中国力学学会教育工作委员会委员；国际华人计算力学协会常务理事；中国力学学会计算力学专业委员会特邀委员；《应用数学和力学》编委。主持国家级、省部级和横向合作科研项目60余项；发表学术论文190余篇；主编和参编论著和教材9部，获发明专利7项，实用新型专利1项；获软件著作权4项；获科研奖励10项；参与制定IEEE国际标准1个。
（1）计算力学及其在工程中的应用
（2）输电塔线体系非线性振动及其控制
（3）工程结构数字孪生技术
（4）工程数值模拟方法及软件开发
（5）结构及装备中的关键力学问题
承担科研项目60余项，包括国家自然科学基金、国家财政部资助研发项目、中国博士后科学基金、教育部留学回国人员基金、重庆市自然科学基金、国家电网公司科技项目和横向合作项目等。近年承担的部分科研项目：
(1)超高海拔超高压线路覆冰形态和脱冰动态响应特征研究，国家电网公司科技项目，2023.10-2026.12
(2)超特高压输电线路大幅振荡控制方法研究及应用，国家电网公司科技项目，2023.10-2025.12
(3)特重冰区特高压输电线路关键技术研究，中国电建集团河北省电力勘测设计研究院有限公司科研项目，2022.7-2023.12
(4)重覆冰区超高压交流线路不均匀覆冰条件下脱冰跳跃和设计优化研究，国家电网公司科技项目，2021.01-2023.12
(5)±800kV特高压直流线路关键金具设计理论深化研究，国家电网公司科技项目，2020.01-2022.12
(6)基于数值模拟方法的蒙西地区多回路铁塔动力响应分析与评价，内蒙古电力（集团）有限责任公司内蒙古电力经济技术研究院分公司，2020.05-2021.08
(7)1000kV驻马店-南阳站交流特高压线路防舞措施评估，国网河南省电力科学研究院科研项目，2019.12-2020.09
(8)陶瓷材料抗热震性表征理论及测试方法研究，国家自然科学基金项目，2016.01-2019.12
（9）特高压输电线路舞动特征和激发模式研究，国家自然科学基金项目，2013.01-2016.12
（10）恶劣冰风条件下输电线路大高差、大档距导线动力特性分析及安全性提升措施研究，国家电网公司科技项目，2017.01-2019.12
（11）输电线路舞动数值仿真技术研究与防舞设计平台开发，国网河南省电力科学研究院科研项目，2017.01-2018.12
（12）输电导线脱冰冲击影响因素研究，中国电力顾问集团西南电力设计院科研项目，2017.11-2018.06
（13）矩形烟风道结构计算方法研究及软件开发，中国电力顾问集团西南电力设计院科研项目，2014.11-2015.12
（14）520t短连杆式钢水罐回转台数值模拟研究，中冶赛迪上海工程技术有限公司科技项目，2014.06-2015.12
（15）重冰区输电塔线耦合体系有限元模拟研究，中国电力顾问集团西南电力设计院科研项目，2012.11-2013.12
（16）真型输电线路舞动模拟试验数值仿真研究，国网河南省电力科学研究院科研项目，2012.09-2013.09
（17）超特高压输电线路舞动防止技术基础研究，重庆市自然科学基金项目，2009.07-2012.07
（18）超特高压输电线路导线舞动数值仿真研究，重庆市自然科学基金项目，2006.10-2008.10
（19）核反应堆压力管道疲劳裂纹扩展数值模拟研究，中国核动力设计研究院核反应堆系统设计技术国家级重点实验室项目，2010.03-2011.12
（20）500kV覆冰导线舞动数值模拟及舞动防止方法研究，国家电网公司科技项目，2007.10-2010.12
（21）地震和风组合荷载对特高压铁塔影响研究，中国电力顾问集团西南电力设计院科研项目，2010.09-2011.12
(1)Kaiwen Wu, Bo Yan*, Hanxu Yang, Qingyu Liu, Jun Lu, Ming Liang, Characteristics of multi-span transmission lines following ice-shedding, Cold Regions Science and Technology, 2024, 218: 104082
(2)Kaiwen Wu, Bo Yan*, Hanxu Yang, Jun Lu, Zhenyu Xue, Ming Liang, Yu Teng, Dynamic response characteristics of isolated-span transmission lines after ice-shedding, IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery, 2023.38(5):3519-3530
(3)Huachao Deng, Bo Yan, Jun Koyanagi, Improved XFEM for 3D interfacial crack modeling, Mechanics of Materials, 2023, 186:104811
(4)Haoyue Cheng, Bo Yan*, Fenfen Liu, Benhao Yin, Kai Yang, Yanqiang Liu, Zhihua Gao, Solid chamber for satellite electronic modules and evaluation of its heat conduction behavior, Case Studies in Thermal Engineering, 2023,50:103407
(5)Huachao Deng, Bo Yan, Xiaomin Zhang, Yongqiang Zhu, Jun Koyanagi, New crack front enrichment for XFEM modeling, International Journal of Solids and Structures, 2023, 274: 112280
(6)Daoda Cai , Bo Yan* , Yingbo Gao, Yuntao Sun, Huiping Wang, Huan Yao, Chuan Wu, and Bo Zhang, Topography optimization and buckling test of tension plates in UHVDC transmission lines, IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery, 2023, 38 (2): 1462-1471.
(7)Huachao Deng, Bo Yan, Xiaomin Zhang, Yongqiang Zhu, A new enrichment scheme for the interfacial crack modeling using the XFEM, Theoretical and Applied Fracture Mechanics, 2022, 122: 103595.
(8)Huachao Deng, Bo Yan, Yongqiang Zhu, A new path-independent integral for SIFs of interfacial crack, Theoretical and Applied Fracture Mechanics, 2022, 120: 103389.
(9)Huachao Deng, Bo Yan, Tomonaga Okabe, Fatigue crack propagation simulation method using XFEM with variable-node element, Engineering Fracture Mechanics, 2022, 269: 108533
(10)Huachao Deng, Bo Yan, Tomonaga Okabe, A new path-independent interaction integral for dynamic stress intensity factors of cracked structures, International Journal of Solids and Structures, 2022, 243:111559
(11)Guizao Huang, Bo Yan*, Yujun Guo, Bo Zhang, Guangning Wu, Experimental study on dynamic response characteristics of isolated-span transmission lines after ice-shedding, High Voltage, 2022, 1-13
(12)Daoda Cai, Bo Yan*, Yingbo Gao, Yongqiang Zhu, Chuan Wu, Zhongfei Ye, Bo Zhang, Stability behavior and optimization of tension plates in transmission lines in heavy ice zones, IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery, DOI: 10.1109/TPWRD. 2021.3133724
(13)Yongqiang Zhu, Bo Yan*, Mao Deng, Huachao Deng, Daoda Cai, Surrogate model for energy release rate and structure optimization of double-ceramic-layers thermal barrier coatings system, Surface & Coatings, 2022, 430:127989
(14)Guizao Huang, Bo Yan*, Zheyue Mou, Kaiwen Wu, Xin Lv, Surrogate model for torsional behavior of bundle conductors and its application, IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery, 2022, 37(1):67-75
(15)Nan Wen, Bo Yan*, Zheyue Mou, Guizao Huang, Hunxi Yang, Xin Lv, Prediction models for dynamic response parameters of transmission lines after ice-shedding based on machine learning method, Electric Power Systems Research, 2022, 202:107580
(16)Zheye Mou, Bo Yan*, Hanxu Yang, Kaiwen Wu, Chuan Wu, Xiaohui Yang, Study on anti-galloping efficiency of rotary clamp spacers for eight bundle conductor line, Cold Regions Science and Technology, 2022,193:103414
(17)Zheyue Mou, Bo Yan*, Hanxu Yang, Daoda Cai, Guizao Huang, Prediction model for aerodynamic coefficients of iced quad bundle conductors based on machine learning method, Royal Society Open Science, 2021, 8: 210568
(18)Yongqiang Zhu, Bo Yan*, Daoda Cai, Kaiwen Wu, Xiaomin Zhang, Structural parameter study on stress intensity factors of interfacial crack in thermal barrier coatings, Ceramics International, 2021, 47: 14354-14365
(19)Guizao Huang, Bo Yan*, Zheyue Mou, Xin Lv, Numerical investigation into torsional behavior of quad bundle conductors, IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery, 2021, 36(2):1024-1033
(20)Zheyue Mou, Bo Yan*, Xiang Lin, Guizao Huang, Xin Lv, Prediction method for galloping features of transmission lines based on FEM and machine learning, Cold Regions Science and Technology, 2020,173:103031
(21)Chuan Wu, Zhongfei Ye, Bo Zhang, Yong Pan, Qing Li, Bo Yan*, Study on galloping oscillation of iced twin bundle conductors considering the effects of vibration of aerodynamic and electromagnetic forces, Shock and Vibration, 2020, Article ID 6579062, 18 pages.
(22)Guizao Huang, Bo Yan*, Jiaqiong Liu, Chuan Wu, Zhongbin Lv, Experimental study on torsional behavior of twin bundle conductor lines, IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery, 2020, 35(3): 1423-1431
(23)Jiaqiong Liu, Bo Yan*, Guizao Huang, Zheyue Mou, Xin Lv, Haibin Zhang, Study on mechanical characteristics of conductors with three-dimensional finite-element models, Royal Society Open Science, 2020, 7: 200309
(24)Huachao Deng, Bo Yan*, Honghong Su, Xiaomin Zhang, Xin Lv, Study on transient heat flux intensity factor with interaction integral, International Journal of Thermal Sciences, 2019, 146: 106014
(25)Xiaohui Liu, Li Liu , Mengqi Cai, Bo Yan, Free vibration of transmission lines with multiple insulator strings using refined models, Applied Mathematical Modelling, 2019, 67: 252-282
(26)Guizao Huang, Bo Yan*, Nan Wen, Chuan Wu, Qing Li, Study on jump height of transmission lines after ice-shedding by reduced-scale modeling test, Cold Regions Science and Technology, 2019, 165: 102781
(27)Huachao Deng, Bo Yan*, Honghong Su, Xiaomin Zhang, Xin Lv, An interaction integral method for calculating heat flux intensity factor with the XFEM, International Journal of Thermal Science, 2019, 136: 379-388.
(28)Chuan Wu, Bo Yan*, Guizao Huang, Bo Zhang, Zhongbing Lv, Qing Li, Wake-induced oscillation behaviour of twin bundle conductor transmission lines, Royal Society Open Journal, June 14, 2018, available on line
(29)Yu Wu, Bo Yan*, Xiangju Qu, Improved chicken swarm optimization method for reentry trajectory optimization, Mathematical Problems in Engineering, 2018, 1-13
(30)Yang Zhao, Bo Yan*, Chong Zeng, Song Huang, Changlin Chen, Jianan Deng, Optimal scheme for structural design of large turbogenerator stator end winding, IEEE Transactions on Energy Conversion, 2016, 31(4):1423-1432
(31)Chuan Wu, Bo Yan*, Liang Zhang, Bo Zhang, Qing Li, A method to calculate jump height of iced transmission lines after ice-shedding, Cold Regions Science and Technology, 2016,125:40-47
(32)Bo Yan*, Xiaohui Liu, Xin Lu, Linshu Zhou，Investigation into galloping characteristics of iced quad bundle conductors，Journal of Vibration and Control，2016,22(4):965-987
(33)Linshu Zhou, Bo Yan*, Liang Zhang, Song Zhou, Study on galloping behavior of iced eight bundle conductor transmission lines, Journal of Sound and Vibration, 2016, 362: 85-110
(34)Mengqi Cai, Bo Yan*, Xin Lu, Linshu Zhou, Numerical simulation of aerodynamic coefficients of iced quad bundle conductors, IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery, 2015, 30(4):1669-1676
(35)L. Zhang, M.K. Lu, H.W. Zhang, B. Yan, Geometrically nonlinear elasto-plastic analysis of clustered tensegrity based on the co-rotational approach, International Journal of Mechanical Sciences, 2015, 93:154-165
(36)Yang Zhao, Bo Yan*, Changlin Chen, Jianan Deng, Qingwu Zhou, Parametric study on dynamic characteristics of turbogenerator stator end winding, IEEE Transactions on Energy Conversion, 2014,29(1):129-137.
(37)Xiaobing He, Bo Yan*, Jian-yiGu, Qiang Shen, Combined impacts of polypropylene fibres on workability, strength and permeability of SCC, Magazine of Concrete Research, 2014, 66(3): 127-140.
(38)Honghong Su, Xuefei Fang, Xue Feng, Bo Yan, The temperature-dependent strength of metals: theory and experimental validation, Journal of Applied Mechanics, 2014,81:091003
(39)Honghong Su, Xuefei Fang, Xue Feng, Bo Yan, Temperature-dependent modulus of metals based on lattice vibration theory, Jornal of Applied Mechanics, 2014, 81(4): 041017.
(40)Bo Yan*, Kequan Chen, Yueming Guo, Ming Liang, Qi Yuan, Numerical simulation study on jump height of iced transmission line after ice-shedding, IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery,2013,28(1):216-225.
(41)W. Luo, B. Yan*, X. Lu, G. H. Wen, Improvement of water slot design for beam blank casting mould, Ironmaking & Steelmaking, 2013,40(8):582-589.
(42)He XB, Yan B*, Gu J Y, Shen Q. Crack-arresting and strengthening mechanism of hybrid fiber reinforced polymer sheets in strengthening of reinforced concrete beams. Journal of Engineering Science and Technology Review, 2013,6(2): 134-138.
(43)Jing Hu, Bo Yan*, Song Zhou, Hongyan Zhang，Numerical investigation on galloping of iced quad bundle conductors，IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery，2012,27(2):784-792.
(44)W. Luo, B. Yan*, Y. X. Xiong, G. H. Wen and H. L. Xu, Improvement to secondary cooling scheme for beam blank continuous casting, Ironmaking & Steelmaking, 2012, 39( 2): 125-132.
(45)B. Yan*, X. Lin, W. Luo, Z. Chen, Z. Liu, Numerical Study on dynamic swing of suspension insulator string in overhead transmission line under wind load, IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery, 2010, 25 (1): 248-259.
(46)Xu HL, Wen GH, Sun W, Wang KZ, Yan B, Analysis of thermal behavior for beam blank continuous casting mold, Journal of Iron and Steel Research International, 2010, 17(12):17-22
(47)Xu HL, Wen GH, Sun W, Wang KZ, Yan B, Luo W, Thermal behavior of moulds with different water channels and their influence on quality in continuous casting of beam blanks, Ironmaking & Steelmaking, 2010, 37(5): 380-386
(48)Hu N, Liu Y, Li Y, Peng X, Yan B, Optimal excitation frequency of Lamb waves for delamination detection in CFRP laminates, Journal of Composite Materials, 2010, 44(13): 1643-1663
(49)XH. Liu, B. Yan*, HY. Zhang, S. Zhou, Nonlinear numerical simulation method for galloping of iced conductor, Applied Mathematics and Mechanics, 2009, 30(4): 489-501.
(50)Liu Y, Hu N, Yan C, Peng X, Yan B, Construction of a Mindlin pseudo spectral plate element and evaluating efficiency of the element, Finite Elements in Analysis and Design, 2009, 45(8-9):538-546
出版教材
（1）严波，《有限单元法基础》，北京：高等教育出版社，2022.2
（2）严波，皮文丽，《工程力学专业英语》，北京：清华大学出版社，2012.8
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专利
（1）一种考虑初始几何缺陷的耐张联板稳定性校核方法，发明专利，专利号：CN202211741476.1. 20230418；
（2）一种基于形貌优化的加强型耐张联板设计方法，发明专利，专利号：CN202211739235.3. 20230606；
（3）一种回转式间隔棒防舞效能评价方法，发明专利，专利号：ZL202110649421.7；
（4）一种线夹回转式双摆防舞器优化方法，发明专利，专利号：ZL202110874695.6；
（5）一种适用于输电线路脱冰跳跃防治的间隔棒及输电系统，发明专利，专利号：ZL202021235599.4；
（6）分裂导线防舞器，发明专利，专利号：ZL201010234084.7；
（7）一种确定覆冰区输电线路杆塔导地线布置的方法，发明专利,专利号：ZL200810147605.8；
（8）缆索爬行机器人，实用新型专利，专利号：ZL200920126204.4。
软件著作权
（1）高压输电线路跳线设计计算软件 V1.0;
（2）输电导线气动特性仿真软件 V1.0;
（3）输电线路舞动仿真平台 V1.0;
（4）无人机平直翼结构强度虚拟仿真实验教学系统 V1.0.
（1）输电线路舞动灾害防控体系关键技术及应用, 2020年度电力科技创新奖一等奖， 中国电力企业联合会
（2）输电线路动力特性分析平台研发及应用，2020年度河南省技术发明奖三等奖，河南省人民政府
（3）基于真型输电线路的舞动特性分析与应用，2014年度河南省电力公司科学技术进步奖二等奖；
（4）大截面圆形烟风道设计研究及工程应用，2014年度电力建设科学技术进步奖三等奖；
（5）超特高压输电线路覆冰动力响应成灾机理、治理措施研究及工程应用，获2013年度四川省科技进步三等奖；
（6）四分裂不同线径子导线覆冰舞动特性研究，获2012年度河南省电力公司科学技术进步奖三等奖；
（7）四川500kV线路覆冰舞动及在线监测技术研究，获2012年四川电力科学技术进步奖二等奖；
（8）四川高海拔重冰区500kV线路脱冰振动研究，获2010年四川电力科学技术进步奖一等奖；
（9）动态风作用下悬垂绝缘子串的风偏角计算和模拟试验研究，获2008年度中国电力科学技术奖三等奖；
（10）桥梁拉索（杆）的检测与修复技术研究，获2007年度中国公路学会科学技术奖二等奖。
（11）获2013年中国力学学会全国徐芝纶力学优秀教师奖。
IEEE Std 2828 TM-2021: IEEE Guide for Measuring Method of Overhead Power Transmission Line Galloping Based on Monocular Video. IEEE Standard Association.
