Xinyan Yang

Xinyan Yang

Structural Engineer

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  • About me

    Postdoctoral researcher at Northwestern University

  • Education

    • Dalian University of Technology

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      Bachelor's degree Structural Engineering 3.9/4.0
    • Northwestern University

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      Doctor of Philosophy - PhD Structural Engineering 4.0/4.0
    • National Taiwan University

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      Exchange Program Structural Engineering 4.3/4.3
    • University of California, Berkeley

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      Master's degree Structural Engineering 4.0/4.0
  • Experience

    • KPFF Consulting Engineers

      Jul 2018 - Jan 2019
      Structural Engineer

      ◦ Design project (steel): Google Caribbean Campus, Sunnyvale, CA. Participated in the torsional analysis, lateral system design (collectors, details), and feature design (hanging mezzanines) of two office buildings.◦ Seismic retrofit project (composite): INSPUR, Milpitas, CA. Designed the anchorage for server racks and roof top units. Evaluated and strengthened the existing roof framing.

    • Northwestern University

      Sept 2019 - now

      ◦ Courses: Structural Dynamics, Mechanical Vibrations, and Engineering Analysis II.◦ Responsibilities: Led recitations and experiments, held office hours, and graded homework and exams.

      • Postdoctoral Researcher

        Sept 2024 - now
      • Teaching Assistant

        Sept 2019 - Aug 2024
  • Licenses & Certifications

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Xinyan Yang
      Terminal Year Fellowship Northwestern University Jun 2023