Mr. Yuming Yuan | Renewable Energy | Best Researcher Award

Assistant Researcher at South China University of Technology, China

Dr. Yuan Yuming  is an Assistant Researcher at the School of Civil Engineering and Transportation, South China University of Technology . He earned his Ph.D. in Engineering from Harbin Engineering University in 2023, with international training at City University London . Specializing in wind turbine wake dynamics , he has led and contributed to multiple high-impact research projects funded by the NSFC and Guangdong Province, focusing on wake blockage effects and hybrid wake modeling. Dr. Yuan holds 5 patents related to wind energy innovation  and has published 4 SCI papers in top-tier journals such as Ocean Engineering. His work on hybrid wake methods has demonstrated up to 15.12% power gains in downstream turbines, significantly advancing offshore wind energy efficiency . He actively collaborates with renowned scholars and contributes to national labs, making him a rising talent in renewable energy research 🌱🔬.

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🎓Academic Background

Dr. Yuan Yuming is currently serving as an Assistant Researcher at the School of Civil Engineering and Transportation, South China University of Technology. He earned his Doctorate in Engineering from Harbin Engineering University in December 2023, where he focused on ship and wind turbine engineering under the supervision of Professor Chao Wang. During his doctoral studies, he completed a joint training program at City University London, working with Professor Shiqiang Yan on numerical wave solvers. Dr. Yuan also holds a Master’s degree in Engineering from Harbin Engineering University and a Bachelor’s degree from Wuhan University of Technology. His research primarily explores wind turbine wake dynamics, wake blockage effects, and hybrid modeling techniques. He has led multiple nationally funded projects, holds five patents, and has published four SCI-indexed articles in reputable journals. His innovations have shown measurable performance gains in wind energy systems, establishing him as a promising figure in renewable energy research.

💼Professional Experience

Dr. Yuan Yuming is an Assistant Researcher at the School of Civil Engineering and Transportation, South China University of Technology, where he focuses on advanced wind energy systems and fluid dynamics. His professional journey includes leadership in nationally funded research projects such as the National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC) Youth Science Fund and the Guangdong Province General Program. His expertise lies in the study of wind turbine wake interactions, hybrid wake modeling, and blockage effects within turbine arrays. Dr. Yuan also contributes to a key consultancy project under the State Key Laboratory of Subtropical Architecture and Urban Science, where he researches dynamic characteristics of kinetic energy recovery systems. He has international collaborative experience through joint training at City University London and works closely with global experts in wave and wake modeling. With five patents and several high-impact publications, Dr. Yuan continues to drive innovation in renewable energy technologies.

🏅Awards and Honors

Dr. Yuan Yuming has been recognized for his contributions to renewable energy research through various prestigious awards and research grants. He is the recipient of the National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC) Youth Science Fund Project, which supports his work on wake blockage mechanisms in wind turbine arrays. Additionally, he was awarded a research grant under the General Program of the Natural Science Foundation of Guangdong Province for his investigation into wake evolution mechanisms. These competitive funding programs highlight the scientific merit and innovation in Dr. Yuan’s work. He also plays a key role in a major project funded by the State Key Laboratory of Subtropical Architecture and Urban Science, focusing on wind-wave integrated energy recovery systems. His research achievements, including patented technologies and publications in leading SCI journals, have positioned him as an emerging expert in wind energy engineering, earning recognition from both national institutions and international collaborators.

🔬Research Focus

Dr. Yuan Yuming’s research is centered on the advancement of wind energy systems, with a particular focus on wind turbine wake dynamics and energy efficiency optimization. His work explores the complex interactions between turbines in wind farms, especially the in-field blockage effect, which influences power output and overall farm performance. He has developed a hybrid wake modeling method that combines potential and viscous flow theories to accurately simulate wake behavior, particularly in offshore floating wind turbines. This method has been experimentally and numerically validated, demonstrating significant performance improvements, including a 15.12% power gain for downstream turbines. Dr. Yuan’s research also includes numerical simulation techniques, aeroelastic analysis, and the design of wind-wave energy recovery systems. His innovative approaches have led to five patents and multiple high-impact journal publications. His ongoing projects, funded by national and provincial science foundations, aim to further enhance the reliability and efficiency of renewable energy technologies.

📖Publication Top Notes

Analysis of the blade aeroelastic effect on the floating offshore wind turbine wake in a focusing wave with a hybrid model
Year: 2023

A hybrid wake method for simulating yaw tandem wind turbine
Year: 2023

Experimental and numerical validation of a hybrid method for modelling the wake flow of two in-line wind turbines
Year: 2023

A hybrid method for modelling wake flow of a wind turbine
Year: 2023

Numerical simulation and performance analysis of in-field blockage effect between wind turbines
Year: 2023

⚙️Conclusion

Dr. Yuan Yuming is a highly qualified candidate for the Best Researcher Award, particularly in the category of emerging researchers in renewable energy and engineering innovation. With a strong academic foundation including a Ph.D. in Engineering from Harbin Engineering University and international research experience at City University London, he has demonstrated outstanding research capabilities. His specialization in wind turbine wake dynamics has led to the development of an innovative hybrid wake method, validated through experimental and numerical analysis. He has served as PI/Co-PI on nationally funded projects, holds five patents in wind energy technology, and has published four SCI-indexed papers in reputable journals. His work has shown significant real-world impact, including a 15.12% power gain in downstream turbines, and he actively contributes to national laboratory research. His collaborations with global experts and leadership in technical innovation further affirm his suitability for this prestigious recognition.