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Dr. Zifeng Yang

Dr. Zifeng Yang is an associate professor in the Department of Mechancial and Material Engineering at Wright State University since 2011. His research interests include development of advanced fluid diagnostic techniques, biological fluid measurements, hemodynamics, film cooling for gas turbine blade, wind turbine technology and Micro Air Vehicles.

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Senior Design Groups

Senior Design team (2015):
(left to right)
Bryce Laycok (BME)
Jordan Yaney (BME)
Olivia Ashworth (BME)
Katrina Catledge (ME)
Hongtao Yu
Phd Student

Past Graduate Students

Zhe Ning
Laura Carpenter
Mark Johnson
Scott  Huang
Zhengkai He
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  Publications

Journal Papers

1.  G.P. Huang, H. Yu, Z. Yang, R. Schwieterman, B. Ludwig (2018) 1D Simulation of blood flow characteristics in the circle of Willis using THINkS. Computer Methods in Biomechanics and Biomedical Engineering, 21(4): 389-397. DOI 10.1080/10255842.2018.1468439.

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2. Z. Yang, H. Yu, G. Huang, B. Ludwig (2017) Divergence Compensatory Optical Flow Method for Blood Velocimetry. Journal of Biomechanical Engineering, 139: 061005-2.

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3. Z. Yang (2017) Optical Flow Method for Blood Flow Velocimetry Based on Digital X-ray Subtraction Angiography: A Brief Review. Research & Reviews: Journal of Medical and Health Sciences, 6(3): 8-12. 

 

4. M. Johnson and Z. Yang (2017) Hybrid particle image velocimetry with the combination of cross-correlation and optical flow method. Journal of Visualization, DOI 10.1007/s12650-017-0417-7.

 

5. F. Chen, H. Liu, Z. Yang, H. Hu (2017) Tracking characteristics of tracer particles for PIV measurements in supersonic flows. Chinese Journal of Aeronautics, DOI 10.1016/j.cja.2016.12.033.

 

6. L. Shi, C. Uy, S. Huang, Z. Yang, G. Huang, and C. Wen (2016) Experimental investigation on flow characteristics of a four-wing micro air vehicle. International Journal of Micro Air Vehicles, 8(3): 181-193.

 

7. Yu, H., Huang, G., Yang, Z., Liang, F., Ludwig, B. (2016) The influence of normal and early vascular aging on hemodynamic characteristics in cardio- and cerebro-vascular systems. Journal of Biomechanical Engineering, 138(6): 061002.

 

8. Zifeng Yang, Hongtao Yu, George P. Huang, Ryan Schwieterman, Bryan Ludwig (2015) Computational fluid dynamics simulation of intracranial aneurysms - comparing size and shape. Journal of Coastal Life Medicine, 3(3): 245-252. 

 

9. Zifeng Yang, Matteo Ninno, Zhiyou Wen, Hui Hu. An experimental investigation on the multiphase flows and turbulent mixing in a flat-panel photobioreactor for algae cultivation. Journal of Applied Phycology, 2014; 26: 2097-2107.

 

10. Zifeng Yang, Hui Hu. An experimental investigation on the trailing edge cooling of turbine blades. Propulsion and Power Research, 2012; 1(1): 36-47.

 

11. Zifeng Yang, Partha Sarkar, Hui Hu. Visualization of tip vortices in a wind turbine wake. Journal of Visualization, 2012; 15(15): 39-44.

12. Hui Hu, Zifeng Yang, Partha Sarkar. Dynamic wind loads and wake characteristics of a wind turbine model in an atmospheric boundary layer wind. Experiments in fluids, 2012; 52(5): 1277-1294.

13. Hui Hu, Zifeng Yang, Hiro Igarashi and Mark Martin. An experimental study of stall hysteresis of a low-Reynolds-number airfoil. International Journal of Aerospace and Lightweight Structures, 2011; 1(2): 221-238.

14. Hui Hu, Zifeng Yang, Partha Sarkar and Fred Haan. Characterization of the flow fields around a gable-roof Building Model in Tornado-like Winds. Experiments in Fluids, 2011; 51(3): 835-851.

15. Zifeng Yang, Partha  Sarkar, Hui Hu. An experimental study of a high-rise building model in tornado-like winds. Journal of Fluids and Structures, 2011; 27(4): 471-486.

16. Zifeng Yang, Hui Hu. Study of trailing-edge cooling using pressure sensitive paint technique. Journal of Power and Propulsion, 2011; 27(3): 700-709.

17. Zifeng Yang, Partha Sarkar and Hui Hu. Visualization of flow structures around a gable-roofed building model in tornado-like winds. Journal of Visualization, 2010; 13(4): 285-288.

18. Zifeng Yang, Hui Hu. Laminar flow separation and transition on a Low-Reynolds-Number airfoil. AIAA Journal of Aircraft, 2008; 45(3): 1067 - 1070.

19. Hui Hu, Zifeng Yang. An experimental study of the laminar flow separation on a Low-Reynolds-Number airfoil. Journal of Fluids Engineering, 2008;130(5): 051101.

20. Hui Hu, Zifeng Yang, Hiro Igarashi. Aerodynamic hysteresis of a Low-Reynolds-Number airfoil. AIAA Journal of Aircraft, 2007; 44(6): 2083-2086.

21. Xiaofeng Sun, Zifeng Yang, Xiaoyu Wang. Effect of fan outlet guide vane on the acoustic treatment design in aeroengine aacelle. Journal of Sound and Vibration, 2007; 302: 287-312.

22. Zifeng Yang, Xiaoyu Wang, Xiaofeng Sun. Effect of finite-length casing treatment on cascade aero-elastic stability. Journal of Aerospace Power, 2006; 21(6): 1027-1032.

 

 

 

 

 

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  1. Z. Yang, H. Yu, G. Huang, B. Ludwig. Biological flow measurement using optical flow method. 31st AIAA Aerodynamic Measurement Technology and Ground Testing Conference, Dallas, TX, 2015. DOI: 10.2514/6.2015-2869.

  2. G. Huang, H. Yu, R. Schwieterman, Z. Yang, B. Ludwig. Abstract W P88: THINkS: a novel tool for multiscale CFD calculations of the cerebral vasculature. Stroke 46. Suppl 1(2015): AWP88-AWP88.

  3. Z. Yang, Z. He, H. Yu, and F. Chen, Study on the Vortex Wake of an Airfoil Equipped with Flexible Trailing Edge Fringe, 53rd AIAA Aerospace Science Meeting, Kissimmee, Florida, 2015.

  4. H. Hu, M. Ninno and Z. Wen and Z. Yang, An Experimental Investigation On the Multiphase Flows In a Photobioreactor For Algae Cultivation, FEDSM2013-16436, 2013 Fluid Engineering Division Summer Meeting, July 7-11, 2013, Incline Village, Nevada, USA.

  5. Z. Yang, S. Huang, G. Huang, Aerodynamic Performances of Flapping Wings under Acoustic Disturbances, AIAA-2013-3039, 31st AIAA Applied Aerodynamics Conference, San Diego, California, 2013.

  6. S. Huang, R. Cairo, R. Parker, G. Huang  and Z. Yang, An Experimental Investigation on Wing Optimization for a Four- Wing Flapper, AIAA-2013-0069, 51st AIAA Aerospace Science Meeting, Grapevine, Texas, 2013.

  7. Z. Ning, and Z. Yang, An Experimental Investigation on the Control of Tip Vortices from Wing Turbine Blade, AIAA-2013-1104, 51st AIAA Aerospace Science Meeting, Grapevine, Texas, 2013.

  8. A. Ozbay, W. Tian, Z. Yang and H. Hu, Interference of Wind Turbines with Different Yaw Angles of the Upstream Wind Turbine”, AIAA-2012-2719, 30th AIAA Applied Aerodynamics Conference, New Orleans, Louisiana, 25-28 June, 2012.

  9. H. Hu, A. Ozbay, W. Tian, Z. Yang, and P. Sarkar, “An Experimental Investigation on the Effects of Wake Interference of the Performance of Wind Turbines over Complex Terrains”, FEDSM2012-72306; 2012 Fluid Engineering Division Summer Meeting, July 8-12, 2012 Puerto Rico, USA.

  10. W. Tian, A. Ozbay, Z. Yang, P. Sarkar and H. Hu, An Experimental Investigation on the Wake Interference of Multiple Wind Turbines in Atmospheric Boundary Layer Winds”, AIAA-2012-2784, 30th AIAA Applied Aerodynamics Conference, New Orleans, Louisiana, 25-28 June, 2012.

  11. Z. Yang, A. Ozbay, P. Sarkar, H. Hu (2012), An Experimental Investigation on the Wake Interference of Wind Turbines Sited Over Complex Terrains, 50th AIAA Aerospace Science Meeting including the New Horizons Forum and Aerospace Exposition, Nashville, Tennessee. 09-12 Jan. 2012.

  12. Z. Yang, P. Sarkar, H. Hu (2011), An Experimental Investigation on the Wake Characteristics of a Wind Turbine in an Atmospheric Boundary Layer Wind, 41st AIAA Fluid Dynamics Conference & Exhibit, Honolulu, Hawaii, June 26-30, 2011.

  13. Z. Yang and H. Hu (2011), An Experimetnal Investigation on the Trailing Edge Cooling of Turbine Blades by using PIV and PSP techniques, 41st AIAA Fluid Dynamics Conference & Exhibit, Honolulu, Hawaii, June 26-30, 2011.

  14. Z. Yang, H. Hu, P. Sarkar (2011), Wind Turbine Interactions in ABL Wind over a Flat Terrain and 2D-Ridge, 13th International Conference of Wind Engineering, Amsterdam, Netherland.

  15. H. Hu, Z. Yang, P. Sarkar (2010), PIV and PSP Techniques and Their Applications for Wind Engineering Studies, International Workshop on Wind Engineering Research and Practice, Chapel Hill, NC, USA.

  16. Z. Yang, A. Gopa Kumar, and H. Hu, “An Experimental Investigation on the Trailing Edge Cooling of Turbine Blades”, Proceedings of the 3rd International Symposium on Jet Propulsion and Power Engineering, September 13-17, 2010, Nanjing, China.

  17. Z. Yang, P. Sarkar and H. Hu (2010), An Experimental Study of a Gable-roofed Building Model in Tornado-like Winds, AIAA-2010-4682, 28th AIAA Applied Aerodynamics Conference, Chicago, Illinois.

  18. Z. Yang, A. G. Kumar, H. Igarashi, and H. Hu (2010), An Experiment Study of Wall Slot Jets Pertinent to Trailing Edge Cooling of Turbine Blades, FEDSM-ICNMM2010-30304, the 3rd Joint US-European Fluids Engineering Summer Meeting (FEDSM2010), Montreal, Canada.

  19. Z. Yang, P. Sarkar, H. Hu (2009), Flow around a High-Rise Building Model in Tornado-like Wind. AIAA-2009-0749, 47th AIAA Aerospace Sciences Meeting and Exhibit at Orlando, Florida.

  20. Z. Yang, H. Igarashi, M. Martin and H. Hu (2008), An Experimental Investigation on Aerodynamic Hysteresis of a Low-Reynolds Number Airfoil. AIAA-2008-0315, 46th AIAA Aerospace Sciences Meeting and Exhibit at Reno, Nevada.

     

Conference Papers

  Teaching

1. Fluid Dynamics (ME3350/5350)

2. Advanced Fluid Dynamics (ME7300)

3. Thermal Fluids Labratory (ME4610/6610)

4. Experimental Measurements and Instrumentation (ME3600/5600)

5. Thermodynamics I (ME3310/5310)

6. Aerospace Propulsion (ME4440/6440)

 

 

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