Luoding Associate professor

• Department: School of Energy and Electrical Engineering
• Gender: male
• BirthDate: 1995.02
• Career: Associate professor
• Degree: Phd
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  2013–2017: Bachelor, School of Automotive and Traffic Engineering, Jiangsu University

  2017–2022: PhD (Master-PhD Combined Program), School of Automotive and Traffic Engineering, Jiangsu University (Supervisor: Prof. Ruochen Wang)

  2021–2022: Joint PhD Program, University of Nottingham (Supervisor: Prof. Yuying Yan)

Ding Luo
Associate Professor, PhD Supervisor

Dr. Ding Luo graduated from Jiangsu University in 2017 and 2022 for his bachelor and PhD degrees.He served as a research associate and postdoctoral fellow at the University of Nottingham (2021-2022) and Tsinghua University (2023-2025) respectively.. He has been the principal investigator of one project funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China and two provincial and ministerial-level projects.

As the first or corresponding author, Dr. Luo has published over 50 SCI papers in top journals in the fields of energy and power, including Device (a Cell sister journal), Applied Energy, Energy Conversion and Management, Energy, Renewable Energy, International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, and Journal of Cleaner Production. These include 48 papers in CAS Q1 and Q2 top journals, 6 highly cited papers, and 2 ESI hot papers. He holds 1 U.S. patent and 9 Chinese invention patents.

Dr. Luo has been recognized with the 2023 Jiangsu Province Outstanding PhD Dissertation Award and the Special Prize for Natural Science from the Shaanxi Internal Combustion Engine Society. He was also listed among the 2024 Global Top 2% Scientists by Stanford University.

He has served as a reviewer for prestigious international journals, including Progress in Energy and Combustion Science, Nano Energy, Applied Energy, etc.

[1] National Natural Science Foundation of China, Project No. 52306017, 2024.01.01–2026.12.31. (Principal Investigator)

[2] China Postdoctoral Science Foundation, Project No. 2024M751665, 2024.07–2025.12. (Principal Investigator)

【2025】                                                                                                                                                  

[52] Chen J, Wang R*, Ding R*, Liu W, Jiang Y, Luo D*.  Innovative design and numerical optimization of a cylindrical  thermoelectric generator for vehicle waste heat recovery. Energy Convers  Manage 2025;326:119478.

[51] Luo D,  Yang S, Zhang H, Cao J, Yan Y, Chen H. Performance improvement of an  automotive thermoelectric generator by introducing a novel split fin  structure. Appl Energy 2025;382:125218.

[50] Luo D,  Yang S, Li Z, Cao J, Chen H. Transient energy, exergy, and economic  analysis of an automotive thermoelectric generator with different  structures. Appl Energy 2025;377:124494.

[49] Luo D,  Liu Z, Cao J, Yan Y. Feasibility and parametric study of a groove-type  thermoelectric generator under multiphysics field conditions. Appl Therm  Eng 2025;259:124972.

【2024】                                                                                                                                                  

[48] Luo D,  Yu Y, Yan Y, Chen W-H, Cao B. Increasing power densities in a  thermoelectric generator by stacking and incorporating dual heat pipes.  Device. 2024;2:100435.（a sister journal of Cell）

[47] Luo D,  Wu Z, Jiang L, Yan Y, Chen W-H, Cao J, et al. Realizing rapid cooling  and latent heat recovery in the thermoelectric-based battery thermal  management system at high temperatures. Appl Energy 2024;370:123642. （ESI highly cited paper）

[46] Chen J, Wang R*, Ding R, Luo D*.  Matching design and numerical optimization of automotive thermoelectric  generator system applied to range-extended electric vehicle. Appl  Energy 2024;370:123637.

[45] Chen J, Wang R*, Ding R, Luo D*.  Comprehensive comparison and applicable range of separating and  coupling numerical models of thermoelectric generation device for waste  heat recovery. Energy. 2024;304:132208.

[44] Luo D,  Li Z, Yan Y, Cao J, Zhang H, Cao B. Performance analysis and  optimization of an annular thermoelectric generator integrated with  vapor chambers. Energy. 2024;307:132565.

[43] Luo D,  Liu Z, Cao J, Yan Y, Cao B. Performance investigation and optimization  of an L-type thermoelectric generator. Energy. 2024;307:132768.

[42] Luo D,  Yang S, Yan Y, Cao J, Yang X, Cao B. Performance improvement of the  automotive thermoelectric generator system with a novel heat pipe  configuration. Energy. 2024;306:132376.

[41] Luo D,  Zhang H, Cao J, Yan Y, Cao B. Numerical investigation and optimization  of a hexagonal thermoelectric generator with diverging fins for exhaust  waste heat recovery. Energy. 2024;301:131756.

[40] Luo D,  Yang S, Yan Y, Cao J, Cao B. Performance improvement of the automotive  thermoelectric generator by extending the hot side area of the heat  exchanger through heat pipes. Energy Convers Manage 2024;310:118472. （ESI highly cited paper）

[39] Luo D,  Zhang H, Cao J, Yan Y, Cao B. Innovative design of an annular  thermoelectric generator for enhanced automotive waste heat recovery.  Energy Convers Manage 2024;313:118584.

[38] Luo D,  Wu H, Cao J, Yan Y, Yang X, Cao B. Numerical investigation of a battery  thermal management system integrated with vapor chamber and  thermoelectric refrigeration. Journal of Cleaner Production.  2024;434:140089.

[37] Luo D,  Wu Z, Yan Y, Cao J, Yang X, Zhao Y, et al. Performance investigation  and design optimization of a battery thermal management system with  thermoelectric coolers and phase change materials. Journal of Cleaner  Production. 2024;434:139834. （ESI hot and highly cited paper）

[36] Luo D,  Zhao Y, Cao J, Chen W-H, Zhao Y, Cao B. Performance analysis of a novel  thermoelectric-based battery thermal management system. Renewable  Energy 2024;224:120193. （ESI hot and highly cited paper）

[35] Luo D,  Yan Y, Chen W-H, Cao B. Exploring the dynamic characteristics of  thermoelectric generator under fluctuations of exhaust heat. Int J Heat  Mass Transfer 2024;222:125151. （ESI highly cited paper）

[34] Luo D,  Li Z, Yan Y, Yang L, Cao J, Yang X, et al. Design and optimization of a  thermoelectric generator with dimple fins to achieve higher net power.  Appl Therm Eng 2024;252:123735.

[33] Zhao Y, Li W, Zhao X, Wang Y*, Luo D*,  Li Y, Ge M*. Energy and exergy analysis of a thermoelectric generator  system for automotive exhaust waste heat recovery. Appl Therm Eng  2024;239:122180.

[32] Chen J, Wang R*, Ding R, Luo D*.  Numerical study of a novel automotive thermoelectric generator system  equipped with segmented converging heat exchanger. Case Studies in  Thermal Engineering. 2024;57:104367.

[31] Ou T, Cao Q, Zhang D, Wu H, Zhang L, Luo D*,  Qin J, Yang X*, Cao J*. Boric acid-induced preferential deposition of  (002) plane for highly stable zinc anode. Appl Phys Lett  2024;124:183903.

[30] Wang X, Zhang D, Huang H, Chanajaree R, Qin J, Zhang L, Luo D*, Yang X*, Cao J*.  Mitigating zinc dendrites and side reactions through the incorporation  of ethylenediamine additive for zinc metal anode. Appl Phys Lett  2024;124:073904.

[29] Luo D,  Wu Z, Yan Y, Sun Z, Yang L, Cao B. Performance analysis of a battery  thermal management system combining thermoelectric, composite phase  change material, and liquid cooling under extreme operating conditions.  Journal of Energy Storage. 2024;95:112679.

[28] Luo D,  Zhao Y, Cao J, Wu Z, Yang X, Chen H. Effective temperature control of a  thermoelectric-based battery thermal management system under extreme  temperature conditions. Journal of Energy Storage. 2024;103:114344.

[27] Chen J, Wang R*, Wang Y, Jia Y, Ding R, Luo D*.  A novel maximum power point tracking with hybrid control algorithm for  automotive thermoelectric generator system. Rev Sci Instrum  2024;95:025107.

[26] Wang R, Zhang H, Chen J, Ding R, Luo D*.  Modeling and Model Predictive Control of a Battery Thermal Management  System Based on Thermoelectric Cooling for Electric Vehicles. Energy  Technology. 2024:2301205.

【2023】                                                                                                                                                  

[25] Luo D,  Yan Y, Li Y, Wang R, Cheng S, Yang X, et al. A hybrid transient  CFD-thermoelectric numerical model for automobile thermoelectric  generator systems. Appl Energy 2023;332:120502.

[24] Luo D,  Li Y, Yan Y, Hu X, Fan Xa, Chen W-H, et al. Realizing ultrahigh ZT  value and efficiency of the Bi2Te3 thermoelectric module by periodic  heating. Energy Convers Manage 2023;296:117669.

[23] Luo D,  Yan Y, Li Y, Yang X, Chen H. Exhaust channel optimization of the  automobile thermoelectric generator to produce the highest net power.  Energy. 2023;281:128319.

[22] Ge M, Xuan Z, Liu X, Luo D*,  Wang Y*, Li Y, Zhao Y*. Structural optimization of solar thermoelectric  generators considering thermal stress conditions. Journal of Cleaner  Production. 2023;428:139367.

[21] Luo D,  Yan Y, Chen W-H, Yang X, Chen H, Cao B, et al. A comprehensive hybrid  transient CFD-thermal resistance model for automobile thermoelectric  generators. Int J Heat Mass Transfer 2023;211:124203. （ESIhighly cited paper）

[20] Luo D,  Wu Z, Yan Y, Ji D, Cheng Z, Wang R, et al. Optimal design of a heat  exchanger for automotive thermoelectric generator systems applied to a  passenger car. Appl Therm Eng 2023;227:120360.

[19] Luo D,  Yan Y, Li Y, Chen W-H, Yang X, Wang X, et al. Dynamic behaviour of  automobile thermoelectric waste heat recovery under different driving  cycles. Appl Therm Eng 2023;232:121039.

[18] Luo D,  Zhao Y, Yan Y, Chen H, Chen W-H, Wang R, et al. Development of two  transient models for predicting dynamic response characteristics of an  automobile thermoelectric generator system. Appl Therm Eng  2023;221:119793.

[17] Ge M, Xuan Z, Zhao C, Luo D*,  Wang Y*, Li Y, Zhao Y*. Thermoelectric performance and mechanical  analysis of inner-arc type leg applied in solar thermoelectric  generator. Sol Energy 2023;263:111965.

[16] Ji D, Cai H, Ye Z, Luo D*,  Wu G*, Romagnoli A. Comparison between thermoelectric generator and  organic Rankine cycle for low to medium temperature heat source: A  Techno-economic analysis. Sustainable Energy Technologies and  Assessments. 2023;55:102914.

【2022】                                                                                                                                                  

[15] Luo D,  Liu Z, Yan Y, Li Y, Wang R, Zhang L, et al. Recent advances in modeling  and simulation of thermoelectric power generation. Energy Convers  Manage 2022;273:116389.

[14] Luo D,  Sun Z, Wang R. Performance investigation of a thermoelectric generator  system applied in automobile exhaust waste heat recovery. Energy.  2022;238:121816.

[13] Sun Z, Luo D*,  Wang R, Li Y, Yan Y, Cheng Z, et al. Evaluation of energy recovery  potential of solar thermoelectric generators using a three-dimensional  transient numerical model. Energy. 2022;256:124667.

【2021】                                                                                                                                                  

[12] Luo D,  Wang R, Yan Y, Yu W, Zhou W. Transient numerical modelling of a  thermoelectric generator system used for automotive exhaust waste heat  recovery. Appl Energy 2021;297:117151.

[11] Luo D,  Wang R, Yan Y, Sun Z, Zhou W, Ding R. Comparison of different  fluid-thermal-electric multiphysics modeling approaches for  thermoelectric generator systems. Renewable Energy 2021;180:1266-77.

[10] Luo D,  Yan Y, Wang R, Zhou W. Numerical investigation on the dynamic response  characteristics of a thermoelectric generator module under transient  temperature excitations. Renewable Energy 2021;170:811-23.

[9] Luo D,  Wang R. Experimental Test and Estimation of the Equivalent  Thermoelectric Properties for a Thermoelectric Module. J Energy Res  Technol 2021;143:122102.

【2020】                                                                                                                                                  

[8] Luo D,  Wang R, Yu W, Zhou W. A numerical study on the performance of a  converging thermoelectric generator system used for waste heat recovery.  Appl Energy 2020;270:115181.

[7] Luo D,  Wang R, Yu W, Zhou W. A novel optimization method for thermoelectric  module used in waste heat recovery. Energy Convers Manage  2020;209:112645.

[6] Luo D,  Wang R, Yu W, Zhou W. Parametric study of a thermoelectric module used  for both power generation and cooling. Renewable Energy 2020;154:542-52.

[5] Luo D,  Wang R, Yu W, Zhou W. Performance optimization of a converging  thermoelectric generator system via multiphysics simulations. Energy.  2020;204:117974.

[4] Luo D,  Wang R, Yu W, Zhou W. Parametric study of asymmetric thermoelectric  devices for power generation. Int J Energy Res 2020;44:6950-63.

【2019】                                                                                                                                                  

[3] Luo D,  Wang R, Yu W, Zhou W. Performance evaluation of a novel thermoelectric  module with BiSbTeSe-based material. Appl Energy 2019;238:1299-311.

[2] Luo D,  Wang R, Yu W. Comparison and parametric study of two theoretical  modeling approaches based on an air-to-water thermoelectric generator  system. J Power Sources 2019;439:227069.

[1] Luo D,  Wang R, Yu W, Sun Z, Meng X. Modelling and simulation study of a  converging thermoelectric generator for engine waste heat recovery. Appl  Therm Eng 2019;153:837-47.

[1] Jiangsu Province Outstanding PhD Dissertation Award, 2023

[2] Special Prize for Natural Science, Shaanxi Internal Combustion Engine Society, 2023

[3] Stanford University Global Top 2% Scientists

2023–2025: Postdoctoral Researcher, School of Aerospace Engineering, Tsinghua University (Supervisor: Prof. Bingyang Cao)

2024–Present: Associate Professor/PhD Supervisor, School of Energy and Electrical Engineering, Chang’an University