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 span fluid dynamics—particularly turbulence—and its applications in geophysics, astrophysics, and related interdisciplinary fields.

My recent research projects focus on particle-laden turbulence in wall-bounded geometries - a challenging regime where turbulent dynamics intertwine with multiphase interactions across a vast 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.