Biography

Xiu-Tian Yan

Xiu-Tian Yan

Director of Space Mechatronic Systems Technology Laboratory (SMeSTech), of the University of Strathclyde

Xiu-Tian Yan is a Professor in Mechatronic Systems Technology and the Director of Space Mechatronic Systems Technology Laboratory (SMeSTech), of the University of Strathclyde. He received his PhD from Loughborough University of Technology, the UK. He is a Fellow of Institution of Engineering and Technology and a Fellow of IMechE. He is a Technical Editor of IEEE/ASME Transactions on Mechatronics.

Dr. Yan’s research interests include mechatronic systems design, robotics, computer support mechatronic systems design, knowledge intensive product modelling and simulation, the proactive computer support of product life-cycle synthesis, and modular design. He has published over 240 technical papers in major international journals and conferences and edited or wrote 6 books in the fields. He has organized and chaired four international conferences.