Hui Huang
About Hui Huang
Hui Huang is a Research Associate at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, specializing in computational methods for thermal distortion and stresses in welding and additive manufacturing. He holds a Master's degree in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering from Huazhong University of Science and Technology and a Ph.D. in Computational Welding Mechanics from Osaka University.
Work at Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Hui Huang currently serves as a Research Associate at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, a position held since 2019. In this role, Huang focuses on computational methods related to thermal distortion and stresses in welding and additive manufacturing. Previously, Huang worked at the same institution as a Postdoc Research Associate from 2016 to 2019, contributing to various research initiatives.
Education and Expertise
Hui Huang earned a Master's degree in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering from Huazhong University of Science and Technology, studying from 2008 to 2011. Following this, Huang pursued a Ph.D. in Computational Welding Mechanics at Osaka University, completing the program from 2011 to 2016. This educational background provides a strong foundation in engineering principles and computational methods.
Research Contributions
Hui Huang has made significant contributions to computational engineering. Huang developed a GPU-based code that accelerates large-scale computations by up to 50 times while maintaining high accuracy. Additionally, Huang created adaptive mesh methods and iterative substructure methods for thermal-mechanical finite element modeling, enhancing the efficiency and precision of engineering simulations.
Previous Experience at Sany Group
Before joining Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Hui Huang worked as a Structural Engineer at Sany Group in Changsha, Hunan, China, for five months in 2011. This experience contributed to Huang's practical understanding of structural engineering within the industry.