Dr. Qiang Guo

Assistant Professor Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
AEC 212
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Education

  • PhD, Mechanics, Energetics & Materials

    University of Lille, 2019

  • PhD, Engineering Mechanics

    Dalian University of Technology, 2019

  • MS, Engineering Mechanics

    Dalian University of Technology, 2014

  • BS, Engineering Mechanics

    Hebei University, 2012

Professional Experience

  • Assistant Professor, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

    University of Colorado Colorado Springs (2025-Present)

  • Research Associate, Mechanical Engineering

    University of Wyoming (2024-2025)

  • Postdoctoral Scholar, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

    University of California, San Diego (2021-2024)

  • Postdoctoral Researcher, Mechanical Engineering

    University of Colorado Boulder (2019-2021)

Research Interests

Dr. Guo’s research interests lie in the expansive field of Solid Mechanics, where he integrates theoretical modeling, simulations, and experiments to investigate the multiscale and multiphysics mechanisms that govern material and structural behavior under fatigue, fracture, and extreme conditions. His work has resulted in efficient predictive models and optimization strategies that improve material and structural performance while enabling innovative designs across diverse engineering applications. His current research activities include:

  • Multiscale Multiphysics Constitutive Modeling
  • Fracture of Soft Materials
  • Fatigue Assessment and Life Prediction
  • Reduced Order Modeling of Lithium-Ion Batteries

Teaching Interests

  • MAE 5100: Continuum Mechanics, Fall Semester
  • MAE 4160/5160: Intro to Finite Element Analysis, Spring Semester