Doctor of Philosophy / Master of Philosophy
Entrance Year September 2023
Programme Code 48601
Local Application Deadline 31 May 2023
Non-Local Application Deadline 31 May 2023
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 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 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 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
Dr Zijian Zhang
Email: zijian92.zhang@polyu.edu.hk
Hypersonic air-breathing propulsion; Detonation phenomenon and Detonation-based engine; Supersonic combustion; Shock dynamics; Supersonic/hypersonic wind tunnel experiment; Computational fluid dynamics
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
Dr Kit Ying Chan
Email: kit-y.chan@polyu.edu.hk
Structural energy storage composites; Nanocomposite dielectrics; Nanostructured composites for thermal management
Aviation Engineering
Supervisors
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 transportation engineering, air traffic and aviation management: Operations research; Uncertainty modelling; Data-driven optimisation; Risk and safety assessment; Smart predict-and-optimise approach
Human factors and ergonomics in air traffic control and flight operations: Situational awareness; Neuroergonomics, Vigilance and resilience modelling; Intelligent automation of aviation system
Dr 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
Dr Gangyan Xu
Email: gangyan.xu@polyu.edu.hk
Data-Driven Optimization; Multi-Agent Systems; Networked System Control and Optimization; Airport Operations; Air Transport Network; UAV Applications
Flight Mechanics and Control
Supervisors
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 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
Dr Tianqi Wang
Email: tianqi-aae.wang@polyu.edu.hk
Multi-agent systems; Rigid body control; Nonlinear control theory and applications; Event-triggered control
Satellite Communication and Navigation
Supervisors
Dr Li-Ta Hsu
Email: lt.hsu@polyu.edu.hk
Global navigation satellite system; Beidou; Integrated navigation system; Autonomous driving; Simultaneous localisation and mapping
Dr Yiping 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
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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