Dr. Yang Wang Profile

Dr. Yang Wang

Associate Professor at Georgia Institute of Technology

SPIE Involvement:

Conference Program Committee | Author

Publications (26)

Proceedings Article | 18 April 2023 Presentation + Paper

Long-term ultrasonic thickness measurement on an in-service bridge through a wireless sensor network

Yu Otsuki, Korawat Sakpunpanom, Yang Wang

Proceedings Volume 12486, 124860W (2023) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2657802

KEYWORDS: Ultrasonics, Bridges, Ultrasound transducers, Autocorrelation, Structural health monitoring, Sensor networks, Wireless sensors, Nondestructive evaluation, Signal processing

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Proceedings Article | 18 April 2022 Presentation + Paper

Martlet wireless sensing system for full scale bridge weigh-in-motion

Peter Lander, Nadine Fahed, Yang Wang

Proceedings Volume 12046, 1204605 (2022) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2612610

KEYWORDS: Bridges, Sensors, LIDAR, Sensing systems, Transducers, Structural health monitoring, Solar cells, Data acquisition, Interference (communication), Finite element methods

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Proceedings Article | 27 March 2018 Paper

Strain sensing rosettes using passive patch antennas

Dan Li, Yang Wang

Proceedings Volume 10599, 105991B (2018) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2297288

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Antennas, Aluminum, Electromagnetism, Copper, Cladding, Finite element methods, Lithium, Environmental sensing, Structural health monitoring

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Proceedings Article | 27 March 2018 Presentation + Paper

Modal property difference formulations and optimization algorithm comparison towards FE model updating

Xinjun Dong, Yang Wang

Proceedings Volume 10598, 1059828 (2018) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2285053

KEYWORDS: Optimization (mathematics), MATLAB, Data modeling, Systems modeling, Sensors, Bridges

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Proceedings Article | 20 April 2016 Presentation + Paper

Experimental model updating using frequency response functions

Yu Hong, Xi Liu, Xinjun Dong, Yang Wang, Qianhui Pu

Proceedings Volume 9803, 980325 (2016) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2219364

KEYWORDS: Finite element methods, Systems modeling, Sensing systems, Data analysis, Process modeling, Performance modeling, Matrices, Aluminum, Analytical research, Sensors, Optimization (mathematics)

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Proceedings Article | 1 April 2016 Presentation + Paper

Field testing of Martlet wireless sensing system on an in-service pre-stressed concrete highway bridge

Xi Liu, Xinjun Dong, Yang Wang

Proceedings Volume 9805, 980522 (2016) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2219348

KEYWORDS: Sensing systems, Bridges, Sensors, Structural health monitoring, Magnetic sensors, Structural sensing, Modal analysis, Data acquisition, Magnesium, Temperature metrology, Reliability

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Proceedings Article | 3 April 2015 Paper

Substructure location and size effects on decentralized model updating

Xinjun Dong, Dapeng Zhu, Yang Wang

Proceedings Volume 9435, 94350R (2015) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2084313

KEYWORDS: Data modeling, Sensors, Bridges, Optimization (mathematics), Matrices, Structural dynamics, Instrument modeling, Finite element methods, Affine motion model, Performance modeling

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Proceedings Article | 10 April 2014 Paper

Development of an extensible dual-core wireless sensing node for cyber-physical systems

Michael Kane, Dapeng Zhu, Mitsuhito Hirose, Xinjun Dong, Benjamin Winter, Mortiz Häckell, Jerome Lynch, Yang Wang, A. Swartz

Proceedings Volume 9061, 90611U (2014) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2045325

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Control systems, Microcontrollers, Standards development, Analog electronics, Actuators, Feedback control, Control systems design, Computing systems, Wind turbine technology

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Proceedings Article | 10 April 2014 Paper

Compressive strain measurement using RFID patch antenna sensors

Chunhee Cho, Xiaohua Yi, Yang Wang, Manos Tentzeris, Roberto Leon

Proceedings Volume 9061, 90610X (2014) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2045122

KEYWORDS: Antennas, Sensors, Aluminum, Electromagnetism, Copper, Cladding, Mechanics, Sensing systems, Dielectrics, Computer simulations

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Proceedings Article | 10 April 2014 Paper

Substructure model updating through iterative minimization of modal dynamic residual

Dapeng Zhu, Xinjun Dong, Yang Wang

Proceedings Volume 9063, 90631V (2014) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2045118

KEYWORDS: Matrices, Optimization (mathematics), Finite element methods, Data modeling, Interfaces, Instrument modeling, Sensors, Numerical simulations, Algorithm development, Convex optimization

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Proceedings Article | 11 April 2013 Paper

Design and simulation of a slotted patch antenna sensor for wireless strain sensing

Xiaohua Yi, Chunhee Cho, Benjamin Cook, Yang Wang, Manos Tentzeris, Roberto Leon

Proceedings Volume 8694, 86941J (2013) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2009233

KEYWORDS: Antennas, Sensors, Copper, Electromagnetic simulation, Structural health monitoring, Sensing systems, Modulation, Cladding, Fiber optics sensors, Device simulation

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Proceedings Article | 3 April 2012 Paper

Finite element model updating of a space frame bridge with mobile sensing data

Dapeng Zhu, Chia-Hung Fang, Chunhee Cho, Jiajie Guo, Yang Wang, Kok-Meng Lee

Proceedings Volume 8345, 834513 (2012) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.914942

KEYWORDS: Bridges, Sensors, Data modeling, 3D modeling, Sensor networks, Finite element methods, Structural health monitoring, Spatial resolution, Structural design, Structural monitoring

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Proceedings Article | 3 April 2012 Paper

Thermal effects on a passive wireless antenna sensor for strain and crack sensing

Xiaohua Yi, Rushi Vyas, Chunhee Cho, Chia-Hung Fang, James Cooper, Yang Wang, Roberto Leon, Manos Tentzeris

Proceedings Volume 8345, 83450F (2012) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.914833

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Antennas, Temperature metrology, Dielectrics, Copper, Cladding, Thermal effects, Aluminum, Sensor performance, Thermal sensing

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Proceedings Article | 20 April 2011 Paper

Sensitivity analysis of transmissibility functions for structural damage detection

Dapeng Zhu, Xiaohua Yi, Yang Wang

Proceedings Volume 7983, 79832M (2011) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.879867

KEYWORDS: Analytical research, Damage detection, Bridges, Buildings, Numerical simulations, Computer simulations, Safety, Algorithm development, Composites, Matrices

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Proceedings Article | 14 April 2011 Paper

Thickness variation study of RFID-based folded patch antennas for strain sensing

Xiaohua Yi, Terence Wu, Gabriel Lantz, Yang Wang, Roberto Leon, Manos Tentzeris

Proceedings Volume 7981, 79811H (2011) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.879868

KEYWORDS: Prototyping, Antennas, Sensors, Copper, Cladding, Aluminum, Dielectrics, Manufacturing, Bridges, Metals

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Proceedings Article | 1 April 2010 Paper

Embedded transmissibility function analysis for damage detection in a mobile sensor network

Xiaohua Yi, Dapeng Zhu, Yang Wang, Jiajie Guo, Kok-Meng Lee

Proceedings Volume 7647, 764729 (2010) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.847256

KEYWORDS: Damage detection, Structural health monitoring, Sensing systems, Sensors, Sensor networks, Analytical research, Infrared sensors, Wireless communications, Fourier transforms, Data acquisition

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Proceedings Article | 8 April 2009 Paper

A prototype mobile sensor network for structural health monitoring

Dapeng Zhu, Quanquan Qi, Yang Wang, Kok-Meng Lee, Shaohui Foong

Proceedings Volume 7294, 72941A (2009) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.815863

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Sensor networks, Prototyping, Structural health monitoring, Wireless communications, Infrared sensors, Modal analysis, Spatial resolution, Magnetic sensors, Optical inspection

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Proceedings Article | 10 April 2008 Paper

Decentralized wireless structural sensing and control with multiple system architectures operating at different sampling frequencies

Yang Wang, R. Andrew Swartz, Andrew Zimmerman, Amy Askin, Jerome Lynch, Kincho Law, Kung-Chun Lu, Chin-Hsiung Loh

Proceedings Volume 6935, 69350T (2008) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.776624

KEYWORDS: Feedback control, Control systems, Sensors, Wireless communications, Actuators, Data communications, Telecommunications, Transceivers, Structural sensing, Matrices

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Proceedings Article | 19 April 2007 Paper

Performance evaluation of decentralized wireless sensing and control in civil structures

Yang Wang, R. Andrew Swartz, Jerome Lynch, Kincho Law, Chin-Hsiung Loh

Proceedings Volume 6531, 653113 (2007) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.715976

KEYWORDS: Control systems, Sensors, Actuators, Feedback control, Wireless communications, Numerical simulations, Prototyping, Telecommunications, Sensing systems, Data communications

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Proceedings Article | 10 April 2007 Paper

Reliable information management in a low-cost wireless structural monitoring and control network

Yang Wang, Jerome Lynch, Kincho Law, Chin-Hsiung Loh, Ahmed Elgamal

Proceedings Volume 6529, 65291J (2007) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.715970

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Wireless communications, Control systems, Telecommunications, Data communications, Actuators, Control systems design, Structural health monitoring, Structural monitoring, Sensing systems

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Proceedings Article | 11 April 2006 Paper

Ambient vibration study of Gi-Lu cable-stay bridge: application of wireless sensing units

Kung-Chun Lu, Yang Wang, J. Lynch, C. H. Loh, Yen-Jiun Chen, P. Y. Lin, Z. K. Lee

Proceedings Volume 6174, 61741D (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.658308

KEYWORDS: Bridges, Sensors, Stochastic processes, Sensing systems, Finite element methods, Data modeling, Autoregressive models, Shape analysis, Vibrometry, Wireless communications

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Proceedings Article | 15 March 2006 Paper

Wireless feedback structural control with embedded computing

Yang Wang, Andrew Swartz, Jerome Lynch, Kincho Law, Kung-Chun Lu, Chin-Hsiung Loh

Proceedings Volume 6177, 61770C (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.658908

KEYWORDS: Control systems, Sensors, Wireless communications, Actuators, Data communications, Telecommunications, Transceivers, Feedback control, Prototyping, Microcontrollers

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Proceedings Article | 9 May 2005 Paper

Design of a low-power wireless structural monitoring system for collaborative computational algorithms

Yang Wang, Jerome Lynch, Kincho Law

Proceedings Volume 5768, (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.600387

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Wireless communications, Data communications, Sensing systems, Telecommunications, Bridges, Structural health monitoring, Structural monitoring, Data acquisition, Prototyping

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SPIE Journal Paper | 1 April 1994

Theoretical study of potential ultralow noise, confined state photodetectors

Yang Wang, Nabil Mansour, Ali Salem, Kevin Brennan, P. Ruden

OE, Vol. 33, Issue 04, (April 1994) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.10.1117/12.163192

KEYWORDS: Electrons, Ionization, Photomultipliers, Scattering, Phonons, Gallium nitride, Photodetectors, Quantum wells, Signal to noise ratio, Monte Carlo methods

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Proceedings Article | 15 October 1993 Paper

Theoretical study of potential ultralow-noise confined-state photodetectors

Yang Wang, Nabil Mansour, Ali Salem, Kevin Brennan, P. Ruden

Proceedings Volume 2022, (1993) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.158565

KEYWORDS: Electrons, Ionization, Photodetectors, Photomultipliers, Scattering, Phonons, Gallium nitride, Power meters, Quantum wells, Gallium arsenide

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Proceedings Article | 1 April 1993 Paper

Optimization of the GaAs-delta-doped p-i-n quantum-well APD

Yang Wang, Kevin Brennan

Proceedings Volume 1982, (1993) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.142005

KEYWORDS: Gallium arsenide, Ionization, Quantum wells, Doping, Information operations, Avalanche photodetectors, Monte Carlo methods, Avalanche photodiodes, Compound semiconductors, Device simulation

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Conference Committee Involvement (27)

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