Ying Yi Tan | Smart Manufacturing | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Ying Yi Tan | Smart Manufacturing | Best Researcher Award

Research Fellow | Singapore University of Technology and Design | Singapore

Dr. Tan Ying Yi is a Research Fellow at the Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD) whose research lies at the intersection of digital fabrication, smart textiles, and computational design. The focus of his work is the development of digital knitting technologies and multi-material additive manufacturing methods for creating functional, mechanically graded, and intelligent textile-based systems. His investigations explore how knitted fabrics can be engineered with integrated electrical and mechanical properties, transforming traditional textiles into high-performance materials applicable to both architectural and biomedical domains. Ying Yi has played a significant role in advancing customized technical textiles for applications such as structural membranes, façade systems, prosthetic interfaces, and wearable technologies. His leadership in projects involving smart garments for body joint monitoring has contributed to innovations in digital health and human–machine interaction, demonstrating the potential of computational design and materials research to improve quality of life. Collaborative projects with institutions like SingHealth Polyclinics, Tan Tock Seng General Hospital, and Hyundai Motor Group have led to impactful real-world solutions such as smart knee braces for gait assessment and smart shirts for motion tracking. His work is characterized by an interdisciplinary approach, blending engineering precision, material science, and architectural design principles to create responsive systems that interact dynamically with users and environments. Recognized with awards for excellence in architectural membranes and advanced manufacturing, Ying Yi continues to contribute to the integration of digital fabrication, computational modeling, and soft robotics in technical textile research. His studies have been featured by major media outlets for their innovation and societal relevance, showcasing how fabric-based systems can bridge the gap between engineering and design. Citations 19 Documents 5 h-index View.

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Weeger, O., Sakhaei, A. H., Tan, Y. Y., Quek, Y. H., Lee, T. L., Yeung, S. K., & Kaijima, S. (2018). Nonlinear multi-scale modelling, simulation and validation of 3D knitted textiles. Applied Composite Materials, 25(4), 797–810. Citations: 43

Sakhaei, A. H., Kaijima, S., Lee, T. L., Tan, Y. Y., & Dunn, M. L. (2018). Design and investigation of a multi-material compliant ratchet-like mechanism. Mechanism and Machine Theory, 121, 184–197. Citations: 31

Gupta, S. S., Tan, Y. Y., Chia, P. Z., Pambudi, C. P., Quek, Y. H., Yogiaman, C., & Tracy, K. J. (2020). Prototyping knit tensegrity shells: A design-to-fabrication workflow. SN Applied Sciences, 2(6), 1062. Citations: 25

Do, H., Tan, Y. Y., Ramos, N., Kiendl, J., & Weeger, O. (2020). Nonlinear isogeometric multiscale simulation for design and fabrication of functionally graded knitted textiles. Composites Part B: Engineering, 202, 108416. Citations: 20

Gupta, U., Lau, J. L., Chia, P. Z., Tan, Y. Y., Ahmed, A., Tan, N. C., Soh, G. S., & Low, H. Y. (2023). All knitted and integrated soft wearable of high stretchability and sensitivity for continuous monitoring of human joint motion. Advanced Healthcare Materials, 12(21), 2202987. Citations: 17

Pal, A., Chan, W. L., Tan, Y. Y., Chia, P. Z., & Tracy, K. J. (2020). Knit concrete formwork. Proceedings of the 25th CAADRIA Conference, 1, 213–222. Citations: 7

Ye Tao | Machine Learning | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Ye Tao | Machine Learning | Best Researcher Award

PhD Student | China University of Petroleum, Beijing| China

Dr Ye Tao is a dedicated researcher focusing on sedimentology, unconventional oil and gas exploration, and the integration of artificial intelligence into geological studies. His work emphasizes fine characterization and sweet spot evaluation of shale gas reservoirs, tectonic evolution, sedimentary system reconstruction, and deepwater hydrocarbon accumulation models. Ye Tao has served as principal investigator and key researcher on multiple funded projects, including studies on shale reservoir heterogeneity in the Wufeng–Longmaxi Formations, tectonic evolution of the North Uscult Basin, and migration and accumulation mechanisms in the Guyana Basin. His expertise spans seismic data interpretation, fracture classification, mechanical modeling, and stress field simulation, contributing to accurate prediction of reservoir sweet spots and caprock sealing capacity. Ye Tao has actively published in peer-reviewed journals, presenting significant contributions such as deep learning-aided shale reservoir analysis, isotope-based sea-level reconstructions, and machine learning-based carbonate fossil recognition. His interdisciplinary approach bridges geology with computer vision and artificial intelligence, providing innovative methodologies for improving exploration accuracy. Ye Tao has been awarded multiple national and institutional prizes, including first prizes at China University of Petroleum’s Graduate Academic Forum and the National Doctoral Student Academic Forum, showcasing his academic excellence and leadership. His skillset includes seismic processing, petrographic thin section analysis, carbon and oxygen isotope testing, and restoration of paleoenvironments, enabling comprehensive understanding of sedimentary processes. By applying deep learning techniques to geological data, Ye Tao is contributing to next-generation exploration strategies that enhance prediction of hydrocarbon distribution and optimize resource development. His work demonstrates strong potential for advancing both theoretical sedimentology and applied petroleum exploration, making significant impact on energy resource evaluation and development strategies in complex geological settings.

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Tao, Y., Bao, Z., & Ma, F. (2025). Analyzing key controlling factors of shale reservoir heterogeneity in “thin” stratigraphic settings: A deep learning-aided case study of the Wufeng-Longmaxi Formations, Fuyan Syncline, Northern Guizhou. Applied Computing and Geosciences, 100293.

Tao, Y., Bao, Z., Yu, J., & Li, Y. (2025). The petrophysical characteristics and controlling factors of the Wufeng Formation–Longmaxi Formation shale reservoirs in the Fuyan Syncline, Northern Guizhou. Geological Journal.

Tao, Y., Gao, D., He, Y., Ngia, N. R., Wang, M., Sun, C., Huang, X., & Wu, J. (2023). Carbon and oxygen isotopes of the Lianglitage Formation in the Tazhong area, Tarim Basin: Implications for sea-level changes and palaeomarine conditions. Geological Journal, 58, 967–980.

Tao, Y., He, Y., Zhao, Z., Wu, D., & Deng, Q. (2023). Sealing of oil-gas reservoir caprock: Destruction of shale caprock by micro-fractures. Frontiers in Earth Science, 10, 1065875.