Postdoctoral Associate, Ph.D.
Department of Aerospace Engineering and Mechanics
University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN, USA
sun00249@umn.edu
Interests
• (Aero-) Fluid dynamics
• Physics-based flow control
• Computational fluid dynamics (DNS and LES)
• Global instabilities of fluid flows
• Heat transfer
Skills
• Computer Languages: C++, Fortran, MATLAB.
• CFD Software Experience: CharLES, Fluent, ICEM, TECPLOT, Pointwise.
• Applications: LATEX, Microsoft Office.
• Operating Systems: Unix/Linux, Windows.
• Language: English, Chinese.
Fellowship of $10,000 is awarded annually to 35 talented women, pursuing Ph.D./doctoral degrees in aerospace-related sciences or aerospace-related engineering around the globe.
NEWS: Florida State University; Zonta International [Bio].
To be filled.
Use of modal analysis (global stability analysis, resolvent analysis etc.) for physics-driven control design of various fluid flows.
Perform direct numerical simulations and large eddy simulations on high-speed compressible open- cavity flows. Map out hydrodynamic (Reynolds number) and aerodynamic (Mach number) effects on flow instabilities. Build numerical techniques to solve large eigenvalue problems and uncover three-dimensional hydrodynamic stability modes.
Duties at various times have included leading weekly computer lab exercises on MATLAB, grading work and office hours to further help students.
Conducted experiments on ship modeled in towing tank. Cooperated with graduate students to test modeled ship designed for reduced drag while sailing. Predicted model performance including drag coefficient and force distribution on hull frame via numerical simulations.
Ph.D. Candidate, Mechanical Engineering
• Dissertation Topic: “Global instability analysis and control of compressible flows over cavity ”
• Advisor: Dr. Kunihiko Taira
Bachelor Degree, Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering
• Dissertation Topic: “The Effect of Boundary Layer Mesh Characteristics on CFD Analysis of Ventilation System”
• Advisor: Dr. Zhiguo Zhang