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Research interests
Mechanical Engineering - Aerodynamics
Mechanical Engineering - Aerospace engineering
Mechanical Engineering - Aircraft engineering
Mechanical Engineering - Aircraft and aeronautical engineering
Position Held
Director of HKUST-HKSI Joint Center for Sports Science and Technology
Associate Director of Low Altitude Economy Research Center
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Education/Academic qualification
PhD in Fluid Mechanics, PhD, University of Cambridge
1991
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 4 Quality Education -
SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy -
SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth -
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure -
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities -
SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Understanding aeroacoustics of lightweight non-rigid rotors in eVTOL vehicles under realistic flight conditions
ZHANG, X. (PI)
1/01/26 → 31/12/28
Project: Research
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Sports wind facilities for sportswear development and athlete training
ZHANG, X. (PI)
1/07/25 → 30/06/30
Project: Research
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A Sailing Performance Evaluation and Enhancement System based on Sensor Package Development and Posture Analysis
ZHANG, X. (PI), ZHOU, P. (CoI) & ZHONG, S. (CoI)
Hong Kong Sports Institute Limited
1/10/24 → 30/09/27
Project: Research
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A Multi-Objective Sportswear Performance Design and Evaluation Platform in Wind Environments
ZHANG, X. (PI) & ZHOU, P. (CoI)
Innovation and Technology Commission, Bossini International Holdings Limited
2/09/24 → 1/09/26
Project: Research
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Towards better understanding of time-varying broadband UAM rotor noise
ZHANG, X. (PI) & ZHOU, P. (CoI)
1/10/23 → 30/09/26
Project: Research
Research output
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Experimental Flow and Aeroacoustic Study of a Ducted Propeller in Axial Flow
Cantos, S., Wu, H., LI, X., ZHOU, P. & ZHANG, X., 22 Feb 2026, In: AIAA Journal. 11 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal Article › peer-review
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Influence of aerodynamic and kinematic parameters on the propulsive performance of wingsail pumping
Mok, K. P., Zhou, P. & Zhang, X., 15 Jan 2026, In: Ocean Engineering. 344, 18 p., 123572.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal Article › peer-review
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Optimizing cycling postures: upper limb muscle effort and aerodynamic performance
LI, X., ZHOU, P. & ZHANG, X., 27 Feb 2026, (E-pub ahead of print) In: International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance. 10 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal Article › peer-review
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Aerodynamic characterisation of isolated cycling wheels
MAO, J., ZHOU, P., YI, W. & ZHANG, X., May 2025, In: Experimental Thermal and Fluid Science. 164, 111423, 15 p., 111423.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal Article › peer-review
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A hybrid multilevel fast multipole and equivalent source method for aeroacoustic scattering prediction
Wang, L., Zhong, S., Chen, B., ZHOU, P., Chen, W. & ZHANG, X., 7 Jul 2025, In: Journal of Sound and Vibration. 607, 19 p., 119033.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal Article › peer-review
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城市环境下无人机和 eVTOL 噪声影响评估与飞行路径优化平台
ZHANG, X. (Invited speaker)
12 Dec 2025Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited
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Workshop on Noise Impact and Control for Low-Altitude Aviation
ZHANG, X. (Chair)
30 Oct 2025 → 31 Oct 2025Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Conference / Workshop
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无人机和eVTOL 在低空空域飞行的噪声特征及基于噪声驱动的飞行规划策略 / invited speaker
ZHANG, X. (Invited speaker)
14 Jun 2025Activity: Talk or presentation › Keynote
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香 港 國 際 汽 車 及 供 應 鏈 博 覽 會
ZHANG, X. (Contributor)
12 Jun 2025 → 15 Jun 2025Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Conference / Workshop
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Noise-informed flight planning of drones in low-altitude airspace / invited special speaker
ZHANG, X. (Invited speaker)
5 Jun 2025Activity: Talk or presentation › Keynote
Awards
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An Integrated Aerodynamic and Motion Measurement Device for Cycling
ZHANG, X. (Recipient), Dec 2024
Prize: Others