Process window expansion with transferable applicability in three-layer dissimilar steel resistance spot welding via expulsion prevention
K. Yang, L. Männer, Z. Wang, V. Olfert, Y. Böhm, D. Hein, G. Meschut, Journal of Manufacturing Processes 157 (2026) 984–1000.

Predictive modeling of tolerance-dependent failure behavior of self-pierce riveted joints: From coupon-level tests to sub-component validation
V. Olfert, K. Yang, P. Rochel, P. Bähr, D. Hein, S. Sommer, G. Meschut, Journal of Manufacturing Processes 157 (2026) 1250–1273.

A novel welding schedule for expanding the expulsion-free process window in resistance spot welding of dissimilar joints with ultra-high strength steel
K. Yang, Z. Wang, V. Haak, V. Olfert, B. El-Sari, D. Hein, M. Biegler, M. Rethmeier, G. Meschut, Journal of Manufacturing Processes 137 (2025) 306–319.

Einfluss von Schweißparametern und Montageverfahren auf die elektrische Kontaktgüte von Aluminium-Massebolzen
V. Haak, K. Yang, G. Meschut, Schweißen und Schneiden 3 (2025).

Occurrence and avoidance of liquid metal embrittlement in resistance spot welding of springback-afflicted deep-drawn components
M. Biegler, K. Yang, G. Meschut, M. Rethmeier, Science and Technology of Welding and Joining (2025).

Failure behavior prediction for resistance spot-welded three-layered dissimilar joints with advanced high-strength steel
V. Olfert, P. Bähr, L. Schuster, J. Westhoff, K. Yang, E. Ibeski, D. Hein, S. Sommer, G. Meschut, Journal of Manufacturing Processes 154 (2025) 311–331.

Single-step self-punching lockbolt process and equipment development for pre-hole-free joining of aluminum sheets using a dual-die system
Y. Böhm, F. Kappe, D. Han, E. Nordmann, K. Yang, J. Jendrny, E. Gorr, G. Meschut, Journal of Manufacturing Processes 155 (2025) 171–184.

Entwicklung eines methodischen Ansatzes zur Vermeidung der Spritzerbildung beim Widerstandspunktschweißen durch multiparametrische Prozessanalyse mittels künstlicher Intelligenz
G. Meschut, K. Yang, M. Rethmeier, B. El-Sari, Entwicklung eines methodischen Ansatzes zur Vermeidung der Spritzerbildung beim Widerstandspunktschweißen durch multiparametrische Prozessanalyse mittels künstlicher Intelligenz, 2025.

Influence of Liquid metal embrittlement on load-bearing capacity of resistance spot welds under crash loads: A study based on S-Rail components
K. Yang, M. Biegler, L. Happe, M. Striewe, V. Olfert, D. Hein, M. Rethmeier, G. Meschut, in: Materials Research Proceedings, Materials Research Forum LLC, 2025.

Analysis of fatigue behaviour of self-piercing riveted joints under cyclic loading using laser vibrometry
V. Olfert, K. Yang, M. Gollnick, J. Krause, D. Hein, G. Meschut, in: Materials Research Proceedings, Materials Research Forum LLC, 2025.

Expulsion prevention in resistance spot welding of dissimilar joints with ultra-high strength steel: An analysis of the mechanism and effect of preheating current
K. Yang, B. El-Sari, V. Olfert, Z. Wang, M. Biegler, M. Rethmeier, G. Meschut, Journal of Manufacturing Processes 124 (2024) 489–502.

Investigation of the electrical quality and long-term stability of aluminum ground stud connections in automotive applications
V. Haak, K. Yang, G. Meschut, Journal of Advanced Joining Processes 10 (2024).

Validierung von Methoden zur Vermeidung von Liquid Metal Embrittlement an realitätsnahen Prinzipbauteilen
K. Yang, G. Seitz, V. Schreiber, G. Meschut, M. Biegler, S. Jüttner, M. Rethmeier, Validierung von Methoden zur Vermeidung von Liquid Metal Embrittlement an realitätsnahen Prinzipbauteilen, 2024.

Influence of liquid metal embrittlement on the failure behavior of dissimilar spot welds with advanced high-strength steel: A component study
K. Yang, M. Sowada, V. Olfert, G. Seitz, V. Schreiber, M. Heitmann, D. Hein, M. Biegler, S. Jüttner, M. Rethmeier, G. Meschut, Journal of Materials Research and Technology (2024).

The Identification of a New Liquid Metal Embrittlement (LME) Type in Resistance Spot Welding of Advanced High-Strength Steels on Reduced Flange Widths
K. Yang, G. Meschut, G. Seitz, M. Biegler, M. Rethmeier, Metals (Special Issue Embrittlement Phenomena in Steel Metallurgy) 13 (2023).

Mechanical joining of glass fibre reinforced polymer (GFRP) through an innovative solid self-piercing rivet
D. Han, K. Yang, G. Meschut, Journal of Materials Processing Technology 296 (2021).