Prof. Dr. Yu-Liang Zhang | Fluidmachinery | Best Researcher Award

Quzhou University | China

Dr. Yu-Liang Zhang is a Professor in the College of Mechanical Engineering at Quzhou University, China, and a recognized expert in fluid machinery, computational fluid dynamics, and numerical simulation. His research focuses on the internal flow mechanisms, transient performance, and efficiency prediction of centrifugal pumps and pumps operating in turbine modes, with particular emphasis on unstable and startup conditions. He has led and contributed to multiple nationally and provincially funded research projects, advancing theoretical modeling and high-precision numerical methods for hydraulic machinery. Dr. Zhang has authored several influential academic monographs on centrifugal pumps, impeller design, and flow measurement technologies, which are widely referenced by researchers and engineers in the field. His scholarly work includes numerous high-impact journal articles published in leading international SCI-indexed journals, addressing topics such as transient flow behavior, efficiency modeling, self-priming processes, and pump-turbine performance. Through a combination of theoretical analysis, numerical simulation, and experimental validation, his research has significantly contributed to improving the design, optimization, and operational reliability of fluid machinery systems.

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