Dr. GENGXIN ZHANG | Mechanical Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Associate Professor at Mechanical Engineering , University of Birmingham ,United Kingdom

👨‍🎓He remarkable academic journey, extensive research contributions, and dedication to the field of psychology are truly commendable. Your wealth of knowledge and diverse skill set reflect a deep commitment to understanding and addressing critical issues such as bullying, inclusion, and socialization.

🔬 He successful completion of a PhD in Psychology, along with the numerous advanced courses and workshops, showcases your continuous pursuit of excellence and expertise in your field.

🏆 The awards and recognitions, including the First Place in the Poster Award at the University of Stavanger, underscore the impact of your research and the high regard it holds in the academic community.

Professional Profiles:

Education:

Dr. Gengxin Zhang is currently serving as a Research Assistant in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Birmingham, UK, a position he has held since November 2022. Prior to this role, he pursued his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering at Hiroshima University, Japan, from October 2019 to September 2022, under the guidance of Prof. Keiya Nishida. Dr. Zhang’s academic journey also includes an M.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Yanshan University, China, completed from September 2016 to June 2019, and a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Henan University of Science and Technology, China, obtained from September 2012 to June 2016.

Experience:

In 2018, Dr. Gengxin Zhang held the position of Technical Consultant in the Powertrain Design Department at Sijiate Special Vehicle Manufacturing Co., Ltd. During this role, he was responsible for designing and troubleshooting hydraulic circuits. Subsequently, from June 2019 to September 2019, he worked as a Design Engineer in the New Energy Vehicle Division at AVIC Optoelectronics Technology Co., Ltd. In this role, he focused on designing quick-charging connectors and battery powertrain connectors.

Research Fields:

Dr. Gengxin Zhang is a member of the Japan Society of Mechanical Engineers (JSME). His research focuses on the following fields:

Optical Diagnostics for Spray and Combustion
Clean Combustion and Pollutant Emission Control
Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Modeling and Simulation

Awards:

In 2019, Dr. Gengxin Zhang achieved several notable recognitions in Hebei Province, including being named an Outstanding Graduate and a Merit Student (Three Good: good in study, attitude, and health). Furthermore, his Master’s thesis received the honor of being recognized as an Excellent Master’s Thesis of Hebei Province. In 2020, he was awarded the China Scholarship Council (CSC) Scholarship. His accomplishments culminated in 2023 when he received the prestigious Global Young Scientist Award.

Publications:

Similarity and normalization study of fuel spray and combustion under ultra-high injection pressure and micro-hole diameter conditions–spray characteristics

The effect of split injection on fuel adhesion characteristics under static flow and cross-flow field conditions

A Study on the Dynamic Collision Behaviors of a Hydrous Ethanol Droplet on a Heated Surface

Experimental Study on the Adhesive Fuel Features of Inclined Wall-Impinging Spray at Various Injection Pressure Levels in a Cross-Flow Field

Ignition timing effect on the combustion performance of hydrogen addition in methane fermentation gas in a local energy system

Characterization of diesel spray combustion using two-color pyrometry and OH∗ chemiluminescence imaging- comparison between micro-hole and ultra-high injection pressure effects

Investigation on fuel adhesion characteristics of wall-impingement spray under cross-flow conditions

RIM Experiment on Fuel Adhesion Characteristics of Inclined-Wall-Impinging Spray under Cross-Flow Conditions