Hsiao-Ying Shadow Huang

In addition to her duties as Associate Professor, Dr. Hsiao-Ying Shadow Huang also serves as Director of MAE’s MS Non-Thesis Program.

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 a 2023 Faculty Fellow for External Awards in the Office for Faculty Excellence and held the position of Associate Director of the Analytical Instrumentation Facility at NC State University 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).