Yihang Pan

As a Mechanical Engineer with a Bachelor's degree with Honors, my expertise spans machine design, fatigue analysis, and advanced 3D printed microfluidics. Proficient in CAD, FEA, and CFD tools, I excel in optimizing designs for performance and durability. My skill set includes project management, interdisciplinary team collaboration, and translating complex technical findings into actionable insights. I aim to apply my specialized knowledge in mechanical systems to innovate and drive projects to

3D Printed Microfluidics For Cell Barrier Culture Applications

• Proficiency in Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software for precise microfluidic device modeling.
• Knowledge of 3D printing technologies, particularly those suitable for creating biocompatible microfluidic devices.
• Understanding of cell biology and cell culture techniques, especially barrier cultures like epithelial and endothelial cells.
• Experience with fluid dynamics simulations to optimize microfluidic channels for desired flow patterns.
• Expertise in sterilization techniques and cleanroom practices to prevent contamination during device fabrication and cell culture.
• Familiarity with data analysis software for interpreting results from experiments conducted within the microfluidic devices.

Four-bar Linkages Walkable Robot

• Designed a robot with four sets of four-link structures, symmetrically divided into front and rear sets.
• Applied knowledge from the Dynamics of Machines, utilising theories and formulas to solve engineering problems related to position, velocity, acceleration, and force.
• Considered production standards, social practicability, and environmental friendliness through discussions with supervisors and research in professional literature, such as Australian standards.

Fluid Dynamics Analysis of Aerofoil

• Investigated fluid flow behaviors over a NACA 0012 aerofoil model using CFD techniques. Conducted 2D, 3D, and transient flow simulations at different attack angles.
• Balanced accuracy with cost-effectiveness by opting for CFD over wind tunnel tests.
• Focused on drag and lift parameters, presenting optimal choices for industrial applications based on study results.

Advanced Thermodynamics of Heat Exchanger

• Experimentally measured heat transfer coefficients for various designs and conditions, analysing results for heat transfer, average temperature difference, and overall heat transfer coefficient.
• Assessed heat transfer in exchanger design and operational conditions with Ansys models.

Gear Box Analysis & Design

• Proficiency in designing mechanical systems, focusing on gear mechanisms and configurations.
• Knowledge of material properties to select appropriate materials for gears and casings.
• Expertise in using CAD software for precise modeling of gearbox components.
• Skills in performing stress analysis, particularly FEA, to predict and mitigate failure modes.
• Advanced proficiency in mathematical and computational methods to perform gear ratio calculations, determine load capacities, and analyze efficiency.

• Oral presentation at Queensland University of Technology, Walkable Robot Design Project
• Oral presentation at Queensland University of Technology, 3D Printed Microfluidics In Biomedical Applications