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Kun Liang is an Associate Professor in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Sussex, specifically within the School of Engineering and Informatics and Department of Engineering and Design. He has held significant roles such as Harry Kroto Research Fellow at KTH Royal Institute of Technology (2017) and Visiting Fellow at the University of Oxford (since 2016).
- PhD in Mechanical Engineering (2014, University of Oxford)
- M.Sc. in Automotive Engineering (Tongji University)
- B.Eng. in Automotive Engineering (Jiaotong University)
Research Interests focus on low-carbon heating, cooling, and power generation, with expertise in:
- Combustion and cryogenic/refrigeration systems
- Linear compressors and Stirling engines
- Thermal management for electronics and industrial applications
- Alternative fuel characterization and emission analysis
- Microchannel cooling with nanofluids
His publication trends highlight advancements in:
- Linear compressor efficiency for cryogenic and heat pump systems
- Thermal management using spray cooling and microstructures
- Combustion dynamics of biofuels and blended fuels
- Modeling of heat transfer under vibrational and sub-atmospheric conditions
Scientific Awards & Certifications:
- Harry Kroto Research Fellow (2017, KTH Royal Institute of Technology)
- Visiting Fellow (University of Oxford, since 2016)
- Chartered Engineer (CEng, Institution of Mechanical Engineers)
- Fellow of the Higher Education Academy
Teaching includes postgraduate courses on Automotive Systems and Control Engineering, as well as undergraduate instruction in Applied Technology. He supervises MSc projects and Year 3 Individual Projects.
Grants supported projects such as:
- Modeling novel moving magnet linear compressors for CHP applications (British Council, 2019)
- High-efficiency linear compressors for cryogenic systems (University of Sussex, 2018)
- Linear electromagnetic actuator-driven camless valve trains (University of Sussex, 2017-2018)
- Ammonia-based linear compressors for refrigeration (University of Sussex, 2017)
