Dr. Yan Gao | Mems Sensors | Research Excellence Award

Professor | Sun Yat-sen University | China

Dr. Yan Gao is a distinguished researcher in geotechnical engineering whose work advances fundamental understanding of the micromechanical behavior of geomaterials, particularly aging, creep, particle breakage, and structuration effects in sand. His research integrates advanced numerical simulations using the Discrete Element Method with innovative laboratory characterization techniques, including wave-based measurements, tactile pressure sensors, and MEMS-enabled Smart Soil Particles (SSP). Through these approaches, he uncovers the micro–macro mechanisms governing deformation, stiffness evolution, and kinematic responses in granular soils under various loading conditions. His investigations also extend to the development and application of GeoMEMS technologies for monitoring geologic hazards and improving early warning systems for urban rail transit. Additionally, he contributes to sustainable geotechnical engineering through research on novel and eco-friendly building materials. Dr. Gao’s scientific contributions have resulted in significant academic visibility, reflected in 158 Scopus citations, 144 citing documents, 42 publications, and an h-index of 8 on Scopus, with complementary recognition on Google Scholar. His work provides crucial insights for infrastructure safety, coastal and marine geotechnics, foundation engineering in calcareous sands, and next-generation smart sensing technologies in geomechanics.

Publication Profile

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Featured Publications

Gao, Y., Shi, T. G., Yuan, Q., Shi, X., & Sun, K. T. (2024). Particle gradation effects on creep characteristics and the underlying mechanism in calcareous sand. Construction and Building Materials, 424, 135952.

Gao, Y., Shi, T. G., Yuan, Q., & Sun, K. T. (2024). The creep characteristics and related evolution of particle morphology for calcareous sand. Powder Technology, 431, 119077.

Gao, Y., Shi, X., Yuan, Q., Sun, L., & Sun, K. T. (2024). Particle breakage and uneven settlement characteristics of calcareous sand foundation. Journal of Building Engineering, 100, 111662.

Gao, Y., Chen, Q., Yuan, Q., & Wang, Y. H. (2023). The kinematics and micro mechanism of creep in sand based on DEM simulations. Computers and Geotechnics, 153, 105082.

Gao, Y., & Wang, Y. H. (2016). Experimental characterization of deformation, stiffness, and contact force distributions of sand during secondary compression and rebound. Canadian Geotechnical Journal, 53(5), 889–898.