Ruixue Cheng

Dr. Ruixue Cheng is a Senior Lecturer in Mathematics at the School of Engineering, Computing and Digital Technologies (SCEDT), Teesside University. She holds academic qualifications from Northeast University China (BEng), University of Science and Technology Beijing (MSc), and Teesside University (PhD in gas-solids flow measurement). Her career spans academia and industry, including roles at ABB Automation Ltd and the University of Science and Technology Beijing. Her research focuses on flow measurement, multi-phase flow sensing, signal processing, and mathematical modeling of combustion systems.

Education:

• BEng in Instrumentation and Control Engineering, Northeast University, China
• MSc in Automation, University of Science and Technology Beijing, China
• PhD in Gas-Solids Flow Measurement, Teesside University, UK

Research Interests:

• Development of advanced instrumentation systems for coal-fired power plants
• Optimization of pulverised fuel metering and signal processing
• Combustion diagnostics using laser and deep learning techniques

Her work has led to 4 patents and over 40 academic publications in journals like Combustion and Flame and Experimental Thermal and Fluid Science.

Scientific Awards:

• National Metrology Prize (2023) for contributions to clean fuel combustion technology

Grants & Patents:

• EU, DTI, and industry-funded research projects on solids-gas flow metering systems
• 4 patents on pulverised fuel metering systems and signal processing

Labs/Teams: Active in the Centre for Sustainable Engineering, collaborating on combustion diagnostics and sensor technology development.