Publication
Journal Papers
12. B. Vogl, R. Gadhave, Z. Wang, A El Shaer, M Alkhouli and H. Hatoum. Effect of Aortic Curvature on Bioprosthetic Aortic Valve Performance. Journal of Biomechanics, vol. 146, 111422, 2023
11. Z. Wang, LP. Dasi, H. Hatoum. Controlling the Flow Separation in Heart Valves Using Vortex Generators. Annals of Biomedical Engineering, 208, 2022.
10. M. Aultman, Z. Wang, R. Auza-Gutierrez, L. Duan. Evaluation of CFD Methodologies for Prediction of Flows around Simplified and Complex Automotive Models. Computers and Fluids, 236, 105297, 2022.
9. M. Aultman, Z. Wang, L. Duan. Effect of Time-Step Size on Flow Around Generic Car Models. Journal of Wind Engineering and Industrial Aerodynamics, 219, 104764, 2021.
8. Q. Henricks; Z. Wang*, M. Zhuang. Small-Scale Rotor Design Variables and Their Effects on Aerodynamic and Aeroacoustic Performance of a Hovering Rotor. ASME - Journal of Fluid
Engineering, 142(8): 081209, 2020.
7. Z. Wang*, Q. Henricks; M. Zhuang; A. Pandey; M. Sutkowy; B. Harter; M. McCrink; J. Gregory. Impact of Rotor-Airframe Orientation on the Aerodynamic and Aeroacoustic Characteristics
of Small Unmanned Aerial Systems. Drones, 2019, 3, 56.
6. Z. Wang*, Y. Wang and M. Zhuang. Improvement of the Aerodynamic Performance of Vertical-Axis Wind Turbines with Leading-Edge Serrations and Helical Blades Using CFD and Taguchi Method. Energy Conversion and Management, 177, 107-121, 2018.
5. Z. Wang, W. Tian and H. Hu. A Comparative Study on the Flow Characteristics of Upwind and Downwind Horizontal-Axis Wind Turbines. Energy Conversion and Management, 163, 100-110, 2018.
4. Z. Wang, W. Tian, A. Ozbay and H. Hu. An Experimental Study on the Aerodynamic Performances and Wake Characteristics of an Innovative Dual-Rotor Wind Turbine. Energy, 147, 94-109, 2018.
3. Z. Wang* and M. Zhuang. Leading-Edge Serrations for Performance Improvement on a Vertical-Axis Wind Turbine at Low Tip-Speed-Ratios. Applied Energy, 208, 1184-1197, 2017.
2. Z. Wang* and M. Zhuang. A Numerical Study of Trailing Edge Serrations on Sunroof Broadband Noise Reduction. SAE International Journal of Vehicle Dynamics, Stability, and NVH, 1(2), 112-118, 2017.
1. Z. Wang, W. Tian, A. Ozbay, A. Sharma and H. Hu. An Experimental Study on the Aeromechanics and Wake Characteristics of a Novel Twin-Rotor Wind Turbine in a Turbulent Boundary Layer Flow. Experiments in Fluids, 57 (150), 2016.
* Corresponding Author
Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=c6sd6P0AAAAJ&hl=en
Conference Papers & Presentations
14. J. Han, M. Bridgeman, S. Midlam-Mohler and Z. Wang*. A Comparative Study on the CFD Simulation of Wood Stove with Variant Turbulence Models. 2022 International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, Oct 31 - Nov 3, 2022, Columbus, OH, USA
13. B. Vogl, R. Gadhave, Z. Wang,J Crestanello, M. Alkohouli, H. Hatoum. Effect of Aortic Curvature on Bioprosthetic Aortic Valve Performance. 2022 Summer Biomechanics, Bioengineering and Biotransport Conference, Jun 20-23, 2022, Cambridge, MD, USA.
12. Z. Wang, B. Vogl, H. Hatoum. Flow Dynamics Assessment in a Physiological Aortic Arch Using a Validated Computational Framework. 2022 Summer Biomechanics, Bioengineering and Biotransport Conference, Jun 20-23, 2022, Cambridge, MD, USA.
11. M. Aultman, R. Auza-Gutierrez, Z. Wang, L. Duan. Characterization of the Flow past the Fastback DrivAer Automotive Model Using Unsteady Simulations. AIAA Scitech 2021 Forum.
10. M. Heitkemper, Z. Wang, H. Hatoum, J. Kim and L. Dasi. Effect of Leaflet Opening Geometry on Turbulent Characteristics for Prosthetic Aortic Valve Applications. 2019 Summer Biomechanics, Bioengineering and Biotransport Conference, Jun 25-28, 2019, Seven Springs, PA, USA
9. Q. Henricks, Z. Wang* and M. Zhuang. Computational Aerodynamic and Acoustic Performance of Small-scale Multicopter Rotors at Low Reynolds Numbers. 43rd Annual Dayton-Cincinnati Aerospace Sciences Symposium, Feb 27, 2018, Dayton, OH, USA. (Best Presentation Award)
8. W. Tian, Z. Wang and H. Hu. Effect of Oncoming Flow Turbulence on the Kinetic Energy Transport in the Flow around a Model Wind Turbine. AIAA SciTech Forum, Jan 08-12, 2018, Orlando, FL, USA.
7. Z. Wang*, A. Pandey, M. Sutkowy, B. Harter, M. McCrink, J. Gregory and M. Zhuang. A Comprehensive Approach to Study Aerodynamic and Aeroacoustic Performances of Small Multicopter Unmanned Aerial Systems. AIAA SciTech Forum, Jan 08-12, 2018, Orlando, FL, USA.
6. Z. Wang* and M. Zhuang. A Numerical Study on the Performance Improvement for a Vertical-Axis Wind Turbine at Low Tip-Speed-Ratios. ASME Fluids Engineering Division Summer Meeting, Jul 30-Aug 03, 2017, Waikoloa, HI, USA.
5. Z. Wang*, A. Kimbrell and M. Zhuang. A Numerical Study on Automotive Grille Tonal Noise. 2017 NAFEMS World Congress, Jun 11-14, 2017, Stockholm, Sweden. (Best Paper of Practical Use of Simulation Technology)
4. Z. Wang, W. Tian, and H. Hu. An Experimental Study on the Wake Characteristics of Dual-Rotor Wind Turbines by a Stereoscopic PIV Technique. 34th AIAA Applied Aerodynamics Conference, June 13-17, 2016, Washington, D.C., USA.
3. Z. Wang, H. Hu. Experimental and Numerical investigation of an Ultra-Quiet Axial Fan for Computer Cooling Applications. 2015-ASME-IGTI Conference, Jun 15-19, 2015, Montreal, Canada.
2. Z. Wang, H. Hu. An Experimental Investigation on the Wake Characteristics behind a Novel Twin-Rotor Wind Turbine. AIAA SciTech Forum, Jan 5-9, 2015, Orlando, FL, USA.
1. Z. Wang, H. Hu. Development of an Ultra-Quiet Axial Fan for Computer Cooling Applications. 4th Joint US-European ASME Fluids Engineering Summer Meeting, Aug 3-7, 2014, Chicago, USA.
* Corresponding Author
Patents
2. S. Mille and Z. Wang. Refrigerated sales cabinet. US Patent number: US20150250332 A1, 2015.
1. Z. Wang, Y. Hu, S. Zhong, J. Qian, R. Dai and H. Wang. Omnibearing deflecting-type vertical axis wind turbine fan blade device. Publication number: CN201588733 U, 2010.