Shan Zhong

Shan Zhong is a Professor of Experimental Fluid Mechanics at The University of Manchester, Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering. Her research focuses on fluid flows, particularly the fundamental physical mechanics of complex fluid phenomena using experimental methods such as PIV and flow visualization. Her work spans a wide range of flow regimes, from low-Reynolds number propulsion to supersonic flow, with a current emphasis on flow control to enhance aerodynamic performance, operation range, and fuel efficiency of turbomachinery and transportation vehicles. She has published over 140 papers and supervised 23 PhD and 6 MPhil students. Prof Zhong is a Fellow of the Royal Aeronautical Society and a senior life-time member of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics.

Shan Zhong is a Professor of Experimental Fluid Mechanics at The University of Manchester, specializing in experimental fluid mechanics and flow control. His research focuses on the behavior and application of synthetic jets in boundary layers, flow separation control, and the development of actuators for full-scale flight conditions. He investigates vortical structures, turbulent spots, and the interaction between synthetic jets and laminar boundary layers. His work includes numerical simulations, particle image velocimetry measurements, and the design of low-dimensional performance prediction models. Zhong's research contributes to understanding fluid dynamics and improving aerodynamic performance through advanced flow control techniques.