Dr Ziao Zhang

Dr Ziao Zhang

Lecturer

School of Engineering

Career Summary

Biography

Ziao Zhang is a lecturer in aerospace systems engineering at the University of Newcastle. She possesses a PhD in Aerospace from the University of New South Wales, which she completed in 2021. Ziao also holds a Master’s by research from the Institute of Mechanics at the Chinese Academy of Sciences and a Bachelor's degree from Harbin Institute of Technology. She has worked as a postdoctoral fellow at the Institute of Mechanics. Her research centers on fuel injection optimization, hydrogen-based propulsion, hybrid propulsion systems, and advanced combined cycle engines, including turbine-based (TBCC) and rocket-based combined cycle (RBCC) engines. With expertise in optimizing transitions between propulsion modes, Ziao’s work supports the development of high-efficiency scramjet engines and propulsion systems for sustained hypersonic and orbital applications, advancing the field of aerospace engineering.

Qualifications

  • DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY, University of New South Wales

Keywords

  • Combined Cycle Propulsion Systems
  • Hypersonic
  • Rocket
  • Scramjet Engine

Fields of Research

Code Description Percentage
400106 Hypersonic propulsion and hypersonic aerothermodynamics 100

Professional Experience

UON Appointment

Title Organisation / Department
Lecturer University of Newcastle
School of Engineering
Australia

Academic appointment

Dates Title Organisation / Department
10/7/2023 - 9/7/2024 Associate Lecturer University of Sydney
School of Engineering
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Publications

For publications that are currently unpublished or in-press, details are shown in italics.

Conference (1 outputs)

Year Citation Altmetrics Link
2020 Zhang Z, Awasthi M, McCreton SF, O.wills A, Moreau DJ, Doolan CJ, 'Unsteady interaction between shear layer vortices and a bow shock during supersonic injection', AIAA Aviation 2020 Forum, 1 PartF, 1-12 (2020)

Sonic, underexpanded helium jets were transversely injected through a turbulent boundary layer into a supersonic Mach 3 flow. Schlieren images were obtained using a hig... [more]

Sonic, underexpanded helium jets were transversely injected through a turbulent boundary layer into a supersonic Mach 3 flow. Schlieren images were obtained using a high speed camera to visualise the mean and instantaneous flow features. Wall-pressure fluctuations along the gas injection centerline were measured using flush-mounted high-speed pressure transducers. The jet-to-crossflow momentum ratios ranged from 1.21 ¿ 3.89, while the pressure ratios (jet exit to mean flow) were 17.41 ¿ 56.12. Mean Schlieren images show that the penetration depth increases with momentum flux ratio. Instantaneous images reveal a highly unsteady interaction between shear layer vortices and adjacent shock structures. Periodic shear layer vortices were generated via the Kelvin¿Helmholtz instability mechanism and convected downstream. Time varying deformation of the ¿ shock were due to the separated incoming boundary layer and the interaction of the bow shock with shear layer vortices. Compression waves are also observed propagating along the shear layer in the direction of flow convection.

DOI 10.2514/6.2020-3039
Citations Scopus - 2

Journal article (1 outputs)

Year Citation Altmetrics Link
2021 Zhang Z, McCreton SF, Awasthi M, Wills AO, Moreau DJ, Doolan CJ, 'The flow features of Transverse Jets In Supersonic Crossflow', AEROSPACE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, 118 (2021) [C1]
DOI 10.1016/j.ast.2021.107058
Citations Scopus - 2Web of Science - 12
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Dr Ziao Zhang

Position

Lecturer
School of Engineering
College of Engineering, Science and Environment

Contact Details

Email ziao.zhang@newcastle.edu.au
Phone 0249217050
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