Curriculum Vitae

🎓 Education

• Joint Student, Kyoto University 2026 – Present
• Ph.D. in Mechanics, Harbin Institute of Technology (Shenzhen) 2023 – 2027 (Expected)
• M.S. in Aeronautical Science and Technology, Dalian University of Technology 2020 – 2023
• B.S. in Aircraft Manufacturing Engineering, Nanchang Hangkong University 2016 – 2020

💼 Work Experience

• Algorithmic Engineer (Intern), HeyGears Technology Co., Ltd, Guangzhou Spring 2023
  • Focused on developing and implementing topology optimization algorithms for advanced 3D printing applications.

🔬 Research Projects

• Principal Investigator, National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC) Student Research Project * Multi-scale concurrent topology optimization method for non-uniform lattice structures considering nonlinearity.

🛠️ Skills & Expertise

• Research Domains: Computational mechanics, topology optimization, multiscale design, and non-linear thermomechanical coupling (e.g., non-linear topology optimization with temperature-dependent properties).
• Technical Methodologies: Finite Element Method (FEM) implementations, including applying different constitutive models into topology optimization.
• Programming & Tools: MATLAB (custom non-linear solvers, sensitivity analysis, 3D voxelization and high-resolution visualizations), LaTeX (manuscript preparation), Abaqus (nonlinear analysis).
• Personal Traits: Passionate about producing interesting works, and keeping happy every day! 😊

📚 Publications

Multi-material topology optimization for nonlinear heat conduction with temperature-dependent properties

Zhaoyou Sun, Jike Han, Shinji Nishiwaki, Yangjun Luo. Multi-material topology optimization for nonlinear heat conduction with temperature-dependent properties, 2026, 226, 104585. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijengsci.2026.104585

Three-scale concurrent topology optimization for porous structures

Zhaoyou Sun, Qingfang Duan, Yangjun Luo. Three-scale concurrent topology optimization for porous structures. Composite Structures, 2026. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compstruct.2026.120258.

Material interpolation in finite strain topology optimization: a comprehensive assessment and ageneralized energy-strain-combined interpolation scheme

Jike Han, Zhaoyou Sun, Yangjun Luo, Shinji Nishiwaki. Material interpolation in finite strain topology optimization: a comprehensive assessment and ageneralized energy-strain-combined interpolation scheme. Struct Multidisc Optim 69, 122 (2026). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00158-026-04332-8.

A movable partition region strategy for multiscale concurrent topology optimization with multiple connectable microstructures

Zhaoyou Sun, Qingfang Duan, Yangjun Luo. A movable partition region strategy for multiscale concurrent topology optimization with multiple connectable microstructures. Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering, 2025, 445, 118202. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cma.2025.118202.

A multi-regional MFSE topology optimization method for large-scale structures with arbitrary design domains

Zhaoyou Sun, Tingxi Yuan, Wenbo Liu, Jiaqi He, Tiejun Sui, Yangjun Luo. A multi-regional MFSE topology optimization method for large-scale structures with arbitrary design domains. Advances in Engineering Software, 2024, 198, 103778.

A new multiscale concurrent topology optimization method based on the ordered interpolation and MFSE model

Zhaoyou Sun, Wenbo Liu, Pai Liu, Yangjun Luo. A new multiscale concurrent topology optimization method based on the ordered interpolation and MFSE model. Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering, 2024, 430, 117230. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cma.2024.117230.

Multiscale concurrent topology optimization for heat conduction with connectable microstructures

Zhaoyou Sun, Jin Dai, Yaguang Wang, Yangjun Luo*. Multiscale concurrent topology optimization for heat conduction with connectable microstructures, International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, 2024, 235, 126222. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijheatmasstransfer.2024.126222.

MFSE-based two-scale concurrent topology optimization with connectable multiple micro materials

Zhaoyou Sun, Pai Liu, Yangjun Luo. MFSE-based two-scale concurrent topology optimization with connectable multiple micro materials. Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering, 2023, 417, 116409. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cma.2023.116409.

Topology optimization of thin-walled plates with directional straight stiffeners

Zhaoyou Sun, Yaguang Wang, Zhonghao Gao, Yangjun Luo. Topology optimization of thin-walled plates with directional straight stiffeners. Applied Mathematical Modelling, 2023, 113, 640-663. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apm.2022.09.027.

Anisotropic material-field series expansion for the topological design of optical metalens

Zhaoyou Sun, Pai Liu, Yangjun Luo. Anisotropic material-field series expansion for the topological design of optical metalens. Optics Express, 2022, 30(10): 16459-16478. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1364/OE.457715.

Topological dimensionality reduction-based machine learning for efficient gradient-free 3D topology optimization

Zhaoyou Sun, Yaguang Wang, Pai Liu, Yangjun Luo. Topological dimensionality reduction-based machine learning for efficient gradient-free 3D topology optimization. Materials & Design, 2022, 220, 110885. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matdes.2022.110885.