About me

My name is Yeain Han, and I am currently Ph.D. candidate in Aerospace Engineering at Penn State University, specializing in experimental fluid mechanics and rotary-wing aerodynamics. I conduct research under the supervision of Dr. Mark Miller, with a current focus on wake dynamics and scaling behavior of propellers at high Reynolds numbers.

My work spans both computational (ANSYS Fluent, OpenFOAM) and experimental methods (compressed-air wind tunnel testing). I strive to bridge the gap between simulation and real-world testing, and I thrive in collaborative research environments where different perspectives sharpen the work.

I'm always open to connecting with fellow researchers, engineers, and industry professionals interested in rotary-wing aerodynamics, wind tunnel testing, or broader aerospace applications.

Outside of research, I practice Kendo. In Kendo, Ki-Ken-Tai-Icchi (氣劍體一致: the unity of spirit, sword, and body) is the governing principle. I see a parallel in research: the unity of environment, effort, and passion will drive meaningful progress and make the world better.

Research Projects

Phase-Locked Hot-Wire Measurements of Marine Propeller Wake Evolution in a Compressed-Air Wind Tunnel

Investigating how marine propeller wakes evolve across a wide range of Reynolds numbers (ReD up to 2,000,000) using the Penn State Compressed Air Wind Tunnel. Phase-locked hot-wire anemometry is employed to capture blade-synchronous flow structures that conventional time-averaged methods cannot resolve. The goal is to establish a quantitative understanding of wake scaling behavior from model-scale to full-scale conditions.