Biography

Dr. Yimin Lu obtained his Ph.D. degree in Geosystems Engineering and dual M.S. degrees in Civil Engineering and Computational Science and Engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology. He is currently an Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil, Environmental and Construction Engineering at Texas Tech University (TTU), and holds joint appointments with the National Wind Institute at TTU and the National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR) under the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE).

Dr. Lu's research specializes in granular mechanics and rheology, particle-fluid systems, and coupled processes related to granular materials, with applications primarily in alternative energy, geohazards, and coastal resilience. His interdisciplinary expertise bridges fundamental mechanics and applied engineering, advancing solutions to critical challenges in sustainable energy security and infrastructure resilience facing the evolving climate.