Weiwei Jin
About Weiwei Jin
Weiwei Jin is a Postdoctoral Research Associate at Yale University, specializing in mechanical engineering and materials science. He has extensive experience in computational material research and has worked at several prestigious institutions, including Peking University and Harbin Institute of Technology.
Work at Yale University
Weiwei Jin has been employed at Yale University as a Postdoctoral Research Associate since 2020. In this role, he engages in advanced research projects and collaborates with faculty and students to explore various aspects of mechanical engineering and materials science. Prior to this position, he served as a Visiting Assistant in Research at Yale from 2016 to 2017, where he contributed to research initiatives and gained valuable experience in a university setting.
Education and Expertise
Weiwei Jin holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Mechanics and Engineering Science from Peking University, which he completed from 2012 to 2018. He also earned a Bachelor's degree in Theoretical and Applied Mechanics from the same institution between 2008 and 2012. Additionally, he studied Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science at Yale University as a Visiting Assistant in Research from 2016 to 2017. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his research in computational material science.
Research Experience
Weiwei Jin has extensive research experience, particularly in the field of computational material science. He utilized computer simulations to investigate the phase behavior of colloids and nanoparticles, enhancing the understanding of material properties. His research also includes studying the jamming of granular materials and dense packings, which contributes to the knowledge of mechanical properties in non-spherical particle systems. His work has implications for various applications in materials engineering.
Technical Skills
Weiwei Jin possesses a range of technical skills relevant to his research. He is proficient in software tools such as Auto CAD, Mathematica, Tecplot, Origin, and Photoshop, which he uses for research and data analysis. Additionally, he has programming skills in C++ and C, which he applies in computational simulations and research projects. These skills enable him to effectively analyze data and contribute to innovative research solutions.
Previous Positions
Before his tenure at Yale University, Weiwei Jin worked at Harbin Institute of Technology, Shenzhen as a Postdoctoral Research Associate from 2018 to 2020. He also held positions at Peking University, where he served as a Research Assistant (Ph.D. student) from 2012 to 2018 and as a Teaching Assistant from 2013 to 2015. His diverse roles in academia have equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of research methodologies and teaching practices.