Doctor of Philosophy / Master of Philosophy
Entrance Year September 2024
Programme Code 48601
Local Application Deadline 01 Dec 2023, HKT 12:00 noon (HKPFS)
Non-Local Application Deadline 01 Dec 2023, HKT 12:00 noon (HKPFS)
Remarks
For full-time PhD admission, preference will be given to applicants who apply for the Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme (details), for which the application period starts in early September each year. All research postgraduate applicants are recommended to approach potential supervisors and, put their names on the applications.
Application Period for all Year Round Admissions: please visit https://www.polyu.edu.hk/study/pg/research-postgraduate/research-postgraduate-application-period.
Aims and Characteristics
The Department of Aeronautical and Aviation Engineering (AAE), formerly the Interdisciplinary Division of Aeronautical and Aviation Engineering, was established under the Faculty of Engineering in 2016 to lead the development of the field of aeronautical and aviation engineering by amalgamating the experts in the Faculty and the industry.
AAE strives to play a leading role in bridging innovative research and development in the field of aeronautical and aviation engineering that accommodates the needs and demands of the aeronautical and aviation industry. AAE currently leads/hosts three research centres/consortiums: the Aviation Research Consortium, the Joint Research Centre of Advanced Aerospace Propulsion Technology, and the Research Centre for Unmanned Autonomous Systems. The close collaboration with the industry, dedicated research centres, excellent facilities and staff expertise enable our various stakeholders' sustainable growth and competitiveness, including students, staff and industrial partners.
Link for “Apply Now”: https://www.polyu.edu.hk/study/pg/research-postgraduate
Research Areas
Aerodynamics
Supervisors
Prof. C.Y. Wen
Email: cywen@polyu.edu.hk
Aerothermodynamics and boundary layer transition of hypersonic/supersonic vehicles; Shock/droplet and shock/bubble interactions; Applications of DBD actuators on flow control; Experimental fluid mechanics and CFD; Numerical simulations and assessment of urban wind field and air pollution
Prof. Jiaao Hao
Email: jiaao.hao@polyu.edu.hk
High-Speed Aerodynamics; Hypersonic Nonequilibrium Flows; Shock-Wave/Boundary-Layer Interactions; Computational Fluid Dynamics
Prof. Siyang Zhong
Email: siyang.zhong@polyu.edu.hk
Acoustics & Aeroacoustics (aircraft noise); Urban air mobility aerodynamics & noise; Rotor noise prediction andlow-noise design; Environment noise assessment and low-noise path planning; Performance sports aerodynamics
Dr Peixu Guo
Email: peixu.guo@polyu.edu.hk
Transition reversal on blunt bodies; Direct numerical simulation on breakdown of hypersonic boundary layer; Stability of shock wave/boundary layer interaction; Unified theory of instability mechanisms for boundary layer; Control of boundary layer instability by porous coatings; Sensitivity and modeling of boundary layer stability and transition
Dr Zhengtong Li
Email : zheng-tong.li@polyu.edu.hk
Numerical simulations and assessment of urban wind field and air pollution; Sports Aerodynamics; Smart Cities and Urban sustainability; Real-time Computational Fluid Dynamics; AI-accelerated Computational Fluid Dynamics; AI-based aerodynamic shape optimization
Aerospace Propulsion and Combustion
Supervisors
Prof. C.Y. Wen
Email: cywen@polyu.edu.hk
Scramjet and Oblique Detonation Engines; Detonation
Prof. Yu Guan
Email: yu.guan@polyu.edu.hk
Combustion dynamics in gas turbines and rockets; Combustion instability; Nonlinear dynamics; Data-driven methods
Dr Sangdi Gu
Email: sangdi.gu@polyu.edu.hk
Thermochemical nonequilibrium; Hypersonic impulse facilities; Optical diagnostics; Experimental hypersonics
Aerospace Structures and Materials
Supervisors
Prof. Xi Shen
Email: xi.shen@polyu.edu.hk
Polymer nanocomposites containing graphene and other low-dimensional nanofillers, Rational design and synthesis of nanocomposites in the form of 1D fibers, 2D films, 3D aerogels, Thermal management composites with anisotropic thermal conductivities, Functional composites for solar-thermal heating and cooling applications, Composite sensors for multidirectional and multimodal sensing
Prof. Fangxin (Frank) Zou
Email: frank.zou@polyu.edu.hk
Non-destructive evaluation; Structural health monitoring; Ultrasonic testing; Ultrasonic corrosion monitoring; Nanocomposite strain sensor.
Dr Kit Ying Chan
Email: kit-y.chan@polyu.edu.hk
Boron nitride nanosheets reinforced nanocomposites for thermal-optical management, Carbon fibre reinforced polymer composites and polymer nanocomposites for energy storage, Carbon-based nanocomposites for solar-thermal conversion
Aviation Engineering
Supervisors
Prof. Wei Liu
Email: wei.w.liu@polyu.edu.hk
Multimodal Transport Network Modeling and Analytics, Transport and Aviation Economics, Low-altitude Air Mobility and Logistics, Electrified, Automated, and Shared Mobility
Prof. Ang Li
Email:ang-joy.li@polyu.edu.hk
Unmanned Aircraft Systems Traffic Management (UTM), Regional Air Traffic Management (ATM), UAV Path Planning, Conflict Detection and Resolution (CD&R), Multi-modal Transportation Systems, Last-mile Urban Parcel Delivery, Mechanism Design and Resource Allocation, Congestion Management, Transportation Economics, Large-scale Optimization, Stochastic Optimization, Machine Learning, Network Science, Data Analytic
Prof. Fan Li
Email:fan-5.li@polyu.edu.hk
Human factors and ergonomics: Human fatigue management; Safety management systems; Human-centred design; Risk model; Non-technical skills assessment; System evaluation; Advanced technology acceptance analysis; Accident analysis.
Cognitive modelling: Eye-tracking data analytics; Eye-tracking algorithm; Bio signal data-driven systems; Artificial intelligence; Multi-source data analytics; Electroencephalography data analytics.
Prof. Kam Hung Ng
Email:kam.kh.ng@polyu.edu.hk
Air transportation engineering, air traffic and aviation management: Operations research; uncertainty modelling; data-driven optimisation; deep learning
Human factors and ergonomics in air traffic control and flight operations: Situational awareness; Neuroergonomics; Vigilance and resilience modelling; Intelligent automation of aviation system
Prof. Lingxiao Wu
Email: lingxiao-leo.wu@polyu.edu.hk
Data-driven Optimization, Aviation Operations Modelling and Optimization, UAV Service Network Design, Shipping and Port Operations Modelling and Optimization
Prof. Gangyan Xu
Email: gangyan.xu@polyu.edu.hk
Data-Driven Optimization and Control, Complex Networked Systems, UAV Applications in Emergency Management, Aviation Safety and Reliability, Internet of Things (IoT) Systems and Applications.
Flight Mechanics and Control
Supervisors
Prof. C.Y. Wen
Email: cywen@polyu.edu.hk
UAV/MAV technology research and development
Prof. Wen-Hua Chen
Email: wenhua.chen@polyu.edu.hk
Unmanned aerial vehicles, autonomous vehicles, sensor fusion, navigation, computer vision, dynamics, advanced control, autopilot, situational awareness, decision making, path planning, mission planning, fault detection and condition monitoring, safety, Bayesian inference, dual control, active learning, collision avoidance, system integration, verification and validation, uncertainty, autonomous systems, safety, flight tests, agriculture, precision farming, environment monitoring, remote sensing, intelligent manufacturing, wave energy.
Prof. Hailong Huang
Email: hailong.huang@polyu.edu.hk
Navigation and control of UAVs; Autonomous systems; Multi-agent systems; Control applications
Prof. Bing Wang
Email: bingwang@polyu.edu.hk
3D Computer Vision, Machine Learning, Intelligent Spatial Perception, Visual and LiDAR SLAM, Robotics and Autonomous Systems, Cyber Physical Systems, Metaverse
Prof. Weisong Wen
Email: welson.wen@polyu.edu.hk
Multi-sensory integrated positioning, GNSS, LiDAR-aided GNSS positioning, LiDAR/Visual SLAM, safety-assured control and path planning, reinforcement learning, safety-assured autonomous systems, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV), connected autonomous driving vehicles
Dr Tianqi Wang
Email: tianqi-aae.wang@polyu.edu.hk
Multi-agent systems; Rigid body control; Nonlinear control theory and applications; Event-triggered control
Dr Jingjie Xie
Email: jingjie.xie@polyu.edu.hk
Intelligent control, model predictive control, wind energy, spacecraft control, trajectory planning
Satellite Communication and Navigation
Supervisors
Prof. Wen-Hua Chen Email: wenhua.chen@polyu.edu.hk Unmanned aerial vehicles, autonomous vehicles, sensor fusion, navigation, computer vision, dynamics, advanced control, autopilot, situational awareness, decision making, path planning, mission planning, fault detection and condition monitoring, safety, Bayesian inference, dual control, active learning, collision avoidance, system integration, verification and validation, uncertainty, autonomous systems, safety, flight tests, agriculture, precision farming, environment monitoring, remote sensing, intelligent manufacturing, wave energy.
Prof. Li-Ta Hsu
Email: lt.hsu@polyu.edu.hk
Global navigation satellite system; Beidou; Integrated navigation system; Autonomous driving; Simultaneous localisation and mapping
Prof. Yiping Jiang
Email: yiping.jiang@polyu.edu.hk
Satellite navigation; Integrity monitoring; Augmentation systems; Sensor fusion
Prof. Weisong Wen
Email: welson.wen@polyu.edu.hk
LiDAR SLAM; Visual SLAM; GNSS; GNSS-RTK; Sensor Fusion; Cooperative Positioning; Cloud Positioning; Autonomous Driving; UAV; Robotics; Intelligent Transportation Systems; Smart Cities
Prof. Bing Xu
Email: pbing.xu@polyu.edu.hk
Signal processing; Satellite positioning and navigation; GNSS receiver design; GNSS radio frequency interference detection and localization; Parameter estimation; Wireless communications
Dr Guohao Zhang
Email: gh.zhang@polyu.edu.hk
GNSS positioning in challenging environments; 3D mapping aided GNSS; Collaborative positioning; Signal propagation modelling; Multipath and NLOS reception mitigation; Multi-sensor Integration; Machine learning; and Indoor positioning
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