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Research interests
Computational Materials Engineering, Molecular Simulations, Rheology & Non-Newtonian Fluid Mechanics, Polymer Processing, Transport Phenomena
Personal profile
Dr. Yanwei Wang is an Associate Professor at the Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering in the School of Engineering and Digital Sciences, Nazarbayev University. He also serves as the Head of the Computational Materials Science Lab at the Center for Energy and Advanced Materials Science, National Laboratory Astana (NLA). He received his Ph.D. and M.Sc. from the Technical University of Denmark (DTU) and has research experience both in academia and in industry. He is a senior member of RILEM, a member of the IUPAC-Subcommittee on Structure and Properties of Commercial Polymers, and a member of the Society of Rheology. His research interests include Computational Materials Science and Engineering, Molecular Simulations, Polymer Physics, and Chemical Engineering Transport Phenomena.
Teaching
Teaching Activities (Current)
- CHME 202 - Fluid Mechanics
- ENG 200 - Engineering Mathematics III (Differential Equations and Linear Algebra)
- MCHME 707 - Polymer Melt Fluid Mechanics and Processing
- MCHME 714 - Computational Materials Engineering
- DCHME 752 - Polymer Melt Fluid Mechanics and Processing
- DCHME 755 - Integrated Computational Materials Engineering
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
Polymer Science, Ph.D., Technical University of Denmark
2005 → 2008
Polymer Engineering, M.Sc., Technical University of Denmark
2003 → 2005
Chemical Engineering, International exchange, University of Fukui
2002 → 2003
Chemical Engineering, B.Eng., Zhejiang University
1999 → 2003
External positions
National Laboratory Astana
Jun 2021 → …
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Real-time optical monitoring of mesoscale thermo-mechanical performance of ceramics during ion beam irradiation
Utegulov, Z., Wang, Y., Zdorovets, M., Abdullaev, A., Sekerbayev, K., Farzadian, O., Bessonov, V., Short, M., Wyilie, A., O'Connell, J. & Ivanov , I.
1/1/25 → 12/31/27
Project: CRP
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Advanced Porous Carbon Materials for High-Performance Hydrogen Storage: Biomass-Derived, Theoretically-Informed, and Experimental Approach
Mentbayeva, A., Myrzakhmetov, B., Lesbayev, B., Wang, Y., Sultanov, F., Zholdayakova, S., Zhang, W., Sun, M. & Karibayev, M.
1/1/24 → 12/31/26
Project: CRP
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SiC-Thermal Physics: Thermal transport in nano-engineered radiation-resistant silicon carbide
Wang, Y., Utegulov, Z., Kozlovskiy, A. L., Abdullaev, A. & Sekerbayev, K.
1/1/23 → 12/31/25
Project: CRP
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AP19679332: Control of thermal energy transport by interfacial and point defect engineering in nuclear materials
Utegulov, Z., Abdullayev, A., Sekerbayev, K., Farzadian, O., Bessonov, V., Chakraborty, D., Kurbanova, B. A., Shamatova, A., Tkhorzhevskiy, I., Azarov, A., Tlegenov, R., Kuznetsov, A., Wang, Y., Skuratov, V. & Rymzhanov, R.
1/1/23 → 12/31/25
Project: Government
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Advanced laser-based nano- and micro-scale thermal transport in nuclear ceramics irradiated by swift heavy ions
Utegulov, Z., Wang, Y. & Kozlovskiy, A. L.
1/1/22 → 12/10/24
Project: CRP
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Graphitic hierarchical porous carbons derived from lignin-hydrogels for high-performance zinc-ion hybrid supercapacitors
Chen, F., Zheng, Y., Jian, W., Li, Z., Li, J., Li, H., Wang, Y., Mentbayeva, A. & Zhang, W., 2025, In: Journal of Energy Storage. 108, 115163.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Thermal transport recovery in irradiated SiC mediated by nano-layered stacking faults
Sekerbayev, K. S., Farzadian, O., Wang, Y. & Utegulov, Z. N., Feb 2025, In: Journal of Nuclear Materials. 605, 155543.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Atomistic Modeling of Quaternized Chitosan Head Groups: Insights into Chemical Stability and Ion Transport for Anion Exchange Membrane Applications
Karibayev, M., Myrzakhmetov, B., Bekeshov, D., Wang, Y. & Mentbayeva, A., Jul 2024, In: Molecules. 29, 13, 3175.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access1 Citation (Scopus) -
Deep eutectic solvent-supported poly(vinyl) alcohol electrospun anion-exchange membrane for potential application in alkaline fuel cells
Barlybayeva, A., Myrzakhmetov, B., Wang, Y. & Mentbayeva, A., Oct 2024, In: Scientific Reports. 14, 12 p., 25603.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Density Functional Theory Investigation of Intermolecular Interactions for Hydrogen-Bonded Deep Eutectic Solvents
Myrzakhmetov, B., Karibayev, M., Wang, Y. & Mentbayeva, A., Apr 20 2024, In: Eurasian Chemico-Technological Journal. 26, 1, p. 29-36 8 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access4 Citations (Scopus)
Activities
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Tsinghua University
Yanwei Wang (Visiting researcher)
May 26 2024 → Jun 8 2024Activity: Visiting types › Visiting an external research institution
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Computers, Materials and Continua (Journal)
Yanwei Wang (Member of editorial board)
2023 → …Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Editorial activity
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Processes (Journal)
Yanwei Wang (Editor)
Sept 2022 → Sept 2023Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Editorial activity
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The Society of Rheology (SOR) (External organisation)
Yanwei Wang (Member)
Jan 2020 → …Activity: Membership types › Membership of network
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The Chemical Industry and Engineering Society of China (CIESC) (External organisation)
Yanwei Wang (Member)
Dec 2019 → …Activity: Membership types › Membership of network