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Dr. Shaun Shen, publishing as Xiang Shen, is a distinguished Senior Lecturer in Mechanical Engineering at Northumbria University, renowned for his expertise in applied aerodynamics. A specialist in experimental fluid dynamics, flow control and visualisation, numerical simulations, aerodynamic and thermal design, and multidisciplinary optimisation, Dr. Shen has cultivated over a decade of expertise in advancing the field.

As the Academic Lead of the Northumbria University Aerodynamics Laboratory (NUAL, www.northumbria.ac.uk/windtunnel), he spearheads cutting-edge research and mentors the next generation of engineers through innovative projects within this state-of-the-art facility.

Dr. Shen's academic journey includes a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from Queen Mary University of London, UK, followed by postdoctoral research in aerodynamics and thermal management within Electrical Power group at Newcastle University. He also broadened his international research experience as a Visiting Scholar at Tohoku University in Japan (2008-2009).

Dr. Shen has a strong track record of leading and contributing to impactful sustainable and low-carbon aerodynamics research. His project portfolio encompasses diverse and significant initiatives, including investigations into dynamic stall mechanisms on wind turbine blades (Royal Society), bio-inspired wind turbine design inspired by humpback whales (NERC), wind tunnel-aided design for vortex generator optimisation (Northern Accelerator Project), contributions to turbulence research as part of the UK Turbulence Consortium (EPSRC), and fundamental aerodynamic studies for large-scale wind turbines (China State Programme).

Recognised for his scholarly contributions, Dr. Shen is a Fellow of the Royal Aeronautical Society (FRAeS) and serves as a respected reviewer for over ten leading academic journals, including Physics of Fluids, Flow Measurement and Instrumentation, Ocean Engineering and The Aeronautical Journal.

Driven by a passion for aerodynamics and mechanical engineering, Dr. Shen is dedicated to disseminating his knowledge, fostering innovation, and shaping the future of the field.

Research interests

  • Aerodynamic Design and Optimisation for Performance and Sustainability
  • Thermal Design and Management for Energy Efficiency
  • Wind Engineering and Industrial Fluid Dynamics Applications
  • Fluid Mechanics (Fundamentals and Applications)

Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

  • SDG 7 - Affordable and Clean Energy
  • SDG 9 - Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure

Education/Academic qualification

Mechanical Engineering, PhD, Experimental and Numerical Study of Surface Curvature Effects on the Performance of the Aerofoils Used in Small Wind Turbines, Queen Mary University of London

30 Sept 201211 Nov 2016

Award Date: 31 Jan 2017

Other Engineering, MEng, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics

Award Date: 18 Jun 2012

Other Engineering, BEng (Hons), Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics

Award Date: 23 Jun 2010

Other Engineering, Certificate, JYPE 2008-2009, Tohoku University

Award Date: 13 Aug 2009

External positions

Newcastle University

18 Jun 201817 May 2020

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