Lisha Yuan

Lisha Yuan is currently a Senior Applied Researcher at Bridgestone Americas. Previously, Lisha worked at Virginia Tech as a Graduate Research Assistant and Graduate Teaching Assistant, focusing on linear and nonlinear analysis of transversely isotropic material and optimization of composite structures. Lisha also served as an Undergraduate Student Researcher at Hunan University, leading a national training program for innovation and conducting research on ultrasonic assisted grinding and metal rubber isolators. Lisha holds a PhD in Engineering Mechanics from Virginia Tech and a Bachelor's degree in Engineering Mechanics from Hunan University.