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About
Dr. Guirong (Grace) Yan is an Associate Professor of Structural Engineering in the department of Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering at Missouri University of Science and Technology. Prior to joining Missouri S&T in 2014, she was an Assistant Professor at the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP). Dr. Yan is the Director of the Wind Hazard Mitigation Laboratory at S&T.
Dr. Yan's research interests include: Wind hazard mitigation and computational fluid dynamics; Structural health monitoring and condition assessment; Nonlinear system identification and damage detection; and Resilient civil space structures and bridges in multi-hazard environments.
Investigator, Intelligent Systems Center
Contact Information
Missouri University of Science and Technology
211 Butler-Carlton Hall
1401 N. Pine St.
Rolla, MO 65409-0030
Phone: (573) 341-6280
Related documents
Education/Academic qualification
Ph.D. in Engineering Mechanics, Harbin Institute of Technology
… → 2006
M.S. in Structural Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology
… → 2002
B.S. in Civil Engineering, Harbin Commerce University
… → 1998
External positions
Assistant Professor, University of Texas at El Paso
Aug 1 2012 → Aug 1 2014
Lecturer, School of Engineering, University of Western Sydney
Feb 1 2010 → Aug 1 2012
Postdoctoral Research Associate, School of Civil Engineering, Purdue University
Oct 1 2009 → Feb 1 2010
Postdoctoral Research Associate, Dept. of Mechanical, Aerospace and Structural Engineering, Washington University in St. Louis
Jun 1 2008 → Sep 1 2009
Postdoctoral Research Associate, Dept. of Structural and Geotechnical Engineering, Polytechnic University of Turin
Jun 1 2007 → May 1 2008
Research Interests
- Resilient infrastructural systems in multi-hazard environments
- Structural health monitoring
- Structural damage detection
- Wireless sensor networks
- Advanced signal processing
- Nonlinear system identification and damage detection
- Model updating of structural FEMs
- Structural vibration control
- Smart materials and structures
Disciplines
- Civil and Environmental Engineering
- Structural Engineering
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Guest Editorial
Ai, L., Tan, X., Akbar, A. & Yan, G., Jan 2025, In: Advances in Structural Engineering. 28, 1, p. 3 1 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Editorial › peer-review
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Typhoon damage assessment of power transportation networks using bias-corrected typhoon wind field with dense wind measurements
Tang, Y., Yang, J., Duan, Z., Ou, J., Xu, F., Yan, G. & Nie, M., Jan 2025, In: Journal of Wind Engineering and Industrial Aerodynamics. 256, 105959.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Application of Multidisciplinary Community Resilience Modeling to Reduce Disaster Risk: Building Back Better
Wang, W., Van De Lindt, J. W., Johnston, B., Crawford, P. S., Yan, G. G., Dao, T., Do, T., Skakel, K., Harati, M., Nguyen, T., Umeike, R., Croope, S. & R. Barbosa, A., Jun 1 2024, In: Journal of Performance of Constructed Facilities. 38, 3, 04024012.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Bonds for disaster resilience: A review of literature and practice
Motlagh, F., Hamideh, S., Gallagher, M., Yan, G. G. & van de Lindt, J. W., Apr 1 2024, In: International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction. 104, 104318.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Deriving vertical velocity in tornadic wind field from radar-measured data and improving tornado simulation by including vertical velocity at velocity Inlet
Zhao, Y., Yan, G., Feng, R., Duan, Z. & Kang, H., Apr 2024, In: Wind and Structures, An International Journal. 38, 4, p. 245-259 15 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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ASCE Structural Wind Engineering Committee (External organization)
Yan, G. G. (Member)
2000 → …Activity: Membership › Membership of committee
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American Society of Engineering Education (External organization)
Yan, G. G. (Member)
2000 → …Activity: Membership › Membership of network
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North American Alliance for Hazards and Disaster Research (NAAHDRI) board of directors (External organization)
Yan, G. G. (Member)
2000 → …Activity: Membership › Membership of committee
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American Association of Wind Engineering (External organization)
Yan, G. G. (Member)
2000 → …Activity: Membership › Membership of network
Courses
Press/Media
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U.S. Patents Awarded to Inventors in Missouri (Oct. 2)
Yan, G. G., Wu, C. B., Feys, D. & Chen, G.
10/2/24
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research
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Three-Dimensional Printing of Reinforced Concrete and Nozzle Therefor
Yan, G. G., Wu, C. B., Feys, D. & Chen, G.
10/1/24
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research
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Iowa State University: Researchers Design a National Testing Facility to Simulate Tornadoes, Downbursts and Gusts
10/7/23
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research
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RESEARCHERS DESIGN A NATIONAL TESTING FACILITY TO SIMULATE TORNADOES, DOWNBURSTS AND GUSTS; EXPERIMENTS WILL HELP THEM ENGINEER BUILDINGS THAT CAN STAND UP TO EXTREME WINDS
10/5/23
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research