Yan Yang

Yan Yang is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Delaware (UD). She holds a Ph.D. in Fluid Mechanics (2018) and a B.S. in Theoretical and Applied Mechanics (2012) from Peking University. Prior to her faculty position, she served as a Postdoc Researcher under Prof. William H. Matthaeus at UD and as a Research Assistant Professor at the Southern University of Science and Technology. Her research focuses on space plasma turbulence, energy dissipation, multiscale turbulence dynamics, and computational fluid dynamics. Yang's work bridges fundamental physics with applied electrochemical systems, including CO2 conversion and nanomaterial synthesis. Her studies emphasize catalyst design, reaction mechanisms, and sustainable energy solutions.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Fluid Mechanics, Peking University (2018)
• B.S. in Theoretical and Applied Mechanics, Peking University (2012)

Research Interests:

• Space plasma turbulence and magnetohydrodynamics
• Electrocatalytic CO2 reduction using novel nanomaterials
• Design of single-atom catalysts and surface engineering
• Computational fluid dynamics for multiscale phenomena

Publications highlight advancements in CO2 conversion efficiency, nanocluster synthesis, and electrochemical systems. Her work frequently appears in high-impact journals, emphasizing practical applications in clean energy and environmental sustainability. Awards and grants are not explicitly listed in the provided texts.