Xiao-lun Wu

Xiao-lun Wu is a Professor in the Department of Physics & Astronomy at the University of Pittsburgh, affiliated with the Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences. His research focuses on nonlinear dynamics and biophysics, with specialties in 2D fluid turbulence and biophysical systems.

In nonlinear dynamics, he studies fluid turbulence in liquid films, exploring energy flux reversals and vortex formation. His biophysics work includes bacterial/phage population dynamics and optical techniques for synaptic vesicle dynamics in neurons. Key collaborators include researchers like C. Yeung and Yonggun Jun.

His publications (2005–2007) bridge fluid dynamics and biophysics, addressing topics like swimming efficiency of E. coli and polymer effects in turbulence. He advises graduate students (e.g., Yue Guo) and maintains an active experimental/theoretical research program.