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POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH FELLOW
Summary
- PhD in Mechanical Engineering focusing on the investigation on engine thermal behaviour during warm-up and approaches that can promote faster engine warm-up so as to improve fuel economy.
- Proficient in experimental test rig set-up, engine instrumentation, data acquisition and analysis, test rig commissioning and troubleshooting.
- Enthusiastic and great interest in cars and automotive engineering.
- Willing and keen to learn and cooperate, excellent communicator who works effectively with all level employees in cross-functional team.
Experience
University of NottinghamNottingham, UKPostdoctoral Research Fellow09/2015 to Current
Research Project: VIPER 2-Vehicle Integrated Powertrain Energy Recovery, Innovate UK funded
Consortium: Jaguar and Land Rover, Ford UK, University of Nottingham, European Thermodynamics Limited
Objectives: 5% reduction in CO2 over WLTC through advanced engine technologies: thermal management, ancillary electrification and exhaust energy recovery
Responsibilities:
- Set up the test engine test bed
- Engine commissioning and rig troubleshooting
- Carry out experimental tests, data acquisition and data analysis
- Collaborate with the project consortium
- Generate technical report and academic paper
University of NottinghamNottingham, UKPhD Research08/2011 to 09/2015The research work is part of the Innovate UK funded project: VIPER (Vehicle Integrated Powertrain Energy Recovery) and is an experimental investigation on engine thermal behaviour during warm-up, means that redistribute the energy flow within the engine (variable coolant flow, lower main gallery oil pressure), electrification and exhaust energy recovery (Thermoelectric).
Education and Training
Ph.D.:Mechanical Engineering2015University of Nottingham, Nottingham, UK
Thesis Title: Thermal System Behaviour and Exhaust Energy Recovery of A Spark Ignition Engine
Supervisor: Professor Paul J Shayler
BEng:Mechanical Engineering (Automotive)2011University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UKFirst Class (Honours)
Skills
Engine control software: INCA, ATI
CAD software: Solidworks, Creo
General software: LabVIEW, Matlab, Microsoft Office
Publications
- R. Gardiner, C. Zhao, J. Addison, P J. Shayler, The effects of thermal state changes on friction during warm up of a spark ignition engine, VTMS 11, May 2013
- C. Zhao, P J. Shayler, Influence of sump design on oil warm-up and cool-down, VTMS 13, May 2017
- C. Zhao, P J. Shayler, L. Cheng, Influence on warm-up of split head and block circuits for oil and coolant and the effect of main gallery location, VTMS 13, May 13, May 2017
Interests
History, football, badminton, table tennis
Languages
Fluent in English, native speaker in Chinese (Mandarin)
CV Overview
Companies Worked For:
- University of Nottingham
School Attended
- University of Nottingham
University of Birmingham
Job Titles Held:
- Postdoctoral Research Fellow
PhD Research
Degrees
- Ph.D. : Mechanical Engineering 2015
BEng : Mechanical Engineering (Automotive) 2011
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