Chengwei Fan, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Hangzhou International Innovation Institute, Beihang University

Research Interests

Dr. Fan specializes in multidisciplinary optimization of turbomachinery, intelligent algorithms in fluid mechanics, and health monitoring of aero-engines. His work focuses on 3D design, structural optimization, fault prediction of fan/compressor blades and related software development, employing advanced numerical simulations and experimental methods to address critical flow and structural challenges in aerospace and high-end manufacturing. He has led multiple key research projects, including the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Youth Program), and published in top-tier journals such as Aerospace Science and Technology and Journal of Fluid Mechanics. He serves as a reviewer for Journal of Vibrational Engineering & Technologies and other industry journals/conferences.

Collaborating with global academic [École Polytechnique] and industrial partners, Dr. Fan bridges theoretical research with engineering applications. Prospective undergraduates, graduates, and postdocs with backgrounds in power engineering, fluid (structural) mechanics, or computer science (AI) are welcome to join the team!

Research Projects

[1] "Forced Vibration Localization Mechanism and Control in Nonlinear Mistuned Bladed Disk Systems", NSFC Youth Program, 2025.1–2027.12 (PI).

[2] "Multi-Objective Optimization-Driven Axial Fan Blade Design and Software Development", Zhejiang Haining Postdoctoral Fund (Tidal Plan), 2023.4–2025.4 (PI).

[3] "Aerodynamic and Structural Design of Industrial Axial Fans", Shangfeng Ventilation Equipment Co., Ltd., 2023-2024, (Lead Designer/Co-PI).

[4] "High-Cycle Fatigue Failure Induced by Centrifugal Compressor Wake Excitation", XXX Research Institute, 2021 (Participant).

[5] "S2008 Booster Stage Performance Test", AECC Commercial Aircraft Engine Co., Ltd., 2020 (Participant).

[6] "S2006 Full-Scale Booster Stage Performance Test", AECC Commercial Aircraft Engine Co., Ltd., 2019 (Participant).

Selected Publications

[1] Fan C, Wu Y, Adjei RA, et al. Experimental investigation on forced response of mistuned axial compressor rotors. J Vib Eng Technol. 2025.

[2] Fan C, Adjei RA, Ye Z, et al. Aeroelastic characteristics of mistuned low-speed axial compressor rotors: Numerical methodology and optimization. Aerosp Sci Technol. 143, 2023.

[3] Fan C, Adjei RA, Wu Y, et al. Parametric study on aerodynamic performance of ducted-fan rotor using free-form method. Aerosp Sci Technol. 101, 105842, 2020.

[4] Fan C, Wu Y, Russhard P, et al. An improved blade tip-timing method for vibration measurement of rotating blades during transient conditions. J Vib Eng Technol. 8, 859–868, 2020.

[5] Fan C, Wu Y, Russhard P, et al. Blade tip-timing without once-per-revolution sensor for vibration measurement in gas turbine engines. Trans Can Soc Mech Eng. 45(3), 396–410, 2020.

[6] Fan C, Wu Y, Yu Y, et al. Dynamic thin-airfoil stall and leading-edge stall of oscillating wings at low Reynolds number. Fluid Dyn. 54, 691–704, 2019.

[7] Tao G, Fan C, Wang W, et al. Multi-fidelity deep learning for aerodynamic shape optimization using CNN. Phys Fluids. 2024.

[8] Adjei RA, Fan C. Multi-objective design optimization of transonic axial fan stage using sparse active subspaces. Eng Appl Comput Fluid Mech. 18(1), 2024.

[9] Tao G, Liu Y, Ye Z, Fan C, et al. Sensitivity analysis and multi-objective robust design optimization of compact aero-engine nacelles. Eng Appl Comput Fluid Mech. 2025.

[10] Adjei RA, Fan C, Wang WZ, Liu YZ. Multidisciplinary design optimization for axial flow fan performance using free-form deformation. J Turbomach. 143(1), 2021.

[11] Yu Y, Amandolese X, Fan C, Liu Y. Experimental study and modelling of unsteady aerodynamic forces on flat plate in high-amplitude pitch ramp motion. J Fluid Mech. 846, 82–120, 2018.

[12] Fan C, Russhard P, Wang A, et al. Analysis of blade tip timing data from fan blades with synchronous/non-synchronous vibration. J Phys Conf Ser. 1149(1), 012014, 2018.

[13] Fan C, Chen Y, Wang A, Russhard P. Investigation of stall flutter of fan blades by tip-timing system. 15th ISUAAAT, Univ Oxford, 15-041, 2018.

Contact

Email: chengweifan@buaa.edu.cn

Google Scholar: Chengwei Fan

https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=hoCo9ZAAAAAJ&hl=zh-CN