Prof. Dr. Yu-Liang Zhang is an expert in fluid machinery, computational fluid dynamics and numerical simulation, with a focus on centrifugal pumps and turbines. His research encompasses theoretical modeling, experimental investigations, and numerical simulations to analyze pump performance, flow characteristics, startup processes, and efficiency under various operating conditions. Zhang has significantly contributed to understanding transient flow, volumetric and hydraulic efficiency, and spatio temporal flow dynamics in pumps and turbines. He has authored 138 documents, which have garnered over 1,014 citations, reflecting an h-index of 17. His publications include high-impact journal articles and academic monographs that explore both practical engineering applications and fundamental fluid mechanics principles. Zhang’s work provides valuable insights into optimizing pump and turbine design, improving energy efficiency, and enhancing the reliability of fluid machinery systems.