Journal publications and book chapters are shown in black color; Conference publications are shown in grey color.

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In Review

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• Zhipeng Lou, Menglong Lei, Haibo Dong, and Chengyu Li, "Effects of wing-induced flow on odorant transport in an upwind surging flight of monarch butterfly," under review. 

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• Menglong Lei, John Crimaldi, and Chengyu Li, "Effects of flapping kinematics on modulating odor plume structures at low Reynolds numbers," under preparation. ​​

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​2023

• Seth Lionetti, Zhipeng Lou, Adrian Herrera-Amaya, Margaret Byron, and Chengyu Li, "A new propulsion enhancement mechanism in metachronal rowing at intermediate Reynolds numbers" Journal of Fluid Mechanics 974, A45 (2023). [Link]

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• Menglong Lei and Chengyu Li, "Wings and Whiffs: Understanding the role of aerodynamics in odor-guided flapping flight," Physics of Fluids 35, 121901 (2023). [Link]

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• Menglong Lei, Mark Willis, Bryan Schmidt, and Chengyu Li, "Numerical investigation of odor-guided navigation in flying insect: Impact of turbulence, wing-induced flow, and Schmidt number on odor plume structures," Biomimetics 8(8), 593 (2023). [Link]

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• Seth Lionetti, Tyson L. Hedrick, and Chengyu Li, “Numerical investigation of olfactory performance in upwind surging hawkmoth flight,” AIAA Aviation, San Diego, CA,  June 2023 (AIAA 2023-4242). [Link]  

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• Zhipeng Lou and Chengyu Li, “Unsteady aerodynamics and wake structures of butterfly in forward flight,” AIAA Aviation, San Diego, CA,  June 2023 (AIAA 2023-4241). [Link]  

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• Menglong Lei, Zhipeng Lou, Junshi Wang, Haibo Dong, and Chengyu Li "Hydrodynamics of metachronal rowing at intermediate Reynolds numbers," ASME IMECE, New Orleans, Louisiana, October 2023 (ASME IMECE 2023-112572). [Link]

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• Alec Menzer, Menglong Lei, Chengyu Li, and Haibo Dong "A multiphysics approach to understanding chemoreception in fish schools," ASME IMECE, New Orleans, Louisiana, October 2023 (ASME IMECE 2023-114543). [Link]

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​2022​

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• Seth Lionetti, Tyson Hedrick, and Chengyu Li, "Aerodynamic explanation of flight speed limits in hawkmoth-like flapping-wing insects" Physical Review Fluids 7,093104 (2022). [Link]

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• Menglong Lei and Chengyu Li, “A balance between odor intensity and odor perception range in odor-guided flapping flight” ASME FEDSM, Toronto, Canada August 2022 (ASME FEDSM 2022-85407). [Link]

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• Zhipeng Lou, Adrian Herrera-Amaya, Margaret Byron, and Chengyu Li, “Hydrodynamics of metachronal motion: Effects of spatial asymmetry on the flow interaction between adjacent appendages” ASME FEDSM, Toronto, Canada August 2022 (ASME FEDSM 2022-86967). [Link]

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• Alec Menzer, Chengyu Li, Frank Fish, Yuchen Gong, and Haibo Dong, “Modeling and computation of batoid swimming inspired pitching impact on wake structure and hydrodynamic performance” ASME FEDSM, Toronto, Canada August 2022 (ASME FEDSM 2022-85840). [Link]

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​2021

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• Yun Liu, Angel Lozano, Tyson Hedrick, and Chengyu Li, "Comparison of experimental and numerical studies on the flow structures of hovering hawkmoths," Journal of Fluids and Structures 107, 103405 (2021). [Link]

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• Chengyu Li, "Effect of wing pitch kinematics on both aerodynamic and olfactory functions in an upwind surge," Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science 235(2), 296-307 (2021). [Link]

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• Chengyu Li, Kai Zhao, Dennis Shusterman, Hadrien Calmet, Alister Bates, Joey Siu, and Richard Douglas, "Clinical CFD Applications I," Biological and Medical Physics, Biomedical Engineering, Inthavong K., Singh N., Wong E., Tu J. (eds), Springer, 193-223 (2021). [Link] 

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• Menglong Lei and Chengyu Li, “Effects of wing kinematics on modulating the odor plume structures in odor tracking flight” ASME FEDSM, Virtual Meeting, August 2021 (ASME FEDSM 2021-61832). [Link]  

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• Menglong Lei, John P. Crimaldi, and Chengyu Li, “Navigation in odor plumes: How do the flapping kinematics modulate the odor landscape?” AIAA Aviation, Virtual Meeting, August 2021 (AIAA 2021-2817). [Link] 

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2020

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• Menglong Lei and Chengyu Li, "The aerodynamic performance of passive wing pitch in hovering flight," Physics of Fluids 32, 051902 (2020).  [Link]​

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• Chengyu Li, Haibo Dong, Bo Cheng, "Tip vortices formation and evolution of rotating wings at low Reynolds numbers," Physics of Fluids 32,  021905 (2020).​ [Link]​

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• Chengyu Li, Haibo Dong, and Kai Zhao, "Dual functions of insect wings in an odor-guided aeronautic navigation," Journal of Fluids Engineering 142(3), 030902 (2020). [Link]​​​

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• Zhenxing Wu, John Craig, Guillermo Maza, Chengyu Li, Bradley Otto, Alexander Farag, Ricardo Carrau, and Kai Zhao, "Peak sinus pressures during sneezing in healthy controls and post-skull base surgery patients," The Laryngoscope 130, 2138-2143 (2020).​ [Link]​

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• Jennifer Malik, Andrew Thamboo, Sachi Dholakia, Nicole Borchard, Sam McGhee, Chengyu Li, Kai Zhao, Jayakar Nayak, “The cotton test redistributes nasal airflow in patients with empty nose syndrome, ” International Forum of Allergy & Rhinology 10, 539-545 (2020). [Link]​

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• Menglong Lei and Chengyu Li, “Numerical investigation of passive pitching mechanism in odor-tracking flights,” AIAA Aviation, Reno, Nevada, June 2020 (AIAA 2020-3016). [Link]​

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2019

 

• Chengyu Li, Guillermo Maza, Alexander Farag, Jillian Krebs, Bhakthi Deshpande, Bradley Otto, and Kai Zhao, “Asymptomatic vs. symptomatic septal perforations: A computational fluid dynamics examination,” International Forum of Allergy & Rhinology 9, 883-890 (2019). [Link]​

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• Junshi Wang, Yan Ren, Chengyu Li, Haibo Dong, "Computational investigation of lift enhancement mechanism due to wing-body interaction in hummingbird forward flight," Bioinspiration & Biomimetics 14, 046010 (2019). [Link]

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• Min Xu, Mingjun Wei, Chengyu Li, and Haibo Dong, "Propulsion optimization of a three-dimensional pitching-rolling plate," AIAA Journal 57, 9 3716-3727 (2019). [Link]

 

• Jennifer Malik, Chengyu Li, Guillermo Maza, Alexander Farag, Jillian Krebs, Sam McGhee, Gabriela Zappitelli, Bhakthi Deshpande, Bradley Otto, and Kai Zhao, “Computational fluid dynamics analysis of aggressive turbinate reductions: Is it a culprit of empty nose syndrome?” International Forum of Allergy & Rhinology 9, 891-899 (2019). [Link]

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• Guillermo Maza, Chengyu Li, Jillian Krebs, Bradley Otto, Alexander Farag, Ricardo Carrau, Kai Zhao, "Computational fluid dynamics after endoscopic endonasal skull based surgery: Association with empty nose syndrome?" International Forum of Allergy & Rhinology 9, 204-211 (2019). [Link]

 

• Suhyla Alam, Chengyu Li, Kathryn Bradbum, Kai Zhao, and Thomas Lee, “Impact of middle turbinectomy on airflow to the olfactory cleft: A computational fluid dynamics study,” American Journal of Rhinology & Allergy 33(3), 263-268 (2019). [Link]

 

• Chengyu Li, Junshi Wang, Geng Liu, Xiaolong Deng, Haibo Dong, "Passive pitching mechanism of three-dimensional flapping wings in hovering flight," ASME AJK Joint Fluid Summer Meeting, San Francisco, California, July 2019 (AJKFluids 2019-4639).[Link]

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• Junshi Wang, Chengyu Li, Ruijie Zhu, Geng Liu, and Haibo Dong, “Wake structure and aerodynamic performance of passively pitching revolving plates,” AIAA Science and Technology Forum and Exposition, San Diego, California, January 2019 (AIAA 2019-1376). [Link]

 

2018

 

• Chengyu Li, Haibo Dong, and Kai Zhao, "A balance between aerodynamic and olfactory performance during flight in Drosophila," Nature Communications 9, 3215 (2018). [Link]

 

• Chengyu Li, Jianbo Jiang, Kanghyun Kim, Bradley Otto, Alexander Farag, Beverly Cowart, Edmund Pribitkin, Pamela Dalton, and Kai Zhao, "Nasal structural and aerodynamic features that may benefit normal olfactory sensitivity," Chemical Senses 43, 229-237 (2018). [Link]

 

• Chengyu Li, Alexander A. Farag, Guillermo Maza, Sam McGhee, Michael Ciccone, Bhakthi Desphande, Edmund Pribitkin, Bradley A. Otto, and Kai Zhao, "Investigation of the abnormal nasal aerodynamics and trigeminal functions among empty nose syndrome patients," International Forum of Allergy & Rhinology 8, 444-452 (2018). [Link]

 

• Lauren Eichaker, Chengyu Li, Nakesha King, Victoria Pepper, Cameron Best, Ekene Onwuka, Eric Heuer, Kai Zhao, Jonathan Grischkan, Christopher Breuer, Jed Johnson, Tendy Chiang, "Quantification of tissue engineered trachea performance with computational fluid dynamics," The Laryngoscope 128, E273-E280 (2018). [Link]

 

• Tirth Patel, Chengyu Li, Jillian Krebs, Kai Zhao, and Prashant Malhotra, "Modeling congenital nasal pyriform aperture stenosis using computational fluid dynamics," International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology 109, 180-184 (2018). [Link]

 

• Thomas Lee, Parul Goyal, Chengyu Li, and Kai Zhao, “Computational fluid dynamics to evaluate the effectiveness of inferior turbinate reduction techniques to improve nasal airflow,” JAMA Facial Plastic Surgery 20(4), 263-270 (2018). [Link]

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• Haibo Dong, Ayodeji Bode-Oke, and Chengyu Li, “Learning from nature: unsteady flow physics in bioinspired flapping flight,” Flight Physics: Models, Techniques, and Techologies, InTech (2018). [Link]

 

2017

 

• Chengyu Li and Haibo Dong, "Wing kinematics measurement and aerodynamics of a dragonfly in turning flight," Bioinspiration & Biomimetics 12, 026001 (2017). [Link]

 

• Chengyu Li, Jianbo Jiang, Haibo Dong, and Kai Zhao, “Computational modeling and validation of human nasal airflow under various breathing conditions,” Journal of Biomechanics 64, 59-68 (2017). [Link]

 

• Chengyu Li, Alexander A. Farag, James K. Leach, Bhakthi Desphande, Adam Jacobowitz, Bradley A. Otto, and Kai Zhao, "Computational fluid dynamics and trigeminal sensory examinations of empty nose syndrome patients," The Laryngoscope 127, E176-E184 (2017). [Link]

 

• Bradley Otto, Chengyu Li, Alexander Farag, Benjamin Bush, Jillian Krebs, Ryan Hutcheson, Kanghyun Kim, and Kai Zhao, "Computational fluid dynamics evaluation of posterior septectomy as a viable treatment option for large septal perforation," International Forum of Allergy & Rhinology 7, 718-725 (2017). [Link]

 

• Jasper Shen, Kevin Hur, Chengyu Li, Kai Zhao, Donald A. Leopold, and Bozena B. Wrobel, "Determinants and evaluation of nasal airflow perception," Facial Plastic Surgery 33(04), 372-377 (2017). Errata: Change in Authorship (Vol. 33(05), 533-534, 2017). [Link]

 

• Junshi Wang, Chengyu Li, Yan Ren, and Haibo Dong, “Effects of surface morphing on the wake structure and performance of flapping plates,” 47th AIAA Fluid Dynamics Conference and Exhibit, Denver, Colorado, June 2017 (AIAA 2017-3643). [Link]

 

• Chengyu Li, Haibo Dong and Bo Cheng, “Effects of aspect ratio and angle of attack on tip vortex structures and aerodynamic performance for rotating flat plates,” 47th AIAA Fluid Dynamics Conference and Exhibit, Denver, Colorado, June 2017 (AIAA 2017-3645). [Link]

 

• Chengyu Li Junshi Wang and Haibo Dong, “Proper orthogonal decomposition analysis of flapping hovering wings,” 55th AIAA Aerospace Sciences Meeting, Gaylord, Texas, January 2017 (AIAA 2017-0327). [Link]

 

2016

 

• Chengyu Li and Haibo Dong, "Three-dimensional wake topology and propulsive performance of low-aspect-ratio pitching-rolling plates," Physics of Fluids 28, 071901 (2016). [Link]

 

• Geng Liu, Haibo Dong, and Chengyu Li, "Vortex dynamics and new lift enhancement mechanism of wing-body interaction in insect forward flight," Journal of Fluid Mechanics 795, 634-651 (2016). [Link]

 

• Chengyu Li and Haibo Dong, “Quantification and analysis of propulsive wake topology in finite aspect-ratio pitching-rolling plates,” 46th AIAA Fluid Dynamics Conference and Exhibit, Washington D.C., June 2016 (AIAA 2016-4339). [Link]

 

• Chengyu Li, Haibo Dong, and Zongxian Liang, “Proper orthogonal decomposition analysis of 3-D wake structures in a pitching-rolling plate,” 54nd AIAA Aerospace Sciences Meeting, San Diego, California, January 2016 (AIAA 2016-2071). [Link]

 

2015

 

• Chengyu Li, Haibo Dong, and Geng Liu, "Effects of a dynamic trailing-edge flap on the aerodynamic performance and flow structures in hovering flight," Journal of Fluids and Structures 58, 49-65 (2015). [Link]

 

• Min Xu, Mingjun Wei, Chengyu Li, and Haibo Dong, "Adjoint-based optimization of flapping plates hinged with a trailing-edge flap," Theoretical & Applied Mechanics Letters 5, 1-4 (2015). [Link]

 

• Geng Liu, Yan Ren, Chengyu Li, Haibo Dong, and Hilary Bart-Smith, “Fin flexion and flow modulation in Manta's forward swimming,” Video Gallery of Fluid Motion, 68th Annual Meeting of the American Physical Society (APS) Division of Fluid Dynamics, Boston, Massachusetts, November 2015. [Link]

 

2014

 

• Chengyu Li, Haibo Dong, and Yan Ren, “A numerical study of flapping plates hinged with a trailing-edge flap,” 32nd AIAA Applied Aerodynamics Conference, Atlanta, Georgia, June 2014 (AIAA 2014-2049). [Link]

 

• Chengyu Li and Haibo Dong, “Wake structure and aerodynamic performance of low aspect-ratio revolving plates at low Reynolds number,” 52nd AIAA Aerospace Sciences Meeting, National Harbor, Maryland, January 2014 (AIAA 2014-1453). [Link]

 

2013

 

• Chengyu Li, Haibo Dong, and Wen Zhang, “Flying with abrupt wing flapping: Damselfly in darting flight,” Video Gallery of Fluid Motion, 66th Annual Meeting of the American Physical Society (APS) Division of Fluid Dynamics, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, November 2013. [Link]

 

2012

 

• Hui Wan, Haibo Dong, Chengyu Li, and Zongxian Liang, “Vortex formation and aerodynamic force of low aspect-ratio plate in translation and rotation,” 42nd AIAA Fluid Dynamics Conference and Exhibit, New Orleans, Louisiana, June 2012 (AIAA 2012-3278). [Link]

 

• Haibo Dong, Chengyu Li, Zongxian Liang, and Xiang Yun, “Unsteady flow and force control in butterfly take-off flight” Video Gallery of Fluid Motion, 65th Annual Meeting of the American Physical Society (APS) Division of Fluid Dynamics, San Diego, California, November 2012. [Link]

 

2011

 

• Yan Ren, Zhe Ning, Kuo Gai, Chengyu Li, Samane Zeyghami, and Haibo Dong, "Deterioration of damselfly flight performance due to wing damage," Video Gallery of Fluid Motion, 64th Annual Meeting of the American Physical Society (APS) Division of Fluid Dynamics, Baltimore, Maryland, November 2011. [Link]