Yuxi Zhang
About Yuxi Zhang
Yuxi Zhang is a Senior Mechanical Simulation Engineer at Farasis Energy, Inc., with five years of experience in the San Francisco Bay Area. He holds a Ph.D. in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering from the University of Michigan and has a strong background in CAE modeling and nonlinear structural dynamics analysis.
Work at Farasis Energy
Yuxi Zhang has been employed as a Senior Mechanical Simulation Engineer at Farasis Energy, Inc. since 2019. In this role, he focuses on mechanical simulation within the energy sector, contributing to the development of advanced battery technologies. His work is based in the San Francisco Bay Area, where he applies his expertise in computational analysis and simulation to support engineering projects.
Education and Expertise
Yuxi Zhang holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering from the University of Michigan - Rackham Graduate School, which he completed from 2014 to 2018. He also earned a Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering and another Master’s Degree in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering from the University of Michigan College of Engineering. His expertise includes nonlinear structural dynamics analysis and proficiency in various CAE modeling software such as ABAQUS, NASTRAN, LS-DYNA, and ANSYS.
Background
Before joining Farasis Energy, Yuxi Zhang worked as a Structural Engineer at Principle Power from 2018 to 2019. His earlier experience includes roles as a Graduate Student Research Assistant at the University of Michigan from 2013 to 2018 and internships at ESI Group and American Bureau of Shipping. He began his academic journey with a Bachelor of Science in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering from Tianjin University, completed from 2008 to 2012.
Achievements
During his academic career, Yuxi Zhang developed inverse ice-structure interaction models using MATLAB for his thesis work. He also played a significant role in enhancing departmental engagement by initiating and planning cultural events at the Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering department, which notably increased participation in judge and poster enrollment as the CEE session chair for EGS 2016.