Ph.D., Mechanical Engineering, 1996, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin, P.R. China.

M. S., Mechanical Engineering, 1990, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin, P.R. China.

B. S., Mechanical Engineering, 1987, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin, P.R. China.

January 2013- Present, Professor, Department of mechanical engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing, P. R. China.

January 1999- December 2012, Associate Professor, Professor, Department of precision instruments and methodology, Tsinghua University, Beijing, P. R. China.

January 2013 – July 2013, Visiting Scholar, Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Connecticut, United States

March 2007- March 2008, Visiting Scholar, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA 02139, United States

November 1996 to December 1998, Postdoctoral fellow, Senior Engineer (August 1998), Beijing Institute of Astronautical Systems Engineering, China Academy of Launch Vehicle Technology, Beijing, P. R. China

March 1990 to September 1993, Assistant, Lecturer, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin, P. R. China

Theory of Machine and Mechanism

Dynamics of Mechanical System

Mechanical Design Training

Dynamics of Mechanical System with Clearance, Impact and Contact

Reliability Analysis of Mechanical System

Insect Bionics

1.       H Wu, W Niu, S Wang, S Yan, T Liu. Sensitivity analysis of input errors to motion deviations of underwater glider based on optimized response surface methodology. Ocean Engineering, 2020, 209: 107400

2.       Y Chen, J Wu, Y Yang, S Yan. Functional Compensation in a Honey bee’s Damaged Tongue while Dipping Nectar. Journal of Insect Behavior, 2020, 1-12

3.       J Zhao, Z Li, Z Zhao, Y Yang, S Yan. Electroantennogram reveals a strong correlation between the passion of honeybee and the properties of the volatile. Brain and Behavior, 2020: e01603

4.       W Xiang, S Yan. Dynamic analysis of space robot manipulator considering clearance joint and parameter uncertainty: Modeling, analysis and quantification. Acta Astronautica, 2020, 169, 158-169

5.       W Xiang, S Yan, J Wu, W Niu. Dynamic response and sensitivity analysis for mechanical systems with clearance joints and parameter uncertainties using Chebyshev polynomials method. Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing, 2020, 138, 106596

6.       M Qian, Z Qin, S Yan, L Zhang. A comprehensive method for the contact detection of a translational clearance joint and dynamic response after its application in a crank-slider mechanism. Mechanism and Machine Theory 145 (2020) 103717: 1-19

7.       Lianhui Shi, Jianing Wu, Harald W Krenn, Yunqiang Yang, Shaoze Yan. Temporal model of fluid-feeding mechanisms in a long proboscid orchid bee compared to the short proboscid honey bee. Journal of Theoretical Biology, 2020, 484, 110017

8.       Jianing Wu, Yue Chen, Chuchu Li, Matthew S Lehnert, Yunqiang Yang, and Shaoze Yan. A quick tongue: older honey bees dip nectar faster to compensate for mouthpart structure degradation. Journal of Experimental Biology, 2019, 222 (21): jeb212191.

9.       Zhijun Luo, Baojiang Song, Jingyu Han, Shaoze Yan. Evolution of real contact area during stick-slip movement observed by total reflection method. Chinese Physics B, 2019, 28(10) : 104601

10.    M Qian, X Xu, Z Qin, S Yan. Silicon carbide whiskers enhance mechanical and anti-wear properties of PA6 towards potential applications in aerospace and automobile fields. Composites Part B: Engineering, 2019, 175, 107096

11.    M Qian, P Song, Z Qin, S Yan, L Zhang. Mechanically robust and abrasion-resistant polymer nanocomposites for potential applications as advanced clearance joints. Composites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing, 2019, 105607

12.    Y Zhang, J Zhao, W Chen, X Guo, S Yan, G Hu, Y Yuan, P Guo, Q Cai. Biomimetic skeleton structure of morphing nose cone for aerospace vehicle inspired by variable geometry mechanism of honeybee abdomen. Aerospace Science and Technology, Volume 92, September 2019, 405-416

13.    Jianing Wu, Huan Weng, Shaoze Yan. Divergence in time apportionments of tongue protraction and retraction phases for feeding honey bee drones and workers. Journal of Insect Behavior, 2019, 32(1), 1-10

14.    Youjian Liang, Jieliang Zhao, Shaoze Yan, Xin Cai, Yibo Xing, and Alexander Schmidt. Kinematics of Stewart platform explains three-dimensional movement of honeybee's abdominal structure. Journal of Insect Science, 2019, 19(3):1-6.

15.    Zhijun Luo, Baojiang Song, Jingyu Han, Shaoze Yan. An experimental method for quantitative analysis of real contact area based on the total reflection optical principle. Chinese Physics B, 2019, 28 (5): 054601: 054601

16.    Yuling Zhang, Yongxia Gu, Tao Liu, Jieliang Zhao and Shaoze Yan. Dynamic behavior and parameter sensitivity of the free-floating base for space manipulator system considering joint flexibility and clearance. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part C: Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science, 2019, 233(3) 895–910

17.    Jieliang Zhao, Fanyue Meng, Shaoze Yan, Jianing Wu. Abdominal pumping involvement in the liquid feeding of honeybee. Journal of Insect Physiology, 2019, 112: 109-116

18.    Wuweikai Xiang, Shaoze Yan, Jianing Wu. Dynamic analysis of planar mechanical systems considering stick-slip and Stribeck effect in revolute clearance joints. Nonlinear Dynamics, Nonlinear Dynamics, 2019, 95(1), 321-341.

19.    Xu X., Wu J., Wang K., Yang Y., Yan S. Locking of the operculum in a water snail: Theoretical modeling and applications for mechanical sealing. Journal of Theoretical Biology, 2019, 464: 104-111

20.    Donghui Ma, Rui Wang, Pengfei Rao, Ruoming Sui, Shaoze Yan. Automated analysis of meshing performance of harmonic drive gears under various operating conditions. IEEE Access, 2018, 6(99):68137 – 68154.

21.    Jieliang Zhao, Mengdi Xu, Youjian Liang, Shaoze Yan, Wendong Niu. Influence of hydrodynamic pressure and vein strength on the super-elasticity of honeybee wings. Journal of Insect Physiology, 2018, Vol. 109: 100-106

22.    Tao Liu, Zhijun Luo, Jiahong Huang, Shaoze Yan. A Comparative Study of Four Kinds of Adaptive Decomposition Algorithms and Their Applications. Sensors, 2018, 18(7), 2120.

23.    Zhijun Luo, Tao Liu, Shaoze Yan, Mengbo Qian. Revised empirical wavelet transform based on auto-regressive power spectrum and its application to the mode decomposition of deployable structure. Journal of Sound and Vibration, 2018, 431: 70-87

24.    Jianing Wu, Guanya Shi, Yiwei Zhao and Shaoze Yan. How to dip nectar: optimal time apportionment in natural viscous fluid transport. Journal of Physics D: Applied Physics, 51 (2018) 245401

25.    Xiaoyan Xu, Jianing Wu, Yunqiang Yang, Rengao Zhu, Shaoze Yan. Operculum of a water snail is a hydrodynamic lubrication sheet. Journal of Bionic Engineering 15 (2018) 471–480

26.    Jieliang Zhao, Fei Zhu, Shaoze Yan. Honeybees prefer to steer on a smooth wall with tetrapod gaits. Journal of Insect Science, (2018) 18(2): 45; 1–6.

27.    Tao Liu, Shaoze Yan. Vibration analysis of a deployable structure using Constant-Q nonstantionary Gabor transform and Fourier transform. Noise Control Engineering Journal, 66 (2):78-89, 2018

28.    Tao Liu; Mindong Lyu; Zixi Wang; Shaoze Yan. An identification method of orbit responses rooting in vibration analysis of rotor during touchdowns of active magnetic bearings. Journal of Sound and Vibration, 2018, 414, 174-191

29.    Tao Liu, Jian Li, Xiaofeng Cai, Shaoze Yan. A time-frequency analysis algorithm for ultrasonic waves generating from a debonding defect by using empirical wavelet transform. Applied Acoustics, 2018, 131: 16-27

30.    Yunqiang Yang, Jianing Wu, Rengao Zhu, Chuchu Li, Shaoze Yan. The honeybee's protrusible glossa is a compliant mechanism. Journal of Bionic Engineering, 2017, 14: 607–615

31.    Ma Donghui, Wu Jianing, Liu Tao, Yan Shaoze. Deformation analysis of the flexspline of harmonic drive gears considering the driving speed effect using laser sensors. Science China Technological Sciences, 2017, 60(8): 1175-1187

32.    Liang Youjian, Zhao Jieliang, Yan Shaoze. Honeybees have hydrophobic wings that enable them to fly through fog and dew. Journal of Bionic Engineering, 2017, 14(3): 549-556

33.    Baojiang Song, Shaoze Yan. Relationship between the real contact area and contact force in pre-sliding regime. Chinese Physics B, 2017, 26(7): 074601

34.    Junlan Li, Hongzhou Huang, Shaoze Yan, Yunqiang Yang. Kinematic accuracy and dynamic performance of a simple planar space deployable mechanism with joint clearance considering parameter uncertainty. Acta Astronautica, 2017, 136, 34-45

35.    Jieliang Zhao, Shaoze Yan, Liren Deng, He Huang and Yueming Liu. Design and Analysis of Biomimetic Nose Cone for Morphing of Aerospace Vehicle. Journal of Bionic Engineering, 2017, 14(2): 317-326

36.    Guanya Shi, Jianing Wu, Shaoze Yan. Drag reduction in a natural high-frequency swinging micro-articulation: Mouthparts of the honey bee. Journal of Insect Science. 2017, 17(2):30.

37.    Jieliang Zhao, He Huang, Shaoze Yan. Honey bees (Apis mellifera ligustica) swing abdomen to dissipate residual flying energy landing on a wall. Journal of Applied Physics 121(9): 094702, 2017

38.    Wu Jianing, Yan Shaoze, Li Junlan, Gu Yongxia. Mechanism reliability of bistable compliant mechanisms considering degradation and uncertainties: modelling and evaluation method. Applied Mathematical Modelling, 40(23–24), 2016, 10377–10388

39.    Jieliang Zhao, Shaoze Yan, Jianing Wu. Critical Structure for Telescopic Movement of Honey bee (Insecta: Apidae) Abdomen: Folded Intersegmental Membrane. Journal of Insect Science, 2016, 16(1): 79

40.    Ma Donghui, Wu Jianing, Yan Shaoze. A method for detection and quantification of meshing characteristics of harmonic drive gears using computer vision. Science China Technological Sciences, v 59, n 9, p 1305-1319, 2016

41.    Rengao Zhu, Hesong Lv, Tianye Liu, Yunqiang Yang, Jianing Wu, Shaoze Yan. Feeding Kinematics and Nectar Intake of the Honey Bee Tongue. Journal of Insect Behavior, 2016, 29(3), 325-339

42.    Tianfu Yang, Shaoze Yan, Wei Ma, Zengyao Han. Joint Dynamic Analysis of Space Manipulator with Planetary Gear Train transmission. Robotica, 34(5): 1042-1058, 2016

43.    Tao Liu; Shaoze Yan; Wei Zhang. Time-Frequency Analysis of Nonstationary Vibration Signals for Deployable Structures by Using the Constant-Q Nonstationary Gabor Transform. Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing, 75, 2016, 228–244

44.    Jianing Wu, Shaoze Yan, and Ming J Zuo. Evaluating the reliability of multi-body mechanisms: A method considering the uncertainties of dynamic performance. Reliability Engineering & System Safety, 149, 96-106, 2016.

45.    Zhao Yiwei, Wu Jianing, Yang Heng, Yan, Shaoze. The Morphology and Reciprocation Movement of Honeybee's Hairy Tongue for Nectar Uptake. Journal of Bionic Engineering,  13(1): 98-107, 2016

46.    Chu-Chu Li, Jia-Ning Wu, Yun-Qiang Yang, Ren-Gao Zhu, Shao-Ze Yan. Drag reduction effects facilitated by microridges inside the mouthparts of honeybee workers and drones. Journal of Theoretical Biology, Volume 389, 2016,  1–10

47.    Ji Chen, Jianing Wu, and Shaoze Yan. Switchable wettability of the honeybee’s tongue surface regulated by erectable glossal hairs. Journal of Insect Science, (2015) 15(1): 164

48.    Chenjia Zhao, Jianing Wu, and Shaoze Yan. Observations and temporal model of a honeybee's hairy tongue in microfluid transport. Journal of Applied Physics, 2015, 118(19),  194701

49.    Zhao Jieliang, Yan Shaoze, Wu Jianing, Ma Wei, Han Zengyao. Thermodynamic analysis of a space station remote manipulator with a harmonic drive that considers an integrated thermal protection layer. Science China Technological Sciences, 2015, 58(11): 1884–1893

50.    Zelin Linghu, Jianing Wu, Changlong Wang, Shaoze Yan. Mouthpart grooming behavior in honeybees: kinematics and sectionalized friction between foreleg tarsi and proboscises. Journal of Insect Physiology, 82, 2015, 122-128

51.    Jieliang Zhao, Zhengliang Su, Shaoze Yan. Thermodynamic analysis on an anisotropically superhydrophobic surface with a hierarchical structure. Applied Surface Science, 2015, 1625-1633

52.    Jianing Wu, Heng Yang, Shaoze Yan. Energy saving strategies of honeybees in dipping nectar. Scientific Reports 5, 15002, 2015.

53.    Jieliang Zhao, Jianing Wu, Shaoze Yan. Erection mechanism of glossal hairs during honeybee feeding. Journal of Theoretical Biology, 386(2015) 62–68

54.    Jieliang Zhao, Jianing Wu, and Shaoze Yan. Movement Analysis of Flexion and Extension of Honeybee Abdomen Based on an Adaptive Segmented Structure. Journal of Insect Science, 2015) 15(1): 109

55.    Delin Cui, Shaoze Yan, Junlan Li, Zhaoye Qin, Xiaosong Guo. Dynamic analysis of satellite separation considering the flexibility of interface rings. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part G: Journal of Aerospace Engineering, 2015, 229(10) 1886–1902

56.    Delin Cui, Jieliang Zhao, Shaoze Yan, Xiaosong Guo, Junlan Li. Analysis of parameter sensitivity on dynamics of satellite separation. Acta Astronautica，114, 2015, 22–33

57.    Tao Liu, Wei Zhang, Shaoze Yan. A novel image enhancement algorithm based on stationary wavelet transform for infrared thermography to the de-bonding defect in solid rocket motors. Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing, Vol 62–63, 2015, 366–380

58.    Jianing Wu, Shaoze Yan and Yongxia Gu. On Stability Optimization of the Deployable Bistable Compliant Structures Mounted in the Morphing Skin: Method and Implementation. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part C: Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science, 2015, 229(5) 943–956

59.    Shaoze Yan, Wuweikai Xiang, Zhang Lin. A comprehensive model for 3D revolute joints with clearances in mechanical systems. Nonlinear Dynamics, 2015, 80(1-2): 309-328

60.    Jianing Wu, Rengao Zhu, Shaoze Yan, and Yunqiang Yang. Erection pattern and section-wise wettability of a honeybee's glossal hairs in nectar feeding. Journal of Experimental Biology, 2015, 218, 664-667

61.    Chu-Chu Li, Jia-Ning Wu, Yun-Qiang Yang, Ren-Gao Zhu, Shao-Ze Yan. Drag Reduction in the Mouthpart of a Honeybee Facilitated by Galea Ridges for Nectar-Dipping Strategy. Journal of Bionic Engineering, 2015, 12(1): 70–78

62.    Tianfu Yang, Shaoze Yan, Zengyao Han. Nonlinear model of space manipulator joint considering time-variant stiffness and backlash. Journal of Sound and Vibration, 341(2015), 246-259

63.    Xiang W W K, Yan S Z, Wu J N. A comprehensive method for joint wear prediction in planar mechanical systems with clearances considering complex contact conditions. Sci China Tech Sci, 2015, 58: 86–96

64.    Jieliang Zhao, Jianing Wu, Shaoze Yan, Junlan Li, Yongxia Gu. Dynamic modeling and motion precision analysis of spacecraft manipulator with harmonic drive considering the alternate thermal field in orbit. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part G: Journal of Aerospace Engineering. 2015, 229(1) 135–148

65.    Song Baojiang, Yan Shaoze, Xiang Wuweikai. A Measurement Method for Distinguishing the Real Contact Area of Rough Surfaces of Transparent Solids Using Improved Otsu Technique. Chinese Physics B, 2015, 24 (1): 014601

66.    Wuweikai Xiang, Shaoze Yan, Jianing Wu, Robert X. Gao. Complexity evaluation on non-linear dynamic behavior of mechanisms with clearance joints by using the fractal method. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part C: Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science, 2014, 228(18) 3482–3495

67.           Zehao Pan, Jianing Wu, Shaoze Yan, Yongxia Gu. Feature generation method for fault diagnosis of closed cable loop used in deployable space structures. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part O, Journal of Risk and Reliability, 2014, 228(6) 631–640

68.           Li Junlan, Yan Shaoze, and Tan Xuefeng. Dynamic-Envelope Analysis of Clamp-Band Joint Considering Pyroshock of Satellite Separation, Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, 2014, 51 (5): 1390-1400.

69.    Gao Peng, Yan Shaoze. Dynamic fuzzy reliability models of degraded hold-down structures for folded solar array. Applied Mathematical Modelling, 38 (2014) 4354–4370

70.    Jianing Wu, Shaoze Yan, Jieliang Zhao,Yuying Ye. Barbs Facilitate the Helical Penetration of Honeybee (Apis mellifera ligustica) Stingers. PLOS ONE, 2014 9(8): e103823.

71.    Junlan Li, Shaoze Yan. Thermally induced vibration of composite solar array with honeycomb panels in low earth orbit. Applied Thermal Engineering, 71 (2014) 419-432

72.    Wu Jianing, Yan Shaoze, R. X. Gao. Modeling and Analysis of Failure Propagation of Mechanical System with Multi-Operation States Using High-level Petri Net. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part O:Journal of Risk and Reliability, 2014, 228(4) 347–361

73.    Heng Yang, Jianing Wu, Shaoze Yan. Effects of erectable glossal hairs on a honeybee's nectar-drinking strategy. Applied Physics Letters, 2014, 104(26), 263701

74.    De-Lin Cui, Shao-Ze Yan, Xiao-Song Guo, Robert X. Gao. Parametric Resonance of Liquid Sloshing in Partially Filled Spacecraft Tanks during the Powered-Flight Phase of Rocket. Aerospace Science and Technology. 35, 2014, 93–105

75.           Jianing Wu, Shaoze Yan. Fault Severity Evaluation and Improvement Design for Mechanical Systems Using the Fault Injection Technique and Gini Concordance Measure. Mathematical Problems in Engineering, 2014, 416048

76.           Wu Jianing, Yan Shaoze, Gu Yongxia. Fault severity analysis of the time-dependent mechanical systems by the revised Time Petri Net. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part I: Journal of Systems and Control Engineering, 2014, 228(4) 207–220

77.           Jianing Wu, Junlan Li, Shaoze Yan. Design of Deployable Bistable Structures for Morphing Skin and Its Structural Optimization. Engineering Optimization, 2014, 46(6): 745–762

78.    Jianing Wu, Shaoze Yan. An approach to system reliability prediction for mechanical equipment using fuzzy reasoning Petri net. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part O, Journal of Risk and Reliability. 2014, Vol. 228(1) 39–51

79.    Jieliang Zhao, Shaoze Yan, Jianing Wu. Analysis of parameter sensitivity of space manipulator with harmonic drive based on the revised response surface method. Acta Astronautica, 98 (2014), pp. 86-96

80.           Junlan Li, Shaoze Yan, Feng Guo, Pengfei Guo. Effects of damping, friction, gravity, and flexibility on the dynamic performance of a deployable mechanism with clearance. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part C, Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science, 2013, 227(8) 1791–1803

81.           Peng Gao and Shaoze Yan. Fuzzy Dynamic Reliability Model of Dependent Series Mechanical Systems. Advances in Mechanical Engineering, 2013, Article ID 985721

82.           Peng Gao, Shaoze Yan, Liyang Xie, Jianing Wu. Dynamic Reliability Analysis of Mechanical Components Based on Equivalent Strength Degradation Paths. Strojniški vestnik - Journal of Mechanical Engineering. 2013, 59(6)

83.           Li Junlan, Yan Shaoze; Cai Renyu. Thermal analysis of composite solar array subjected to space heat flux. Aerospace Science and Technology, 2013, 27(1): 84-94

84.           Junlan Li, Jianing Wu, Shaoze Yan. Conceptual Design of Deployment Structure of Morphing Nose Cone. Advances in Mechanical Engineering, 2013, vol. 2013, pp1-7

85.           Shaoze Yan, Tianfu Yang, Xiajie Liu, Rencheng Wang. Tactile Feedback Control for a Gripper Driven by SMA Springs. AIP Advances, 2012, 2(3): 032134-1-7

86.           Wu Jianing, Yan Shaoze, Xie Liyang, GAO Peng. Reliability apportionment approach for spacecraft solar array using fuzzy reasoning Petri net and fuzzy comprehensive evaluation. Acta Astronautica. 76 (2012) 136–144

87.           Wu Jianing, Yan Shaoze, Xie Liyang. Reliability Analysis Method of a Solar Array by Using Fault Tree Analysis and Fuzzy Reasoning Petri Net. Acta Astronautica. 2011, 69:960-968

88.           Yan Shaoze，Guo Pengfei. Kinematic accuracy analysis of flexible mechanisms with uncertain link lengths and joint clearances. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part C: Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science. 2011, 225(8): 1973-1983

89.           Xun Jian, Yan Shaoze. A revised Hilbert-Huang transformation based on the neural networks and its application in vibration signal analysis of a deployable structure. Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing, 2008, 22(7) 1705-1723

90.           Tadakurna K, DeVita LM, Plante JS, Shaoze Y, Dubowsky S. The experimental study of a precision parallel manipulator with binary actuation: With application to MRI cancer treatment. IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation, 2008, VOLS 1-9: 2503-2508

91.    Shaoze Yan, Xiajie Liu, Feng Xu, and Jinhui Wang. A Gripper Actuated by a Pair of Differential SMA Springs. Journal of Intelligent Material Systems and Structures, 2007, 18(5) 459-466.

92.           Yan Shaoze, Zhang Fuxing, Qin Zhen, Wen Shizhu. A 3-DOFs mobile robot driven by a piezoelectric actuator. Smart Materials and Structures, 2006, 15(1): N7-13

Outstanding Young Teacher Award by Tsinghua University in 2003.

Second Prize of Beijing Teaching Achievements Award in 2004.

Second Prize of National Multimedia Teaching Software Awards in 2001.

National Excellent Course in 2004

Beijing Excellent Course in 2003

First Prize of Tsinghua University Teaching Achievements Award in 2010 and 2012.

First Prize of Experiment Technique Teaching Achievements Award by Tsinghua University in 2004 and 2012.

First Prize of Tsinghua University Teaching Software in 2008 and 2005

First Prize of Excellent Textbook Award of Tsinghua University in 2008.

Excellent Teaching Paper Award by National Mechanical Course Forum in 2011, 2010 and 2009

Director, Teaching Committee, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Tsinghua University (2016 – Present)

Director, Steering Committee of Ministry of Education for Mechanical Fundamental Course Teaching, P. R. China (2018-Present)

Director, Steering Committee of Ministry of Education for Engineering Fundamental Course Teaching, P. R. China (2018-Present)

Director, Chinese Mechanical System Dynamics Association (2018 – present)