Research output

Publications

60 publications

2026 Published

Optimal design and application of multistable reconfigurable electromagnetic absorbing metamaterial

Gang Wang, Dawei Li*, Wenhe Liao*, Tingting Liu, Changdong Zhang, Yutong Huang, Yingzhi Xiong

Composite Structures, 2026

Research
Electromagnetic & Stealth Metastructures
Design
Reconfigurable & Tunable Design
MultistabilityReconfigurable metamaterialElectromagnetic absorption
Paper
2026 Published

Monotonicity-constrained Bézier surrogates for thermoelastic multiscale optimization of heterogeneous lattices

Xinze Shen, Changdong Zhang*, Weimin Jiang, Kanghui Song, Xudong Li, Zhendong Yang, Wenhe Liao*, Dawei Li, Tingting Liu

Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering, 2026

Research
Mechanical Metamaterials & Lattices
Design
AI & Data-driven DesignTopology, Gradient & Heterogeneous Design
Bézier surrogateThermoelastic optimizationHeterogeneous lattice
Paper
2026

Stealth Satellite Shape Design via a Hybrid AI-Driven Optimization Framework Enabling Tunable RCS

Ruijiang Fan, Wenhe Liao*, Dawei Li*, Tingting Liu, Kan Zheng

Chinese Journal of Aeronautics, Accepted, 2026

Research
Electromagnetic & Stealth Metastructures
Design
AI & Data-driven DesignManufacturing-aware & CAD Modeling
AI-driven designSatelliteRCS
2026 Published

Simultaneous Infrared Camouflage, Radar Absorption, and Optical Transparency in Lightweight Metamaterials

Zhi Qu, Dawei Li*, Wenhe Liao*, Yutong Huang, Tao Wang, Tianqi Xu and Tingting Liu

Advanced Optical Materials, 2026

Research
Electromagnetic & Stealth Metastructures
Design
Topology, Gradient & Heterogeneous Design
Infrared camouflageRadar absorptionOptical transparency
Paper
2026 Featured

A 99 Line Homogenization Code for Lattice-skin Plate Structures

Zhongkai Ji, Dawei Li*, Yong Zhao*, Wenhe Liao

Educational Paper, Under Review, 2026

Research
Manufacturing & Computational Design
Design
Manufacturing-aware & CAD Modeling
HomogenizationLattice-skinOpen source
Paper
2026 Published

Configuration-decoupled concurrent topology optimization of heterogeneous lattice structures

Xinze Shen#, Changdong Zhang#*, Wenhe Liao*, Dawei Li, Tingting Liu

Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering, 2026, 448:118405

Research
Mechanical Metamaterials & Lattices
Design
Topology, Gradient & Heterogeneous Design
Topology optimizationHeterogeneous latticeConcurrent design
Paper
2026 Featured Published

Data-driven hierarchical gradient design of metastructures with strong electromagnetic absorption

Zhongkai Ji, Dawei Li*, Yong Zhao*, Wenhe Liao, Weiping Li, Yi Min Xie

Science China Technological Sciences, Accepted, 2026

Research
Electromagnetic & Stealth Metastructures
Design
AI & Data-driven DesignTopology, Gradient & Heterogeneous Design
Data-driven designGradient metastructureEM absorption
Paper
2026 Published

Design of conformal gradient heterogeneous lattices via bidirectional isoparametric mapping

Cong Ai, Changdong Zhang*, Kanghui Song, Xinze Shen, Dawei Li, Wenhe Liao, Tingting Liu*

International Journal of Mechanical Sciences, 2026, 311:111176

Research
Mechanical Metamaterials & Lattices
Design
Topology, Gradient & Heterogeneous DesignManufacturing-aware & CAD Modeling
Conformal latticeGradient designMapping
Paper
2026 Published

Designing Anisotropic Mechanical Metamaterials and Metastructures: A Review

Zhongkai Ji, Dawei Li*, Wenhe Liao, Xiaoya Zhai, Jie Gao, Yunlong Tang, Ning Dai, Yong Zhao*, Yi Min Xie*

Thin-Walled Structures, 2026, 114719

Research
Mechanical Metamaterials & Lattices
Design
Topology, Gradient & Heterogeneous DesignManufacturing-aware & CAD Modeling
ReviewAnisotropyMechanical metamaterials
Paper
2026 Published

High-Load-Bearing and Ultra-Wideband Absorbing Reconfigurable Miura-ori Metastructures

Chengtao Sun, Dawei Li*, Wenhe Liao, Tingting Liu, Changdong Zhang, Yingzhi Xiong

Composites Science and Technology, 2026

Research
Electromagnetic & Stealth Metastructures
Design
Topology, Gradient & Heterogeneous DesignReconfigurable & Tunable Design
Miura-oriReconfigurableLoad bearing
Paper
2026 Published

Impedance-Gradient Control in 2D-3D Hybrid Metamaterial for Broadband Microwave Absorption and Low Infrared Emission

Weiqing Zhao, Chenxi Fan, Yi Yu, Wenbo Zhao, Ke Chen, Junming Zhao*, Dawei Li, Tian Jiang*, YijunFeng

Optics Express, 2026

Research
Electromagnetic & Stealth Metastructures
Design
Topology, Gradient & Heterogeneous Design
Paper
2026 Published

Insights for Improving the Additive Manufacturing Fabrication Accuracy of Electromagnetic Wave-absorbing Metastructure with Dipping Process

Qing An, Sen Zhang, Dawei Li*, Wenhe Liao*, Tingting Liu, Weiping Li, Junming Zhao

Additive Manufacturing Frontiers, 2026

Research
Electromagnetic & Stealth Metastructures
Design
Manufacturing-aware & CAD Modeling
Additive manufacturingDipping processEM absorption
Paper
2026 Featured Published

Lightweight conformal design of optically transparent and broadband microwave absorbing metamaterial

Zhi Qu, Wenhe Liao*, Dawei Li, Tingting Liu, Zhongkai Ji, Junming Zhao

Advanced Composites and Hybrid Materials, 2026

Research
Electromagnetic & Stealth Metastructures
Design
Topology, Gradient & Heterogeneous DesignManufacturing-aware & CAD Modeling
Transparent absorberBroadband absorptionMetamaterial
Paper
2026 Published

Low-RCS Coding Metasurface Utilizing 3-D Printed ABS Shells and Carbonyl Iron Powder/Polyimide Composite Patches via Hybrid Mechanisms

Sen Zhang, Qing An, Dawei Li, Ke Chen, Junming Zhao*, Tian Jiang*, Wenhe Liao, Tingting Liu, Yijun Feng

Materials Horizons, 2026

Research
Electromagnetic & Stealth Metastructures
Design
Manufacturing-aware & CAD Modeling
Coding metasurfaceLow RCSComposites
Paper
2026 Published

Study on the Influence Mechanism of Electromagnetic Absorbing Metastructure Anisotropy on RCS

Qing An, Wenhe Liao*, Dawei Li, Tingting Liu, Weiping Li, Sen Zhang, Junming Zhao

Acta Physica Sinica, 2026, 75(2): 020803

Research
Electromagnetic & Stealth Metastructures
Design
Topology, Gradient & Heterogeneous Design
AnisotropyRCSEM absorption
Paper
2025 Featured Published

Agile Stealth: Bioinspired Metamaterials with Continuous Dynamic Tuning

Gang Wang#, Dawei Li#, Wenhe Liao*, Tingting Liu

Advanced Materials, 2025, e11070

Research
Electromagnetic & Stealth Metastructures
Design
Bio-inspired DesignReconfigurable & Tunable Design
BioinspiredDynamic tuningStealth
Paper
2025 Published

Design and Optimization of TPMS-based Heterogeneous Metastructure for Controllable Displacement Field

Zhongkai Ji#, Dawei Li#*, Yi Min Xie, Yong Zhao*, Wenhe Liao

Thin-Walled Structures, 2025, 208: 112784

Research
Mechanical Metamaterials & Lattices
Design
Topology, Gradient & Heterogeneous Design
TPMSMechanical cloakingOptimization
Paper
2025 Featured Published

Electromagnetic Absorption Mechanism of TPMS-Based Metastructures: Synergy Between Materials and Structures

Qing An#, Dawei Li#*, Wenhe Liao*, Tingting Liu, Zhi Qu, Gang Wang, Xiangjia Li

Advanced Functional Materials, 2025, 35(5): 2414629

Research
Electromagnetic & Stealth Metastructures
Design
Bio-inspired DesignManufacturing-aware & CAD Modeling
TPMSAbsorption mechanismMaterials-structure synergy
Paper
2025 Published

Improving the natural frequency of the CubeSat structure using voxel-based topology optimization method with the four-connected seed filling

Cong Wang, Changdong Zhang*, Dawei Li*, Tingting Liu, Wenhe Liao

Mechanics Based Design of Structures and Machines, 2025, 53(2): 1031-1044

Research
Mechanical Metamaterials & Lattices
Design
Topology, Gradient & Heterogeneous Design
CubeSatTopology optimizationNatural frequency
Paper
2025 Published

Lightweight Electromagnetic Wave-Absorbing Metastructures: Advances in 3D Printing-Based Design and Manufacturing

Qing An, Dawei Li*, Wenhe Liao*, Tingting Liu, Weiping Li

Advanced Materials Technologies, 2025

Research
Electromagnetic & Stealth Metastructures
Design
Manufacturing-aware & CAD Modeling
Review3D printingEM absorption
Paper
2025 Published

Multi-resolution 3D heteroelement structure optimization inspired by glass sponge

Kanghui Song, Wenhe Liao, Dawei Li, Xudong Li, Zhengdong Yang, Changdong Zhang*, Tingting Liu*

Engineering Structures, 2025, 328: 119666

Research
Mechanical Metamaterials & Lattices
Design
Topology, Gradient & Heterogeneous DesignBio-inspired Design
Multi-resolutionBio-inspiredOptimization
Paper
2025 Published

Multifunctional Meta-absorber Based on CB-PLA Composite and Magnetic Materials for Electromagnetic Absorption and Load-bearing Capacity

Sen Zhang, Qing An, Dawei Li, Ke Chen, Junming Zhao*, Tian Jiang*, Ping Chen, Wenhe Liao, Tingting Liu, Yijun Feng

Composites Science and Technology, 2025, 111131

Research
Electromagnetic & Stealth Metastructures
Design
Manufacturing-aware & CAD Modeling
Meta-absorberCB-PLALoad bearing
Paper
2025 Published

Optimization Design of Multi-Scale TPMS Lattices Based on Geometric Continuity Fusion and Strain Energy Driven

Yanheng Lin, Xiaoming Wang, Zhuoheng Liang, Dawei Li, Tingting Liu, Wenhe Liao, Changdong Zhang*

Composite Structures, 2025, 354: 118759

Research
Mechanical Metamaterials & Lattices
Design
Topology, Gradient & Heterogeneous Design
TPMSMulti-scaleStrain energy
Paper
2025 Featured Published

Rigid-Flexible Interlocked Metastructures Enable Conformal Stealth

Chengtao Sun#, Dawei Li#, Wenhe Liao*, Tingting Liu

Science Advances, 2025

Research
Electromagnetic & Stealth Metastructures
Design
Bio-inspired DesignTopology, Gradient & Heterogeneous Design
Conformal stealthInterlocked metastructureBroadband absorption
Paper
2025 Published

Sustainable vat photopolymerization of complex functional structures with fast dissolvable and recyclable supports

Tengteng Tang, Prem Kalpesh Nawab, Parimal Prabhudesai, Saleh Alfarhan, Ivan Pesqueira, Kalyn VanWormer, Jingxing Li, Dawei Li, Kailong Jin, Xiangjia Li*

Virtual and Physical Prototyping, 2025, 20(1): 2499452

Research
Manufacturing & Computational Design
Design
Manufacturing-aware & CAD Modeling
Vat photopolymerizationSupportsSustainability
Paper
2024 Published

A Pattern Design Strategy for Microwave-absorbing Coding Metamaterials with Tortuosity and Connectivity

Ruijang Fan#, Dawei Li#, Wenhe Liao*, Tingting Liu, Xiangjia Li, Tengteng Tang, Junming Zhao, Tian Jiang

Composites Part B: Engineering, 2024, 287: 111880

Research
Electromagnetic & Stealth Metastructures
Design
Manufacturing-aware & CAD Modeling
Coding metamaterialsMicrowave absorptionTortuosity
Paper
2024 Featured Published

AI-aided design and multi-scale optimization of mechanical metastructures with controllable anisotropy

Zhongkai Ji#, Dawei Li#*, Changdong Zhang, Yi Min Xie, Wenhe Liao

Engineering Structures, 2024, 310: 118134

Research
Mechanical Metamaterials & Lattices
Design
AI & Data-driven DesignTopology, Gradient & Heterogeneous Design
AI-aided designMulti-scaleAnisotropy
Paper
2024 Published

Design of Functionally Gradient Metastructure with Ultra-broadband and Strong Absorption

Chengtao Sun#, Dawei Li#*, Tingting Liu, Qing An, Changdong Zhang, Yaoyao Li, Wenhe Liao*

Composites Part B: Engineering, 2024, 280: 111484

Research
Electromagnetic & Stealth Metastructures
Design
Topology, Gradient & Heterogeneous Design
Gradient metastructureUltra-broadbandAbsorption
Paper
2024 Featured Published

Multifunctional Metamaterial with Reconfigurable Electromagnetic Scattering Properties for Advanced Stealth and Adaptive Applications

Gang Wang#, Dawei Li#*, Wenhe Liao*, Tingting Liu, Xiangjia Li, Qing An, Zhi Qu

Advanced Materials, 2024, 36(40): 2408216

Research
Electromagnetic & Stealth Metastructures
Design
Reconfigurable & Tunable Design
ReconfigurableElectromagnetic scatteringStealth
Paper
2023 Featured Highly cited Published

A Novel Ultra-wideband Electromagnetic Wave-absorbing Metastructure Inspired by Bionic Gyroid Structures

Qing An#, Dawei Li#*, Wenhe Liao*, Tingting Liu, Dylan Joralmon, Xiangjia Li, Junming Zhao

Advanced Materials, 2023, 35(26): 2300659

Research
Electromagnetic & Stealth Metastructures
Design
Bio-inspired DesignManufacturing-aware & CAD Modeling
Bionic gyroidUltra-widebandEM absorption
Paper
2023 Published

Bio-inspired hierarchical honeycomb metastructures with superior mechanical properties

Kanghui Song#, Dawei Li#*, Changdong Zhang, Tingting Liu, Yunlong Tang, Yi Min Xie, Wenhe Liao*

Composite Structures, 2023, 304: 116452

Research
Mechanical Metamaterials & Lattices
Design
Topology, Gradient & Heterogeneous DesignBio-inspired Design
Bio-inspiredHoneycombMechanical properties
Paper
2023 Published

Design and manufacturing of lightweight modular broadband microwave absorbing metastructure

Gang Wang#, Dawei Li#*, Tingting Liu, Changdong Zhang, Yi Min Xie, Wenhe Liao*

Composites Part B: Engineering, 2023, 266: 111007

Research
Electromagnetic & Stealth Metastructures
Design
Manufacturing-aware & CAD Modeling
Modular metastructureBroadband absorptionLightweight
Paper
2023 Published

TranSDFNet: Transformer-Based Truncated Signed Distance Fields for The Shape Design of Removable Partial Denture Clasps

Xinze Shen, Changdong Zhang, Xiuyi Jia, Dawei Li, Tingting Liu*, Sukun Tian, Wei Wei, Yuchun Sun*, Wenhe Liao*

IEEE Journal of Biomedical and Health Informatics, 2023, 27(10): 4950-4960

Research
Biomedical & Programmable Structures
Design
AI & Data-driven DesignManufacturing-aware & CAD Modeling
TransformerSigned distance fieldBiomedical design
Paper
2022 Published

AI-aided design of multiscale lattice metastructures for controllable anisotropy

Zhongkai Ji#, Dawei Li#*, Wenhe Liao, Yi Min Xie

Materials & Design, 2022, 223: 111254

Research
Mechanical Metamaterials & Lattices
Design
AI & Data-driven DesignTopology, Gradient & Heterogeneous Design
AI-aided designLatticeAnisotropy
Paper
2022 Published

Crystal-twinning inspired lattice metamaterial for high stiffness, strength, and toughness

Kanghui Song#, Dawei Li#, Tingting Liu, Changdong Zhang*, Yi Min Xie, Wenhe Liao*

Materials & Design, 2022, 221: 110916

Research
Mechanical Metamaterials & Lattices
Design
Topology, Gradient & Heterogeneous DesignBio-inspired Design
Crystal twinningLattice metamaterialToughness
Paper
2022 Published

Design of Lightweight Multi-Lattice Structure and Mechanical Property Analysis of Transition Boundaries

Tingting Liu, Zuoheng Liang, Fangxi Ren, Wenhe Liao, Changdong Zhang, Dawei Li

Aeronautical Manufacturing Technology, 2022, 65(14): 110-117

Research
Mechanical Metamaterials & Lattices
Design
Topology, Gradient & Heterogeneous Design
Multi-latticeTransition boundaryMechanical properties
Paper
2022 Published

Dual-polarized Frequency-selective Rasorbers with Two Transmission Bands

Haobin Hu, Wenhe Liao, Tingting Liu, Qing An, Liming Hou, Xiang Zhang, Dawei Li

2022 IEEE 5th International Conference on Electronics Technology, 2022: 896-900

Research
Electromagnetic & Stealth Metastructures
Design
Manufacturing-aware & CAD Modeling
RasorberFrequency selectiveElectronics
Paper
2022 Published

Molecular dynamics simulations to understand the mechanical behavior of functional gradient nano-gyroid structures

Rui Dai#, Dawei Li#, Wenhe Liao, Haofan Sun, Yunlong Tang, Qiong Nian*

Journal of Applied Physics, 2022, 132(13): 135109

Research
Mechanical Metamaterials & Lattices
Design
Topology, Gradient & Heterogeneous DesignBio-inspired Design
Molecular dynamicsNano-gyroidFunctional gradient
Paper
2021 Published

Design optimization of multimorphology surface-based lattice structures with density gradients

Xin Shi, Wenhe Liao*, Tingting Liu*, Changdong Zhang, Dawei Li, Weiming Jiang, Cong Wang, Fangxi Ren

The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 2021, 117(7): 2013-2028

Research
Mechanical Metamaterials & Lattices
Design
Topology, Gradient & Heterogeneous DesignManufacturing-aware & CAD Modeling
Surface-based latticeDensity gradientOptimization
Paper
2021 Published

Transition boundaries and stiffness optimal design for multi-TPMS lattices

Fangxi Ren, Changdong Zhang*, Wenhe Liao, Tingting Liu, Dawei Li, Xin Shi, Weiming Jiang, Cong Wang, Junfeng Qi, Yi Chen, Zhen Wang

Materials & Design, 2021, 210: 110062

Research
Mechanical Metamaterials & Lattices
Design
Topology, Gradient & Heterogeneous Design
Multi-TPMSTransition boundaryStiffness design
Paper
2020 Published

A Semi-Automatic Precise Tooth Segmentation Algorithm of Dental Model

Xiaotong Jiang, Ning Dai, Changdong Zhang, Baosu Guo, Dawei Li, Changwen Li

Journal of Computer-Aided Design & Computer Graphics, 2020, 32(5): 820-829

Research
Biomedical & Programmable Structures
Design
Manufacturing-aware & CAD Modeling
SegmentationDental modelCAD
Paper
2020 Published

An approach to partition workpiece CAD model towards 5-axis support-free 3D printing

Hao Liu*, Lei Liu, Dawei Li, Renkai Huang, Ning Dai

The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 2020, 106(1): 683-699

Research
Manufacturing & Computational Design
Design
Manufacturing-aware & CAD Modeling
CAD partition5-axis printingSupport-free
Paper
2020 Published

Anisotropic design and optimization of conformal gradient lattice structures

Dawei Li, Wenhe Liao, Ning Dai*, Yi Min Xie

Computer-Aided Design, 2020, 119: 102787

Research
Mechanical Metamaterials & Lattices
Design
Topology, Gradient & Heterogeneous DesignManufacturing-aware & CAD Modeling
AnisotropyConformal gradientLattice
Paper
2020 Published

Crack path-engineered 2D octet-truss lattice with bio-inspired crack deflection

Zhenyang Gao, Dawei Li, Guoying Dong, Yaoyao Fiona Zhao*

Additive Manufacturing, 2020, 36: 101539

Research
Mechanical Metamaterials & Lattices
Design
Bio-inspired DesignManufacturing-aware & CAD Modeling
Octet trussCrack deflectionAdditive manufacturing
Paper
2020 Published

Design and optimization of solid lattice hybrid structures fabricated by additive manufacturing

Guoying Dong, Yunlong Tang, Dawei Li, Yaoyao Fiona Zhao*

Additive Manufacturing, 2020, 33: 101116

Research
Mechanical Metamaterials & Lattices
Design
Manufacturing-aware & CAD Modeling
Hybrid structuresSolid latticeAdditive manufacturing
Paper
2020 Published

X-ray CT analysis of the influence of process on defect in Ti-6Al-4V parts produced with Selective Laser Melting technology

Xin Zhou, Ning Dai*, Mingqiang Chu, Lei Wang, Dawei Li, Lei Zhou, Xiaosheng Cheng

The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 2020, 106(1): 3-14

Research
Manufacturing & Computational Design
Design
Manufacturing-aware & CAD Modeling
X-ray CTSelective laser meltingDefects
Paper
2019 Published

Comparison of Mechanical Properties and Energy Absorption of Sheet-based and Strut-based Gyroid Cellular Structures with Graded Densities

Dawei Li, Wenhe Liao, Ning Dai*, Yi Min Xie

Materials, 2019, 12(13): 2183

Research
Mechanical Metamaterials & Lattices
Design
Topology, Gradient & Heterogeneous DesignBio-inspired Design
GyroidEnergy absorptionGraded density
Paper
2019 Published

Design and Optimization of Graded Cellular Structures with Triply Periodic Level Surface-based Topological Shapes

Dawei Li, Ning Dai*, Yunlong Tang, Guoying Dong, Yaoyao Fiona Zhao*

Journal of Mechanical Design, 2019: 1-18

Research
Mechanical Metamaterials & Lattices
Design
Topology, Gradient & Heterogeneous DesignManufacturing-aware & CAD Modeling
Cellular structuresTPMSOptimization
Paper
2019 Published

Design of soft multi-material pneumatic actuators based on principal strain field

Longwei Ding, Ning Dai*, Xiaoming Mu, Shaohui Xie, Xu Fan, Dawei Li, Xiaosheng Cheng

Materials & Design, 2019, 182: 108000

Research
Biomedical & Programmable Structures
Design
Reconfigurable & Tunable DesignManufacturing-aware & CAD Modeling
Soft actuatorMulti-materialPrincipal strain
Paper
2019 Published

Modeling and Application of Planar-to-3D Structures via Optically Programmed Frontal Photopolymerization

Jinqiang Wang, Xiaoming Mu, Dawei Li, Changjiang Yu, Xiaosheng Cheng, Ning Dai*

Advanced Engineering Materials, 2019, 21(5): 1801279

Research
Biomedical & Programmable Structures
Design
Reconfigurable & Tunable DesignManufacturing-aware & CAD Modeling
Planar-to-3DPhotopolymerizationModeling
Paper
2019 Published

Personalized design of functional gradient bone tissue engineering scaffold

Wei Chen, Ning Dai*, Jinqiang Wang, Hao Liu, Dawei Li, Lele Liu

Journal of Biomechanical Engineering, 2019, 141(11)

Research
Biomedical & Programmable Structures
Design
Topology, Gradient & Heterogeneous DesignManufacturing-aware & CAD Modeling
Bone scaffoldFunctional gradientBiomechanics
Paper
2019 Published

Programmable Shape-shifting from Planar Sheets to Curved Geometries via Front Photopolymerization Approach

Jinqiang Wang, Xiaosheng Chen, Ning Dai*, Dawei Li, Xin Zhou, Yunlong Tang

Journal of Mechanical Engineering, 2019, 55(13): 175-184,194

Research
Biomedical & Programmable Structures
Design
Reconfigurable & Tunable DesignManufacturing-aware & CAD Modeling
Shape-shiftingPhotopolymerizationProgrammable structures
Paper
2018 Published

Mechanical properties of continuous kevlar fiber reinforced composites fabricated by fused deposition modeling process

Guoying Dong, Yunlong Tang, Dawei Li, Yaoyao Fiona Zhao*

Procedia Manufacturing, 2018, 26: 774-781

Research
Manufacturing & Computational Design
Design
Manufacturing-aware & CAD Modeling
Kevlar fiberFDMComposites
Paper
2018 Highly cited Published

Optimal design and modeling of gyroid-based functionally graded cellular structures for additive manufacturing

Dawei Li, Wenhe Liao, Ning Dai*, Guoying Dong, Yunlong Tang, Yi Min Xie

Computer-Aided Design, 2018, 104: 87-99

Research
Mechanical Metamaterials & Lattices
Design
Topology, Gradient & Heterogeneous DesignBio-inspired DesignManufacturing-aware & CAD Modeling
GyroidFunctionally gradedAdditive manufacturing
Paper
2018 Published

Optimization technology of DLP 3D printing process based on controllable strength of support

Xin Zhou, Ning Dai*, Dawei Li, Dengguang Sun, Jinqiang Wang, Xiaosheng Chen

Computer Integrated Manufacturing Systems, 2018, 24(09):22-28

Research
Manufacturing & Computational Design
Design
Manufacturing-aware & CAD Modeling
DLP printingSupport strengthProcess optimization
Paper
2018 Published

Parallel non-dominated sorting genetic algorithm-II for optimal part deposition orientation in additive manufacturing based on functional features

Renkai Huang, Ning Dai*, Dawei Li, Xiaosheng Cheng, Hao Liu, Dengguang Sun

Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part C, 2018, 232(19): 3384-3395

Research
Manufacturing & Computational Design
Design
Manufacturing-aware & CAD Modeling
Genetic algorithmDeposition orientationAdditive manufacturing
Paper
2018 Published

Self-supporting interior structures modeling for buoyancy optimization of computational fabrication

Dawei Li, Ning Dai*, Xin Zhou, Renkai Huang, Wenhe Liao

The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 2018, 95(1-4): 825-834

Research
Manufacturing & Computational Design
Design
Manufacturing-aware & CAD Modeling
Self-supportingBuoyancy optimizationComputational fabrication
Paper
2017 Published

Research and primary evaluation of an automatic fusion method for multisource tooth crown data

Ning Dai*, Dawei Li, Xu Yang, Cheng Cheng, Yuchun Sun

International Journal for Numerical Methods in Biomedical Engineering, 2017, 33(11): e2878

Research
Biomedical & Programmable Structures
Design
Manufacturing-aware & CAD Modeling
Data fusionTooth crownBiomedical engineering
Paper
2016 Published

3D Parametric Modeling Technique of Bionic Sharkskin Denticle

Dawei Li, Ning Dai*, Xiaotong Jiang, Yu Zhang, Xiaosheng Chen

Journal of Mechanical Engineering, 2016, 52(23): 182-188

Research
Biomedical & Programmable Structures
Design
Bio-inspired DesignManufacturing-aware & CAD Modeling
Parametric modelingBionic sharkskin3D design
Paper
2016 Published

Interior structural optimization based on the density-variable shape modeling of 3D printed objects

Dawei Li, Ning Dai*, Xiaotong Jiang, Xiaosheng Chen

The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 2016, 83(9-12): 1627-1635

Research
Manufacturing & Computational Design
Design
Topology, Gradient & Heterogeneous DesignManufacturing-aware & CAD Modeling
Interior structure3D printingOptimization
Paper