About

Yongqi Yuan

BEng, BEng (Hons)

I am currently a graduate student in the Department of Engineering Science and Lady Margaret Hall, University of Oxford.

I study nonlinear wave forces and wave–structure interaction, combining computational fluid dynamics with theoretical analysis.

I am a co-founder and member of Nabla Lab (opens in a new tab), an open, independent, and curiosity-driven research community. We share a passion for science and engineering, value collaboration, and embrace the opportunities and challenges of the AI era.

Oxford

Education

Qualification

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    BEng (Hons) in Naval Architecture with Ocean Engineering

    University of Strathclyde

    First Class Honours

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    BEng in Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering

    Harbin Institute of Technology

Experience

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    Graduate Student

    Department of Engineering Science & Lady Margaret Hall, University of Oxford

    DPhil in Engineering Science · Probationary Research Student (PRS)

    Location: Oxford, England, UK

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    Undergraduate Student*

    Department of Naval Architecture, Ocean and Marine Engineering, University of Strathclyde

    Location: Glasgow, Scotland, UK

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    Undergraduate Student*

    School of Ocean Engineering, Weihai Campus, Harbin Institute of Technology

    Location: Weihai, Shandong, China

* This is a joint undergraduate programme between Harbin Institute of Technology and the University of Strathclyde.

Research

  • Fluid mechanics
  • Nonlinear wave forces
  • Wave–structure interaction
  • Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and theoretical analysis

Publication

Awards &
Honours

  • Reid Birrell Prize

    University of Strathclyde

    Awarded to a final-year BEng student for overall distinction in naval architecture.

  • Outstanding Undergraduate Thesis

    Harbin Institute of Technology

  • Outstanding Graduate

    Harbin Institute of Technology

  • Global Elite Development Programme Scholarship for Doctoral Study

    Harbin Institute of Technology

  • Most Influential Graduates

    Harbin Institute of Technology, Weihai

    One of 10 awardees in the class of 2026 at HIT Weihai.

Photographs

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Yongqi Yuan in academic dress on Matriculation Day in Oxford.

Oxford