Shanghai University | China
Yizhao Li is a researcher specializing in biomechanics, biomedical instrumentation, and implant-related mechanics, with a research portfolio spanning orthopaedic implants, biofidelic physical models, and advanced sensing technologies. The research work focuses on in vitro wear testing of ankle prostheses, energy harvesting sensor packages for knee implants, knee joint contact mechanics related to meniscus root tears, and cadaver-based experimental validation of implant performance and durability. Earlier research contributions include the development of biofidelic instrumented headforms for head injury biomechanics, miniature optical fiber sensors for rapid intracranial pressure measurement, and image-based analysis of fuel–air explosive cloud growth. The research demonstrates strong integration of experimental mechanics, structural design, simulation, sensing, and measurement, with applications in injury biomechanics, orthopaedic engineering, and safety device evaluation. The scholarly output comprises peer-reviewed journal articles published in leading journals such as Journal of Biomechanics, Annals of Biomedical Engineering, Journal of Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials, Journal of Biomechanical Engineering, and IEEE Transactions on Instrumentation and Measurement, along with multiple international conference publications. According to Google Scholar metrics, the research has received 84 citations, with an h-index of 5 and an i10-index of 3, reflecting growing impact and consistent contributions to biomechanics, biomedical engineering, and measurement science.
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