Associate Professor
Email: yuanf@hust.edu.cn
academic areas: Engineering Thermophysics
academic interests: Optimization of PEMFC, Synergy principle in coupled heat and mass transfer.
Academic Degrees
PhD, 2014, School of Aerospace Enjineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China;
Bachelor, 2008, School of Energy and Power Enjineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China.
Professional Experience
Associate Professor (2020-present); School of Energy and Power Enjineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology;
Lecturer (2014-2019); School of Energy and Power Enjineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology.
Selected Publications
· 1. Yi Li, Fang Yuan*, Rengang Weng, Fang Xi, Wei Liu. Variational-principle-optimized porosity distribution in gas diffusion layer of high-temperature PEM fuel cells. Energy 2020; 235(2021):121350.
· 2. Guangfeng Shen, Fang Yuan*, Yi Li, Wei Liu. The energy flow method for modeling and optimization of Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC) systems. Energy Conversion and Management 2019; 199:111958.
· 3. Fang Yuan*, Wengang Dong, Guangfeng Shen, Yi Li, Wei Liu. Energy flow-based method for analysis and optimization of evaporative cooling and ventilation systems. International Journal of heat and mass transfer 2020; 146:118865.
· 4. Fang Yuan, Qun Chen*. A property diagram-based method for synthesis and parameter optimization of heat and mass transfer in moist air–water/aqueous solution systems. International Journal of heat and mass transfer 2020; 87:189-200.
Awards:
2017 and 2019 Second prize teaching competition of Huazhong University of Science and Technology
Courses Taught
Engineering Heat Transfer
Project
National Natural Science Foundation of China：51506061, Research on coupled heat and mass transfer synergy principle and optimization methods for absorption systems, 2015/01—2018/12
