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Professor Yong Kang Chen (FIMechE, FHEA, CEng, PhD, MSc & BEng), a Professor in Applied Mechanics, is the research group leader in Energy and Sustainable Design and Head of Automotive, Mechanical and Mechatronic Division in the School of Engineering and Computer Science at the University of Hertfordshire. His research expertise lies in modelling and simulations of materials and structural integrity. His main research themes include renewable energy and energy storage systems, optical nanomaterials, surface engineering of polymer nano-composites, and nano-fluid. A wide range of projects have been funded by EPSRC, Innovate UK, EU FP7 and industry with over £1.3 million. He was a work package leader in EU projects, such as MAAT & SHELL projects. He has published more than 100 technical refereed papers on various subjects in these fields, two chapters of two books, and two patents. He is a guest editor and an editorial board member of an International Journal of Modelling, Identification and Control. He also is an Editorial Board Member of Chinese Journal of Mechanical Engineering. He is a Fellow of The Institution of Mechanical Engineers and Higher Education Academy. He has delivered plenary addresses/keynote papers and invited lectures/seminars at more than 4 international conferences/workshops. He has reviewed technical papers for 20 international journals, and a member of the scientific committee for more than 6 international conferences.
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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CFD Thermal Analysis of Fibre Multi Switch, Knowledge for Business (K4B) project with the Global Invacom Ltd, 2014-2015
Tian, Y. (CoI) & Chen, Y. (PI)
Project: Consultancy
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Design and Experimental Investigation of heat pump with microchannel heat exchanger and nanofluids
Li, L. (PI) & Chen, Y. (CoI)
17/10/22 → 30/09/23
Project: Research
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Structural Health Monitoring of Wind Turbine Blade
Ismail, S. (CoPI), Jombo, G. (PI), Chen, Y. (CoI) & Dhakal, H. (CoI)
6/07/20 → 17/10/24
Project: Research
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Advanced Powertrain with Energy Storage
Herfatmanesh, M. R. (PI), Chen, Y. (CoI) & Day, R. (CoI)
11/05/17 → 10/05/21
Project: Other
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KTP - to develop a new capability and expertise in smart floor systems
Herfatmanesh, M. R. (PI) & Chen, Y. (CoI)
1/11/14 → 30/04/17
Project: Research
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Optimising flywheel energy storage systems for enhanced windage loss reduction and heat transfer: A computational fluid dynamics and ANOVA-based approach
Eltaweel, M., Mostafa, N. A., Kalyvas, C., Chen, Y. & Herfatmanesh, M. R., 30 Jun 2025, In: Energy Reports. 13, p. 834-855 22 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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An Experimental Investigation of Phase Change Material (PCM) -Enhanced Cavity Walls with Integrated Windows in Office Buildings: Optimising Energy Savings
Achaku, R., Li, L. & CHEN, Y. K., 30 Aug 2025, In: Sustainable Energy Technologies and Assessments. 80, p. 1-11 11 p., 104381.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Evaluation of Mechanical Characteristics of Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG) Welded Butt Joint of Inconel 600
Moradi, A., Najafi, F. M., Chen, Y. & Chizari, M., 28 May 2025, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Journal of Manufacturing and Materials Processing (JMMP). 9, 6, p. 1-17 17 p., 9060177.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A Study of Phase Change Materials for Energy Conservation in Classic Multi-Layered Victorian-era Buildings: A Practical Approach for Balancing Heritage Preservation and Climate Neutrality in Temperate Climates
Achaku, R., Li, L. & CHEN, Y. K., 21 Feb 2025, In: Construction and Building Materials. 464, p. 1-12 12 p., 140075.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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CFD and experimental investigations of a novel vertical axis Omni-flow wind turbine shroud system operating at low Reynolds numbers, typical urban flow conditions
Ngouani Siewe, M. M., CHEN, Y. K., Day, R. & David-West, O., 15 Feb 2025, In: Energy Conversion and Management. 326, p. 1-19 19 p., 119514.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review