{"id":312,"date":"2025-07-24T13:56:12","date_gmt":"2025-07-24T17:56:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tickle.utk.edu\/applied\/?page_id=312"},"modified":"2025-07-29T16:42:36","modified_gmt":"2025-07-29T20:42:36","slug":"chulho-yang","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/tickle.utk.edu\/applied\/faculty\/chulho-yang\/","title":{"rendered":"Chulho Yang"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading alignwide\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--x-small)\">Chulho Yang<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"alignwide has-medium-font-size\" style=\"margin-top:0\"><em><em>Department Head and Professor<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-style-columns-reverse alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading orange-mark\">Biography<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Prior to joining the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, as the inaugural department head in 2025, he served as interim head of the Division of Engineering Technology at Oklahoma State University (OSU), where he gained over 17 years of academic experience. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before joining OSU in 2008, Yang spent 11 years in the automotive industry with ArvinMeritor Technical Center, IBM Korea, and KIA Motors R&amp;D Center. His professional work has focused on structural design and optimization, vehicle NVH testing, sensitivity analysis, structural health monitoring, occupant protection, and advanced design methodologies. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yang holds multiple patents across the US, Europe, Japan, and Korea. He has served as the organizing committee chair for the Mechatronics Conference and as a keynote speaker or session chair at numerous international conferences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"width: 15%;height: 16px;margin-bottom: 24px;border-bottom: 6px solid #ff8200\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Education<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>PhD, Mechanical Engineering, Purdue University<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>MS, Mechanical Design Engineering, Hanyang University, Korea<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>BS, Mechanical Engineering, Hanyang University, Korea<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"width: 15%;height: 16px;margin-bottom: 24px;border-bottom: 6px solid #ff8200\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Research<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xx-small);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xx-small)\">Pressure mapping sensor development<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xx-small);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xx-small)\">Mechanical system analysis and design<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xx-small);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xx-small)\">Noise and vibration<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xx-small);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xx-small)\">Experimental sensitivity analysis<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xx-small);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xx-small)\">Structural dynamics\/health monitoring<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xx-small);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xx-small)\">Design optimization<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xx-small);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xx-small)\">Biomechanics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xx-small);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xx-small)\">Protective device\/structure<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"width: 15%;height: 16px;margin-bottom: 24px;border-bottom: 6px solid #ff8200\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Professional Service<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xx-small);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xx-small)\">ABET-ETAC Program Evaluator (PEV)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"width: 15%;height: 16px;margin-bottom: 24px;border-bottom: 6px solid #ff8200\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Certifications<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xx-small);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xx-small)\">P.E. \u2013 Mechanical Design and Materials in Oklahoma (License No. 29684)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"width: 15%;height: 16px;margin-bottom: 24px;border-bottom: 6px solid #ff8200\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Awards<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xx-small);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xx-small)\">Excellence in Academic Program Assessment Award, OSU, 2020.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xx-small);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xx-small)\">Best Poster Award, International Symposium on Precision Engineering and Sustainable Manufacturing (PRESM 2018), Sapporo, Japan, 2018.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xx-small);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xx-small)\">Best Paper Award, International Conference on Advanced Material and Mechanical Application (ISAMMA) 2017, Korea, 2017.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xx-small);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xx-small)\">Outstanding Presenter Award, International Symposium on Green Manufacturing and Applications (ISGMA 2017), Korea, 2017.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"width: 15%;height: 16px;margin-bottom: 24px;border-bottom: 6px solid #ff8200\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Selected Publications<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xx-small);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xx-small)\">H. Seo, T. Kim, C. Yang, and J. Park: \u201cExperimental and numerical validation of control cage design to enhance coverage and uniformity of shot blasting,\u201d Journal of Surface &amp; Coatings Technology (2023) 13:5212 (Nature Portfolio), published, 2023.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xx-small);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xx-small)\">D. Choi, T. Kim, C. Yang, J. Nam, and J. Park: \u201cDiscrete element method and experiments applied to a new impeller blade design for enhanced coverage and uniformity of shot blasting,\u201d Journal of Surface &amp; Coatings Technology, V 367 (2019), 262-270, April 3. 2019.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xx-small);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xx-small)\">C. Yang, H. Vora, and Y. Chang: \u201cBehavior of Auxetic Structures under Compression and Impact Forces,\u201d Journal of Smart Materials and Structures, 27 (2018) 025012 (12pp).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xx-small);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xx-small)\">C. Yang, Y. Chang, D. Lee, and J. Park: \u201cOptimization of Multi-Layer Dome Structures for Enhanced Performance and Comfort of Protector Pads,\u201d Applied Mechanics and Materials, V878, 179 \u2013 182, 2017.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xx-small);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xx-small)\">C. Yang and D. Adams: \u201cA Damage Identification Technique Based on Embedded Sensitivity Analysis and Optimization Processes\u201d, Journal of Sound and Vibration, V333, 3109-3119, April 2014.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xx-small);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xx-small)\">D. Lee and C. Yang: \u201cAn Analytical Approach for Design and Performance Evaluation of Torsion Beam Rear Suspension\u201d, Journal of Finite Elements in Analysis and Design, V63, 98-106, Jan. 2013.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xx-small);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xx-small)\">C. Yang and D. Adams: \u201cPredicting Changes in Vibration Behavior with Respect to Multiple Variables Using Empirical Sensitivity Functions\u201d, ASME Journal of Vibration and Acoustics, V132 (6), 061004, Dec. 2010.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xx-small);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xx-small)\">C. Yang, J. George, T. Wahl and H. Jin: \u201cApplication of Shell Vibration Theory to Automotive Muffler Design and Problem Solving\u201d, Noise Control Engineering Journal, V58 (4) 371-381, July 2010.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column pull-right is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull utkwds-stack-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-dbf27b9b wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column utkwds-stack has-light-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-146c2e40 wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-top-style:none;border-top-width:0px;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small)\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/tickle.utk.edu\/applied\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/07\/chulho-yang.jpg\" alt=\"Chulho Yang\" class=\"wp-image-310\" style=\"border-bottom-color:var(--wp--preset--color--orange);border-bottom-width:5px;aspect-ratio:2\/3;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tickle.utk.edu\/applied\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/07\/chulho-yang.jpg 400w, https:\/\/tickle.utk.edu\/applied\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/07\/chulho-yang-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4c0ddf3a wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-bottom:0;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">Contact Information<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>316 Ferris Hall<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Email<br><\/strong><a href=\"mailto:cyang36@utk.edu\">cyang36@utk.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Chulho Yang Department Head and Professor Biography Prior to joining the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, as the inaugural department head in 2025, he served as interim head of the Division of Engineering Technology at Oklahoma State University (OSU), where he gained over 17 years of academic experience. 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