Liu Zhan

Liu Zhan is an Associate Professor and Master Supervisor at the Department of Civil Engineering, School of Energy and Power Engineering, China University of Mining and Technology. He holds a PhD in Power Engineering and Engineering Thermophysics from Xi'an Jiaotong University and is affiliated with the Key Laboratory of Space Cryogenic Propellant Technology. His research focuses on cryogenic engineering, particularly in space-related thermal management, fluid dynamics, and insulation systems.

His research interests include:

• Cryogenic propellant thermal management
• Flow and heat transfer in cryogenic systems
• Cryogenic insulation materials and design
• Fluid sloshing dynamics
• Refrigeration and air conditioning simulation
• Thermal stratification in low-temperature tanks

The analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong focus on the thermodynamic behavior of cryogenic fluids in space environments. His work spans experimental and numerical studies on liquid hydrogen and oxygen tanks, particularly under sloshing, varying gravity, and pressurization conditions. Keywords across his articles highlight recurring themes in aerospace thermal management, cryogenics, and fluid-thermal interactions. His research is highly relevant to long-term orbital storage of propellants and spacecraft thermal design.

He is currently leading multiple research projects funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China, Jiangsu Provincial Foundation, China Postdoctoral Science Foundation, and the State Key Laboratory of Space Cryogenic Propellant Technology. These projects focus on the coupling of sloshing dynamics with thermodynamic behavior, helium pressurization mechanisms, and thermal stratification in cryogenic tanks.

Liu Zhan has published over 30 academic papers, with more than 14 first-author SCI papers in journals such as Energy Conversion and Management, Applied Thermal Engineering, and International Journal of Hydrogen Energy. His work demonstrates a consistent contribution to advancing cryogenic fluid management in aerospace applications.