Wei Guo

Wei Guo is a Professor and Department Graduate Director in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the Florida A&M University-Florida State University College of Engineering. His research focuses on cryogenic fluid dynamics, quantum turbulence, and superfluid helium applications in advanced physics detectors and aerospace systems. He holds a Ph.D. in Physics from Brown University (2008), an M.S. from Brown University (2004), and a B.S. from Wuhan University (2002).

Research interests include visualization of quantum fluid dynamics, cryogenic heat transfer in particle accelerators, and dark matter detection technologies. Notable achievements include developing the HeRALD superfluid detector and advancing understanding of vortex reconnection in superfluids. He has been recognized with awards such as the American Physical Society Fellowship (2023) and the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation Investigator Award (2022).

• Education:
• Ph.D. Physics, Brown University, 2008
• M.S. Physics, Brown University, 2004
• B.S. Physics, Wuhan University, 2002

His recent work spans cryogenic hydrogen storage systems for zero-emission aviation, noise mitigation in superconducting sensors, and quantum electronics leveraging solid neon surfaces. Collaborative projects include the TESSERACT dark matter detection initiative and advancements in magnetic levitation for low-gravity simulations.

• Awards:
• American Physical Society Fellow (2023)
• Outstanding Research Award, FAMU-FSU College of Engineering (2023)
• Moore Foundation Experimental Physics Investigator Award (2022)

Dr. Guo's lab develops novel cryogenic flow measurement tools like particle levitation velocimetry and employs advanced imaging techniques involving He₂* excimer clusters. His work bridges quantum fluid mechanics with applied engineering challenges in aerospace and high-energy physics infrastructure.