Hongyan Tian | Mechanical Engineering | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hongyan Tian | Mechanical Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Hebei University of Technology | China

Hongyan Tian is an Associate Professor at the School of Mechanical Engineering, Hebei University of Technology. Her research is centered on three main domains: aerodynamic design and optimization of turbomachinery, aerodynamic performance analysis of wind turbines, and the development and application of multi-scale coupling theory. She has contributed to several high-impact projects, including those supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China, the Hebei Natural Science Foundation, and the Ministry of Education’s Key Laboratories. Over the course of her career, she has published more than thirty peer-reviewed articles in leading domestic and international journals, making significant contributions to mechanical and energy engineering research.

Publication Profile 

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Educational Background 

She obtained her doctoral degree in mechanical engineering from Lanzhou University, where she developed a strong foundation in theoretical and applied aspects of fluid mechanics and engineering design.

Professional Experience 

She has built her academic career at Hebei University of Technology, where she first served as a lecturer and later advanced to her current position as Associate Professor. Throughout her professional journey, she has combined teaching, supervision, and research, actively contributing to the advancement of mechanical engineering through interdisciplinary and application-oriented approaches.

Research Interests 

Her primary research interests include the aerodynamic design, numerical simulation, and optimization of turbomachinery such as centrifugal compressors and turbines. She also focuses on aerodynamic analysis and efficiency enhancement of wind turbines through flow control strategies, as well as the study and application of multiscale coupling theory in engineering systems. Her work spans both theoretical modeling and practical performance improvement, bridging fundamental science and industrial applications.

Awards and Honors 

She has been involved in multiple competitive research projects supported by prestigious national and regional funding bodies. These include projects sponsored by the National Natural Science Foundation of China and the Hebei Natural Science Foundation, which reflect recognition of her expertise and leadership in advancing aerodynamic research.

Research Skills 

She is skilled in aerodynamic design and simulation, computational fluid dynamics (CFD), wind energy performance optimization, and multiscale modeling. Her methodological strengths include robust optimization, reinforcement learning approaches for aerodynamic control, and numerical analysis of complex flow fields. These skills enable her to develop innovative solutions for improving the efficiency, stability, and sustainability of turbomachinery and wind energy systems.

Publications 

  • Fracture analysis of a 3D rectangular permeable crack and two 3D rectangular permeable cracks in the orthotropic piezoelectric media

  • Year: 2019

  • A model for photothermal conversion of graphene-filled nanocomposites under NIR irradiation

  • Year: 2020

  • Effect of Leading/Trailing Edge Swept Impeller on Flow Characteristics of Low Specific Speed Centrifugal Compressor

  • Year: 2023

  • Optimization and control strategy for wind turbine aerodynamic performance under uncertainties

  • Year: 2024

  • Active particle manipulation with valley vortex phononic crystal

  • Year: 2024

Conclusion 

Hongyan Tian is an accomplished researcher and academic whose work integrates advanced theory with practical applications in mechanical and energy engineering. Through her dedication to turbomachinery design, wind turbine performance, and multiscale modeling, she has significantly advanced the field, earning recognition through high-quality publications and competitive research grants. Her academic journey and contributions reflect a strong commitment to innovation, interdisciplinary collaboration, and the sustainable development of energy and mechanical systems.

Ping Li | Mechanical Engineering | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ping Li | Mechanical Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Guangzhou University, China

Dr. Ping Li is an Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the School of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Guangzhou University, China. With a PhD from South China University of Technology, Dr. Li specializes in micro-nano functional surface fabrication, microscale interfacial fluid transport, and thermal optimization for electronic devices. His research integrates advanced microfabrication techniques with fluid dynamics and materials science, contributing significantly to the fields of microstructured surface engineering, thermal management, and photovoltaic performance optimization. He has authored numerous peer-reviewed articles in high-impact international journals and serves as a master’s student advisor.

Publication Profile 

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Educational Background 🎓

  • 2011–2015:
    PhD in Mechanical Engineering
    South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, China

    • Dissertation: Characterized Micro-structured array of ground surface and its functional properties

    • Supervisor: Prof. Jin Xie

    • Sponsored by NSFC Program

  • 2010–2011:
    M.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering
    South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, China

  • 2006–2010:
    B.Eng. in Process Equipment and Control Engineering
    University of South China, Hengyang, China

Professional Experience 💼

  • 2023–Present
    Associate Professor, Master Tutor
    Guangzhou University, School of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering

  • 2017–2023
    Lecturer, Master Tutor
    Guangzhou University, School of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering

  • 2015–2017
    Engineer
    CNPC Tubular Goods Research Institute, Xi’an, China

    • State Key Laboratory for Performance and Structure Safety of Petroleum Tubular Goods and Equipment Materials

Research Interests 🔬

  1. Micro-nano Functionalization Fabrication and Materials Processing

    • Surface microstructuring, wettability control, surface roughness analysis

  2. Microscale Interfacial Fluid Transport Phenomena

    • Capillary action, thin film flows, liquid bridge dynamics using AFM

  3. Optimization Thermal Design for Electronic Devices

    • Microfluidic heat sinks, thermal diode design, solar cell interface structures

Awards and Honors🏆✨

While not explicitly listed in the CV, the following inferred distinctions apply:

  • NSFC-sponsored PhD Research Project

  • First-authored and corresponding author roles in multiple high-impact journals such as Physics of Fluids, Nanomaterials, Langmuir, and Applied Surface Science

  • Research contributions cited in interdisciplinary fields, including thermal science, optics, and materials science

Conclusion🌟

Dr. Ping Li is a rising expert in the interdisciplinary domain of micro-nano engineering, thermal management, and interfacial physics. Through his academic and industrial experiences, he bridges theoretical modeling with practical engineering applications, particularly in microscale fabrication and energy systems. His continued research output and mentorship roles position him as a significant contributor to both academic research and engineering innovation in China.

Publications 📚

📘 Unidirectional Heat and Fluid Transfer Performances of a Thermal Diode with Fishbone-Microstructure Wicks
🧪 Journal of Materials Chemistry C, 2024
🔗 DOI: 10.1039/D4TC03236E
👥 Ping Li, Jiale Huang, Haifeng Qiu, Liangming Deng, Jiawei Liao, Tuo Jin, Yongfeng Zheng, Jianhua Xiang

🏗️ Topological Design for Isotropic Metamaterials Using Anisotropic Material Microstructures
📘 Engineering Analysis with Boundary Elements, 2024-05
🔗 DOI: 10.1016/j.enganabound.2024.01.025
👥 Jianhua Xiang, Jing Chen, Yongfeng Zheng, Ping Li, Jiale Huang, Zhipeng Chen

📐 Hierarchical Topology Optimization with Varying Micro-structural Aspect Ratios
📘 Engineering Analysis with Boundary Elements, 2023-11
🔗 DOI: 10.1016/j.enganabound.2023.07.044
👥 Yongfeng Zheng, Jianhua Xiang, Zhongyuan Liao, Ping Li, Xiwen Cai, Zhipeng Chen, Jiale Huang

🔥 Design and Thermal Performance of Thermal Diode Based on the Asymmetric Flow Resistance in Vapor Channel
📘 International Journal of Thermal Sciences, 2023-09
🔗 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijthermalsci.2023.108345
👥 Jianhua Xiang, Wenqiang Yang, Hongyan Liao, Ping Li, Zhipeng Chen, Jiale Huang

🍃 The Transitional Wettability on Bamboo-Leaf-like Hierarchical-Structured Si Surface Fabricated by Microgrinding
🧪 Nanomaterials, 2022-08-22
🔗 DOI: 10.3390/nano12162888
👥 Ping Li, Jinxin Wang, Jiale Huang, Jianhua Xiang

🧴 Study on Nitrile Oxide for Low-Temperature Curing of Liquid Polybutadiene
🧪 Materials, 2022-05-09
🔗 DOI: 10.3390/ma15093396
👥 Ping Li, Xiaochuan Wang

🔍 Evaluation on Ground Surface Accuracies of Large-Depth and Steeply Micro-Structured SiC Surfaces
📘 International Journal of Precision Engineering and Manufacturing, 2021-02-04
🔗 DOI: 10.1007/s12541-020-00442-5
👥 Ping Li, Xiaochu Liu, Junwu Chen

🧲 Influence of Lateral Movement on Level Behavior of Adhesion Force Measured Repeatedly by an Atomic Force Microscope (AFM) Colloid Probe in Dry Conditions
🧪 Materials, 2021-01-13
🔗 DOI: 10.3390/ma14020370
👥 Ping Li, Tianmao Lai

🧨 Synthesis and Curing of Allyl Urethane NIMMO-THF Copolyether with Three Functional Groups as a Potential Energetic Binder
📘 Central European Journal of Energetic Materials, 2020-03-26
🔗 DOI: 10.22211/cejem/119233
👥 Ping Li

🧪 Synthesis and Curing of AUT-PNIMMO with Three Functional Groups
📘 Polymer Korea, 2019-07-31
🔗 DOI: 10.7317/pk.2019.43.4.503
👥 Ping Li

💧 Direct Evidence of a Radius of Collection Area for Thin Film Flow in Liquid Bridge Formation by Repeated Contacts Using AFM
📘 Langmuir, 2019-05-07
👥 Ping Li