Yeaw Chu Lee

Dr. Yeaw Chu Lee is an Associate Professor in Mechanical Engineering at the School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics, University of Plymouth. He is an active researcher and lecturer with over 15 years of experience in teaching and research at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. His work spans computational fluid dynamics, multi-phase flows, and environmental fluid mechanics, with applications in energy systems, marine habitats, and transport technologies.

Academic Qualifications:

• Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Practice, Heriot-Watt University (2011–2012)
• Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, University of Leeds (2000–2004)
• M.Eng. (Hons.) in Mechanical Engineering, University of Leeds (1996–1999)

His research interests focus on thermo-fluids and computational engineering of multi-scale and multi-phase soft matter, especially interfacial flows. Key areas include computational fluid dynamics (CFD), smoothed particle hydrodynamics (SPH), thin films, droplets, rivulets, fluid-structure interaction, and surface tension phenomena. He also integrates machine learning and optimisation techniques into solver development for engineering problems.

His recent publications highlight a strong trend in fluid dynamics applied to environmental and energy challenges, including sloshing in cryogenic fuels, thermal jet discharges in coastal waters, wave instabilities, and coral habitat modeling using SPH. These works reflect interdisciplinary engagement across mechanical engineering, oceanography, and environmental science.

Scientific Awards:

• Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA)

Dr. Lee has successfully secured 34 research grants, awards, and studentships. He has supervised over 59 B.Eng. and M.Eng. dissertations, 22 M.Sc. theses, and 16 Ph.D. theses (13 completed). He is currently accepting PhD students and leads several active research projects. He plays a principal or co-investigator role in grants funded by EPSRC, STFC, Interreg, and GW Shift, focusing on wave-structure interaction, sustainable energy storage, and hydrogen sloshing dynamics.

He is actively involved in research teams and collaborative networks, particularly in projects related to marine renewable energy and environmental fluid mechanics. His lab work involves computational modeling and simulation of complex fluid systems, often in partnership with environmental scientists and engineers.