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Zhao Pan is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical & Mechatronics Engineering at the University of Waterloo. He is cross-appointed into the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE). His research focuses on fluid dynamics, experimental methods in fluid mechanics, and computational techniques for pressure field reconstruction. Key areas of expertise include cavitation phenomena, water entry dynamics, and the application of advanced imaging technologies such as particle image velocimetry (PIV). He has developed innovative solutions for reducing splash in urinal designs and explores fluid dynamics in biological systems.
Dr. Pan's research interests span a range of fluid dynamics topics, including the development of novel pressure reconstruction methods using Helmholtz-Hodge decomposition and time-resolved velocimetry. He investigates cavitation bubble dynamics, fluid-structure interactions, and high-speed fluid phenomena. His work integrates experimental approaches with computational modeling, addressing challenges in both engineering applications (e.g., sustainable urinal design) and fundamental fluid mechanics. Recent studies include the analysis of error propagation in pressure field calculations and the optimization of boundary conditions for PIV-based reconstructions.
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Dr. Pan collaborates across disciplines through his cross-appointment in ECE and engages in interdisciplinary research projects at the University of Waterloo.
