Zihan Yang

National College Student Computer Design Competition – Blockchain-Based Education Evaluation System (First Author)
05/2021 – 07/2021

• Developed backend services using the SpringBoot framework to provide stable API interfaces.
• Utilized MyBatis for efficient database interaction and Thymeleaf for dynamic front-end rendering.
• Implemented the Shiro security framework and integrated Web3j for Ethereum blockchain interaction, enabling smart contract execution and data processing.
• Awarded Second Prize in the Central-South China Region.

Undergraduate Thesis – Study of Exhaust Flow Rules on Internal Combustion Engine Performance using AVL-FIRE
12/2022 – 06/2023

• Acquired deep understanding of internal combustion engine working principles and marine diesel engine mechanisms.
• Investigated combustion characteristics of large-scale diesel engines, thermal management systems, turbocharging principles, and exhaust gas recirculation (EGR).
• Explored the application and effectiveness of SCR (Selective Catalytic Reduction) and EGR (Exhaust Gas Recirculation) systems.

Project Research – Heat Pipes in Battery Thermal Management
02/2025 – 12/2025

• Designed initial battery model in Ansys Fluent, including meshing and boundary layer definitions.
• Programmed UDFs in C to simulate heat generation processes and produced time-dependent heat power curves.
• Applied CFX simulations to evaluate the cooling performance of heat pipes embedded into the battery system.

Literary & Arts Department – Team Leader
School of Naval Architecture, Ocean & Energy Power Engineering, Wuhan University of Technology
09/2020 – 06/2022

• Organized, promoted, and executed large-scale campus events, including orientation galas, graduation ceremonies, and various competitions. Successfully managed 15+ events, receiving high recognition from both faculty and students.
• Collaborated with other departments to develop internal organizational activities, conducted post-event promotion for various student events, and provided planning advice and support. Maintained effective communication and cooperation with other student associations.

• Possesses a solid foundation in engineering theory and research, with proficiency in simulation and modelling tools for solving complex engineering challenges.
• Demonstrates strong teamwork and cross-cultural communication skills, capable of working effectively in international environments.
• Proactive and conscientious, with a strong sense of responsibility and commitment to high-quality work.
• Passionate about new energy and automotive engineering, with the ambition to continuously develop expertise while creating value for the enterprise.