Dr. Yudong Li , Southwest Jiaotong University , China.
Dr. Yudong Li 🎓 is a dedicated researcher in mechanics and computational modeling, currently pursuing a joint Ph.D. at Université Paris-Saclay 🇫🇷 and Southwest Jiaotong University 🇨🇳. With a strong academic foundation from Hohai University 🏫, his work focuses on fluid dynamics, composite materials, and advanced numerical methods. Yudong has developed high-precision simulation frameworks for thermo-viscoelastic flows and multi-body contact problems ⚙️💧. His research is published in top journals like Ocean Engineering and Applied Mathematics and Mechanics 📚. Passionate and innovative, Yudong brings international collaboration, technical expertise, and academic rigor to the field of computational mechanics 🌍🧠.
Professional Profile
Education & Experience
🎓 Education:
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🧠 Ph.D. in Mechanics (Joint Program)
Université Paris-Saclay & Southwest Jiaotong University
🗓️ Oct 2023 – Apr 2025 (France), Sep 2021 – Jun 2025 (China)
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📚 M.S. in Engineering Mechanics
Hohai University, Nanjing, China 🗓️ Sep 2018 – Jun 2021
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🧾 B.S. in Engineering Mechanics
Hohai University, Nanjing, China 🗓️ Sep 2014 – Jun 2018
🔬 Research Experience:
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🧪 Thermoviscoelastic Fluid Flow & Multi-Body Contact Simulation
Developed composite-particle numerical models at Southwest Jiaotong University
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📈 Finite Difference Method for Composite Plates
Innovated analysis techniques during M.S. research at Hohai University
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💻 MATLAB Software for Heat Conduction
Built a software package for transient heat simulations as part of undergraduate thesis
summary Suitability
Yudong Li is an exceptional candidate for the Best Researcher Award due to his pioneering contributions in the field of computational mechanics, thermo-viscoelastic fluid dynamics, and particle-based simulation techniques. As a joint Ph.D. researcher at Université Paris-Saclay and Southwest Jiaotong University 🇨🇳, Yudong has demonstrated outstanding research capabilities that span theoretical development, numerical algorithm innovation, and high-impact publishing.
Professional Development
Yudong Li is committed to continuous professional development through active research, global collaboration, and advanced tool development 🌐🔬. His joint doctoral training in China and France reflects his dedication to international academic excellence 🇨🇳🇫🇷. He contributes to pioneering numerical algorithms and has co-authored multiple high-impact journal papers 📖✍️. Yudong also hones programming and simulation skills through MATLAB and other computational platforms 💻🧠. Engaging with cross-disciplinary teams and adapting to modern engineering challenges, he is poised to make lasting contributions in computational fluid dynamics, contact mechanics, and composite material modeling 🚀⚙️.
Research Focus
Yudong Li’s research focuses on computational mechanics, particularly thermo-viscoelastic fluid flows and multi-rigid-body contact dynamics 🧪⚙️. He specializes in particle-based simulation algorithms and finite difference methods for analyzing complex mechanical systems, such as composite plates and heat conduction phenomena 🔥📊. His work addresses challenges like the high-Weissenberg-number (HWN) problem and cohesive zone modeling in viscoelastic materials. By integrating fluid-structure interaction, functional materials, and simulation software development, Yudong contributes to advancing high-fidelity engineering simulations for real-world applications in ocean, aerospace, and mechanical engineering 🌊✈️📐.
Awards and Honors
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🏆 Published in Top-Tier Journals:
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📜 Joint Ph.D. Fellowship between Université Paris-Saclay 🇫🇷 and Southwest Jiaotong University 🇨🇳
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💡 Academic Excellence in Master’s and Bachelor’s Research – Recognized for innovative numerical methods and simulation tools
Publication Top Notes
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Title: A coupled stabilized scheme on decoupled finite smoothed particle hydrodynamics and distributed contact discrete element method to simulate fluid–rigid-body interaction with multibody contacts
Authors: Yudong Li, Chunfa Wang, Yan Li, Pierre Joli, Moubin Liu, Zhiqiang Feng
Journal: Ocean Engineering
Year: 2025
Volume: 316
Article ID: 119962
Publisher: Elsevier
Impact Area: Fluid–structure interaction, particle methods
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Title: Numerical investigation on a comprehensive high-order finite particle scheme
Authors: Yudong Li, Yan Li, Chunfa Wang, Pierre Joli, Zhiqiang Feng
Journal: Applied Mathematics and Mechanics (English Edition)
Year: 2025
Volume: 46
Pages: 1187–1214
Publisher: Springer
Focus: Finite particle methods, high-order numerical modeling
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Title: Isogeometric analysis of adhesion between visco-hyperelastic material based on modified exponential cohesive zone model
Authors: Chunfa Wang, Yan Li, Lin Tao, Yudong Li, Libang Hu, Zhiqiang Feng
Journal: Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering
Year: 2025
Volume: 434
Article ID: 117562
Publisher: Elsevier
Domain: Computational contact mechanics, material adhesion
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Title: Extension of finite particle method simulating thermal-viscoelastic flow and fluid–rigid body interactional process in weakly compressible smoothed particle hydrodynamics scheme
Authors: Yudong Li, Yan Li, Pierre Joli, Huijian Chen, Zhiqiang Feng
Journal: Physics of Fluids
Year: 2024
Volume: 36
Issue: 4
Article ID: 043307
Publisher: AIP Publishing
Highlights: Thermo-viscoelastic modeling, SPH methods
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Title: Coupling effect of large deformation and surface roughness on dynamic frictional contact behaviors of hyperelastic material
Authors: Chunfa Wang, Yudong Li, Yan Li, Yajie Fan, Zhiqiang Feng
Journal: Computational Mechanics
Year: 2024
Volume: 75
Pages: 455–473
Publisher: Springer
Field: Tribology, hyperelastic material modeling
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Title: A coupled particle model with particle shifting technology for simulating transient viscoelastic fluid flow with free surface
Authors: Yudong Li, Yan Li, Zhiqiang Feng
Journal: Journal of Computational Physics
Year: 2023
Volume: 488
Article ID: 112213
Publisher: Elsevier
Keywords: Particle shifting, viscoelastic flow, free surface modeling
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Title: Extension of decoupled finite particle method to simulate non-isothermal free surface flow
Authors: Yudong Li, Yan Li, Zhiqiang Feng
Journal: International Journal of Multiphase Flow
Year: 2023
Volume: 167
Article ID: 104532
Publisher: Elsevier
Topic: Multiphase simulation, non-isothermal modeling
Conclusion
Dr. Yudong Li exemplifies the spirit of the Best Researcher Award through his interdisciplinary expertise, originality in solving complex engineering problems, and consistent record of scholarly excellence. His innovative methods, international research exposure, and transformative contributions to computational mechanics mark him as a rising leader in engineering science, fully deserving of this prestigious recognition.