🎓 Education:
Dr. Zhifang Ke pursued his studies in Vehicle Engineering, graduating in 2015. He completed a direct Ph.D. and postdoctoral research at the School of Mechanical Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology. His academic journey has been marked by prestigious scholarships and accolades, recognizing his outstanding research in aerodynamics and fluid dynamics. 🎓📖
💼 Experience:
As an Assistant Professor, Dr. Ke has dedicated his career to pioneering research in aerodynamics, focusing on land-air platform technology, low-Reynolds thrust systems, and innovative airfoil designs. With expertise in CFD simulations and experimental validations, he has led multiple research projects, developed advanced computational tools, and contributed to national scientific initiatives. His skills extend to CAD, CAE, and numerical simulations, making him a sought-after researcher in mechanical engineering. 🔬✈️
🏆 Awards and Honors:
Dr. Zhifang Ke has been recognized for his academic excellence with numerous scholarships and the title of Outstanding Graduate. His contributions to aerodynamics and computational fluid dynamics have earned him multiple research grants and accolades. His innovative work in drone aerodynamics and turbomachinery continues to receive recognition at national and international levels. 🏅🎖
🔬 Research Focus:
Dr. Ke’s research delves into aerodynamic performance optimization for drones and turbomachinery, hydrodynamic/aerodynamic characteristics of low-Reynolds thrust systems, and inverse design methods for airfoils. His expertise in CFD modeling and experimental fluid dynamics has led to the development of innovative methodologies for aerospace applications. He actively collaborates with the National Natural Science Foundation of China and is a member of leading engineering societies. 🌍✈️
🔗 Conclusion:
Dr. Zhifang Ke’s impactful research and technical expertise in aerodynamics and mechanical engineering have positioned him as a leading scientist in his field. His contributions to computational modeling, fluid dynamics, and airfoil design are shaping the future of drone and turbomachinery technology. His dedication to advancing research and innovation makes him a key figure in aerodynamics and fluid mechanics. 🚀📚
📖 Publications:
Optimizing the Aerodynamic Performance of a Duct–Rotor System for Drones (2025) – Drones
DOI: 10.3390/drones9010045
Pitch-Regulated Control Strategy for Coaxial Drone with Variable Rotor Space Ratio (2024) – Drones
DOI: 10.3390/drones8120703
Collaborative Design Method for Multi-Impeller Turbomachinery Based on Variable Sectional-Area Distribution (2024) – Alexandria Engineering Journal
DOI: 10.1016/j.aej.2024.06.041
Analysis and Optimization of the Coupling Effect for Duct-Rotor Based on Aerodynamic Performance (2024) – Aerospace Science and Technology
DOI: 10.1016/j.ast.2024.109200
Aerodynamic Hinge Moment Characteristics of Pitch-Regulated Mechanism for Mars Rotorcraft: Investigation and Experiments (2024) – Drones
DOI: 10.3390/drones8070277
Research on Aerodynamic Characteristics and Pitch Regulated Control Strategy of Coaxilcopter with Variable Rotor Spacing (2024) – Preprint
DOI: 10.20944/preprints202404.0020.v1
Study on the Transient Dynamic Characteristics of the Pitch-Regulated Device for Coaxilcopter Under Aerodynamic Loads (2023) – ASME Turbo Expo
DOI: 10.1115/gt2023-103937
Inverse Design Method for Impeller Capacity Optimization of Hydrodynamic Torque Converter (2023) – Binggong Xuebao/Acta Armamentarii
DOI: 10.12382/bgxb.2022.0707
Experimental Measurement of the Flow-Induced Pulsation in a Hydrodynamic Turbomachinery Stator and its Pressure Fluctuation Characteristics (2022) – Engineering Science and Technology, an International Journal
DOI: 10.1016/j.jestch.2021.07.005
Optimal Blade Design of Stator Based on Adjoint Fluid Topology Optimization Method in a Torque Converter (2022) – ASME Turbo Expo
DOI: 10.1115/GT2022-83005
Pseudo Lamped-Blade Simulation Method of Turbomachinery Based on Single-Blade Transient Simulation (2020) – Beijing Ligong Daxue Xuebao/Transaction of Beijing Institute of Technology
DOI: 10.15918/j.tbit1001-0645.2019.08.415
The Dynamic Wedging and Friction Characteristics of One-Way Clutch Under Transient Loads from Stator (2020) – Tribology International
DOI: 10.1016/J.TRIBOINT.2020.106568