معرفی
Huadong Yao is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Marine Engineering, Chalmers University of Technology. His research spans renewable energy, fluid-structure interaction (FSI), and transportation systems, with a focus on offshore wind farms, wave energy, and aero/hydroacoustics.
- Multi-University Collaboration: Guest professorships at international institutions
- Leadership Roles: Coordinator of Horizon 2020 projects (e.g., IVANHOE) and guest editor for journals
- Key Organizations: Member of AIAA, SAE International, RINA, ICNMT, and ICES Working Group on Offshore Renewable Energy
His research integrates CFD and FSI coding (OpenFOAM, in-house codes) with turbulence modeling (LES, SNGR) to address problems in marine hydrodynamics (e.g., rim-driven thrusters, wind-powered ship propulsion) and terrestrial transportation (high-speed train aerodynamics, urban air mobility). Recent work explores biomechanics (whiplash injury hydrodynamics) and battery cooling systems for electric vehicles.
Current projects focus on:
- Optimization of wave energy converter farms (hexagon layouts, mooring fatigue)
- Hubless rim-driven thruster design (gap geometry, concave cavities)
- Hydrographic impacts of offshore wind turbines on marine environments
- Urban air mobility (UAM) aerodynamics
- Multidisciplinary Design Optimization (MDO) using machine learning
He collaborates with institutions like AIAA, SAE, and ICES, and has received funding from Horizon 2020 and Swedish national agencies.
