Publications

Journals

Aerospace

• Mechanism and application of obstacle-grid tuned particle impact dampers for railway track vibration and noise mitigation. Engineering Structures, 2025.
• Dynamic analysis of falling rocket fairing considering rigid-body motion and flexibility. Aerospace Science and Technology, 2025.
• An in-depth investigation into the modeling & nonlinear vibration behavior of a coupled particle damper–nonlinear energy sink. Nonlinear Dynamics, 2025.
• Two-Step Correction and Decoupled Sequential Framework for Uncertainty-Oriented Dynamic Force Reconstruction. AIAA Journal, 2025.
• Stability Analysis of Body-Freedom Flutter in Flying Wing Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, AIAA Journal, 2025.
• Integrated Floating Slab Dynamic Vibration Absorber Based on Tuned Liquid Particle Damping, Structural Control & Health Monitoring, 2025.
• Fluid-structure coupling characteristics of membrane under supersonic conditions. Chinese Journal of Aeronautics, 2025.
• Emerging Sinusoidal Structures for Energy Absorption: Mechanisms, Optimizations and Applications. Composites Part B: Engineering, 2025.
• Deep belief network-augmented adaptive direct simulation Monte Carlo for performance prediction of particle dampers. Computers & Structures, 2025.
• Design and additive manufacture of patient-specific head phantom for radiotherapy. Materials & Design, 2025.
• Multitask-Transfer-Learning Method for Random-Force Frequency Identification Considering Multisource Uncertainties. AIAA Journal, 2024.
• Genetic algorithm LQG & neural network controllers for gust response alleviation of flying wing UAV. Journal of Fluids and Structures, 2024.
• A hybrid model-data-driven framework for inverse load identification of interval structures based on PINN and improved Kalman filter algorithm. Applied Energy, 2024.
• Wind Tunnel Experiments of Bending-Torsion and Body-Freedom Flutter on Flying Wing UAV. Aerospace Science and Technology, 2023.
• On the numerical assessment of engine exhaust plumes with a scaled cowling. IMechE, Part G: Journal of Aerospace Engineering. 2023.
• Load-independent multi-objective sensor placement method for localization & reconstruction of external excitations under interval uncertainties. Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering, 2023.
• Mechanics of Re-Entrant Anti-Trichiral Honeycombs with Nature-Inspired Gradient Distributions. International Journal of Mechanical Sciences, 2023.
• Adding a Simple Production Term to RANS Turbulence Models for Flows over Two-Dimensional Hills. Physics of Fluids, 2023.
• Modelling of fire-suppressant injection into engine nacelle for various flight regimes. IMechE, Part G: Journal of Aerospace Engineering. 2023.
• Physics-Informed Neural Networks for Low Reynolds Number Flows over Cylinder. Energies, 2023.
• Structure & mechanical properties of ladybird elytra as biological sandwich panels. Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials, 2023.
• Actuator fault detection and isolation on multi-rotor UAV using extreme learning neuro-fuzzy systems. ISA transactions. 2023.
• Crashworthiness and optimization of bionic sandwich cores under out-of-plane compression. International Journal of Mechanical Sciences, 2023.
• Flow Structures of Wishbone Vortex Generators & Their Interactions with a Backward-Facing Ramp. Journal of Aerospace Engineering, 2023.
• In-plane crushing behavior & energy absorption of a novel graded honeycomb from hierarchical architecture. International Journal of Mechanical Sciences, 2022.
• A numerical investigation on flow past skewed vortex generators ahead of a backward facing ramp. Aerospace Science and Technology, 2022.
• Dynamic response of density-graded foam subjected to soft impact. Composite Structures, 2022.
• Novel arc-shaped ligaments to enhance energy absorption capabilities of re-entrant anti-trichiral structures. Composites Part B: Engineering, 2021.
• Crashworthiness improvements of multi-cell thin-walled tubes through lattice structure enhancements. International Journal of Mechanical Sciences, 2021.
• Eddy viscosity modeling around curved boundaries through bifurcation approach and theory of rotating turbulence. Physics of Fluids, 2021.
• In-plane dynamic crushing of a novel honeycomb with functionally graded fractal self-similarity. Composite Structures, 2021.
• Flow behavior of skewed vortex generators on a backward-facing ramp. IMechE, Part G: Journal of Aerospace Engineering, 2021.
• Characteristics of helicopter engine exhaust through scaled experiments using stereoscopic PIV. IMechE, Part G: Journal of Aerospace Engineering, 2021.
• Collision probability between intruding drone and commercial aircraft in airport restricted area. Transportation research part C: emerging technologies, 2020.
• Aeroelastic load control of large and flexible wind turbines through mechanically driven flaps. Journal of the Franklin Institute, 2019.
• Impact response and energy absorption of functionally graded foam under temperature gradient environment. Composites Part B: Engineering, 2019.
• Modification of turbulent wake characteristics by two small control cylinders at a subcritical Reynolds number. Physics of Fluids, 2018.
• Model-based aeroelastic analysis and blade load alleviation of offshore wind turbines. International journal of control, 2017.
• Effects of leading-edge tubercles on wing flutter speeds. Bioinspiration & biomimetics, 2016.
• Aerodynamic load control in horizontal axis wind turbines with combined aeroelastic tailoring and trailing‐edge flaps. Wind Energy, 2016.
• Aeroservoelastic state‐space vortex lattice modeling and load alleviation of wind turbine blades. Wind Energy, 2015.

Energy & Sustainability 

• Reshaping particle entrainment dynamics in single-source airborne sound fields. Powder Technology, 2025.
• Acoustic black hole-tailored circular meta-radiators for centrally aligned ultrasonic focal spots. Sensors and Actuators A: Physical, 2025.
• Interlinked tandem hydrofoils for synergistic energy harvesting and triboelectric power generation. Energy Conversion and Management, 2025.
• A site experiment on the effects of cool coating in a residential community under the tropical climate. Sustainable Cities and Society, 2025.
• Microscale control, macroscale impact: Dual-scale modeling of point bonding in multilayer fibrous filter media. Separation and Purification Technology, 2025.
• Maximizing aerosol filtration via acoustics. Journal of Hazardous Materials, 2025.
• Ultrasonic agglomeration of flowing aerosol particles: Experiments and fixed pivot-based spatial population balance modelling, Powder Technology, 2025.
• Passive cooling paint enabled by rational design of thermal-optical and mass transfer properties. Science, 2025.
• Butterfly-inspired structures on strong and tough metagel for enhanced passive radiative and evaporative cooling. Chemical Engineering Journal, 2025.
• Rapid and versatile numerical simulations of acoustic agglomeration by the fixed pivot-based population balance modeling, Powder Technology, p. 120821.
• Generative Ecodesign for Mechanical Products: A Design Workflow. Cleaner Engineering and Technology, 2025.
• An efficient strategy to enhance air filtration through the synergistic effects of ultrasonics and seed particles. Separation and Purification Technology, 2025.
• Enhanced particulate matter removal from flue gas of organic solid waste through acoustic agglomeration. Separation and Purification Technology, 2025.
• Electrostatic Repellent Dispersion Method for Green and Cost-Effective Aqueous Radiative Cooling Paint. Building and Environment, 2024.
• Impact of pleating on the filtration performance of fibrous air filters. Process Safety and Environmental Protection, 2024.
• Dynamics of cool surface performance on urban microclimate: A full-scale experimental study in Singapore. Sustainable Cities and Society, 2024.
• Ultrasonic aerosol agglomeration: Manipulation of particle deposition and its impact on air filter pressure drop. Ultrasonics Sonochemistry, 2024.
• Ultrahigh Passive Cooling Power in Hydrogel with Rationally Designed Optofluidic Properties. Nano Letters, 2023.
• Investigation of recycled materials for radiative cooling under tropical climate. Nanophotonics, 2023.
• Effects of roll motion on linear and nonlinear gap resonances in a moonpool excited by various incident-wave heights. Physics of Fluids, 2023.
• Experimental study on the impact of indoor air quality on creativity by Serious Brick Play method. Scientific Reports, 2023.
• Energy harvesting performance of a tandem-hydrofoil based closely-interconnected tidal array. Energy Conversion and Management, 2023.
• Energy harnessing of multiple semi-active flapping ellipses in V-shape formation. Physics of Fluids, 2022.
• The criteria to achieving sub-ambient radiative cooling and its limits in tropical daytime. Building and Environment, 2022.
• Switchable surface coating for bifunctional passive radiative cooling and solar heating. Advanced Functional Materials, 2022.
• Sub-ambient radiative cooling under tropical climate using highly reflective polymeric coating. Solar Energy Materials and Solar Cells, 2022.
• Infection risk of SARS-CoV-2 in a dining setting: deposited droplets and aerosols. Building and Environment, 2022.
• Robust microhoneycomb-like nanofibrous aerogels derived from cellulose & lignin as highly efficient anti-clogging filters. Journal of Membrane Science, 2022.
• Aerosols from speaking can linger in the air for up to nine hours. Building and Environment, 2021.
• Performance augmentation mechanism of tandem flapping foils with stroke time-asymmetry. Aerospace Science and Technology, 2021.
• Model predictive control for integrated control of air-conditioning and mechanical ventilation, lighting and shading systems. Applied Energy, 2021.
• Particle emission levels in the user operating environment of powder, ink and filament-based 3D printers. Rapid Prototyping Journal, 2021.
• Experiment study of machine-learning-based approximate model predictive control for energy-efficient building control. Applied Energy, 2021.
• Dynamic analysis of particle emissions from FDM 3D printers through a comparative study of chamber & flow tunnel. Environmental Science & Technology, 2020.
• A CFD-sectional algorithm for population balance equation coupled with multi-dimensional flow dynamics. Powder Technology, 2020.
• Model predictive control with adaptive machine-learning-based model for building energy efficiency and comfort optimization. Applied Energy, 2020.
• Sensitivity study of weather research and forecasting physical schemes and evaluation of cool coating effects in Singapore by weather research and forecasting coupled with urban canopy model simulations. Journal of Geophysical Research: Atmospheres, 2020.
• Investigation of CFD-PBM simulations based on fixed pivot method: Influence of the moment closure. Chemical Engineering Journal, 2020.
• Experimental study of model predictive control for an air-conditioning system with dedicated outdoor air system. Applied Energy, 2020.
• Quantification of viable bioaerosol emanation from an ACMV system and its impact on indoor bioaerosol pollution. Aerosol and Air Quality Research, 2020.
• Preliminary study of passive radiative cooling under Singapore’s tropical climate. Solar Energy Materials and Solar Cells, 2020.
• Polymer/MOF-derived multilayer fibrous membranes for moisture-wicking & efficient capturing airborne particles. Separation and Purification Technology, 2020.
• The characteristics & formation mechanisms of emissions from thermal decomposition of 3D printer polymer filaments. Science of the Total Environment, 2019.
• Experimental study of a model predictive control system for active chilled beam (ACB) air-conditioning system. Energy and Buildings, 2019.
• An adaptive robust model predictive control for indoor climate optimization and uncertainties handling in buildings. Building and Environment, 2019.
• Highly porous polymer nanofibrous aerogels cross-linked via spontaneous inter-fiber stereocomplexation to capture airborne particles. Polymer, 2019.
• Robust lignin-based aerogel filters: High-efficiency capture of ultrafine airborne particulates & the mechanism. ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering, 2019.
• Mussel-inspired approach to cross-linked functional 3D nanofibrous aerogels for energy-efficient filtration of airborne particles. Applied Surface Science, 2019.
• Numerical investigation of spatially nonhomogeneous acoustic agglomeration using sectional algorithm. Aerosol Science and Technology, 2018.
• A state-space thermal model incorporating humidity and thermal comfort for model predictive control in buildings. Energy and Buildings, 2018.
• Application of acoustic agglomeration to enhance air filtration efficiency in air-conditioning and mechanical ventilation (ACMV) systems, PLOS One, 2017.

Book

Flow Control Through Bio-inspired Leading-Edge Tubercles New, T.H. and Ng, B.F. (eds). Springer Nature, Cham, 2020. DOI This is the first book to document the novel concept of bio-inspired leading-edge tubercles derived from humpback whale flippers. It provides a practical guide to key scientific and engineering aspects of leading-edge tubercles, leading from the aerodynamics, hydrodynamics, noise attenuation, stability and applications.

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