Prof. Suyi Li Profile

Prof. Suyi Li

Associate Professor at Virginia Tech

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Conference Program Committee | Author

Publications (17)

Proceedings Article | 10 May 2024 Presentation

Self-sustained mechanical oscillator with SMA coil for controller-free locomotion

Ziyang Zhou, Suyi Li

Proceedings Volume 12946, 129461B (2024) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.3009018

KEYWORDS: Shape memory alloys, Robots, Oscillators, Design and modelling, Actuators, Robotics, Mechatronics, Mechanics

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Proceedings Article | 18 April 2023 Presentation

Moisture effect analysis of bistable composite laminates in maximum relative humidity environment (Conference Presentation)

Shoab Ahmed Chowdhury, Suyi Li, Oliver Myers

Proceedings Volume PC12484, PC124840B (2023) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2657292

KEYWORDS: Humidity, Composites, Finite element methods, Absorption, Thermal modeling, Performance modeling, Energy harvesting

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Proceedings Article | 20 April 2022 Presentation + Paper

Switchable structures using asymmetric fiber composite laminates: two case studies

Vishrut Deshpande, Oliver Myers, Suyi Li

Proceedings Volume 12043, 120430H (2022) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2612988

KEYWORDS: Composites, Carbon, Bistability, Switching, Robotics

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Proceedings Article | 22 March 2021 Presentation + Paper

Physical reservoir computing with origami: a feasibility study

Priyanka Bhovad, Suyi Li

Proceedings Volume 11589, 1158903 (2021) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2582588

KEYWORDS: Robots, Metamaterials, Gait analysis, Neural networks, Modulation, Speech recognition, Robotics, Dynamical systems, Artificial neural networks, Weather forecasting

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Proceedings Article | 24 April 2020 Presentation

Origami-based lattice constructions and lattice transformations in mechanical metamaterials (Conference Presentation)

Hongbin Fang, Suyi Li, Kon-Well Wang

Proceedings Volume 11376, 1137627 (2020) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2557819

KEYWORDS: Metamaterials, Analytical research, Kinematics, Switches

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Proceedings Article | 22 April 2020 Presentation

Dynamic morphing of a bi-stable water-bomb base origami using an active control strategy (Conference Presentation)

Sahand Sadeghi, Suyi Li

Proceedings Volume 11377, 1137706 (2020) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2558160

KEYWORDS: Nonlinear dynamics, Manufacturing, Numerical simulations, Feedback control

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Proceedings Article | 22 April 2020 Presentation + Paper

Transient snap-through of a bistable composite laminate under asymmetric point load

Vishrut Deshpande, Oliver Myers, Georges Fadel, Suyi Li

Proceedings Volume 11376, 113762E (2020) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2557932

KEYWORDS: Composites, Mechanics, Finite element methods, Carbon

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Proceedings Article | 29 March 2019 Presentation + Paper

Analyzing the bi-directional dynamic morphing of a bi-stable water-bomb base origami

Sahand Sadeghi, Suyi Li

Proceedings Volume 10968, 109680S (2019) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2512301

KEYWORDS: Numerical simulations, Nonlinear dynamics

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Proceedings Article | 3 April 2018 Presentation

Fabrication and actuation performance of the plant-inspired fluidic origami cellular structure (Conference Presentation)

Hrishikesh Sane, Priyank Bhovad, Suyi Li

Proceedings Volume 10595, 105950Z (2018) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2296555

KEYWORDS: Computer aided design, 3D modeling, Solid modeling, Analytical research, Fabrication, 3D printing, Performance modeling, Finite element methods

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Proceedings Article | 11 April 2017 Paper

Multi-stability and variable stiffness of cellular solids designed based on origami patterns

Sattam Sengupta, Suyi Li

Proceedings Volume 10164, 1016426 (2017) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2257499

KEYWORDS: Bistability, Structural design, Systems modeling, Kinematics, Switching, Lithium, Solar cells, Space operations, Composites

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Proceedings Article | 15 April 2016 Paper

Locking mechanisms in degree-4 vertex origami structures

Hongbin Fang, Suyi Li, Jian Xu, K. W. Wang

Proceedings Volume 9799, 979910 (2016) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2217592

KEYWORDS: Smart structures, Metamaterials, Mechanical engineering, Prototyping, Commercial off the shelf technology, Analytical research, Spherical lenses, Bismuth, Photography, Structural engineering, Kinematics

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Proceedings Article | 2 April 2015 Paper

Fluidic origami cellular structure -- combining the plant nastic movements with paper folding art

Suyi Li, K. W. Wang

Proceedings Volume 9431, 94310H (2015) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2082888

KEYWORDS: Bistability, Kinematics, Solids, Venus, Switches, Nonlinear dynamics, Lithium, Composites, Bismuth, Actuators

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Proceedings Article | 8 March 2014 Paper

Design and experimental gait analysis of a multi-segment in-pipe robot inspired by earthworm's peristaltic locomotion

Hongbin Fang, Chenghao Wang, Suyi Li, Jian Xu, K. W. Wang

Proceedings Volume 9055, 90550H (2014) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2044262

KEYWORDS: Gait analysis, Prototyping, Biomimetics, Inspection

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Proceedings Article | 10 April 2013 Paper

Synthesizing fluidic flexible matrix composite based cellular structures

Suyi Li, Kon-Well Wang

Proceedings Volume 8688, 86880H (2013) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2007527

KEYWORDS: Genetic algorithms, Composites, Structural design, Fluid dynamics, Anisotropy, Lithium, Oscillators, Logic, Control systems, Absorption

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Proceedings Article | 10 April 2010 Paper

Variable stiffness actuator based on fluidic flexible matrix composites and piezoelectric-hydraulic pump

Gi-Woo Kim, Suyi Li, K. Wang

Proceedings Volume 7643, 76431Y (2010) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.846289

KEYWORDS: Actuators, Control systems, Composites, Transducers, Data transmission, Fluid dynamics, Ferroelectric materials, Signal analyzers, Carbon, Pulse generators

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Proceedings Article | 18 April 2008 Paper

A variable transverse stiffness sandwich structure using fluidic flexible matrix composites (F2MC)

Suyi Li, Amir Lotfi, Ying Shan, K.W. Wang, Christopher Rahn, Charles Bakis

Proceedings Volume 6928, 69280M (2008) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.768417

KEYWORDS: Composites, Analytical research, Aluminum, Silicon, Prototyping, Structured optical fibers, Interfaces, Differential equations, Mathematical modeling, Calculus

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Proceedings Article | 27 April 2007 Paper

Fluidic flexible matrix composites for autonomous structural tailoring

Ying Shan, Amir Lotfi, Michael Philen, Suyi Li, Charles Bakis, Christopher Rahn, K. W. Wang

Proceedings Volume 6525, 652517 (2007) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.715080

KEYWORDS: Composites, Silicon, Carbon, Silicon carbide, Data modeling, Skin, Fluorine, Ferroelectric polymers, Complex systems, Shape memory alloys

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Conference Committee Involvement (8)

Sensors and Smart Structures Technologies for Civil, Mechanical, and Aerospace Systems 2025

17 March 2025 | Vancouver, B.C., Canada

Sensors and Smart Structures Technologies for Civil, Mechanical, and Aerospace Systems 2024

25 March 2024 | Long Beach, California, United States

Sensors and Smart Structures Technologies for Civil, Mechanical, and Aerospace Systems 2023

13 March 2023 | Long Beach, California, United States

Sensors and Smart Structures Technologies for Civil, Mechanical, and Aerospace Systems

7 March 2022 | Long Beach, California, United States

Sensors and Smart Structures Technologies for Civil, Mechanical, and Aerospace Systems

22 March 2021 | Online Only, California, United States

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