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Zekai Hong is an Adjunct Professor in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Ottawa, specializing in the advancement of cooling technologies for high-efficiency aero-engines. His research focuses on the fundamental understanding of effusion cooling methods and the development of transpiration cooling, leveraging recent advances in additive manufacturing. Additionally, he investigates flame-cooling air interactions to provide a comprehensive understanding of the combustion-thermal management nexus. Currently, Dr. Hong is initiating a project to develop a 200 lbf-class turbojet engine designed for UAV swarm applications. His previous roles include Senior Research Officer and Lead Research Engineer in renowned aerospace companies, where he contributed to the development of low-emission combustion systems for turbofan engines. Dr. Hong's scholarly contributions have been recognized with several awards, including the AIAA Associate Fellow status and multiple awards from the NRC Aerospace Research Centre. He holds a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from Stanford University.
University of Ottawa • Ottawa, ON, Canada
Teaching courses and conducting research in the field of Mechanical Engineering.
Aerospace Research Centre, National Research Council Canada • Ottawa, ON, Canada
Leading innovations in thermal management and combustion technologies for energy propulsion systems.
GE Global Research Center • Niskayuna, New York
Conducting research on low-emission combustion systems for leading turbofan engines.
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