Assistant Professor
Phone: +86 27 87540185
Email: liyichao@hust.edu.cn
Academic Areas: Composites
Research Interests: CFRP composites, multifunctional composites, nanocomposites, lighting strike damage of composites
Academic Degrees
PhD in Mechanical Science and Engineering, 2016, Huazhong University of Science and Technology
Master in Materials Science and Engineering, 2011, Huazhong University of Science and Technology
Bachelor in Materials Science and Engineering, 2008, Huazhong University of Science and Technology
Professional Experience
Assistant Professor in Aerospace Engineering, 2019, Huazhong University of Science and Technology
Visiting Scholar in Mechanical and Materials Engineering, 2018, Washington State University
Post-doctor in Mechanical Science and Engineering, 2019, Huazhong University of Science and Technology
Selected Publications
[1] Yichao Li, Xuewei Fu, Yu Wang, Wei-Hong Zhong, Renfu Li. "See" the invisibles: Inspecting battery separator defects via pressure drop, Energy Storage Materials, 2019, 16: 589-596
[2] Yichao Li, Xianrong Huang, Lijian Zeng, Renfu Li, Huafeng Tian, Xuewei Fu, Yu Wang, Wei-Hong Zhong. A review of the electrical and mechanical properties of carbon nanofiller-reinforced polymer composites, Journal of Materials Science, 2018, 54: 1036-1076.
[3] Yichao Li, Renfu Li, Xuewei Fu, Yu Wang, Wei-Hong Zhong. A bio-surfactant for defect control: multifunctional gelatin coated MWCNTs for conductive epoxy nanocomposites, Composites Science and Technology, 2018, 159: 214-226.
[4] Yichao Li, Jianying Ji, Yu Wang, Renfu Li, Wei-Hong Zhong. Soy protein-treated nanofillers creating adaptive interfaces in nanocomposites with effectively improved conductivity, Journal of Materials Science, 2018, 53: 8653-8665.
[5] Yichao Li, Tao Xue, Renfu Li, Xianrong Huang, Lijian Zeng. Influence of a fiberglass layer on the lightning strike damage response of CFRP laminates in the dry and hygrothermal environments, Composite Structures, 2018, 187: 179-189.
[6] Yichao Li, Renfu Li, Dinggen Li, Jianye Bao, Peng Zhang. Combustion characteristics of a slotted swirl combustor: An experimental test and numerical validation, International Communications in Heat and Mass Transfer, 2015, 66: 140-147.
[7] Yichao Li, Renfu Li, luyi Lu, Xianrong Huang. Experimental study of damage characteristics of carbon woven fabric/epoxy laminates subjected to lightning strike, Composites: Part A, 2015, 79: 164-175.
[8] Yichao Li, Renfu Li, Lai Huang, Kun Wang, Xianrong Huang. Effect of hygrothermal aging on the damage characteristics of carbon woven fabric/epoxy laminates subjected to simulated lightning strike. Materials & Design, 2016, 99: 477-489.
[9] Yichao Li, Yisheng Zhang, Dequn Li. Shrinkage analysis of injection-compression molding for transparent plastic panel by 3D simulation. Applied Mechanics and Materials, 2011, 44: 1029-1033.
[10] Jing Wang, Zhongmin Xue, Yichao Li, Gang Li, Yu Wang, Wei-Hong Zhong, Xiaoping Yang. Synergistically effects of copolymer and core-shell particles for toughening epoxy, Polymer, 2018, 140: 39-46.
[11] Huafeng Tian, Xuewei Fu, Min Zheng, Yu Wang; Yichao Li, Aimin Xiang, Wei-Hong Zhong. Natural polypeptides treat pollution complex: Moisture-resistant multi-functional protein nanofabrics for sustainable air filtration, Nano Research, 2018, 11: 4265-4277.
[12] Huafeng Tian, Di Liu, Rui Jv, Yichao Li, Xiang Ge, Aimin Xiang. Enhanced interfacial adhesion and properties of polypropylene /carbon fiber composites by fiber surface oxidation in presence of a compatibilizer, Polymer Composites, 2018, https://doi.org/10.1002/pc.24938
Courses Taught
2019 AE5291 Mechanical Behavior of Composites (undergraduate)
Project
1. Multifunctional composites, Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities, 2019
2. High performance conductive polymer composites, Hubei Chenguang Talented Youth Development Foundation, 2017
3. Lightning strike and suppression of composite materials, China Postdoctoral Science Foundation, 2017
Awards
National Scholarship for Doctoral Students, 2015
