Yuxin Zhang

Ph.D expected Spring 2011

Project

Scalar dissipation is a central concept in the theory of turbulent combustion. It is also a key modeled quantity in conditional moment closure (CMC) and flamelet models for turbulent nonpremixed and partially premixed flames. Accordingly, the modeling of scalar dissipation has long been regarded as an important combustion research priority. A viable and efficient model for subgrid scale scalar dissipation rate plays a key role in flamelet modeling of LTC diesel Engine. My research is focused on the modeling of subgrid scale terms in the context of Large Eddy Simulation.

Long Term Goals

Combustion Researcher

Education

• MS(2007), Mechanical Engineering, Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan
• BS(2005), Power Machinery, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, China

Experience

• 2007/06- Research Assistant, Engine Reserach Center, UW-Madison
• 2006/06-2007/05, Research Assistant, Automotive Research Experiment Station, MSU
• 2005/09-2006/05, Teaching Assistant, Dept. Mechanical Engineering, MSU

Publications

Sponsors

• US Department of Energy