Wei Shyy
Encyclopedia
Wei Shyy is the Clarence L. "Kelly" Johnson Collegiate Professor and Chairman of the Department of Aerospace Engineering at the University of Michigan
in Ann Arbor. He also served as a Distinguished Professor at the University of Florida
. Shyy is known for his contributions in the field of computational fluid dynamics
, combustion
and propulsion
, fluid-structure interaction
, and biofluid dynamics. He is current research interests involve studying bats and insects in an effort to enhance plans for future micro-unmanned aerial vehicles (micro-UAV).
University of Michigan
The University of Michigan is a public research university located in Ann Arbor, Michigan in the United States. It is the state's oldest university and the flagship campus of the University of Michigan...
in Ann Arbor. He also served as a Distinguished Professor at the University of Florida
University of Florida
The University of Florida is an American public land-grant, sea-grant, and space-grant research university located on a campus in Gainesville, Florida. The university traces its historical origins to 1853, and has operated continuously on its present Gainesville campus since September 1906...
. Shyy is known for his contributions in the field of computational fluid dynamics
Computational fluid dynamics
Computational fluid dynamics, usually abbreviated as CFD, is a branch of fluid mechanics that uses numerical methods and algorithms to solve and analyze problems that involve fluid flows. Computers are used to perform the calculations required to simulate the interaction of liquids and gases with...
, combustion
Combustion
Combustion or burning is the sequence of exothermic chemical reactions between a fuel and an oxidant accompanied by the production of heat and conversion of chemical species. The release of heat can result in the production of light in the form of either glowing or a flame...
and propulsion
Spacecraft propulsion
Spacecraft propulsion is any method used to accelerate spacecraft and artificial satellites. There are many different methods. Each method has drawbacks and advantages, and spacecraft propulsion is an active area of research. However, most spacecraft today are propelled by forcing a gas from the...
, fluid-structure interaction
Fluid-Structure Interaction
Fluid-structure interaction is the interaction of some movable or deformable structure with an internal or surrounding fluid flow. Fluid-structure interactions can be stable or oscillatory...
, and biofluid dynamics. He is current research interests involve studying bats and insects in an effort to enhance plans for future micro-unmanned aerial vehicles (micro-UAV).