Dr. Zhao-Fei Zhang, Harbin Engineering University, China
Dr. Zhao-Fei Zhang is a dedicated Master’s student at Harbin Engineering University, specializing in wave load analysis of ships, physics-informed neural networks, and peridynamics. His research focuses on the complex interactions between marine vessels and ocean waves, contributing to advancements in maritime engineering. Dr. Zhang has authored several journal articles, including studies on the responses of full-scale ships to solitary waves and the whipping characteristics of container ships in irregular waves. He has participated in various practical projects, such as seaplane take-off and landing experiments on water surfaces and the slamming experiments of large-scale ship models. Currently, he is developing 3D fully nonlinear time-domain hydroelastic potential flow software to enhance maritime research capabilities.
Professional Profile:
Suitability for the Best Researcher Award:
Dr. Zhao-Fei Zhang is highly suitable for the Best Researcher Award due to his significant contributions to ship dynamics, advanced computational methods, and practical experiments in the marine engineering field. His research addresses important issues in wave load analysis, ship safety, and the use of modern tools such as physics-informed neural networks to solve complex problems. Moreover, his projects demonstrate a strong combination of theoretical knowledge and practical application, both of which are essential in cutting-edge engineering research.
Educational Background:
He is currently pursuing a Master’s degree at the College of Shipbuilding Engineering, Harbin Engineering University (Sep 2022 – June 2024), achieving an impressive GPA of 90/100 (1st out of 85 students). His coursework includes Computational Fluid Dynamics, Viscous Fluid Mechanics, and Wave Load of Ships, under the guidance of prominent researchers.
Research Interests:
Dr. Zhao-Fei Zhang specializes in wave load analysis of ships, physics-informed neural networks, and peridynamics. His work focuses on understanding the complex interactions between marine vessels and ocean waves, contributing to advancements in maritime engineering.
Research Achievements:
Dr. Zhang has authored several journal articles, including:
- Responses of a full-scale ship subjected to a solitary wave (2023, Engineering Analysis with Boundary Elements).
- Investigation on whipping characteristics of a container ship in irregular waves considering the effect of structural damping (2024, Ocean Engineering).
Project Experience:
He has actively participated in various projects, such as the seaplane take-off and landing experiment on water surfaces and the slamming experiment of a large-scale ship model. Currently, he is developing 3D fully nonlinear time-domain hydroelastic potential flow software to further enhance maritime research capabilities. 🛥️💻
Publication Top Notes:
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Title: Vertical water entry of a cylinder considering wind and linearly sheared flow effect: A numerical investigation
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Title: Numerical investigation on entry of an inclined cylinder into water under uniform current and wind