Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Power Machinery and Engineering, Doctor of Philosophy, 2012;

University of Michigan, Mechanical Engineering, Master of Science in Engineering, 2007;

Jilin University, Thermal and Power Engineering, Bachelor of Engineering, 2005.

Associate Professor，Shanghai Jiao Tong University，2016 - present

Postdoctoral Research Fellow，Princeton University，2014 – 2016

Postdoctoral Research Associate，Shanghai Jiao Tong University，2013 – 2016

Visiting Scholar，University of Michigan，2008 - 2009

IC Engines, Combustion Kinetics, Energy Conversion Systems

1. National Natural Science Foundation of China (Outstanding Young Scholar Science Fund Project, Grant No. 52022058), 2021-2023, Combustion Research for Fuel and Engine Co-optimization, Principal Investigator.
2. SJTU Medical Engineering Interdisciplinary Funding (Young Researcher Project, Grant No. YG2019QNA04), Size effects of atmospheric particulate matter on children’s respiratory tract: Flow dynamics evaluation and therapy application, 2020-2022, Co-Principal Investigator.
3. Shanghai Science and Technology Commission (Belt and Road International Collaboration Program, Grant No. 19160745400), Fundamental Study on Fuel Ignition Evaluation in Novel Engine Combustion Modes, 2020-2021, Principal Investigator.
4. National Natural Science Foundation of China (International Collaboration Research Key Project, Grant No. 51861135303), Fundamental Study on Dual-fuel Engine Combustion Based on Fuel Design Concept, 2019-2021, Co-Principal Investigator.
5. Collective Research Networking (CORNET) Program: eSpray-Injection, mixing, and autoignition of e-fuels for CI engines, 2019-2021, Non-beneficiary Partner.
6. National Natural Science Foundation of China (General Project, Grant No. 51776124), Fundamental study on DBE auto-ignition at high pressures and DBE low-temperature combustion engines, 2018-2021, Principal Investigator.
7. Key Laboratory of High-Efficiency and Low-Emissions of MIIT, Fundamental Study on Spray and Ignition Characteristics of PODEn, 2018-2020, Principal Investigator.
8. Key Laboratory of Low-Grade Energy Utilization Technologies & Systems of MOE (Grant No. LLEUTS – 201803), Highly efficient and clean DME engine combustion concept based on the second-law thermodynamics, 2018-2019, Principal Investigator.
9. National Natural Science Foundation of China (Young Research Project, Grant No. 51306114), Fundamental research on spray and ignition characteristics of long carbon-chain fatty acid methyl esters, 2014-2016, Principal Investigator.
10. China Postdoctoral Science Foundation (General Project, Grant No. 2013M530195), Study of ignition characteristics of middle carbon-chain fatty acid methyl ester at engine like conditions, 2013-2014, Principal Investigator.

1. Seokwon Cho, Chiheon Song, Namho Kim, Sechul Oh, Dong Han and Kyoungdoug Min*. Influence of the Wall Temperatures of the Combustion Chamber and Intake Ports on the Charge Temperature and Knock Characteristics in a Spark-Ignited Engine. Applied Thermal Engineering, 2020, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2020.116000.
2. Zhe Ren, Wang Liu, Zhen Huang, Dong Han*. Spray Auto-ignition Behaviors of Diesel and Jet Fuel at Reduced Oxygen Environments. Combustion Science and Technology, 2020, https://doi.org/10.1080/00102202.2020.1774567.
3. Yaozong Duan, Wang Liu, Xin Liang, Dong Han*. Effects of Branch Structure of Alkylbenzenes on Spray Auto-ignition of n-Decane and Alkylbenzenes Blends. International Journal of Engine Research, 2020, https://doi.org/10.1177/1468087420914716.
4. Yunchu Fan, Yaozong Duan, Dong Han*, Xinqi Qiao, Zhen Huang. Influences of isomeric butanol addition on anti-knock tendency of primary reference fuel and toluene primary reference fuel gasoline surrogates. International Journal of Engine Research, 2019, https://doi.org/10.1177/1468087419850704.
5. Yuanhang Guan, Wang Liu, Dong Han*. Comparative Study on Spray Auto-ignition of Di-n-butyl Ether and Diesel Blends at Engine-like Conditions. Journal of Energy Resources Technology, 2021, 143(4): 042302.
6. Jiabo Zhang, Zhen Huang, Dong Han*. Effects of Mechanism Reduction on the Exergy Losses Analysis in n-Heptane Auto-ignition Processes. International Journal of Engine Research, 2020, 21(9): 1764-1777.
7. Cheng Guan, Qingjun Ma, Zhen Huang, Dong Han*. Application of Active Subspace Method in Gas Exchange Strategy Calibration on a Variable Valve Timing Gasoline Engine. Journal of Engineering for Gas Turbines and Power, 2020, 142: 071003.
8. Yusen Liu, Jiajia Chen, Zeyan Qiu, Zhengwei Chen, Dong Han*. Second-Law Thermodynamic Analysis on Premixed Syngas Flames. International Journal of Exergy, 2020, 32(2): 174-185.
9. Yaozong Duan, M. Monge-Palacios*, E. Grajales-Gonzalez, Dong Han*, Kristian H. M?ller, Henrik G. Kjaergaard, S. Mani Sarathy. Oxidation kinetics of n-pentanol: A theoretical study of the reactivity of the 1-hydroxy-1-peroxypentyl radical. Combustion and Flame, 2020, 219: 20-32.
10. Wang Liu, Jiaqi Zhai, Baiyang Lin, He Lin, Dong Han*. Soot size distribution in lightly sooting premixed flames of benzene and toluene. Frontiers in Energy, 2020, 14: 18–26.
11. Dong Han, Yunchu Fan, Zhe Sun, Mohamed Nour, Xuesong Li*. Combustion and Emissions of Isomeric Butanol/Gasoline Surrogates Blends on an Optical GDI Engine. Fuel, 2020, 272: 117690.
12. Cheng Guan, Mingrui Lu, Wei Zeng, Dongjin Yang, Dong Han*. Prediction of Standard Enthalpies of Formation Based on Hydrocarbon Molecular Descriptors and Active Subspace Methodology. Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research, 2020, 59: 4785?4791.
13. Yusen Liu, Jiabo Zhang, Dehao Ju, Liuliu Shi, Dong Han*. Second-law Thermodynamic Analysis on Non-premixed Counterflow Methane Flames with Hydrogen Addition. Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry, 2020, 139: 2577-2583.
14. Wang Liu, Xin Liang, Ang Li, Baiyang Lin, He Lin and Dong Han*. Soot Particle Size Distributions in Premixed Flames of RP-3 Jet Fuel and its Distillates. Fuel, 2020, 267: 117244.
15. Yunchu Fan, Yaozong Duan, Wang Liu, Dong Han*. Effects of butanol blending on spray auto-ignition of gasoline surrogate fuels. Fuel, 2020, 260: 116368.
16. Wang Liu, Xin Liang, Baiyang Lin, He Lin, Zhen Huang, Dong Han*. A Comparative Study on Soot Particle Size Distributions in Premixed Flames of RP-3 Jet Fuel and its Surrogates. Fuel, 2020, 259: 116222.
17. Tongbin Zhao, Jiabo Zhang, Dehao Ju, Zhen Huang, Dong Han*. Exergy Losses in Premixed Flames of Dimethyl Ether and Hydrogen Blends. Frontiers in Energy, 2019, 13: 658-666.
18. Cheng Guan, Yaozong Duan, Jiaqi Zhai and Dong Han*. Hydraulic Dynamics in Split Fuel Injection on a Common Rail System and their Artificial Neural Network Prediction. Fuel, 2019, 255: 115792.
19. Xin Liang, Anhao Zhong, Zuoyu Sun, Dong Han*. Autoignition of n-heptane and butanol isomers blends in a constant volume combustion chamber. Fuel, 2019, 254: 115638.
20. Yusen Liu, Jiabo Zhang, Dehao Ju, Zhen Huang, Dong Han*. Analysis of exergy losses in laminar premixed flames of methane/hydrogen blends. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 2019, 44(43): 24043-24053.
21. Baiyang Lin, Chen Gu, Dong Han*, Reggie Zhan, Jiaqi Zhai, Bin Guan, Zhongzhao Li, Zhen Huang, He Lin*. Size distributions of soot particles in premixed flames of gasoline distillates. Combustion and Flame, 2019, 208: 472–479.
22. Wang Liu, Jiabo Zhang, Zhen Huang, Dong Han*. Applicability of high dimensional model representation correlations for ignition delay times of n-heptane/air mixtures. Frontiers in Energy, 2019, 13(2): 367-376.
23. Jiaqi Zhai, Wang Liu, Baiyang Lin, He Lin, Zhen Huang, Dong Han*. Size distribution of nascent soot in premixed n-hexane, cyclohexane, and methylcyclohexane flames. Energy Fuels, 2019, 33 (6): 5740-5748.
24. Dong Han*, Yaozong Duan, Jiaqi Zhai. Autoignition Comparison of n-Dodecane/Benzene and n-Dodecane/Toluene Blends in a Constant Volume Combustion Chamber. Energy Fuels, 2019, 33 (6): 5647-5654.
25. Dong Han*, Jiaqi Zhai, Zhen Huang. Autoignition of N-hexane, Cyclohexane, and Methylcyclohexane in a Constant Volume Combustion Chamber. Energy Fuels, 2019, 33(4): 3576-3583.
26. Cheng Guan, Jiaqi Zhai, Dong Han*. Cetane Number Prediction for Hydrocarbons from Molecular Structural Descriptors Based on Active Subspace Methodology. Fuel, 2019, 249: 1-7.
27. Fengjiao Pan, Jiabo Zhang, Dong Han*, Tian Lu. Numerical Study on Exergy Losses of iso-Octane Constant-Volume Combustion with Water Addition. Fuel, 2019, 248: 127-135.
28. Yong Qian, Feier Chen, Yahui Zhang, Wencao Tao, Dong Han, Xingcai Lu*. Combustion and Regulated/unregulated Emissions of a Direct Injection Spark Ignition Engine Fueled with C3-C5 Alcohol/gasoline Surrogate Blends. Energy, 2019, 174: 779-791.
29. Jiabo Zhang, Dong Han*, Zhen Huang. Second-Law Thermodynamic Analysis for Premixed Hydrogen Flames with Diluents of Argon/Nitrogen/Carbon Dioxide. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 2019, 44 (10): 5020-5029.
30. Jiabo Zhang, Anhao Zhong, Zhen Huang, Dong Han*. Second-Law Thermodynamic Analysis in Premixed Flames of Ammonia and Hydrogen Binary Fuels. Journal of Engineering for Gas Turbines and Power, 2019, 141: 071007.
31. Liang Yu, Yebing Mao, Ang Li, Sixu Wang, Yue Qiu, Yong Qian, Dong Han, Lei Zhu, Xingcai Lu. Experimental and modeling validation of a large diesel surrogate: Autoignition in heated rapid compression machine and oxidation in flow reactor. Combustion and Flame, 2019, 202: 195-207.
32. Ang Li, Lei Zhu, Yebin Mao, Jiaqi Zhai, Dong Han, Xingcai Lu, Zhen Huang. Surrogate Formulation Methodology for Biodiesel Based on Chemical Deconstruction in Consideration of Molecular Structure and Engine Combustion Factors. Combustion and Flame, 2019, 199: 152-167.
33. Zhong Huang, Jin Xia, Dehao Ju, Xingcai Lu, Dong Han, Xinqi Qiao, Zhen Huang. A six-component surrogate of diesel from direct coal liquefaction for spray analysis. Fuel, 2018, 234: 1259-1268.
34. Jiabo Zhang, Jiaqi Zhai, Dehao Ju, Zhen Huang, Dong Han*. Effects of Exhaust Gas Recirculation Constituents on Methyl Decanoate Auto-Ignition: A Kinetic Study. Journal of Engineering for Gas Turbines and Power, 2018, 140(12): 121001.
35. Peng Liu, Yiran Zhang, Lijun Wang, Bo Tian, Bin Guan, Dong Han, Zhen Huang, He Lin. Chemical Mechanism of Exhaust Gas Recirculation on Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons Formation Based on Laser-Induced Fluorescence Measurement. Energy Fuels, 2018, 32(6): 7112–7124.
36. Zhong Huang, Xiaochen Xu, Dehao Ju*, Dong Han, Xinqi Qiao, Zhen Huang. Development of multi-component surrogates of diesel from indirect coal liquefaction for spray analysis. Energy, 2018, 152: 341-347.
37. Jiabo Zhang, Zhen Huang, Dong Han*. Exergy Losses in Auto-ignition Processes of DME and Alcohol Blends. Fuel, 2018, 229: 116-125.
38. Dong Han*, Jiaqi Zhai, Yaozong Duan, Chunhai Wang, Zhen Huang. Nozzle Effects on the Injection Characteristics of Diesel and Gasoline Blends on a Common Rail System. Energy, 2018, 153: 223-230.
39. Jiabo Zhang, Zhen Huang, Kyoungdoug Min, Dong Han*. Dilution, Thermal, and Chemical Effects of Carbon Dioxide on the Exergy Destruction in n-Heptane and Iso-octane Autoignition Processes: A Numerical Study. Energy Fuels, 2018, 32(4): 5559-5570.
40. Baiyang Lin; Hao Gu; Hong Ni; Bin Guan; Zhongzhao Li*; Dong Han*, Zhen Huang; He Lin. Size Distribution of Soot Particles in Premixed n-Heptane and Methylcyclohexane Flames. Energy Fuels, 2018, 32 (3): 3883-3890.
41. Baiyang Lin*; Hao Gu; Hong Ni; Bin Guan; Zhongzhao Li*; Dong Han*; Chen Gu; Can Shao; Zhen Huang; He Lin*. Effect of mixing methane, ethane, propane and ethylene on the soot particle size distribution in a premixed propene flame. Combustion and Flame, 2018, 193: 54-60.
42. Yong Qian, Liang Yu, Zilong Li, Yahui Zhang, Leilei Xu, Qiyan Zhou, Dong Han, Xingcai Lu*. A New Methodology for Diesel Surrogate Fuel Formulation: Bridging Fuel Fundamental Properties and Real Engine Combustion Characteristics. Energy, 2018; 148: 424-447.
43. Dong Han*, Jiaqi Zhai, Yaozong Duan, Dehao Ju, He Lin, Zhen Huang. Macroscopic and microscopic spray characteristics of fatty acid esters on a common rail injection system. Fuel, 2017; 203: 370-379.
44. Dong Han, Sili Deng, Wenkai Liang, Peng Zhao, Fujia Wu, Zhen Huang, Chung K. Law*. Laminar flame propagation and nonpremixed stagnation ignition of toluene and xylenes. Proceedings of the Combustion Institute, 2017; 36(1): 479-489.
45. Dong Han*, Ke Li, Yaozong Duan, He Lin, Zhen Huang. Numerical study on fuel physical effects on the split injection processes on a common rail injection system. Energy Conversion and Management, 2017; 134: 47-58.
46. Mingyuan Tao, Dong Han, Peng Zhao*. An alternative approach to accommodate detailed ignition chemistry in combustion simulation. Combustion and Flame, 2017; 176: 400-408.
47. Sili Deng, Dong Han, Chung K. Law*. Ignition and extinction of strained nonpremixed cool flames at elevated pressures. Combustion and Flame, 2017; 176: 143-150.
48. Baiyang Lin, Hao Gu, Bin Guan, Dong Han, Chen Gu, Zhen Huang, He Lin*. Size Evolution of Soot Particles from Gasoline and n-Heptane/Toluene Blend in a Burner Stabilized Stagnation Flame. Fuel, 2017; 203: 135-144.
49. Dehao Ju, Xiaochuan Sun, Xiaoxu Jia, Zhong Huang, Xinqi Qiao*, Dong Han, Zhen Huang. Experimental Investigation of the Atomization Behavior of Ethanol and Kerosene in Acoustic Fields. Fuel, 2017: 202: 613-619.
50. Dong Han*, Yaozong Duan, Chunhai Wang, He Lin*, Zhen Huang*, Margaret S. Wooldridge. Experimental Study of the Two-Stage Injection Process of Fatty Acid Esters on a Common Rail Injection System. Fuel, 2016; 163: 214-222.
51. Yong Qian, Hua Li, Dong Han, Libin Ji, Zhen Huang, Xingcai Lu*. Octane rating effects of direct injection fuels on dual fuel HCCI-DI stratified combustion mode with port injection of n-heptane. Energy, 2016; 111: 1003-1016.
52. Zhen Huang*, Zhongzhao Li, Jianyong Zhang, Xingcai Lu, Junhua Fang, Dong Han. Active fuel design—A way to manage the right fuel for HCCI engines. Frontiers in Energy, 2016; 10(1): 14-28.
53. Dong Han*, Yaozong Duan, Chunhai Wang, He Lin*, Zhen Huang*. Experimental study on the two stage injection of diesel and gasoline blends on a common rail injection system. Fuel, 2015; 159: 470-475.
54. Yaozong Duan, Dong Han, Pengfei Li, Chunhai Wang, He Lin*, Zhen Huang. Experimental study on injection and macroscopic spray characteristics of ethyl oleate, jet fuel, and their blend on a diesel engine common rail system. Atomization and Sprays, 2015; 25 (9): 777-793.
55. Dong Han#*, Chunhai Wang#, Yaozong Duan, Zhisong Tian, Zhen Huang. An experimental study of injection and spray characteristics of diesel and gasoline blends on a common rail injection system. Energy, 2014; 75: 513-519.
56. Dong Han*, Yaozong Duan, Chunhai Wang, He Lin, Zhen Huang. Experimental study on injection characteristics of fatty acid esters on a diesel engine common rail system. Fuel, 2014; 123: 19-25.
57. Yue Wang, Zheng Yang, Xin Yang, Dong Han, Zhen Huang, Xingcai Lu*. Experimental and modeling studies on ignition delay times of methyl hexanoate/n-butanol blend fuels at elevated pressures. Energy Fuels, 2014; 28 (8): 5515-5522.
58. Xingcai Lu*, Yong Qian, Zheng Yang, Dong Han, Jibin Ji, Xiaoxin Zhou, Zhen Huang. Experimental study on compound HCCI (homogenous charge compression ignition) combustion fueled with gasoline and diesel blends. Energy, 2014; 64: 707-718.
59. Dong Han, Huanyu Guang, Zheng Yang, Xingcai Lu*, Zhen Huang*. Effects of equivalence ratio and carbon dioxide concentration on premixed charge compression ignition of gasoline and diesel-like fuel blends. Journal of Mechanical Science and Technology, 2013; 27(8): 2507-2512.
60. Dong Han, Huanyu Guang, Zheng Yang, Xingcai Lu, Zhen Huang*. Premixed ignition characteristics of blends of gasoline and diesel-like fuels on a rapid compression machine. Thermal Science, 2013; 17 (1):1-10.
61. Xingcai Lu*, Xiaoxin Zhou, Libin Ji, Zheng Yang, Dong Han, Chen Huang, Zhen Huang. Experimental studies on the dual-fuel sequential combustion and emission simulation. Energy, 2013; 51(3):358-373.
62. Zhen Huang*, Libin Ji, Dong Han, Zheng Yang, Xingcai Lu. Experimental study on dual-fuel compound homogeneous charge compression ignition combustion. International Journal of Engine Research, 2013; 14(1): 23-33.
63. Dong Han*, Andrew M. Ickes, Stanislav V. Bohac, Zhen Huang, Dennis N. Assanis. HC and CO emissions of premixed low-temperature combustion fueled by blends of diesel and gasoline. Fuel, 2012; 99: 13-19.
64. Dong Han*, Andrew M. Ickes, Stanislav V. Bohac, Zhen Huang, Dennis N. Assanis. Premixed low-temperature combustion of blends of diesel and gasoline in a high speed compression ignition engine. Proceedings of the Combustion Institute, 2011; 33 (2): 3039 - 3046.
65. Xingcai Lu*, Dong Han, Zhen Huang. Fuel design and management for the control of advanced compression-ignition combustion modes. Progress in Energy and Combustion Science, 2011; 37 (6): 741-783.
66. Dong Han*, Andrew M. Ickes, Dennis N. Assanis, Zhen Huang, Stanislav V. Bohac. Attainment and load extension of high-efficiency premixed low-temperature combustion with dieseline in a compression ignition engine. Energy Fuels, 2010; 24(6):3517-3525.
67. Dong Han, Xingcai Lu, Junjun Ma, Libin Ji, Chen Huang, Zhen Huang*. Influence of fuel supply timing and mixture preparation on the characteristics of stratified charge compression ignition combustion with n-heptane fuel. Combustion Science and Technology, 2009; 181(11): 1327-1344.
68. Libin Ji, Xingcai Lu*, Junjun Ma, Chen Huang, Dong Han, and Zhen Huang. Experimental study on influencing factors of iso-octane thermo-atmosphere combustion in a dual-fuel stratified charge compression ignition (SCCI) engine. Energy Fuels, 2009; 23(5): 2405 - 2412.
69. Jiaqi Zhai, Yaozong Duan, Dong Han*. Pressure-Based Approach to Estimating the Injection Start and End in Single and Split Common Rail Injection Processes. Journal of Shanghai Jiao Tong University (Science), 2018, 23(Sup.1): 28–33.

Advanced Combustion; Engineering Thermodynamics II

Editorial Boards
Chinese Internal Combustion Engine Engineering, Editorial Board Member, since 2019;

Professional Society Membership
Vice Chair, Postdoc International Exchange Program Association, 2018-2020;
Vice Secretary, Shanghai Energy Research Council, since 2019;
Member, Society of Automotive Engineers, since 2006;
Member, Combustion Institute, since 2014;
Member, Society of Automotive Engineers of China, since 2017;
Member, Chinese Chemical Society, since 2018;
Member, Chinese Society of Internal Combustion Engines, since 2017;

Committee
Chair, 2017 Summer School on Engine Combustion Simulation, July 16-21, 2017, Shanghai, China;
Chair, 2018 Summer School on Engine Combustion Simulation, July 15-20, 2018, Shanghai, China;
Chair, 2019 Summer School on New Energy Automotive Propulsion Systems, July 7-11, 2019, Shanghai, China;
Program Committee Member, 7th Young Scholar Academic Annual Meeting, Chinese Society of Power Engineering, August 24-25, 2018, Harbin, China;
Program Committee Member, 7th International Conference on Energy Engineering and Environmental Engineering. July 19-20, 2019, Beijing, China.
Session Chair, China National Symposium on Combustion, October 21-23, 2016, Ma’anshan, Anhui, China;
Session Chair, International Workshop on Fuel & Engine Interactions, August 22-24, 2017, Wuzhen, China;
Session Chair, SAE 2017 International Powertrains, Fuels and Lubricants Meeting, October 16-19, 2017, Beijing China;
Session Chair, China National Symposium on Combustion, September 13-16, 2018, Harbin, China;
Session Chair, 2019 Combustion, Energy Saving and Emissions Control Conference of Chinese Society for Internal Combustion Engines, August 15-18, 2019, Changchun, China.

Teaching Award, School of Mechanical Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 2020
Teaching Award, School of Mechanical Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 2019
Service Award, School of Mechanical Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 2018
Excellence in Annual Review, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 2018
Outstanding Poster Award, China National Symposium on Combustion, 2018
Excellence in Annual Review, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 2017
Excellent Postdoctoral Award，Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 2017
Mong Man Wai International Exchange Fellowship, Education Development Foundation, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 2016
Outstanding Doctoral Dissertation, Shanghai Municipal Education Commission, 2015
Excellence in Annual Postdoctoral Associate Evaluation, School of Mechanical Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 2014, 2015
International Exchange Program Fellowship, Postdoctoral Science Foundation of China, 2013
Excellent Graduate, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 2012