Education

  • Ph.D., University of California, Berkeley, 1987
  • M.S., Michigan State University, 1984
  • B.S., National Cheng-Kung University, Taiwan, 1980

Teaching Interests

Professor Liang's teaching interests encompass core mechanical engineering subjects at both undergraduate and graduate levels, including manufacturing processes, materials engineering, and design principles. His instruction emphasizes the integration of theoretical foundations with practical applications to prepare students for advanced study and professional practice. Professor Liang actively involves students in research-driven learning experiences to enhance their understanding of emerging technologies in manufacturing and materials science.

Research Interests

Professor Liang's research centers on advanced manufacturing technologies and materials processing, focusing on the development and optimization of innovative methods for fabrication and surface engineering in the context of precision machining, additive manufacturing, and data science. His work addresses the relationship between process configurations, parameters, and material properties to improve performance and reliability through modeling, monitoring, control, and optimization. This research integrates experimental, analytical, and computational approaches to explore microstructural evolution, mechanical behavior, and multifunctional materials for engineering applications, involving collaborations with both graduate and undergraduate students.

Recent Publications

  • -  Li, J., Cheng, Y., Cheng L., Gao, X., Zhang, J., Jiang, S., Liu, H., Liu, K, Wang, Y., Liang, S. Y., "Analysis of the Effect of Tough-brittle Transition on the Cryogenic Internal Cold Cutting Mechanism of PEEK," Tribology International, Vol. 213, pp. 111035, 2026.
  • -  Zhao, M., Yang, X. B, Qiu, S. Y, and Liang, S. Y., “Modeling of Residual Stress and Microstructure Evolution in Machining: A Review,” International Journal of Precision Engineering and Manufacturing, Vol. 27, pp. 349–401, 2026.
  • -  Cong, C., Lu, X., H., Chen, Y., Hao, X., Q., Shi, W., T., and Liang, S. Y., “Modeling and Analysis of Forces in Laser-assisted Micro-milling Inconel 718 Under Softening Effects and Size Effects,” Precision Engineering, Vol. 97, pp. 742 - 756, 2026.
  • -  Zhang, B. W., Liu, X. L., Yue, C. X., Liang, S. Y., Wang, L. H., and Zhou, T. X., "Physics-Constrained Domain-Decoupled Transfer Method: Application to Cross-Condition Tooth-Wise Monitoring in Multi-Tooth Tools," Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing, Vol. 242, pp. 113636, 2026.
  • -  Huang, W., Ji, X., Garmestani, H., Liang, S. Y., ”Analytical Modeling of Grain Size Prediction in Additive Manufacturing,” Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, Vol. 139, pp. 2627-2641, 2025.