Yu Zhu

Yu Zhu is a Researcher in the Department of Chemical Engineering at Imperial College London, focusing on computational modeling of aortic diseases and surgical interventions. She holds a PhD in Chemical Engineering from Imperial College London, an MSc in Advanced Aeronautical Engineering, and a BEng in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Hertfordshire. Her work emphasizes understanding hemodynamic and biomechanical conditions post-surgical repairs for complex aortic conditions like dissections and aneurysms.

Education Background:

• PhD in Chemical Engineering, Imperial College London (2016-2020)
• MSc in Advanced Aeronautical Engineering, Imperial College London (2014-2015)
• BEng in Mechanical Engineering, University of Hertfordshire (2010-2014)

Research Interests: Yu Zhu's research is centered on using advanced computational methods to predict progressive aortic dilatation following surgical repairs for type A aortic dissections. Her work involves evaluating hemodynamic performance of novel endovascular and surgical procedures, particularly in complex aortic diseases such as arch aneurysms and thoracoabdominal aneurysms. She employs state-of-the-art computational fluid dynamics to analyze biomechanical conditions post-surgery, contributing to improved treatment strategies.

Awards and Recognition:

• Winner of the Mixed Oral Session at the SCTS National Cardiothoracic Meeting (Leicester, UK, 2019)

Labs and Teams: Yu Zhu is part of the Biofluids and Transport research group at Imperial College London, which focuses on interdisciplinary research in fluid dynamics and biomedical applications.