Dr. Yuan Xuan

Associate Professor

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Biography

Yuan Xuan is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Penn State University, specializing in energy systems and thermal/fluid sciences. His research interests encompass computational fluid dynamics, turbulent combustion, soot formation, numerical methods, and uncertainty quantification. He has published numerous journal articles addressing developments in gas turbine fuel injector design, the sooting behavior of sustainable fuels, and the chemical reactions in fuel systems. Yuan has contributed to significant advances in understanding combustion science and designing sustainable fuels. He has worked on modeling yield-based sooting tendencies and has been involved in several research initiatives funded by prestigious organizations. Throughout his career, he has collaborated with various scholars, contributing to a wealth of knowledge in his field and educating the next generation of engineers.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2016-08-01 — Present

Penn State University • University Park, PA

Teaching and research in mechanical engineering, focusing on thermal and fluid sciences.

Requirements for Pennsylvania State University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7
GRE General
Prerequisites
Master's degree in related field for PhD Baccalaureate degree from accredited institution
Application Checklist
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Writing Sample
  • Official Transcripts
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

GRE scores are highly recommended but not strictly required for Applied Linguistics.