Jiankang Yang

Dr. Jiankang Yang is an environmental fluid dynamicist transitioning to an Assistant Professor role at Dalhousie University's Civil and Resource Engineering department (starting Fall 2024). Currently a Postdoctoral Associate at Yale University's Center for Natural Carbon Capture, his research focuses on stratified flows, marine carbon dioxide removal, and particle dynamics in oceanic systems. Yang holds a PhD in Civil Engineering from the University of British Columbia (2017-2022), an MPhil from Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (2015-2017), and a BE from Sun Yat-sen University (2011-2015).

His research employs numerical simulations, laboratory experiments, and fieldwork to study fluid mechanics applications in climate change mitigation. Key areas include marine carbon sequestration via mineral particle settling, stratified shear instabilities, and tracer transport mechanisms. He is actively mentoring students in environmental fluid mechanics and ocean-based CO2 removal technologies.

Prospective students are encouraged to apply for graduate programs (PhD/Master's) focusing on environmental fluid dynamics, physical oceanography, or hydraulics. Current openings prioritize candidates with programming (Python/Matlab) or experimental skills (PIV/CTD).

Yang's work bridges fundamental fluid mechanics with applied climate solutions, emphasizing sustainable water environments. His research has advanced understanding of particle-laden flows, Holmboe instabilities, and enhanced weathering processes in marine contexts.