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Research Interests

Dr. Yi Nie's research interests lie in Mechanics in Advanced Manufacturing, Functional Material Design, and Novel Additive Manufacturing Techniques. His main R&D focus is to apply advanced manufacturing for developing the next-generation products in aerospace, healthcare, automotive etc. He has published 17 journal papers, 2 conference papers, and 6 patents (Google scholar citations 386, h-index 6).

The projects he is investigating include:

CBI_Intelligent Manufacturing Centre_CBI research seed fund, 250K, 2022-2025, PI

 

Personal profile

Dr. Yi Nie is an Assistant Professor in Intelligent Manufacturing at the China Beacons Institute, University of Nottingham Ningbo China (UNNC). He obtained his MEng degree in Mechanical Engineering and BEng in Mechanical Design, Manufacturing and Automation from Central South University in June 2013 and June 2010, respectively. He was awarded his PhD degree in Mechanical Material and Manufacturing Engineering from the University of Nottingham in July 2018. His work experience began as a Research Fellow at the University of Nottingham Ningbo China from September 2016 to September 2018, where he participated in the "Automotive Parts Low-Carbon Manufacturing Innovation Team" project funded by Ningbo Science and Technology Bureau. He then worked as a Project Assistant in metal Additive Manufacturing (AM) at Swansea University UK from January 2019 to January 2022, where he participated in the "Advanced Sustainable Manufacturing (ASTUTE)" project supported by the EU Regional Development Fund. He is now responsible for teaching, scientific research, and industrial collaboration in the area of Intelligent Manufacturing at UNNC.

Collaboration Opportunities

Welcome the academic and industrial units to together apply for cooperative projects or establish joint laboratories. There are PhD scholarship programs open for applications. Please feel free to contact me. 

Teaching

He is the module convener of the following courses:

  • Airframe and Materials
  • Aerospace structure and dynamics

Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

  • SDG 9 - Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure

Education/Academic qualification

PhD, Mechanical Material and Manufacturing Engineering

Sept 2013Jul 2018

Award Date: 15 Jul 2018

Master, Mechanical Engineering, Central South University

Sept 2010Jun 2013

Award Date: 2 Jul 2013

Bachelor, Mechanical Design, Manufacturing and Automation, Central South University

Sept 2006Jun 2010

Award Date: 25 Jun 2010

Disciplines

  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Materials Science and Engineering
  • Mechanics

Person Types

  • Staff

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