Biography

Professor Jianqiao Ye’s academic career in the UK has developed through posts at Aston University, Cardiff University, the University of Nottingham and the University of Leeds. He joined Lancaster University in 2012 as Professor and Chair of Mechanical Engineering. He is also a member of the Lancaster Intelligent, Robotic and Autonomous Systems Centre (LIRA).

Professor Ye’s research spans a broad spectrum of topics in engineering science and technology, encompassing failure and damage mechanics of fibre-reinforced composites, advanced steel–concrete composite structures, geopolymers, lightweight and sustainable cementitious materials, cement and concrete carbonation, offshore oil and gas structures, and vibration energy harvesting.

He has extensive experience in experimental testing, numerical modelling, and optimization of complex materials and structural systems. His recent work integrates modern analytical instruments—such as X-ray computed tomography (X-CT), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), and energy-dispersive spectroscopy (EDS)—with data-driven methods including metamodelling, machine learning, and digital twin technologies.

Research Collaboration

Professor Ye has collaborated with academics from leading research institutions worldwide, including:

• Hefei University of Technology
• Harbin Institute of Technology (HIT) Shenzhen 
• National Physical Laboratory (NPL), UK
• Nanyang Technological University
• Stanford University
• Shanghai Jiao Tong University
• Shenzhen University
• The University of Sydney
• The Australian National University
• Tsinghua University
• Wuhan University

His contributions to the development and industrial application of composite materials and advanced structural systems have gained international recognition. His research has been supported by major UK and international funding bodies, such as the European Commission, EPSRC, Royal Society (RS), Royal Academy of Engineering (RAE), and by a number of industrial partners, including Airbus, BAE Systems, Dunlop, DSTL, Force Technology, ITASCA, Network Rail and QinetiQ.

Publications and Recognition

Professor Ye has authored three books, more than 250 refereed papers in international journals/conference proceedings and holds 8 patents. His publications have received over 8,000 citations, with an H-index of 52 (Google Scholar).

Since 2019, he has been consistently listed among the world’s top 2% most influential scientists, featuring in both the Lifetime Scientific Influence Ranking and the Global Scientists Influence Ranking published annually by Stanford University and Elsevier.

Teaching and Academic Service

At Lancaster University, Professor Ye has taught a range of core engineering modules, including:

• Mechanics of Materials (ENGR111)
• Fundamentals of Manufacturing (ENGR112)
• Engineering Analysis (ENGR201)
• Vibration Analysis and Applications (ENGR352)

He has supervised reseach/design projects for:

• BEng Individual Project (ENGR300)
• MEng Individual Project (ENGR301)
• MEng Group Project (ENGR407)
• MEng Indutry Project (ENGR445)

He has also contributed to academic quality assurance and curriculum development as:

• Engineering Programme Consultant, Blackpool & Fylde College
• External Examiner, MSc Oil & Gas Innovation Programme, Robert Gordon Univesity
• External Examiner, Undergraduate Mechanical and Sustainable Energy Engineering Programme, Queen Mary University of London
• Industrial Advisor, Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE)
• Member of Stability Committee, America Society of Civil Entineers (ASCE)