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Gan Ning

Male, Ph.D. in Engineering, Associate Professor, Master’s Supervisor

Education

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2019/03–2021/06: Postdoctoral Researcher, Arizona State University, USA

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2015/09–2018/12: Ph.D. in Transportation Engineering, School of Transportation Engineering, Central South University (CSU)

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2011/09–2014/06: M.S. in Vehicle Operation Engineering, School of Transportation Engineering, CSU

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2007/09–2011/06: B.S. in Mechanical Design, Manufacturing and Automation, School of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, CSU

Research Interests

       Vehicle lightweight structural design, vehicle crashworthiness, machine learning‑driven integrated topology optimization of structures and materials, machine vision and applications, multi‑physics topology optimization, data‑driven mechanics, metamaterials, structural stability and safety design, fundamental research on supercritical carbon dioxide, and novel power technologies.

Research Projects(Selected, as Principal Investigator)

1.Structural Dynamics Computational Research, National Key Project, 2021.1–2022.12, ¥5 million.

2.Ground Cooling Supply System Design and Development, National General Project, 2023.6–present, ¥3 million.

3.Topology Optimization of Lattice Materials Considering Scale‑Effect Thermo‑Mechanical Buckling, Changsha Science andTechnology Bureau, 2023.1–2025.12, ¥50,000.4.xxCO₂ and Engine Plume Mixing Experiment, Xi’an Modern Chemistry Research Institute, Industry‑University Cooperation, 2023.10–2024.1, ¥178,000.

5.Demonstration Test Field Usage and Testing Support Contract, Beijing Special Machinery Institute, Industry‑University Cooperation, 2021.1–2022.12, ¥2.43 million.

6.Reform of “Engineering Competency‑Oriented + Project‑Driven” Training Mode for Professional Degree Graduates in Rail Transit, Hunan Provincial Department of Education, Provincial‑Ministerial Level, 2024.1–2026.12.

7.Ground Impact Test of Simulated Specimens, Beijing Long‑March Vehicle Research Institute, Industry‑University Cooperation, 2025.8–2026.8, ¥480,100.

Selected Publications(First/Corresponding Author)

1.Gan, N.; Sun, B.; Zhao, X. Concurrent topological optimization of multiple‑phase materials with variable periodic patterns. Mathematics and Mechanics of Solids(JCR Q2).

2.Gan, N.; Wang, X.; Sun, B. Multi‑Material Topology Optimization for Buckling‑Resistant Designs under Thermo‑Mechanical Coupling Loads. Results in Engineering(JCR Q2).

3.Xu, J.; Hu, J.; Li, J.; Li, Y.; Gan, N.*; Tao, M.; Cao, W. Smooth topological design of lightweight vibro‑acoustic sandwich structures by maximizing sound transmission loss. Applied Acoustics(JCR Q2).

4.Luo, K.; Hu, J.; Yao, S.; Gan, N.; Cao, C.; Xu, J.; Cao, W. Vibro‑acoustic topology optimization for improving the acoustic insulation and mechanical stiffness performance of periodic sandwich structure. iScience(JCR Q2).

5.Gan, N.; Sun, B. Topology optimization of multi‑phase materials for stress reduction under thermo‑mechanical coupling. Mechanics Based Design of Structures and Machines(JCR Q2).

6.Gan, N.; Kan, J.; Sun, B. Buckling‑constrained topology optimization of multi‑phase materials via iso‑geometric analysis. International Journal of Mechanics and Materials in Design(JCR Q2).

7.Yang, C.; Nan, Z.; Huo, Y.; Gan, N.; Xu, L.; Zhao, S.; Huang, H. Research on the mechanical performance of windshield glass for rail vehicles under gravel impact loadings. Results in Engineering(JCR Q2). (Corresponding author)

8.Zhao, X.; Gan, N.Concurrent multiscale topology optimization for size‑dependent structures incorporating multiple‑phase materials. Results in Engineering(JCR Q2).

9.Gan, N.Multiple‑phase materials topology optimization framework with buckling criteria. International Journal of Mechanics and Materials in Design(JCR Q1). (First & corresponding author)

10.Bo, T. L.; Sun; Gan, N.Lattice infill structure design of topology optimization considering size effect. (JCR Q2). (Corresponding author)

11.Gan, N.; Yao, S.; Xiong, Y.; Hong, X. A hybrid cellular automaton–bi‑directional evolutionary optimization algorithm for topological optimization of crashworthiness. Engineering Optimization(JCR Q2).

12.Gan, N.; Wang, Q. Topology optimization design related to size effect using the modified couple stress theory. Engineering Optimization(JCR Q2).

13.Hu, J.; Yao, S.; Gan, N.; Xiong, Y.; Chen, X. Fracture strength topology optimization of structural specific position using a bi‑directional evolutionary structural optimization method. Engineering Optimization(JCR Q2). (Corresponding author)

14.Gan, N.; Wang, Q. Topology optimization design for thermal buckling criterion with the size effect. Mechanics Based Design of Structures and Machines(JCR Q2).

15.Gan, N.; Wang, Q. Topology optimization design for buckling analysis related to the size effect. Mathematics and Mechanics of Solids(JCR Q2).

16.Gan, N.; Wang, Q. Topology optimization design of improved response surface method for time‑variant reliability. Advances in Engineering Software(JCR Q1).

17.Sun, B.; Zhou, W.; Yuan, M.‑Z.; Fang, E.‑Q.; Gan, N.A cylindrical vehicle‑mounted anemometer based on 12 pressure sensors—Principle, prototype design, and validation. IEEE Sensors Journal(JCR Q1).

18.Gan, N.; Wang, Q. Topology optimization design of porous infill structure with thermo‑mechanical buckling criteria. International Journal of Mechanics and Materials in Design(JCR Q1).

19.Gan, N.; Wang, Q. Topology optimization of multiphase materials with dynamic and static characteristics by BESO method. Advances in Engineering Software(JCR Q1).

Awards & Honors

•China Railway Science and Technology Special Prize

•Outstanding Class Advisor (2024‑2025)

Academic Service

Reviewer for high‑level journals such as Engineering Optimizationand Engineering with Computers.

Teaching

Undergraduate courses: Robot Vision and Applications, Railway Transport Organization, Introduction to Innovation and Entrepreneurship.

Affiliation

      Member of the Frontier Science Center for Extreme Flow Energy, School of Transportation Engineering, Central South University. The research group is supported by first‑class platforms (National Key Laboratory, International Joint Laboratory, Integrated Research Platform, Ministry of Education Key Laboratory, etc.) with abundant resources (experimental facilities, simulation platforms; industry‑university cooperation; overseas exchange opportunities) and sufficient research funding. The team maintains a collaborative and stimulating research atmosphere.

Recruitment

       Candidates from transportation, mechanics, mechanical engineering, control, automation, and related backgrounds are welcome to apply. Interdisciplinary applications are encouraged. The group enrolls 2–3 master’s students annually.

Contact

Office: Room 207, Specialized Building, Railway Campus, Central South University

Email: ganning@csu.edu.cn / ninggan0327@163.com

Phone/WeChat: 158‑7419‑0327

Mailing Address: School of Transportation Engineering, Central South University, 22 South Shaoshan Road, Tianxin District, Changsha, Hunan 410075, P.R. China