معرفی
Dr Qiang Zhang is a Senior Lecturer at the School of Mathematics, Computer Science and Engineering at City, University of London. His career spans leading academic and research roles at the University of Michigan - Shanghai Jiao Tong University Joint Institute, University of Oxford, and the University of Utah. He holds a PhD in Mechanical Engineering (2005) and an MSc in Thermal Engineering (1996, 1993) from Dalian University of Technology.
- Key Affiliations: City, University of London (Reader, 2020–present; Lecturer, 2014–2020); University of Michigan - SJTU Joint Institute (Associate Professor, 2011–2014); University of Oxford (Research Staff, 2006–2011); University of Utah (Research Assistant Professor, 2005–2006).
Research Interests focus on high-speed gas turbine heat transfer, aerodynamics, and cooling systems. He pioneered dynamic thermal management techniques like unsteady conjugate cooling and Turbo Heat Exchanger (patented 2022), which are transforming coolant efficiency in aerospace and electronics. His work bridges experimental methods (e.g., transient thermal measurements, wind tunnel development) with computational fluid dynamics (CFD) validation.
Publications & Impact include over 95 documents with 2,365 citations and an h-index of 25. His 15 most recent articles (2009–2025) reveal a trend toward intermittent impingement cooling, ribbed/grooved surface optimization, and shock wave control. These span disciplines like mechanical engineering, fluid dynamics, and thermal systems design.
Awards & Recognition:
- ASME Fellow (2019)
- Rolls-Royce Award to Inventors (2013)
- ASME Turbo Expo Best Paper Awards (2016, 2017)
- ASME Journal of Heat Transfer Outstanding Reviewer (2012)
- Oxford University Award of Merit Review (2007)
Professional Contributions include editorial roles (ASME Journal of Thermal Science and Engineering Applications, Aerospace Special Issues) and committee membership in the ASME K-14 Heat Transfer division since 2011. He leads an EPSRC project on unsteady cooling mechanisms and is commercializing a patented Turbo Heat Exchanger through a spin-off company.
