Hsiao-Ying Shadow Huang

Dr. Huang possesses a broad and interdisciplinary background in applied mechanics and the computational modeling of diverse material systems. Her teaching and research span the areas of mechanics of materials, non-equilibrium thermodynamics, continuum mechanics, and nonlinear elasticity. She served as Director of MS Non-Thesis Program (2023-2026) in the MAE Department, Faculty Fellow for External Awards (2023-2024) in the Office for Faculty Excellence and held the position of Associate Director of the Analytical Instrumentation Facility from 2018 to 2021.

Her research program focuses on elucidating electrochemical–mechanical interactions in energy materials, including lithium-ion batteries and emerging systems beyond lithium, as well as investigating the structures and mechanics of biological materials. Her scholarly contributions have been recognized through numerous honors, including the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE, 2017) from the White House, the NSF CAREER Award (2016), and the Outstanding Teacher Award (2020) at NC State University.

At the undergraduate level, Dr. Huang teaches Solid Mechanics (MAE 214) and Strength of Mechanical Components (MAE 316). At the graduate level, Dr. Huang teaches Advanced Solid Mechanics (MAE 541) and Modern Plasticity (MAE 730).