Assistant Professor at Beihang University, China
Hanan Lu is an Assistant Professor at the School of Energy and Power Engineering, Beihang University, China. He specializes in turbomachinery aerodynamics, computational fluid dynamics, and machine-learning-based optimization. With extensive research in flow control and loss mechanisms, he has contributed significantly to advancing energy-efficient propulsion systems. Dr. Lu has collaborated with leading experts worldwide, including Washington University in St. Louis, Imperial College, and Tsinghua University. His expertise spans fan/compressor aerodynamic design and surrogate-based optimization. A dedicated researcher, he actively reviews for top-tier journals and conferences in aerospace and energy.
Publication Profile
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Education Background 🎓
Hanan Lu earned his B.S. in Flight Vehicle Propulsion Engineering from Beihang University, Beijing, China, in 2012. He pursued his Ph.D. in Fluid Machinery and Engineering at Beihang University, completing it in 2018. His doctoral research focused on computational fluid dynamics and turbomachinery aerodynamics. To expand his expertise, he became a visiting scholar at Washington University in St. Louis from 2016 to 2017 under the supervision of Ramesh K. Agarwal. His education has laid a strong foundation in turbomachinery design, fluid dynamics, and optimization techniques, contributing to his current research in machine learning applications in aerodynamics.
Professional Background 💼
Dr. Hanan Lu has held key academic and research positions in aerospace engineering. Since 2021, he has been an Assistant Professor at Beihang University, where he leads research in turbomachinery aerodynamics and flow control. Prior to this, he was a Postdoctoral Researcher (2018-2020) at the same institution, focusing on computational fluid dynamics and machine-learning-driven optimization. His international experience includes a visiting scholar position at Washington University in St. Louis (2016-2017), where he collaborated on advanced aerospace engineering topics. He has worked extensively with experts worldwide, contributing to major scientific journals and international conferences.
Awards and Honors🏆
Dr. Hanan Lu has received prestigious accolades for his contributions to aerospace engineering. In 2022, he was awarded the “Young Elite Scientist” Sponsorship by the Beijing Association for Science and Technology and the “Young Outstanding Talents” award from Beihang University. He also received the Second Prize of the Science and Technology Award from the Chinese Academy of Aeronautics in 2020. His excellence as a researcher was recognized with the “Distinguished Postdoctoral Researcher” Award by Beihang University in 2020. These honors reflect his outstanding impact on turbomachinery aerodynamics and computational fluid dynamics.
Research Focus🔬
Dr. Hanan Lu’s research focuses on cutting-edge topics in turbomachinery, particularly data-driven machine learning applications in aerodynamic design. His expertise includes loss mechanisms and flow control in turbomachinery, computational fluid dynamics, and aerodynamic optimization of fans and compressors. He is actively involved in surrogate-based optimization, aiming to enhance energy efficiency in propulsion systems. His contributions extend to high-fidelity simulations and experimental validations in aerospace engineering. As an expert reviewer for leading journals, he ensures the dissemination of innovative research in fluid mechanics and machine learning applications in turbomachinery.
Publication Top Notes
📌 An efficient cooling design strategy for the embedded driving motor under the hub by using the high-pressure airflow after the rotor in an electrical ducted fan system
Year: 2025
📌 Non-axisymmetric diffuser pipe design to suppress the eccentric jet flow characteristic in a high-pressure angle valve
Year: 2025
📌 A loss reduction design strategy for a ducted fan under boundary layer ingestion condition based on a lip bump
Year: 2025
📌 Load-oriented aerodynamic design approach of low-speed axial fans in the preliminary design stage
Year: 2025
Conclusion
Dr. Hanan Lu is an exceptional researcher in aerospace engineering, specializing in turbomachinery, aerodynamics, and computational fluid dynamics. With a Ph.D. from Beihang University and extensive research in boundary layer ingestion (BLI) fans, loss prediction, and machine learning applications, he has made significant contributions to the field. His work has been published in top-tier journals like Progress in Aerospace Sciences, Physics of Fluids, and ASME Journal of Turbomachinery. As a visiting scholar at Washington University in St. Louis, he collaborated with renowned expert Prof. Ramesh K. Agarwal. Dr. Lu has received multiple prestigious awards, including the Young Elite Scientist Sponsorship and Young Outstanding Talent Award, and serves as a reviewer for leading journals. His innovative research enhances computational efficiency and optimization in turbomachinery. With his strong academic background, impactful publications, and global recognition, Dr. Lu is a compelling candidate for Beihang University’s Best Researcher Award.