 2021, 1948(1). (2021.05.14-16, Hangzhou).

[7] Fei Peng, Can Yang*, Chunbo Li, Huan Yang, and Xiao-Hong Yin. Material Dependent Laser-induced Patterns for Metal-Plastic Hybrids Directly Jointed Using Injection Molding. Proceedings of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, 2020, 2B-2020. (2020.11.16-19, Virtual, Online)

[8] Xiao-Hong Yin, Jin-Wen Jian, Can Yang*, Tian Lei, and Tao Cheng. Piezoelectric Performance of PVDF Composites for Transportation Engineering: A Multi-scale Simulation Study. Proceedings of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, 2020, 3. (2020.11.16-19, Virtual, Online)

[9] Can Yang*, Xiao-Hong Yin, Shi-Ju E, Jun-Wu Kan, Zhong-Hua Zhang, and Dong Liang. Numerically determining material coefficients of micro-injection molded PVDF/PZT piezoelectric composites with controlled filler orientation. Proceedings of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, 2016, 10. (2016.11.11-17, Phoenix)

[10] Xiao-Hong Yin, Can Yang*, Shi-Ju E, Xi-Ping Li, and Jian-Bo Cao. Morphology origin of gradually weakened thermal-conductivity enhancement for HDPE/MWCNTs nanocomposites. Proceedings of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, 2016, 8. (2016.11.11-17, Phoenix)


Ø Book Chapters (Invited)

[1] Can Yang* and Xiao-Hong Yin, Micro components, Polymeric. In: Encyclopedia of Biomedical Polymers and Polymeric Biomaterials, M. Mishra (Ed.), Taylor & Francis, 2015, 4621-4637.


Ø Academic/Social Activities

l Member of the Cleaning Appliance Sub Technical Committee of the National Household Appliance Standardization Technical Committee (TC46/SC2);

l American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) member;

l Guidance Group Expert of Jinhua City’s Machine Substitution Project Service Center;

l Youth Editorial Board Member of the Journal of Netshape Forming Engineering;

l Vice president of the Shenzhen Intelligentization Association.


3. Teaching

l Technical Graphics Communications;

l Engineering Materials;

l Additive Manufacturing Technologies (full-English course);

l Engineering Ethics (Master)