Assistant Professor at City College of New York, United States
Dr. Yang Liu is an Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering at The City College of New York ποΈ. He earned his Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering from Iowa State University in 2016 π and a B.S. from Beihang University in 2011. His research focuses on multiphase flow, heat transfer in additive manufacturing, high-speed interactions, and anti-/de-icing technologies βοΈπ₯. Dr. Liu has published a book, two book chapters, 40+ journal papers, and 60+ conference papers π. He has secured multiple research grants, including funding from NSF and DOE π°. His expertise extends to energy devices, aircraft icing, and flow-structure interactions βοΈ.
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Education & Experience ππΌ
- Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering β Iowa State University (2016) π
- B.S. in Aerospace Engineering β Beihang University (2011) π«
- Assistant Professor β The City College of New York (Present) ποΈ
- Researcher in Multiphase Flow & Thermal Fluids ππ₯
- Principal Investigator (PI) & Co-PI on multiple NSF, DOE, and NIH projects π‘
Professional Development π
Dr. Liu is actively engaged in cutting-edge research in multiphase flow, energy systems, and additive manufacturing ππ¬. He has collaborated with leading institutions and industries to develop innovative de-icing technologies, inkjet printing processes, and carbon capture techniques βοΈπ¨οΈπ±. His projects have been funded by prestigious organizations, including the NSF, DOE, and NIH π°. He mentors students and researchers, shaping the next generation of engineers π¨βπ«. With a strong publication record π and multiple funded projects, Dr. Liuβs work bridges fundamental science and real-world applications, making impactful contributions to aerospace and thermal sciences βοΈπ₯.
Research Focus π¬π‘
Dr. Liuβs research spans thermal fluids and multiphase flow dynamics, with applications in aerospace, energy, and manufacturing βοΈβ‘π οΈ. His studies on droplet interactions with plasma discharge contribute to aircraft icing mitigation βοΈβ‘. He explores inkjet 3D printing with freezing-based methods, advancing additive manufacturing ππ¨οΈ. His work in direct carbon capture technologies addresses climate change challenges π±. Dr. Liu also investigates bio-inspired anti-icing coatings, improving surface durability and energy efficiency π¦ βοΈ. His expertise in compressible flow and flow-structure interactions aids in high-speed aerodynamics research, benefiting aircraft and space vehicle development π.
Awards & Honors πποΈ
- NSF, DOE, and NIH Research Grants β Multiple awards totaling over $2.1 million π°
- Global Particle Physics Excellence Award π
- PSC-CUNY Research Award for Anti-Icing Research βοΈπ¬
- GRTI Award for Advanced Laser-Optic Thermal-Flow Diagnostics π₯π‘
- CiPASS Program Award for Spray-Based Carbon Capture Research π±π¨
- ASRC Collaborative Seed Grant for Bio-Inspired Anti-/De-Icing Surfaces π¦ βοΈ
- NIH STTR Award for Peripheral Arterial Disease Diagnostics ππ₯
Publication Top Notes
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Title: An experimental study of rain erosion effects on a hydro-/ice-phobic coating pertinent to Unmanned-Arial-System (UAS) inflight icing mitigation
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Title: An experimental study on different plasma actuator layouts for aircraft icing mitigation
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Title: An exploratory study on using Slippery-Liquid-Infused-Porous-Surface (SLIPS) for wind turbine icing mitigation
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Title: An experimental study on dynamic ice accretion and its effects on the aerodynamic characteristics of stay cables with and without helical fillets
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Title: Bio-Inspired Icephobic Coatings for Aircraft Icing Mitigation: A Critical Review
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Title: An experimental study on the spatiotemporal evolution of sand waves/ripples in turbulent boundary layer airflow