Zi-Mo Liao廖紫默

I am a Ph.D. candidate in the Department of Modern Mechanics at the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC), under the supervision of Prof. Xi-Yun Lu and Prof. Nan-Sheng Liu. My research interests lie in fluid dynamics, with a particular focus on turbulence, its applications in geophysics, and related interdisciplinary fields.

My recent work examines wall-bounded particle-laden turbulence, a challenging subject involving the interplay of turbulent dynamics and multiphase interactions across a broad parameter space. I aim to elucidate the mechanisms underlying particle-induced turbulence modulation via an integration of the statistical theory of turbulence (continuous phase) and kinetic theory (dispersed particulate phase), seeking a harmonious physical picture of this complex system.

I am drawn to three kinds of scientific work in particular: discovering and constructing mathematical structures of the physical world, solving physical puzzles from clues and evidence, and reproducing and understanding natural phenomena, especially geophysical processes.

Outside academia, I enjoy indie development, especially building AI applications, and spending time with films.