Publications

Collecting and Scheduling Demonstrations for Multi-Step Precision Manipulation with VLAs

S. Yang. "Collecting and Scheduling Demonstrations for Multi-Step Precision Manipulation with VLAs. " IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems (IROS). 2026.

Leader-Free Mobile ALOHA: Gamepad-IK Teleoperation and VLA Fine-Tuning for Laboratory Manipulation

S. Yang. "Leader-Free Mobile ALOHA: Gamepad-IK Teleoperation and VLA Fine-Tuning for Laboratory Manipulation. " 2026 Project Website : https://shengfeng-yang.github.io/aloha-gamepad/.

Diffusion-based Generative Machine Learning Model for Predicting Crack Propagation in Aluminum Nitride at the Atomic Scale

J. Lu, S. Yang. "Diffusion-based Generative Machine Learning Model for Predicting Crack Propagation in Aluminum Nitride at the Atomic Scale. " arXiv. 2026: 2603.13445.

A machine learning framework for missing and imbalanced data in marketing analytics

Zhang, C., et al. " A machine learning framework for missing and imbalanced data in marketing analytics. " Journal of Marketing Analytics. 2025.

Modeling of Microstructural Evolution within TSVs Using Atomistic Simulations

S. Yang, J. Lu. "Modeling of Microstructural Evolution within TSVs Using Atomistic Simulations. " IEEE Intersociety Conference on Thermal and Thermomechanical Phenomena in Electronic Systems (ITherm). 2025.

Atomistic Modeling of Interfacial Cracking in Copper-To-Copper Direct Bonding

S. Yang, J. Lu. "Atomistic Modeling of Interfacial Cracking in Copper-To-Copper Direct Bonding. " IEEE Electronic Components and Technology Conference (ECTC). 2025: 1206-1210.

Lithium Storage Mechanisms and Electrochemical Behavior of a Molybdenum Disulfide Nanoparticle Anode

Li, X., et al. "Lithium Storage Mechanisms and Electrochemical Behavior of a Molybdenum Disulfide Nanoparticle Anode. " Energy & Environmental Materials. 2025: 8, e12855.

Rapid prediction of grain boundary network evolution in nanomaterials utilizing a generative machine learning approach

Y. Wang, A. Kazemi, T. Jing, Z. Ding, L. Li, S. Yang. "Rapid prediction of grain boundary network evolution in nanomaterials utilizing a generative machine learning approach. " Extreme Mechanics Letters. 2024: 70, 102172.

Integrating uncertainty into deep learning models for enhanced prediction of nanocomposite materials’ mechanical properties

Y. Wang, G. Lin, S. Yang. "Integrating uncertainty into deep learning models for enhanced prediction of nanocomposite materials’ mechanical properties. " APL Machine Learning. 2024: 2, 016112.

Porous microstructures for ion storage in high capacity electrodes based on surface segregation-induced separation

L. Zhu, S. Yang, X. Zhou, Y. Liu. "Porous microstructures for ion storage in high capacity electrodes based on surface segregation-induced separation. " </i>. 2022: 17/632,490.

First-principles study of vacancy interaction with grain boundaries of tungsten under tensile strains

Q. Han, Y. Wang, Y. Zhang, S. Yang. "First-principles study of vacancy interaction with grain boundaries of tungsten under tensile strains. " Computational Materials Science. 2021: 200, 110760.

Phase-field-lattice Boltzmann method for dendritic growth with melt flow and thermosolutal convection–diffusion

N. Wang, D. Korba, Z. Liu, R. Prabhu, M. Priddy, S. Yang, L. Chen, L. Li "Phase-field-lattice Boltzmann method for dendritic growth with melt flow and thermosolutal convection–diffusion. " Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering. 2021: 385, 114026.

Lithium trapping in germanium nanopores during delithiation process

X. Zhou, T. Li, Y. Cui, M. Meyerson, J. Weeks, C. Mullins, S. Yang, Y. Liu, L. Zhu "Lithium trapping in germanium nanopores during delithiation process. " Applied Materials Today. 2021: 24, 101140.

Effects of magnesium dopants on grain boundary migration in aluminum-magnesium alloys

A. Kazemi, S. Yang "Effects of magnesium dopants on grain boundary migration in aluminum-magnesium alloys. " Computational Materials Science. 2021: 188, 110130.

Phonon Transport Across Coherent and Incoherent Interfaces

W. Li, X. Chen, S. Yang. "Phonon Transport Across Coherent and Incoherent Interfaces. " JOM. 2019: 71, 3885-3891.

Atomistic Study of the Effect of Magnesium Dopants on the Strength of Nanocrystalline Aluminum

A. Kazemi, S. Yang. "Atomistic Study of the Effect of Magnesium Dopants on the Strength of Nanocrystalline Aluminum. " JOM. 2019: 71, 1209-1214.

Role of disordered bipolar complexions on the sulfur embrittlement of nickel general grain boundaries

T. Hu, S. Yang (Co-First Author), N. Zhou, Y. Zhang, J. Luo. "Role of disordered bipolar complexions on the sulfur embrittlement of nickel general grain boundaries. " Nature Communications. 2018: 9, 2764.

First-order interfacial transformations with a critical point: breaking the symmetry at a symmetric tilt grain boundary

S. Yang, N. Zhou, H. Zheng, S. Ong, J. Luo "First-order interfacial transformations with a critical point: breaking the symmetry at a symmetric tilt grain boundary. " Physical Review Letters. 2018: 120, 085702.

Ballistic-diffusive phonon heat transport across grain boundaries

X. Chen, W. Li, L. Xiong, Y. Li, S. Yang, Z. Zheng, D. McDowell, Y. Chen. "Ballistic-diffusive phonon heat transport across grain boundaries. " Acta Materialia. 2017: 136, 355-365.

Concurrent atomistic–continuum simulation of polycrystalline strontium titanate’ mechanical properties

S. Yang, N. Zhang, Y. Chen. "Concurrent atomistic–continuum simulation of polycrystalline strontium titanate. " Philosophical Magazine. 2015: 95(24), 2697-2716.

Concurrent atomistic and continuum simulation of bi-crystal strontium titanate with tilt grain boundary

S. Yang, N. Zhang, Y. Chen. "Concurrent atomistic and continuum simulation of bi-crystal strontium titanate with tilt grain boundary. " Proceedings of The Royal Society A. 2015: 471, 20140758.

Phonon thermal transport through tilt grain boundaries in strontium titanate

Z. Zheng, X. Chen, B. Deng, A. Chernatynskiy, S. Yang; L. Xiong, Y. Chen. "Phonon thermal transport through tilt grain boundaries in strontium titanate. " Journal of Applied Physics. 2014: 116, 073706.

Concurrent atomistic and continuum simulation of strontium titanate

S. Yang, L. Xiong, Q. Deng, Y. Chen. "Concurrent atomistic and continuum simulation of strontium titanate. " Acta Materialia. 2013: 61(1), 89-102.