I am a Ph.D. student in Mechanical Engineering at Drexel University, where my research focuses on integrating robotics into infrastructure monitoring. I have a keen interest in developing innovative solutions to address challenges in the field of civil engineering, particularly in the area of structural health monitoring using robotic techniques for detailed defect reconstruction with structure geometry. My research aims to leverage advances in robotics and automation to enhance the efficiency, accuracy, and safety of infrastructure monitoring and maintenance, ultimately contributing to the sustainability and resilience of our built environment.

Dr. Yu received his Ph.D. from MIT in the field of structural engineering and materials, specializing in the remote electromagnetic imaging of concrete structures. He is Professor in Structural Engineering in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at UMass Lowell. He received the 2008 ASNT Fellowship Award, 2010 Fellow of the JSPS (Japan), 2017 Donald Leitch Award, 2021 ASNT Faculty Award, and 2022 Acorn Innovation Award (MassVentures). His research has been sponsored by NIST, AFRL, NSF, DOE, U.S.DOT, UMass S&T Office, AFFOA, and NextFlex. He has published two books, three chapters, and more than 100journal and conference papers.

I am a Ph.D. student in Mechanical Engineering at Drexel University, where my research focuses on integrating robotics into infrastructure monitoring. I have a keen interest in developing innovative solutions to address challenges in the field of civil engineering, particularly in the area of structural health monitoring using robotic techniques for detailed defect reconstruction with structure geometry. My research aims to leverage advances in robotics and automation to enhance the efficiency, accuracy, and safety of infrastructure monitoring and maintenance, ultimately contributing to the sustainability and resilience of our built environment.