Mr Yuxin Yang
School of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering
College of Engineering and Information Technology
My research focuses on the development of a frictionless rig for accurate skin friction drag measurement using magnetic levitation technology. Skin friction drag is a critical factor in aerodynamics, influencing the performance and efficiency of aircraft, vehicles, and marine vessels. Traditional measurement techniques often suffer from mechanical friction, introducing errors and limiting precision. By using magnetic levitation, my work aims to eliminate these issues, providing a highly sensitive and contact-free approach to measuring drag forces with improved accuracy. This research work is related to principles of aerodynamics, electromagnetic systems, and precision measurement techniques. The proposed levitation-based rig offers a novel solution for evaluating drag characteristics in wind tunnel experiments and other fluid dynamic applications.
| Date | Position | Institution name |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 - ongoing | PHD Candidate in Mechanical & Aerospace engineering | The University of Adelaide |
| Language | Competency |
|---|---|
| Chinese (Mandarin) | Can read, write, speak, understand spoken and peer review |
| English | Can read, write, speak, understand spoken and peer review |
| Date | Institution name | Country | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 - 2020 | The University of Adeladie | Australia | Bachelor of machanical & aerospace enginnering |
| Year | Citation |
|---|---|
| 2025 | Yang, Y., Jafari, A., Robertson, W., & Arjomandi, M. (2025). Exploring the impact of geometric variation on electromagnetic performance in a coaxial coil system. Current Science, 128(7), 657-666. Scopus2 WoS1 |
| 2025 | Yang, Y., Robertson, W., Jafari, A., & Arjomandi, M. (2025). Optimising coil design based on sensitivity analysis of magnetic force induced between misaligned coil pairs. Electrical Engineering, 107(12), 1-12. |
| 2025 | Yang, Y., Robertson, W., Jafari, A., & Arjomandi, M. (2025). Non-Contact Measurement Technique for Horizontal Force Perturbations in Magnetic Levitation Systems. Measurement Science and Technology, 36(4), 12 pages. Scopus2 WoS1 |
| 2025 | Yang, Y., Robertson, W., Jafari, A., & Arjomandi, M. (2025). Advanced Numerical Approaches for Magnetic Force Calculations: A Comprehensive Review. Progress In Electromagnetics Research B, 115, 78-94. |
| Year | Citation |
|---|---|
| 2025 | Yang, Y., Robertson, W. S. P., Jafari, A., & Arjomandi, M. (2025). Impact of Core Geometry on Magnetic Forces in Electromagnetic Coil Systems. In 2025 IEEE International Workshop on Electromagnetics Applications and Student Innovation Competition Iwem 2025 (pp. 323-326). IEEE. DOI |
| 2024 | Yang, Y., Robertson, W., Jafari, A., & Arjomandi, M. (2024). A novel technical solution for using the magnetic levitation technique to measure skin friction drag. In Proceedings of the 24th Australasian Fluid Mechanics Conference (pp. 9 pages). Canberra, Australia: Australasian Fluid Mechanics Society (AFMC). DOI |
| Year | Citation |
|---|---|
| 2024 | Yang, Y., Robertson, W., Jafari, A., & Arjomandi, M. (2024). Optimising Coil Design Based on Sensitivity Analysis of Magnetic Force Induced Between Misaligned Coil Pairs. DOI |
Australian Government Research Training Program Scholarship (RTP)
Walter and Dorothy Duncan Trust
| Position | Year | Institution | Course |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lab demonstrator/ Tutor | 2022/2023/2024/2025 | The University of Adelaide | Aircraft design |
| Lab demonstrator/ Tutor | 2023/2024/2025 | The University of Adelaide | Aeronautical engineering |
| Date | Role | Membership | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 - ongoing | Member | Australasian Fluid Mechanics Society | Australia |
| 2020 - ongoing | Member | Engineering Australia | Australia |
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