Combustion Diagnostics and Its Applications in Reacting Flow

Abstract

The development of combustion theory and models largely depends on the advancement in experimental and diagnostic methods. In this seminar, Prof. Qi will first introduce past progress in combustion diagnostics based on the vacuum ultraviolet photoionization mass spectrometry. The results demonstrate its unique advantages in detecting gas-phase products of reacting flow. Next, a recent development in time-resolved laser diagnostics will be discussed, focusing on fundamental research into the dynamics of turbulent swirling flames and micromix hydrogen flames. Finally, Prof. Qi will report on his ongoing project, the High-temperature High-pressure Optical Platform for Energy Research (H2OPER), which will provide an unprecedented diagnostic capability to resolve the spatial-temporal processes of turbulent combustion in engineering applications. 

Speaker

Prof. Fei Qi is a Chair Professor at Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU). He has co-authored more than 350 peer-reviewed journal papers. He was elected as a fellow of the American Physical Society in 2012 and a fellow of the Combustion Institute in 2018. He received the National Award for Natural Sciences of China in 2018 and the Humboldt Research Award in 2021. He delivered a plenary lecture at the 34th International Symposium on Combustion in 2012 and served as Program Co-Chair of the 38th International Symposium on Combustion. He is co-Editor-in-Chief of Applications in Energy and Combustion Science (2019-2025) and Proceedings of the Combustion Institute (since 2025).