Yumeng Yao

Background

PhD (2020), MScE (2015), BScE (2013)

Research interests

• Computational Biomechanics
• Human vibration and biodynamics
• Robotics and human–machine interaction
• Wearable sensing and intelligent monitoring
• Assistive devices and exoskeletons
• Optimal design and advanced manufacturing

Teaching interests

• Kinematics and Dynamics of Machines
• Mechanics of Materials
• Mechanical Vibrations

Selected publications

M. Moore^, H. Vatandoost, Y. Yao*, S. Rakheja, R. Sedaghati (2026), Characterization of seat-to-head vibration transmissibility responses of a seated human body: the significance of the measurement location, Measurement 261: 119827.

M. Moore^, Y. Yao*, A. Seifi^, S. Rakheja, R. Sedaghati (2026) Effects of non-neutral head-neck posture on seat-to-head vibration transmissibility response characteristics in rotorcraft pilot/crew. International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics, 113, 103928

Y. Yao*, Q. Liu^, S. Wang, R. Sedaghati, S. Rakheja, 2026 Modeling and intelligent control of magnetorheological dampers for mitigating whole-body vibration isolation, submitted for publication in Proceeding of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part D: Journal of Automobile Engineering

A. Seifi^, Y. Yao*, Y. Yin, S. Rakheja, 2025 Pressure dependent nonlinearities of a compact hydro-pneumatic strut with integrated gas-oil chamber. SAE International Journal of Vehicle Dynamics, Stability, and NVH.

A. Seifi^, Y. Yao*, Y. Yin, S. Rakheja, 2025 Frequency-velocity-deflection-dependent damping properties of a hydro-pneumatic strut with gas-oil emulsion. Proceeding of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part D: Journal of Automobile Engineering

Y. Yao, W. Xiao, A. Moezi*, M. Tarabini, P. Sacommandi, S. Rakheja, 2025 AI-enhanced model for integrated performance prediction and classification of vibration-reducing gloves for hand-transmitted vibration control, Actuators. Vol. 14. No. 9.

Y. Yao, D. Shao^, M. Tarabini, SA. Moezi, K Li*, P. Saccomandi, 2024 Advancements in sensor technologies and control strategies for lower-limb rehabilitation exoskeletons: A comprehensive review. Micromachines 15.4 (2024): 489.

Y. Yao*, K.N. Dewangan, S. Rakheja, 2023 Gender and anthropometric effects on seat-to-head transmissibility responses to vertical whole-body vibration of humans seated on an elastic seat. Vibration 6.1: 165-194.

Y. Yao, S. Rakheja, C. Larivière, P Marcotte*. Assessing increased activities of the forearm muscles due to anti-vibration gloves: construct validity of a refined methodology. Human Factors 64.3 (2022): 466-481.

Y. Yao*, S. Rakheja, P Marcotte. A methodology for integrated performance analyses of vibration reducing gloves, International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics 85 (2021): 103174.

Y. Yao*, S. Rakheja, P Marcotte. Distributed vibration isolation and manual dexterity of anti-vibration gloves: Is there a correlation? Ergonomics (2020).

Y. Yao, S. Rakheja, P Marcotte*. Relationship among Hand forces Imparted on an Elastic Hand-Handle Interface. Measurement 145 (2019): 525-534.