Rey-Yie Fong

Also known as: Reyyie Fong

As part of Applied Materials’ Office of the CTO within the Photonics Business Platform, I focus on pioneering solutions that enable scalable photonic integration for next-generation computing and data-intensive applications. My work bridges physics, materials science, and advanced manufacturing to develop waveguide-centric architectures and nanoimprint patterning technologies that push the boundaries of optical performance and cost-effective production. more

Works (24)

Updated: September 25th, 2023 10:44

2023 article

Vibration-based hidden damage imaging using stereo cameras with digital image correlation

Wang, S., Abbott, T. B., Fong, R.-Y., Xu, C., & Yuan, F.-G. (2023, August 30). Structural Health Monitoring, Vol. 8.

By: S. Wang n, T. Abbott n, R. Fong n , C. Xu n  & F. Yuan n

author keywords: Vibration-based damage detection; digital image correlation; operational deflection shape; continuous wavelet transform; modal curvature; wavelet transform mode shape curvature
topics (OpenAlex): Structural Health Monitoring Techniques; Thermography and Photoacoustic Techniques; Optical measurement and interference techniques
UN Sustainable Development Goals Color Wheel
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: ORCID, Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 30, 2023

2022 article

Hidden damage visualization using laser speckle photometry

Welzen, J., Yuan, F. G., & Fong, R. Y. (2022, June 29). NDT & E International, Vol. 131, p. 102700.

By: J. Welzen n, F. Yuan n & R. Fong n 

Contributors: J. Welzen n, F. Yuan n & R. Fong n 

author keywords: Laser speckle photometry; Barely visible impact damage; Mean squared error; Normalized cross correlation; Structural similarity index measure; Honeycomb composite panel; Optimized window size
topics (OpenAlex): Thermography and Photoacoustic Techniques; Thermoregulation and physiological responses; Optical measurement and interference techniques
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: July 26, 2022

2022 article

Phase estimation via riesz transform in laser speckle interferometry for large-area damage imaging

Fong, R.-Y., & Yuan, F.-G. (2022, August 31). NDT & E International, Vol. 132, p. 102711.

By: R. Fong n  & F. Yuan n

Contributors: R. Fong n  & F. Yuan n

author keywords: Riesz transform; Log-gabor bandpass (bp) filter; Direct phase estimation (DPE); Shearography (SG); Barely visible impact damage (BVID)
topics (OpenAlex): Optical measurement and interference techniques; Thermography and Photoacoustic Techniques; Ultrasonics and Acoustic Wave Propagation
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: October 17, 2022

2021 article

An in-situ real-time hidden damage inspection on C-17 Globemaster III composite aileron using LSP technique under thermal excitation

Fong, R.-Y., & Yuan, F.-G. (2021, March 19). Sensors and Smart Structures Technologies for Civil, Mechanical, and Aerospace Systems 2021, Vol. 11591, pp. 110–131.

By: R. Fong n  & F. Yuan n

Contributors: R. Fong n  & F. Yuan n

author keywords: BVID; non-destructive inspection; LSP; ADPNet; Riesz bp transform; hypercomplex domain; unsupervised image segmentation; FPGA; wavefield reconstruction; DIC
topics (OpenAlex): Thermography and Photoacoustic Techniques; Industrial Vision Systems and Defect Detection; Optical measurement and interference techniques
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: November 8, 2021

2021 article

Comparison of image correlation algorithms for hidden damage laser speckle photometry

Welzen, J., Yuan, F.-G., & Fong, R. Y. (2021, March 19). Sensors and Smart Structures Technologies for Civil, Mechanical, and Aerospace Systems 2021, Vol. 11591, pp. 132–151.

By: J. Welzen n, F. Yuan n & R. Fong n 

Contributors: J. Welzen n, F. Yuan n & R. Fong n 

topics (OpenAlex): Thermography and Photoacoustic Techniques; Conservation Techniques and Studies; Industrial Vision Systems and Defect Detection
TL;DR: LSP shows great promise as a real-time non-destructive inspection tool not only in the aerospace industry but also in industries such as additive manufacturing where defects are prevalent. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: November 8, 2021

2021 article

Real-time Inspection with Advanced Damage Processing Network (ADPNet) for Laser Speckle Interferometry (LSI) | Poster

Fong, R.-Y., Grimes, J. A., & Yuan, G. (2021, January 1). Unpublished.

By: R. Fong* , J. Grimes & G. Yuan

Contributors: R. Fong* , J. Welzen & F. Yuan

topics (OpenAlex): Genetic and Environmental Crop Studies; Agricultural pest management studies; Genetic diversity and population structure
Source: ORCID
Added: June 21, 2023

2021 article

Vibration-based damage imaging via high-speed cameras with 3D digital image correlation using wavelet transform

Wang, S., Fong, R.-Y., & Yuan, F.-G. (2021, March 19). Sensors and Smart Structures Technologies for Civil, Mechanical, and Aerospace Systems 2021, Vol. 11591, pp. 250–266.

By: S. Wang n, R. Fong n  & F. Yuan n

Contributors: S. Wang n, R. Fong n  & F. Yuan n

author keywords: Vibration-based damage detection (VBDD); Digital image correlation (DIC); Continuous wavelet transform (CWT); Mode shape curvature (MSC); Modal curvature (MC); Operating deflection shape (ODS); WT-MSC/MC
topics (OpenAlex): Optical measurement and interference techniques; Industrial Vision Systems and Defect Detection; Image Processing Techniques and Applications
TL;DR: A novel vision-based damage detection framework which can eliminate the sinusoidal shaker step along with a magnified, precise modal shape data especially for higher modes that typical DIC algorithm can hardly detect is presented. (via Semantic Scholar)
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7. Affordable and Clean Energy (OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: November 8, 2021

2021 thesis

Vision-based Large-area Damage Inspection via Ultrasonic Phase Estimation in Laser Speckle Interferometry

PhD Dissertation, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, North Carolina State ….

By: R. Fong 

Source: ORCID
Added: June 21, 2023

2020 journal article

Recent Advances in Non-contact Full-field Damage Visualization for Composite Structures

By: F. Yuan & R. Fong 

Source: ORCID
Added: June 21, 2023

2014 journal article

Demonstration Software Modeling Exercise Aids Taiwan’s Yachtbuilding Community

High-Performance Composites, 22(3), 68–69.

By: R. Fong , R. Tsai, Y. Lin & C. Ou

Source: ORCID
Added: June 21, 2023

2014 journal article

Finite Element Analysis Project Proposal

By: R. Fong  & H. Chang

Source: ORCID
Added: June 21, 2023

2014 journal article

Finite Element Analysis Project Proposal for Yacht Hydrodynamic Quantification

By: R. Fong  & H. Chang

Source: ORCID
Added: June 21, 2023

2014 journal article

Luxury Yacht Design Takes a New Tack

Maritime Reporter and Engineering News.

By: R. Fong , R. Tsai, Y. Lin & C. Ou

Source: ORCID
Added: June 21, 2023

2013 conference paper

High Performance Yacht Design with Abaqus

SIMULIA Community Conference.

By: R. Fong , R. Tsai, Y. Lin & C. Ou

Source: ORCID
Added: June 21, 2023

2012 conference paper

The Coupled Hydrodynamic and Structure Analysis of the Trans-Velocity Propellers in Inclined Shaft Conditions

Proceedings of the 26th Assian-Pacific Technical Exchange and Advisory Meeting on Marine Structure.

By: S. Chin, J. Hwang, J. Tu, K. Chang & R. Fong 

Source: ORCID
Added: June 21, 2023

2011 conference paper

95' Planning Yacht Structure Strength and Stiffness Analysis

Abaqus Taiwan Users’ Conference.

By: C. Ou, R. Fong  & Y. Lin

Source: ORCID
Added: June 21, 2023

2011 conference paper

A Comparison Study between ALE and SPH for Yacht Structure Design under Slamming Impact Loads

Abaqus Taiwan Users’ Conference.

By: R. Fong 

Source: ORCID
Added: June 21, 2023

2010 conference paper

95' Planning Yacht Deck Structure Arrangement and Parameter Optimization

Abaqus Taiwan Users’ Conference.

By: Y. Lin & R. Fong 

Source: ORCID
Added: June 21, 2023

2010 conference paper

Human Injury Evaluation on Production 125cc. Scooter under Side Slip Impact

Abaqus Taiwan Users’ Conference.

By: R. Fong  & J. Cheng

Source: ORCID
Added: June 21, 2023

2009 thesis

Design and Failure Prediction of Insert for Composite Sandwich Structures

National Taiwan University.

By: R. Fong  & J. Cheng

Source: ORCID
Added: June 21, 2023

2009 conference paper

Fuel Cell Stack Damage Evaluation for Hybrid Fuel Cell Scooter under Road Vibration Bumping Impact

Abaqus Taiwan Users’ Conference.

By: R. Fong  & J. Cheng

Source: ORCID
Added: June 21, 2023

2009 conference paper

Inclination and Crash Analysis for Hybrid Fuel Cell Scooter

Abaqus Taiwan Users’ Conference.

By: R. Fong  & J. Cheng

Source: ORCID
Added: June 21, 2023

2008 journal article

Cohesive Analysis and Applications for CADesigner

CADesigner, 117–125.

By: R. Fong  & J. Chang

Source: ORCID
Added: June 21, 2023

2007 conference paper

Experimental Verification and Application for Cohesive Element

Abaqus Taiwan Users’ Conference.

By: R. Fong  & J. Cheng

Source: ORCID
Added: June 21, 2023

Employment

Updated: November 7th, 2025 18:01

2022 - present

Applied Materials, Inc. Santa Clara, California, US
Physicist/Scientist Engineered Optics, Office of the CTO

2022 - 2022

Caterpillar Inc Peoria, IL, US
Mechanical Engineer III CPSS Team, Virtual Product Development Division

2021 - 2022

North Carolina State University Raleigh, North Carolina, US
Research Scientist Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

2015 - 2021

National Institute of Aerospace Hampton, VA, US
Research Assistant Integrated Structural Health Management Lab

2017 - 2017

Tesla Motors Inc Palo Alto, CA, US
Intern NVH, CAE and Testing

2013 - 2013

National Taiwan University Taipei, TW
Reserach Assistant Tiny Machine and Mechanics Laboratory (TiMMeL)

2012 - 2012

Simutech Solution Corp Taipei, TW
Application Engineer

2009 - 2012

United Ship Design and Development Center New Taipei City, TW
Deputy Engineer Research and Development

2005 - 2009

Formosun Power Research Center Taipei, TW
Group Lead Structure & Chassis Investigation

Education

Updated: July 6th, 2021 18:36

2014 - 2021

North Carolina State University Raleigh, NC, US
PhD Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

2020 - 2020

Massachusetts Institute of Technology Cambridge, MA, US
Professional Education Certificate Machining Learning - From Data to Decisions

2018 - 2019

Massachusetts Institute of Technology Cambridge, MA, US
MITx MicroMaster Statistics and Data Science

2007 - 2009

National Taiwan University Taipei, TW
Master Mechanical Engineering

2003 - 2007

National Taiwan University Taipei, TW
Bachelor Mechanical Engineering

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