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Yuheng earned his Master's degree in Material Engineering from Wuhan University of Technology, where his research focused on proton-exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs), particularly exploring nanocatalysts and oxygen reduction reactions. He then worked as a PEM engineer at the Prospective Technology Research Institute of Dongfeng Motor Co., Ltd., specialising in the R&D of PEMFC stacks and systems. Subsequently, he transitioned to solid oxide cells (SOCs) and is currently completing his PhD at the University of Surrey, where his work revolves around the low-temperature sintering of electrolytes and metal-supported SOCs.

Currently a research assistant at Imperial College London with Professor Skinner in the Department of Materials, Yuheng's research centres on mitigating degradation and improving durability in metal-supported SOCs. His work specifically focuses on evaluating changes in electrochemically active interfaces. Utilizing advanced techniques such as secondary ion mass spectrometry, he aims to gain insights into the ion transport kinetics and diffusion at electrochemically active interfaces.