Publications

Referred Journal Publications

1. Kwon, H.J.,Xiang, Y.,Bhatt, R., Rahmatalla, S., Arora, J.S., Abdel-Malek, K. Backward walking simulation of humans using optimization. Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization, 2013 (in review)
2. Xiang, Y. Human carrying simulation with symmetric and asymmetric loads using optimization. Journal of Applied Biomechanics, 2013 (in press)
   
3. Xiang, Y., Arora, J.S., Abdel-Malek, K. Hybrid predictive dynamics: a new approach to simulate human motion. Multibody System Dynamics, 28(3):199-224, 2012 .
   
4. Xiang, Y., Arora, J.S., Abdel-Malek, K. 3D human lifting motion prediction with different performance measures. International Journal of Humanoid Robotics, 9(2): 1250012, 2012.
   
5. Xiang, Y., Arora, J.S., Chung, H.J., Kwon, H.J., Rahmatalla, S., Bhatt, R., Abdel-Malek, K. Predictive simulation of human walking transitions using an optimization formulation. Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization, 45(5):759-772, 2012 .
6. Xiang, Y., Rahmatalla, S., Arora, J.S., Abdel-Malek, K. Enhanced optimization-based inverse kinematics methodology considering skeletal discomfort. International Journal of Human Factors Modelling and Simulation, 2(1/2):111-126, 2011.
7. Kim, J.H., Abdel-Malek, K., Xiang, Y., Yang, J., and Arora, J.S., Concurrent motion planning and reaction load distribution for redundant dynamic systems under external holonomic constraints. International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering, 88:47-65, 2011.
8. Rahmatalla, S., Xiang, Y., Smith, R., Meusch, J., Bhatt, R. A validation framework for predictive human models. International Journal of Human Factors Modelling and Simulation， 2(1/2): 67-84, 2011.
9. Xiang, Y., Arora, J.S., and Abdel-Malek, K. Optimization-based prediction of asymmetric human gait. Journal of Biomechanics, 44(4): 683-693, 2011.
10. Kim, J.H., Xiang, Y., Yang, J., Arora, J.S., Abdel-Malek, K., Dynamic motion planning of overarm throw for a biped human multibody system. Multibody System Dynamics, 24(1): 1-24, 2010.
11. Xiang, Y., Arora, J.S., and Abdel-Malek, K. Physics-based modeling and simulation of human walking: a review of optimization-based and other approaches. Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization, 42:1-23, 2010.
12. Xiang, Y., Arora, J.S., Rahmatalla, S., Marler, T., Bhatt, R., and Abdel-Malek, K. Human lifting simulation using a multi-objective optimization approach. Multibody System Dynamics, 23(4):431-451, 2010.
13. Xiang, Y., Chung, H.J., Kim, J.H., Bhatt, R., Rahmatalla, S., Yang, J., Marler, T., Arora, J.S., and Abdel-Malek, K. Predictive dynamics: an optimization-based novel approach for human motion simulation. Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization, 41:465-479, 2010.
14. Yang, J., Feng, X., Xiang, Y., Kim, J.H., and Rajulu, S. Determining the three-dimensional relation between the skeletal elements of the human shoulder complex.  Journal of Biomechanics, 42(11):1762-1767, 2009.
15. Xiang, Y., Arora, J.S., Rahmatalla, S., and Abdel-Malek, K. Optimization-based dynamic human walking prediction: one step formulation. International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering, 79:667-695, 2009. 
16. Kim, J.H., Xiang, Y., Bhatt, R., Yang, J., Chung, H.J., Arora, J.S., and Abdel-Malek, K. Generating effective whole-body motions of a human-like mechanism with efficient ZMP formulation. International Journal of Robotics and Automation, 24(2):125-136, 2009.
17. Xiang, Y., Arora, J.S., and Abdel-Malek, K. Optimization-based motion prediction of mechanical systems: sensitivity analysis. Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization, 37(6):551-570, 2009.
18. Kim, J.H., Xiang, Y., Bhatt, R., Yang, J., Chung, H.J., Patrick, A., Mathai, A., Arora, J.S., Abdel-Malek, K., and Obusek, J.P. General biped motion and balance of a human model. SAE Transactions Journal of Passenger Cars: Electronic and Electrical Systems, 1(1):621-629, 2008.
19. Yang, J., Man, X., Xiang, Y., Kim, H.J., Patrick, A., Swan, C., Abdel-Malek, K., and Arora, J.S. Newly developed functionalities for the virtual human Santos. SAE Transactions Journal of Passenger Cars: Mechanical Systems, 116(6):365-373, 2007.
20. Xiang, Y., Wang, Q., Fan, Z., and Fang, H. Optimal crashworthiness design of a spot-welded thin-walled hat section. Finite Elements in Analysis and Design, 42:846-855, 2006.
21. Xiang, Y., and Fan, Z. Spot-weld modeling for quasi-static collapse simulations of thin-walled hat sections. Automotive Engineering, 26(6):750-754, 2004.
    

Editorial Publications

1. Xiang, Y., Zhou, X., and  Yang, J., Guest Editors, Dynamics in Digital Human Modeling and Simulation,  Special Issue in International Journal of Human Factors Modelling and Simulation, 2011.