Dr Yu Xie
- Position: Research Fellow
- Areas of expertise: Combustion science; hydrogen and low-carbon fuels; flame dynamics and instabilities; DDT and ignition; RCM experiments; advanced laser diagnostics
- Email: Y.Xie@leeds.ac.uk
- Location: 442b School of Mechanical Engineering
- Website: Googlescholar | ORCID
Profile
My research centres on hydrogen combustion and thermal sciences, with expertise in flame instability mechanisms, the interaction between lubricating oils and combustion processes, and heat transfer phenomena. This work advances fundamental physical understanding while addressing practical challenges in fuel optimisation and combustion safety under conditions relevant to modern energy and transport systems.
Through integrated experimental investigation, modelling, and sustained international and interdisciplinary collaboration, I contribute to the development of advanced combustion systems and next-generation fluid and fuel technologies. My research outputs demonstrate strong potential for scientific impact, technological innovation, and translational application, bridging fundamental research and industrial relevance to support the transition towards low-carbon and net-zero energy solutions.
Research interests
- Combustion and fluid dynamics for net-zero energy and transport system
- Hydrogen and low-carbon fuel combustion
- Premixed flame dynamics, ignition, instabilities, and DDT
- Rapid compression machine (RCM) studies and advanced laser diagnostics
- Experiment–model integration and industry-focused translational research
Qualifications
- BEng, MSc, PhD
- Mechanical Engineering PhD, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK
Professional memberships
- Member (MInstP), Institute of Physics (IOP)
- Member, The Combustion Institute (British Section)