Zhengyang Wei ’26, a mechanical engineering major and University Scholar, is conducting advanced research to improve the stability and efficiency of aerodynamic systems. His project focuses on analyzing shear flows, where fluid layers move at different speeds, to understand and prevent turbulence, a key challenge in fluid dynamics. Using mathematical models and stability theorems, Wei’s work aims to enhance the performance of systems like aircraft by reducing turbulent transitions.
Working under the guidance of faculty members Chang Liu, Reza Sheikhi, and Jason Lee in the School of Mechanical, Aerospace, and Manufacturing Engineering, Wei has already co-published a research paper and received a 2025 Summer Undergraduate Research Fund (SURF) award. As a member of the FLUENT Lab and a math minor, he plans to pursue a Ph.D. in fluid stability or optimization.