Our Research Group
Solving tough scientific and engineering problems requires an inclusive environment that values innovation, creativity, trust, respect, open communication and teamwork. We work to create a multidisciplinary and inclusive research environment that is radically open-minded and innovative.
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In AFHTL, we welcome the talented people with great visions into our clean energy future!
The Team
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Principal Investigator
Assistant Professor, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, University of Missouri
Ph.D. Pennsylvania State University, 2019
M.S. Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 2014
B.S. Xi'an Jiaotong University, 2011
Postdoctoral Researcher
Zhengting Quan
Postdoctoral Researcher
Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering
Ph.D. Purdue University, 2024
M.S. Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 2019
B.S. South China University of Technology, 2016
Graduate Students
Congshan Mao
Graduate Student, Mechanical Engineering
Ph.D. University of Missouri-Columbia, 2023-Present
M.S. Purdue University Northwest, 2022
B.S. China University of Petroleum (East China), 2019
Tahir Waqas
Incoming Graduate Student, Mechanical Engineering
Undergraduate Students
Jackson Elrick
Undergraduate Student, Mechanical Engineering
B.S. University of Missouri-Columbia, 2023-Present
Luke Gallagher
Undergraduate Student, Mechanical Engineering
B.S. University of Missouri-Columbia, 2021-Present
Max Vandeginste
Undergraduate Student, Mechanical Engineering
B.S. University of Missouri-Columbia, 2022-Present
Alumni
Parker Rockholm
Undergraduate Student, Mechanical Engineering
B.S. University of Missouri-Columbia, 2019-2023
We have positions open! Let's get in touch!
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For graduate students seeking enrollment in Fa2025/SP2026, please click the link above for detailed information (last updated: 02/08/2025)
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We always welcome highly motivated undergraduate to join our lab. Inquiries should be directed to Dr. Jin at yj5cy@missouri.edu. Additional financial aid information can be found here
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We also welcome visiting students and scholars from all over the world! To connect for opportunities, please send your Resume/CV and Representative Publications (if any) to Dr. Jin at yj5cy@missouri.edu (last updated: 02/08/2025)
