Zihan Yan

Zihan Yan is a Research Fellow at the Department of Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics (DAMTP) within the Faculty of Mathematics at the University of Cambridge. His research focuses on Black Hole Thermodynamics, Quantum Gravity, and String Theory, with contributions to understanding entropy properties of dynamical black holes and higher-curvature gravity theories. He also explores fluid mechanics phenomena, particularly thin-film flows over slippery substrates through both theoretical and experimental approaches.

Yan's work bridges fundamental gravitational physics and string theory, addressing singularities and entropy in black holes, as well as applying theoretical frameworks to fluid dynamics. His research group affiliation is the Relativity and Gravitation group at DAMTP. His personal homepage provides further insights into his interdisciplinary research activities.

Notable contributions include studies on gravitational focusing for higher-spin fields, revisions of Schwarzschild singularity models via string theory, and the development of controllable sliding laws in fluid mechanics. His publications span high-impact journals in theoretical physics and fluid dynamics, reflecting his dual expertise in foundational and applied mathematical physics.