Wen Wu

Wen Wu is an Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Mississippi, affiliated with the Department of Mechanical Engineering within the College of Engineering. His research focuses on fluid dynamics, turbulence, and boundary layer behavior, with emphasis on flow control mechanisms and bio-inspired designs. He holds a Ph.D. from Queen's University at Kingston (2016), an M.Sc. from the University of Science & Techno. of China (2010), and a B.S. from the University of Science & Technology (2007).

Education Background:

• B.S. Mechanical Engineering, University of Science & Technology, 2007
• M.Sc Mechanical Engineering, University of Science & Techno. of China, 2010
• Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering, Queen's University at Kingston, 2016

Research Interests: Dr. Wu's work explores laminar and turbulent boundary layer dynamics, flow separation mechanisms, and applications of bio-inspired surfaces (e.g., shark denticles) for flow control. His studies integrate experimental techniques like particle image velocimetry with numerical simulations such as large-eddy and Reynolds-averaged Navier-Stokes models. Recent investigations include pressure-induced separation, rotating channel flows, and turbulence model validation in separated flows.

Publications Trend: His recent articles (2022–2025) emphasize experimental analysis of passive flow control structures, turbulence modulation in bio-inspired systems, and Reynolds-number effects in rotating flows. Key themes include boundary layer separation dynamics, roughness impacts on turbulent flows, and computational modeling of complex flow phenomena.

Lab & Teams: His research group focuses on aerodynamics, fluid mechanics, and computational fluid dynamics, with active projects on bio-inspired flow control and turbulence modeling. He collaborates with institutions globally on fluid dynamics challenges in engineering and biological systems.