Jie Yang

South China University of Technology, Swansea University

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Jie Yang is a materials scientist and mechanical engineer whose research sits at the intersection of soft matter mechanics, constitutive modelling, and advanced elastomeric materials. Yang's work focuses on understanding and mathematically describing the complex mechanical behaviour of highly deformable polymers, particularly silicone rubbers and elastomeric polyurethanes — materials increasingly critical to emerging technologies such as soft robotics, wearable devices, and impact protection systems. Among Yang's most recognized contributions is a detailed investigation into the stress recovery behaviour of Ecoflex silicone rubbers, which has garnered 81 citations since its publication in 2021, reflecting its significant utility to researchers designing flexible and stretchable systems. More recently, Yang has expanded this expertise to thermomechanical coupling, developing constitutive models that incorporate self-heating effects in elastomeric polyurethane — addressing a nuanced but practically important phenomenon where mechanical loading induces internal temperature changes that in turn affect material response. Through this body of work, Yang has helped bridge the gap between experimental characterisation and predictive modelling of soft materials, equipping engineers with more accurate tools for designing next-generation compliant structures. Yang's research continues to shape how the scientific community understands and exploits the remarkable properties of advanced elastomers.