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2024.05, Ms Ruoyue TANG confirmed candidacy. Congrats!
2024.05, Journal paper accepted to Physics of Fluids (Q1, IF: 4.600), (title: Comprehending flame development and misfire at advanced engine conditions: detailed experimental characterizations and machine learning-assisted kinetic analyses).
2024.05, New PhD students, Ms Zikangping WANG and Mr Ting ZHANG, joined UHPC-lab. Welcome!
2024.05, New Research Assistant, Stephen FAN, joined UHPC-lab. Welcome!
2024.04, Ms Ren received the Best Paper Award at the 2024 World IC Engine Congress.
2024.04, Dr Cheng was invited to give a seminar talk on supercritical combustion at The 9th National Young Scholar Meeting on Combustion Research in Beijing.
2024.04, Dr Cui and Ms Ren presented at the 2024 World IC Engine Congress in Tianjin.
2024.03, Prof Suyuan Liu from Northwestern Polytechnical University visited UHPC Lab.
2024.03, New Research Assistants, Mr Jerry Gong and Mr Matthew Tung, joined UHPC-lab. Welcome!
2024.03, Journal paper accepted to Combustion and Flame (Q1, IF: 5.767), (title: Ab initio kinetics for H-atom abstraction from C1–C5 hydrocarbon and oxygenated species by CH3Ȯ radicals).
2024.03, Journal paper accepted to Physics of Fluids (Q1, IF: 4.980), (title: A One-way Coupling Approach for Simulating In-Nozzle Flow and Spray Characteristics of a Pressure-swirl Atomizer).
2024.02, Dr Cheng was invited to give a seminar talk at the 1st International Symposium on Advances in Engines and Fuels towards Zero-Carbon Emissions.
2024.02, Dr Cheng was invited to give a seminar on SAF to COMAC Board.
2024.02, Journal paper accepted to Journal of Fluid Mechanics (Q1, IF: 3.7), (title: New Insights into Head-On Bouncing of Unequal-Size Droplets on a Wetting Surface).
2024.02, Journal paper accepted to Combustion and Flame (Q1, IF: 5.767), (title: Experimental and modeling study of NO2 addition effects on autoignition behavior of propylene).
2024.01, Dr Cheng was invited to attend the launching ceremony of The Hong Kong Sustainable Aviation Fuel Coalition.
2024.01, Journal paper accepted to Combustion and Flame (Q1, IF: 5.767), (title: Finding a common ground for RCM experiments. Part B: Benchmark study on ethanol ignition).
2023.12, New student, Songyan CAI, joined UHPC lab. Welcome!
2023.12, Mr Mingrui WANG confirmed candidacy. Congrats!
2023.12, Mr Haolong LI received his Master degree from HKU. Congratulations!
2023.12, Dr Cheng joined the Overseas Experts Committee of The World IC Engine Congress.
2023.12, 2024广东省自然科学基金面上项目 – 获批资助（project on Solid Oxide Fuel Cell (SOFC) approved for funding by NSF of Guangdong Province）
2023.11, Mr Han won the Merit Award of The ME 3-Minute Presentation Competition.
2023.11, Ms Ren and Mr Han presented their work at The ME 3-Minute Presentation Competition.
2023.11, Journal paper accepted to Physics of Fluids (Q1, IF: 4.980), (title: Pinch-off Dynamics in Unequal-Size Droplets Head-on Collision on a Wetting Surface: Experiments and Direct Numerical Simulations).
2023.11, New students (Judy CHAN, Hongqing WU, Yan ZHANG, Yuxin DONG) joined UHPC Lab, welcome!
2023.10, Journal paper accepted to Combustion and Flame (Q1, IF: 5.767), (title: Theoretical study of H-atom abstraction by CH3OȮ radicals from aldehydes and alcohols: ab initio and comprehensive kinetic modeling).
2023.10, Mr Yu HAN won the ME MSc by dissertation scholarship.
2023.10, Prof Zhiwu Wang, Prof Dingxi Wang, Prof Shenren Xu and Prof Qiang Liu from Northwestern Polytechnical University visited UHPC Lab.
2023.10, Dr Cui gave a technical presentation at the 2023 GPPS HK Technical Conference (title: The Analysis and Prediction of Flame Misfire Combining with Optical Diagnostic and Machine Learning Methods).
2023.10, Dr Khan gave a technical presentation at the 2023 GPPS HK Technical Conference (title: Comparison of Staged and Biphasic Organosolv Pretreatment to Facilitate the Production of Lignin Based Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) from Pelletized Urban Wood Product Wastes).
2023.10, Dr Ray gave a technical presentation at the 2023 GPPS HK Technical Conference (title: Impact Force of Ellipsoidal Droplets on Superhydrophobic Surfaces).
2023.10, Prof Shijin Shuai from Tsinghua University, Prof Haifeng Liu from Tianjin University, Prof Hengjie Guo from Northwestern Polytechnical University visited UHPC Lab.
2023.10, Dr Cui presented at the China National Symposium on Combustion 2023 (title: The analysis of flame misfire combining with multiple optical diagnostic methods).
2023.10, Dr Cheng was invited to give a Keynote seminar at the China National Symposium on Combustion 2023 (title: Robust-Ever Modeling of Trans-/Super-Critical Combustion via First-Principles Methods).
2023.09, The Hong Kong Civil Aviation Department (HKCAD) visited UHPC Lab.
2023.09, Hactl – Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited visited UHPC Lab.
2023.08, Dr Cheng visited CASC (Six Academy).
2023.08, New research students, Tujie CHEN and Haolong LI, joined UHPC Lab, welcome!
2023.08, Dr Cheng visited CASC 101 Department.
2023.08, Dr Cheng was invited to give a Beacon Fire Series seminar at The Center for Combustion Energy of Tsinghua University.
2023.08, Dr Cheng serves as Session Chair at ICCEU15.
2023.08, Ms Tang and Mr Wang presented their work on nitrogen chemistry and supercritical combustion, respectively, at ICCEU15.
2023.07, Review paper (title: Combustion Chemistry of Unsaturated Hydrocarbons Mixed with NOx: A Review with a Focus on Their Interactions) received the Editor’s Choice Article award
2023.06, Dr Cheng serves as the Guest Editor of Frontiers.
2023.06, New project on SAF awarded for funding by the Research Grant Council under the Early Career Scheme.
2023.06, CASC (Sixth Academy) visited UHPC Lab.
2023.06, Dr Cheng was invited to give a Keynote seminar at The 9th International Seminar on Motor Vehicle Environmental Protection and Supervision Technology, held by SAE China.
2023.06, Journal paper accepted to Energies (Q2, IF: 3.252), (title: Combustion Chemistry of Unsaturated Hydrocarbons Mixed with NOx: A Review with a Focus on Their Interactions).
2023.05, Postdoc, Dr Yanqing CUI, joined UHPC Lab, welcome!
2023.05, Dr Cheng was invited to give a seminar at the 64th Beiyang Forum, held by the State Key Laboratory of Engine Combustion, Tianjin University.
2023.05, Dr Cheng was invited to give a seminar at the School of Aerospace Engineering of the Civil Aviation University of China.
2023.04, Dr Cheng was invited to give a seminar at the 冬青论坛2023, held by the School of Power and Energy of The Northwestern Polytechnic University.
2023.04, Guojie Liang MC’ed the 2022 AAE MSc Graduation Ceremony.
2023.04, Prof Xiaokui Yue (Dean), Prof Qilong Yan (Head), Prof Hongqi Nie from NPU, Prof Kaili Zhang from CityU, and Jieyao LYU from NUS visited UHPC Lab.
2023.04, Prof Henry Curran visited UHPC Lab, and delivered a distinguished lecture (title: Developing Detailed Chemical Kinetic Mechanisms for Ammonia Combustion and NOx Emissions).
2023.04, Dr Cheng was invited to deliver a talk at the 1st CASC(Sixth Academy)-PolyU Discussion Forum, (title: 高强化喷雾燃烧跨/超临界效应研究).
2023.04, Dr Cheng was invited to deliver a seminar at the COMAC-PolyU Discussion Forum, (title: Intelligent Sourcing and Optimization of Sustainable Aviation Fuels).
2023.04, Dr Cheng was invited to deliver a lecture at the BIAA Lecture on Technology Frontier at the School of Astronautics of Northwestern Polytechnic University, (title: Comprehending Extreme Combustion Chemistry: From Microscopic to Macroscopic).
2023.03, Journal paper accepted to Fuel (Q1, IF: 8.035), (title: Mathematical Modeling of Puffing and Microexplosion in Emulsified Fuel Droplets Containing Several Bubbles: A Case Study on n-Dodecane/Water Droplet).
2023.03, Paper accepted to 13th U. S. National Combustion Meeting, (title: Compositional effect of multi-component gasoline on the ϕ-sensitivity of ignition delay time).
2023.03, Journal paper accepted to Combustion and Flame (Q1, IF: 5.767), (title: From electronic structure to model application of key reactions for gasoline/alcohol combustion: hydrogen-atom abstractions by CH3Ȯ radical).
2023.03, Journal paper accepted to Physics of Fluids (Q1, IF: 4.980), (title: Head-on collosion of unequal-size droplets on a wetting surface).
2023.03, Prof Thierry Poinsot visited UHPC Lab.
2023.03, Dr Song CHENG joined Local Organizing Committee of 2023 GPPS HK.
2023.02, DGRF awarded for funding.
2023.01, New RIO project (Trans- and Super-Critical Fuel Chemistry for Predictive Modelling, Control and Optimization of Hypersonic Aircrafts and Rockets) awarded for funding.
2023.01, New Research student, Xinrui REN, joined UHPC Lab, welcome!
2022.12, Joint research agreement formulated with Cathay Pacific on Sustainable Aviation Fuels ;
2022.11, 2023广东省自然科学基金面上项目 – 获批资助（project on Sustainable Aviation Fuel approved for funding by NSF of Guangdong Province）
2022.10, Journal paper accepted to Fuel (Q1, IF: 8.035), (title: Multi-stage heat release of multi-component fuels: Insights and implications for advanced engine operation).
2022.10, Journal paper accepted to Applications in Energy and Combustion Science (sister journal of PECS, Q1, IF: 35.339), (title: Replicating HCCI-like autoignition behavior: What gasoline surrogate fidelity is needed?）
2022.09, Postdoc, Dr Ray Saroj, joined UHPC Lab, welcome!
2022.09, New research students, Yu HAN, Ruoyue TANG, Guojie LIANG, and Edward CHAN, joined UHPC Lab, welcome!
2022.06, Dr Song CHENG joined SAE Organizing Committee ;
2022.06, Project on Sustainable Aviation Fuels is funded by Research Centre for Resources Engineering Towards Carbon Neutrality.
2022.05, New research student, Mingrui WANG, joined UHPC Lab, welcome!
2022.05, Two research assistants, Adrian and Nivain, joined UHPC Lab, welcome！
2022.05, PolyU Competitive “3+1” RPg Fellowship Awarded.
2022.05, Research work on NOx/olefin interactions has been accepted for publication on Combustion and Flame (Q1, IF: 5.767), (title: Unraveling the role of EGR olefins at advanced combustion conditions in the presence of nitric oxide: Ethylene, propene and isobutene).
2022.04, two journal papers on NOx interactions and ab initio calculations accepted to The Proceedings of the Combustion Institute (Q1, IF: 6.719).