She is a mechanical engineer, providing mechanical engineering service to as various scientific programs as possible. She performs multi-physics finite element analysis, including structural, heat transfer, fluid flow, electro-magnetic, etc. or combination of them. Per request, mechanical design is also performed. Excited to learn about plasma, apply knowledge on magnets to fusion engineering, and collaborate with people with all backgrounds on domestic and international tokamaks.
Outstanding Reviewer Award 2024, Plasma Science and Technology
Mechanical engineering, fusion technology, magnet confinement, high temperature superconducting and material.
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[3] L. Zhou, R. F. Vieira, S. Harrison, D. Karnes and B. Lipschultz. Thermal FEA for Alcator C-Mod Advanced Outer Divertor. IEEE Trans. Plasma Sci. 42.3.563-567. (2014).
[4] L. Zhou, T. Huang and H. Kerle, Investigation on the Stiffness of 3-HSS Parallel Kinematic Machine Using Finite Element Analysis. Trans. Canadian Soc. Mech. Eng., 26.3.337-346. (2002).
[5] L. Zhou, K.H. Modler, H. Kerle and S. Lin, Brief Introduction to Research on Parallel Kinematic Machines in Germany, Mechanical design. (2001).