Academic Profile : Faculty

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Assoc Prof Yap Fook Fah
Associate Professor, School of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering
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Academic Qualifications: BA(Hons) First Class with Distinction - University of Cambridge - 1989
PhD - University of Cambridge - 1993

Summary of Working Experience: (with dates)
17 Nov 1993 - 31 Dec 1998 Lecturer, NTU
1 Jan 1999 - 31 Dec 2000 Assistant Professor, NTU
1 Jan 2001 - Associate Professor, NTU
MAJOR RESEARCH INTERESTS
• Vehicle dynamics
• Micro-Mobility
• Dynamics of damped structures and vibration control using magneto-rheological fluid damping technology.
• Structural Dynamics and Vibrations
• Flywheel energy storage systems.
• Virtual prototyping and simulation of complex mechanical systems.
 
  • Innovative design and development of adaptive and smart rail steel clamps for rail defect isolation on track
  • P4.2: Modular Robot Combination-Coupling and Decoupling
  • Ruggedized Wireless Sensor For Structural Condition Monitoring
Courses Taught
MA1001 Dynamics
RE1017 Introduction to Engineering Mechanics