North University of China | China
Dr. Yueguang Gao is an Associate Professor at the North University of China, specializing in impact dynamics, explosion mechanics, and material fragmentation. He earned his Ph.D. from the State Key Laboratory of Explosion Science and Technology, Beijing Institute of Technology, and his Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Mechanics from the North University of China. His research focuses on the dynamic fracture of materials under explosive loading, simulation of structural responses under extreme conditions, and theoretical modeling of fragment behavior and velocity distribution. Dr. Gao has published 12 research papers in internationally reputed journals such as the International Journal of Impact Engineering, Defence Technology, and the International Journal of Mechanical Sciences. His scientific contributions have earned him 79 citations and an h-index of 5, reflecting the growing influence of his work in the field of explosion mechanics. He has been recognized with several distinctions, including the National Scholarship (2022) and the North University of China Excellence Scholarship. Through his innovative studies on fragment dynamics and material failure, Dr. Gao continues to contribute significantly to the advancement of defense technology and applied mechanics research.
Featured Publications
Gao, Y., Fu, J., Wu, S., Lan, X., Ren, K., & Yang, R. (2025). Effects of end caps of cylindrical casing on fragment velocity distribution. Defence Technology.
Gao, Y., Fu, J., Wu, S., Feng, S., Zhao, T., Chen, Z., Li, Y., & Liu, H. (2024). A theoretical model for the oblique impact of fragments. International Journal of Impact Engineering, 184, 104837.
Gao, Y., Feng, S., Xiao, X., Feng, Y., & Huang, Q. (2023). Fragment characteristics from a cylindrical casing constrained at one end. International Journal of Mechanical Sciences, 248, 108186.
Gao, Y., Feng, S., Xiao, X., Zhang, B., & Huang, Q. (2023). Fragment characteristics of cylinder with discontinuous charge. International Journal of Impact Engineering, 173, 104479.
Gao, Y., Feng, S., Huang, G., Feng, Y., & Huang, Q. (2022). Experimental study of the oblique impact and ricochet characteristics of cylindrical fragments. International Journal of Impact Engineering, 170, 104334.