Doctor of Philosophy / Master of Philosophy
Entrance Year September 2022
Programme Code 48601
Local Application Deadline 1 Dec 2021
Non-Local Application Deadline 1 Dec 2021
Remarks
For full-time UGC quota PhD admission, preference will be given to applicants who apply for the Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme, for which the application period starts in early September each year. All research postgraduate applicants are recommended to approach potential supervisors and preferably, put their names on the applications.Aims and Characteristics
The Department of Aeronautical and Aviation Engineering (AAE), formerly Interdisciplinary Division of Aeronautical and Aviation Engineering, was established under the Faculty of Engineering in 2016 to consolidate and take charge in leading 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 to bridge the innovative research and development in the field of aviation and aeronautical with the needs and demand of the aviation and aerospace industry. The close collaboration with the industry, together with the excellent facilities and staff expertise, enable the sustainable growth and competitiveness of our various stakeholders including students and industrial partners.
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
Dr Jiaao Hao
Email: jiaao.hao@polyu.edu.hk
High-Speed Aerodynamics; Hypersonic Nonequilibrium Flows; Shock-Wave/Boundary-Layer Interactions; Computational Fluid Dynamics
Dr Shibin Cao
Email: shibin.cao@polyu.edu.hk
High-speed flows; Shock/boundary-layer interaction; Laminar-turbulent transition; Direct numerical simulation
Aerospace Propulsion and Combustion
Supervisors
Prof. C.Y. Wen
Email: cywen@polyu.edu.hk
Scramjet and Oblique Detonation Engines; Detonation
Prof. Simon Yu
Email: simon.c.yu@polyu.edu.hk
Turbulent mixing; Applied fluid dynamics; Multi-phase flows; Starting jet phenomenon
Dr Sangdi Gu
Email: sangdi.gu@polyu.edu.hk
Thermochemical nonequilibrium; Hypersonic impulse facilities; Optical diagnostics; Experimental hypersonics
Aerospace Structures and Materials
Supervisors
Dr Frank Zou
Email: frank.zou@polyu.edu.hk
Non-destructive evaluation; Structural health monitoring; Ultrasonic testing; Ultrasonic corrosion monitoring; Nanocomposite strain sensor
Dr Xi Shen
Email: xi.shen@polyu.edu.hk
Nanoengineered composites; Nanostructured fillers for composites; Functional composites for thermal management; Multimodal sensors; and EMI shielding; Fracture of nanocomposites
Aviation Engineering
Supervisor
Dr Fan Li
Email: fan-5.li@polyu.edu.hk
Human factors; Safety management; Fatigue risk management; Accident analysis; Psychophysiological data-driven human factors evaluation
Dr Wei Liu
Email: wei.w.liu@polyu.edu.hk
Air transportation modeling; Air-rail system modeling; Airport ground transportation; Data-driven decision analytics; Transportation network modeling; Transportation and aviation economics; UAV applications in smart transportation and logistics
Dr K.H. Ng
Email: kam.kh.ng@polyu.edu.hk
Air traffic control; Air traffic flow; Airport engineering and Aviation management: Operations research; Robust Optimisation; Stochastic programming; Uncertainty modelling; Data-driven optimisation; Optimisation methods; Approximation algorithms design; Scheduling; Airport services engineering; Airside operations; Data analytics; Artificial intelligence.
Human factors and ergonomics in air traffic control and pilot training: Human factors and ergonomics; Situational awareness; Cognitive modelling; Human-centred design in air traffic control system; Non-technical skills assessment; Automatic decision aids and support system; Intelligent automation of aviation system
Dr Gangyan Xu
Email: gangyan.xu@polyu.edu.hk
Intelligent Transportation Systems; Air Transport Systems; Data-Driven Optimization; Reinforcement Learning; Multi-Agent Systems; Complex System Analysis; Optimization; and Control; Emergency Management
Flight Mechanics and Control
Supervisor
Prof. C.Y. Wen
Email: cywen@polyu.edu.hk
UAV/MAV technology research and development
Dr Hailong Huang
Email: hailong.huang@polyu.edu.hk
Navigation and control of UAVs; Autonomous systems; Multi-agent systems; Control applications
Dr Boyang Li
Email: bo-yang.li@polyu.edu.hk
UAV/UAS design; Flight dynamics and control; Model predictive control (MPC); Aerial robotics; SLAM and planning
Satellite Communication and Navigation
Supervisors
Dr L.T. Hsu
Email: lt.hsu@polyu.edu.hk
Global navigation satellite system; Beidou; Integrated navigation system; Autonomous driving; Simultaneous localisation and mapping
Dr Y.P. Jiang
Email: yiping.jiang@polyu.edu.hk
Satellite navigation; Integrity monitoring; Augmentation systems; Sensor fusion
Dr 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
Dr 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
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