Assoc. Prof. Dr.Jiangyi Zhang | Ocean Engineering | Women Researcher Award

Associate Professor, Harbin Engineering University, China.

Jiangyi Zhang, born on June 7, 1991, in Harbin, China, is an accomplished female researcher and associate professor at Harbin Engineering University, specializing in underwater acoustics. She earned a Master’s and Bachelor’s degree in Acoustics from Université du Maine, France, where she also pursued her Ph.D. in nonlinear processes in acoustic transmission line metamaterials. With a solid academic foundation, she has contributed significantly to her field through both experimental and numerical work. Zhang is also a recognized editorial board member of the World Journal of Applied Physics. Her research has garnered over 77 citations, and her work is widely published in high-impact journals. Beyond her scientific achievements, she is an advocate for promoting women in research and STEM. Zhang’s interdisciplinary approach connects acoustics, geosciences, and civil engineering, making her a dynamic force in the research community.

Profile :

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Education :

Jiangyi Zhang’s educational journey began at Université du Maine, France, where she excelled in Acoustics, securing first-class honors in both her Bachelor’s and Master’s programs. During her Master’s, she worked on the Acoustic Propagation in a Lattice with Resonant Scatters, a project focusing on the overlap of Bragg and resonance band gaps. Her academic prowess earned her a French ministry allocation for her Ph.D. at Laboratoire Acoustique de l’Université du Maine, where she explored enhanced nonlinear processes in acoustic transmission line metamaterials from 2015 to 2019. Her Ph.D. research involved a blend of theoretical, numerical, and experimental methods to study dissipative envelope solitons, second harmonic generation, and nonlinear losses. She utilized the multiple scale perturbation method and transfer matrix methods to model acoustic systems. This education laid the foundation for her extensive research contributions in nonlinear acoustics, metamaterials, and related fields.

Experience :

Jiangyi Zhang has held several prestigious positions throughout her career. She is currently an associate professor at Harbin Engineering University, China, in the College of Underwater Acoustic Engineering, where she has been a faculty member since 2022. Zhang’s previous role as a post-doctoral researcher at Delft University of Technology, Netherlands (2019–2022), allowed her to work on a project that focused on designing a dynamic cone pressure meter using piezoelectric material to measure nonlinear soil dynamics. Her expertise in piezoelectric materials and nonlinear acoustic systems was vital to the success of this project. Additionally, she is an editorial board member of the World Journal of Applied Physics (2022–2024), contributing to the dissemination of cutting-edge research in applied physics. Through these roles, Zhang has not only advanced scientific understanding but has also contributed to the global academic community by mentoring and guiding the next generation of researchers.

Research Focus :

Jiangyi Zhang’s research interests are rooted in nonlinear acoustics, acoustic metamaterials, and underwater acoustics. Her work spans a range of topics, including the development of piezoelectric materials and their applications in measuring nonlinear parameters of soil dynamics. She is particularly focused on acoustic transmission line metamaterials, exploring processes like dissipative envelope solitons, nonlinear losses, and second harmonic generation. Zhang uses advanced methods such as the multiple scale perturbation method, harmonic balance methods, and transfer matrix techniques to model complex acoustic systems. She has also worked on innovative solutions to acoustic scattering modulation, sound attenuation in bubbly liquids, and the effect of low-frequency oscillating vortex flow fields on sound scattering. Her interdisciplinary approach bridges acoustics, civil engineering, and geosciences, contributing to both theoretical advancements and practical applications, particularly in underwater engineering and environmental acoustics.

Publications:

1. Acoustic scattering modulation by the unsteady wake vortices in the flow around a cylinder 🌊
2. Numerical analysis of the influence of underwater structure pitching motion on its hydrodynamic pressure field 🚢
3. Acoustic bright solitons propagation in bubbly liquids 🐡
4. Propagation of acoustic solitons in bubbly-liquid-type nonlinear underwater acoustic metamaterials 🌊
5. Numerical simulation of scattering of TWIPS by underwater air bubble 💨
6. Sound attenuation in high mach number oscillating bubble media 🌬️
7. Nonlinear sound field under the bubble softening effect 💥
8. Review and perspective on acoustic metamaterials: From fundamentals to applications 📚
9. Mechanism and characteristics of sound scattering modulation by underwater low frequency oscillating vortex flow field 🌊
10. High-amplitude sound propagation in acoustic transmission-line metamaterial 🔊