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Fields of Research (FoR)

Composite and hybrid materials, Numerical modelling and mechanical characterisation, Aerospace materials, Solid mechanics

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Biography

Dr. Wenkai Chang is a Research Associate in the School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering at the University of New South Wales (UNSW), Australia. He received his B.Eng. (First Class Honours) in Mechanical Engineering from RMIT University in 2018 and his Ph.D. from UNSW in 2023. His research focuses on advanced fibre composite technologies for engineering applications in extreme environments, with particular expertise in polymer...view more

Dr. Wenkai Chang is a Research Associate in the School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering at the University of New South Wales (UNSW), Australia. He received his B.Eng. (First Class Honours) in Mechanical Engineering from RMIT University in 2018 and his Ph.D. from UNSW in 2023. His research focuses on advanced fibre composite technologies for engineering applications in extreme environments, with particular expertise in polymer nano-toughening and multiscale modelling of composite materials and structures.


My Grants

Asian Office of Aerospace Research and Development/R&D Grant (2025-2026) FA2386-25-1-4004. Prediction of Micro-Crack Networks in Cryogenic CFRP Hydrogen Tanks. Prof Chun Wang, Prof Garth Pearce, Dr Luke Djukic, and Dr Wenkai Chang. 


My Qualifications

Doctor of Philosophy (Mechanical Engineering), UNSW, 2023

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours 1st Class) (Mechanical Engineering), RMIT, 2018


My Engagement

Academic Lead of AtomCraft UNSW, Mechanical Structures Team

ELSEVIER Certificate of Reviewer: 

Composites Science and Technology, Composites Part B: Engineering, Composites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing

Engineers Australia Accredited Professional Engineer – Mechanical Engineer

Graduate Member of Engineers Australia (GradIEAust)

 

 

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