Y.B. Guo

Y. B. Guo is an Associate Professor of mechanical engineering at The University of Alabama. He obtained his Ph.D., M.E., M.S., and B.S. degrees all in mechanical engineering from Purdue University, University of California at Berkeley, Tsinghua University, and Shandong Institute of Technology, respectively. His research theme focuses on the systematic integration of multiscale manufacturing and materials processing, surface integrity, and product performance. His research areas of interest include precision machining, biomaterials processing and biomedical systems, clean energy, nanostructured materials and mechanics, and laser micro/nanofabrication. He has extensive research experiences in the research areas as a Principal Investigator on numerous projects. Applications in biomedical, energy, automotive, aerospace, tooling, transportation, and electronic industries are of particular interest. He has published over 120 refereed technical papers in these areas. A number of papers have been featured or listed as hottest articles in mechanical engineering magazines and journals. He has been nominated twice for the SME/NAMRC Best Paper Award. Guo has given more than 60 conference presentations and invited seminars. He is a recipient of NSF CAREER Award, SME Outstanding Young Manufacturing Engineer Award, and SAE Teetor Educational Award. He is also a Member of ASME, SME, MRS, SAE, and ASEE, and has served on the technical committee of SME/NAMRI and ASME/MED. He is currently a Member of the Editorial Board of International Journal of Mechatronics and Manufacturing Systems. He has organized and chaired numerous ASME, SME, SAE, and ASEE conference symposia and sessions.

Biography Updated on 8 April 2008