Yi Chen

Dr. Yi Chen is an Assistant Professor at the Chair of Biomedical Imaging, ETH Zurich, Switzerland. With a focus on interdisciplinary research, their work bridges biomedical imaging and combustion science, as evidenced by recent publications on fuel ignition and flame dynamics. They are affiliated with the Professorship for Biomedical Imaging and can be contacted at yichen1@ethz.ch.

Research interests span combustion engineering, fluid dynamics, and renewable energy, with a strong emphasis on computational modeling of flame propagation and ignition mechanisms. Their work explores hydrogen/ammonia fuel mixtures, differential diffusion effects, and stretch-chemistry interactions, contributing to advancements in sustainable energy and engine-relevant combustion models.

Recent publications highlight trends in forced ignition, cool/hot flame regimes, and kinetic modeling under extreme conditions. Key subfields include ammonia combustion, dimethyl ether ignition, Lewis number effects, and radiative heat transfer. Despite being affiliated with biomedical imaging, their scholarly output reflects a deep engagement with energy research and chemical kinetics.

Dr. Chen has no listed scientific awards or advisees in the provided data. Their research is primarily conducted through computational studies and theoretical analysis, as indicated by the numerical simulations mentioned in publications.