From aortic heart valves to consumer products: Zhenyu Wang is an asset to SIMCenter

Computational fluid dynamics have long fascinated SIMCenter researcher Dr. Zhenyu Wang. Wang specializes in computational fluid dynamics applied to aerodynamics, aeroacoustics and combustion, and has led many projects at the SIMCenter. 

A permanent researcher at the SIMCenter, Wang’s research has included acoustic simulation of dishwasher noise and vibration, reducing the drag of heavy-duty vehicles, simulating aortic heart valves and modeling the combustion process of bernzomatic torches. Working with ANSYS Fluent, STAR-CCM+, and MATLAB software, he is an incredible asset to the team.  

One of Wang’s recent projects is a collaboration with Infinity Labs on methods to model the acoustic signature of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) with the goal of allowing better route-planning to reduce noise in urban environments. This project is part of the Air Force Agility Prime program.  

Another project of Wang’s from last year investigated the use of vortex generators (VG) on bi-leaflet mechanical aortic heart valves. By demonstrating that the use of VG on the valves has potential to reduce the risk of blood clotting and red blood cell damage caused by high turbulence from inappropriate valve design, Wang’s study has substantial implications for the safety of patients in need of a replacement. 

With so many important research projects and many more to come, Wang is an important contributor to his field and serves as a pillar for his associates at the SIMCenter.  

To contact Wang about future collaborations/projects, email wang.8516@osu.edu.  

About 

Ph.D in Aerospace Engineering, with 8+ years of CFD experience and 4+ years of experimental fluid dynamics experience.   

Specialties: Aerodynamics, CFD, Experimental Fluid Mechanics, Renewable Energy, Horizontal-Axis Wind Turbine,Vertical-Axis Wind Turbine, Aeroacoustics, Turbomachinery, Heat Transfer 

Skills/Software Proficiency: Linux/Unix, Star CCM+, FLUENT, C,C++, Matlab, Fortran, Solidworks, Pro-E, Auto-CAD, CFX, ICEM CFD, LMS Virtual Lab, Hands-on wind-tunnel test, PIV