Quan Wang

Quan Wang is currently a Canada Research Chair and a Professor at the University of Manitoba. His research topics include nanomechanics, health monitoring of structures with wavelet technique, and smart materials, repair of cracked and delaminated structures with piezoelectric materials. His research papers have been published in leading referred international journals, such as Applied Physics Letters, Carbon, Physical Review B, International Journal of Solids and Structures, Smart Materials and Structures, and and so on. His research findings receive more than 560 citations. Dr. Wang is the recipient of many rewards such as Intellectual Property Award and Technology Transfer Award sponsored by the University of South Carolina. He is now serving as an Editorial Board member for five internationally refereed journals.

Biography Updated on 31 July 2008

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Articles in Scholarly Journals [Incomplete List]

  1. Modeling of the mechanical instability of carbon nanotubes
    Carbon, vol. 46, no. 2, pp. 285–290, 2008
  2. Torsional buckling of double-walled carbon nanotubes
    Carbon, vol. 46, no. 8, pp. 1172–1174, 2008
  3. Molecular mechanics modeling for properties of carbon nanotubes
    Journal of Applied Physics, vol. 103, no. 4, p. 046103, 2008
  4. Molecular dynamics simulations of the torsional instability of carbon nanotubes filled with hydrogen or silicon atoms
    Applied Physics Letters, vol. 92, no. 4, p. 043120, 2008
  5. Instability analysis of double-walled carbon nanotubes subjected to axial compression
    Journal of Applied Physics, vol. 104, no. 3, p. 036102, 2008
  6. Molecular simulations of in-plane stiffness and shear modulus of double-walled carbon nanotubes
    Molecular Simulation, pp. 1–1, 2008
  7. Length Dependent Material Properties of Carbon Nanotubes
    Journal of Computational and Theoretical Nanoscience, vol. 5, no. 7, pp. 1454–1457, 2008
  8. The constitutive relation and small scale parameter of nonlocal continuum mechanics for modelling carbon nanotubes
    Nanotechnology, vol. 18, no. 7, p. 075702, 2007
  9. Application of nonlocal elastic shell theory in wave propagation analysis of carbon nanotubes
    Smart Materials and Structures, vol. 16, no. 1, pp. 178–190, 2007
  10. Modeling of fracture of carbon nanotubes with vacancy defect
    Physical Review B, vol. 75, no. 20, 2007
  11. Molecular mechanics modeling of carbon nanotube fracture
    Carbon, vol. 45, no. 9, pp. 1769–1776, 2007
  12. Analysis of wave propagation in carbon nanotubes via elastic shell theories
    International Journal of Engineering Science, vol. 45, no. 2-8, pp. 227–241, 2007
  13. Application of nonlocal continuum mechanics to static analysis of micro- and nano-structures
    Physics Letters A, vol. 363, no. 3, pp. 236–242, 2007
  14. Torsional buckling of carbon nanotubes
    Physics Letters A, vol. 367, no. 1-2, pp. 135–139, 2007
  15. Inelastic buckling of carbon nanotubes
    Applied Physics Letters, vol. 90, no. 3, p. 033110, 2007
  16. Flow-induced instability of double-walled carbon nanotubes based on an elastic shell model
    Journal of Applied Physics, vol. 102, no. 4, p. 044307, 2007
  17. Local buckling of carbon nanotubes under bending
    Applied Physics Letters, vol. 91, no. 9, p. 093128, 2007
  18. Small scale effect on elastic buckling of carbon nanotubes with nonlocal continuum models
    Physics Letters A, 2006
  19. Wave characteristics of carbon nanotubes
    International Journal of Solids and Structures, vol. 43, no. 2, pp. 254–265, 2006
  20. Use of magnetorheological elastomer in an adaptive sandwich beam with conductive skins. Part I: Magnetoelastic loads in conductive skins
    International Journal of Solids and Structures, vol. 43, no. 17, pp. 5386–5402, 2006
  21. Use of magnetorheological elastomer in an adaptive sandwich beam with conductive skins. Part II: Dynamic properties
    International Journal of Solids and Structures, vol. 43, no. 17, pp. 5403–5420, 2006
  22. Scale effect on wave propagation of double-walled carbon nanotubes
    International Journal of Solids and Structures, vol. 43, no. 20, pp. 6071–6084, 2006
  23. Buckling enhancement of epoxy columns using embedded shape memory alloy spring actuators
    Composite Structures, vol. 72, no. 2, pp. 200–211, 2006
  24. Reduction approaches for vibration control of repetitive structures
    Applied Mathematics and Mechanics, vol. 27, no. 5, pp. 637–644, 2006
  25. Vibration of carbon nanotubes studied using nonlocal continuum mechanics
    Smart Materials and Structures, vol. 15, no. 2, pp. 659–666, 2006
  26. Finite element studies on field-dependent rigidities of sandwich beams with magnetorheological elastomer cores
    Smart Materials and Structures, vol. 15, no. 3, pp. 787–791, 2006
  27. A Study of Interaction between Embedded SMA Fibers and Host Material
    Mechanics of Advanced Materials and Structures, vol. 13, no. 1, pp. 33–42, 2006
  28. International Journal of Structural Stability and Dynamics, vol. 6, no. 2, p. 285, 2006
  29. International Journal of Structural Stability and Dynamics, vol. 5, no. 1, p. 125, 2005
  30. International Journal of Structural Stability and Dynamics, vol. 5, no. 3, p. 457, 2005
  31. International Journal of Structural Stability and Dynamics, vol. 5, no. 4, p. 579, 2005
  32. Repair of Delaminated Beams Subjected to Compressive Force via Piezoelectric Layers
    Advances in Structural Engineering, vol. 8, no. 4, pp. 411–426, 2005
  33. Analytical Solution for Shear Horizontal Wave Propagation in Piezoelectric Coupled Media by Interdigital Transducer
    Journal of Applied Mechanics, vol. 72, no. 3, p. 341, 2005
  34. Bending instability characteristics of double-walled carbon nanotubes
    Physical Review B, vol. 71, no. 4, 2005
  35. Bending Solutions of Sectorial Thick Plates Based on Reissner Plate Theory
    Mechanics Based Design of Structures and Machines, vol. 33, no. 1, pp. 51–77, 2005
  36. Stability analysis of carbon nanotubes via continuum models
    Smart Materials and Structures, vol. 14, no. 1, pp. 281–286, 2005
  37. Design of a smart piezoelectric actuator based on a magnetorheological elastomer
    Smart Materials and Structures, vol. 14, no. 4, pp. 504–510, 2005
  38. Magnetorheological elastomer-based smart sandwich beams with nonconductive skins
    Smart Materials and Structures, vol. 14, no. 5, pp. 1001–1009, 2005
  39. A linear time-variant system for signal modulation by use of magnetorheological elastomer-suspended beams
    Smart Materials and Structures, vol. 14, no. 6, pp. 1154–1162, 2005
  40. Stability analysis of carbon nanotube probes for an atomic force microscope via a continuum model
    Smart Materials and Structures, vol. 14, no. 6, pp. 1196–1203, 2005
  41. Detection of cracks in cylindrical pipes and plates using piezo-actuated Lamb waves
    Smart Materials and Structures, vol. 14, no. 6, pp. 1325–1342, 2005
  42. Study on the adjustable rigidity of magnetorheological-elastomer-based sandwich beams
    Smart Materials and Structures, vol. 15, no. 1, pp. 59–74, 2005
  43. Wave propagation in carbon nanotubes via nonlocal continuum mechanics
    Journal of Applied Physics, vol. 98, no. 12, p. 124301, 2005
  44. Repair of cracked column under axially compressive load via piezoelectric patch
    Computers & Structures, vol. 83, no. 15-16, pp. 1355–1363, 2005
  45. Free vibration analysis of piezoelectric coupled thin and thick annular plate
    Journal of Sound and Vibration, vol. 281, no. 1-2, pp. 119–139, 2005
  46. Generalized hypergeometric function solutions for transverse vibration of a class of non-uniform annular plates
    Journal of Sound and Vibration, vol. 287, no. 4-5, pp. 785–807, 2005
  47. Wave boundary element to study Lamb wave propagation in plates
    Journal of Sound and Vibration, vol. 288, no. 1-2, pp. 195–213, 2005
  48. Design of interdigital transducers for crack detection in plates
    Ultrasonics, vol. 43, no. 6, pp. 481–493, 2005
  49. Repair of notched beam under dynamic load using piezoelectric patch
    International Journal of Mechanical Sciences, vol. 46, no. 10, pp. 1517–1533, 2004
  50. A comprehensive stability analysis of a cracked beam subjected to follower compression
    International Journal of Solids and Structures, vol. 41, no. 18-19, pp. 4875–4888, 2004
  51. Effective in-plane stiffness and bending rigidity of armchair and zigzag carbon nanotubes
    International Journal of Solids and Structures, vol. 41, no. 20, pp. 5451–5461, 2004
  52. Detection of cracks in plates using piezo-actuated Lamb waves
    Smart Materials and Structures, vol. 13, no. 4, pp. 643–660, 2004
  53. Repair of delaminated beams via piezoelectric patches
    Smart Materials and Structures, vol. 13, no. 5, pp. 1222–1229, 2004
  54. International Journal of Structural Stability and Dynamics, vol. 4, no. 2, p. 171, 2004
  55. Exact Bending Solutions of Axisymmetric Reissner Plates in Terms of Classical Thin Plate Solutions
    Advances in Structural Engineering, vol. 7, no. 2, pp. 129–145, 2004
  56. On the Jump of Buckling Capacity of Beams via Piezoelectric Layers
    Advances in Structural Engineering, vol. 7, no. 4, pp. 363–370, 2004
  57. Complex Analysis of Flutter and Buckling of Beams Under Rotational and Transverse Spring Constraints
    Advances in Structural Engineering, vol. 7, no. 1, pp. 21–31, 2004
  58. On complex flutter and buckling analysis of a beam structure subjected to static follower force
    STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING AND MECHANICS, vol. 16, no. 5, pp. 533–556, 2003
  59. Analytical solution of excitation of Lamb waves in plates by inter-digital transducers
    Proceedings of the Royal Society A: Mathematical, Physical and Engineering Sciences, vol. 459, no. 2033, pp. 1117–1134, 2003
  60. Detecting anomalies in beams and plate based on the Hilbert–Huang transform of real signals
    Smart Materials and Structures, vol. 12, no. 3, pp. 447–460, 2003
  61. Transition of the buckling load of beams by the use of piezoelectric layers
    Smart Materials and Structures, vol. 12, no. 5, pp. 696–702, 2003
  62. Analysis of wave propagation in piezoelectric coupled cylinder affected by transverse shear and rotary inertia
    International Journal of Solids and Structures, vol. 40, no. 24, pp. 6653–6667, 2003
  63. On buckling of column structures with a pair of piezoelectric layers
    Engineering Structures, vol. 24, no. 2, pp. 199–205, 2002
  64. Wave propagation in piezoelectric coupled plates by use of interdigital transducer Part 1. Dispersion characteristics
    International Journal of Solids and Structures, vol. 39, no. 5, pp. 1119–1130, 2002
  65. Wave propagation in piezoelectric coupled plates by use of interdigital transducer. Part 2: Wave excitation by interdigital transducer
    International Journal of Solids and Structures, vol. 39, no. 5, pp. 1131–1144, 2002
  66. Analytical solution for free vibration of piezoelectric coupled moderately thick circular plates
    International Journal of Solids and Structures, vol. 39, no. 8, pp. 2129–2151, 2002
  67. Lamb wave propagation in a metallic semi-infinite medium covered with piezoelectric layer
    International Journal of Solids and Structures, vol. 39, no. 9, pp. 2547–2556, 2002
  68. Axi-symmetric wave propagation in a cylinder coated with a piezoelectric layer
    International Journal of Solids and Structures, vol. 39, no. 11, pp. 3023–3037, 2002
  69. Enhancing flutter and buckling capacity of column by piezoelectric layers
    International Journal of Solids and Structures, vol. 39, no. 16, pp. 4167–4180, 2002
  70. Smart Materials and Structures, vol. 11, no. 1, pp. 48–54, 2002
  71. On the repair of a cracked beam with a piezoelectric patch
    Smart Materials and Structures, vol. 11, no. 3, pp. 404–410, 2002
  72. SH wave propagation in piezoelectric coupled plates
    IEEE Transactions on Ultrasonics, Ferroelectrics and Frequency Control, vol. 49, no. 5, pp. 596–603, 2002
  73. Propagation of a Shear Direction Acoustic Wave in Piezoelectric Coupled Cylinders
    Journal of Applied Mechanics, vol. 69, no. 3, p. 391, 2002
  74. Wave Propagation in a Piezoelectric Coupled Solid Medium
    Journal of Applied Mechanics, vol. 69, no. 6, p. 819, 2002
  75. A Model for the Analysis of Beams with Embedded Piezoelectric Layers
    Journal of Intelligent Materials Systems and Structures, vol. 13, no. 1, pp. 61–70, 2002
  76. A Note on Wavelet-Based Method for Damage Detection
    Journal of Applied Mechanics, vol. 68, no. 5, p. 812, 2001
  77. Smart Materials and Structures, vol. 10, no. 2, pp. 229–239, 2001
  78. Smart Materials and Structures, vol. 10, no. 2, pp. 380–388, 2001
  79. Smart Materials and Structures, vol. 10, no. 5, pp. 1009–1017, 2001
  80. Sensitivity analysis of crack detection in beams by wavelet technique
    International Journal of Mechanical Sciences, vol. 43, no. 12, pp. 2899–2910, 2001
  81. Wave propagation in a piezoelectric coupled cylindrical membrane shell
    International Journal of Solids and Structures, vol. 38, no. 46-47, pp. 8207–8218, 2001
  82. Axisymmetric Buckling of Reddy Circular Plates on Pasternak Foundation
    Journal of Engineering Mechanics, vol. 127, no. 3, p. 254, 2001
  83. A CONTROLLABILITY INDEX FOR OPTIMAL DESIGN OF PIEZOELECTRIC ACTUATORS IN VIBRATION CONTROL OF BEAM STRUCTURES
    Journal of Sound and Vibration, vol. 242, no. 3, pp. 507–518, 2001
  84. Smart Materials and Structures, vol. 9, no. 1, pp. 103–109, 2000
  85. Smart Materials and Structures, vol. 9, no. 4, pp. 558–567, 2000
  86. Smart Materials and Structures, vol. 9, no. 6, pp. 859–867, 2000
  87. Damage detection with spatial wavelets
    International Journal of Solids and Structures, vol. 36, no. 23, pp. 3443–3468, 1999
  88. Application of Wavelet Theory for Crack Identification in Structures
    Journal of Engineering Mechanics, vol. 124, no. 2, p. 152, 1998
  89. A note on wave control in lumped parameter system
    Computers & Structures, vol. 57, no. 1, pp. 177–181, 1995
  90. An Object-Oriented Approach to the Semantic Interpretation of Medical Text
    Expert Systems with Applications, vol. 9, no. 3, pp. 333–345, 1995
  91. A reduced-order model about structural wave control based upon the concept of degree of controllability
    IEEE Transactions on Automatic Control, vol. 39, no. 8, pp. 1711–1713, 1994
  92. Singularity under a concentrated force in elasticity
    Applied Mathematics and Mechanics, vol. 14, no. 8, pp. 707–711, 1993