Contact Dr Qing Qin
- Email: Q.Qin@cranfield.ac.uk
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Background
Dr. Qing Qin is a Research Fellow at Cranfield University. She holds a PhD from Cranfield University and remains actively engaged in cross-disciplinary collaborations that bridge academia and industrial applications. With a strong interdisciplinary foundation, Dr. Qin brings expertise in both theoretical and applied research that addresses key challenges in transportation and renewable energy.
Her expertise includes Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and Finite Element Analysis (FEA), enabling high-fidelity simulation of multiphysics systems involving fluid flow, heat transfer, structural mechanics, and coupled thermal-mechanical behaviour. Her work integrates numerical modelling, system optimisation, and control strategies to enhance performance, efficiency, and reliability in advanced engineering applications.
Currently, Dr. Qin’s research focuses on the design and control of cryogenic electric motors for liquid hydrogen aircraft fuel systems. This work supports the development of zero-emission aviation technologies by addressing the unique thermal, structural, and electromagnetic challenges associated with operating electrical machines in cryogenic hydrogen environments. The research combines cryogenic thermal management, multiphysics simulation, motor design optimisation, and advanced control strategies to improve efficiency, safety, and scalability for future hydrogen-powered aircraft.
Beyond cryogenic propulsion systems, Dr Qin has contributed to research in battery thermal management, renewable energy systems, mechanical metamaterials, and energy system optimisation, and was awarded ICURe 2025 Discover. Their approach bridges theoretical modelling and applied engineering to accelerate sustainable innovation.
Dr. Qing remains actively engaged in cross-disciplinary collaboration, translating advanced computational research into practical engineering solutions for industry and next-generation energy systems.
Research opportunities
- Renewable energy engineering
- Thermal managenet engineering
- Hydrogen and electrified transportation system
Publications
Articles In Journals
- Qin Q, Adeboye L, Ibrahim KA, Luk PC-K, Xie Y, .... (2026). Techno-economic and environmental assessment of floating solar power with innovative charging systems for decarbonizing maritime operations in the UK. Renewable Energy, 256, Part F
- Alrwili AA, Ibrahim KA, Qin Q, King P, Aldubayyan AA, .... (2026). Integration of concentrated solar power with solid oxide electrolysis for green hydrogen production: a comprehensive review. Frontiers in Energy Research, 13
- Zhang C, Zhou Y, Li J, Chu S, Qin Q, .... (2026). Data-driven prediction of wave response for a modular floating solar array. Ocean Engineering, 349
- Qin Q, Luo Z & Luk P. (2025). Battery thermal management for microchannel cooling system with scanning flow method. IEEE Transactions on Transportation Electrification, 11(1)
- Ibrahim KA, Maréchal TL, Luk P, Qin Q, Huang L, .... (2025). Floating solar wireless power transfer system for electric ships: design and laboratory tests. Energy Conversion and Management, 332
- Alrwili AA, Qin Q, Ibrahim KA, King P, Delaney T, .... (2025). Geometric optimisation of volumetric solar receivers: a study of polygonal cavity configurations. Results in Engineering, 27
- Cimolai G, Qin Q, Mageira P & Dayyani I. (2025). Mechanical characterization of a 3D large strain zero Poisson’s ratio helical metamaterial. Communications Materials, 6(1)
- Crawley F, Ibrahim KA, Qin Q & Luo Z. (2025). Redesigned crinkle washer for piezoelectric energy generation. Frontiers in Mechanical Engineering, 11
- Yu X, Xu X, Huang L, Qin Q & Zhang C. (2024). Compression after impact behavior of asymmetrically tapered laminates: experimental and numerical studies. Thin-Walled Structures, 205, Part B
- Nwalike ED, Ibrahim KA, Crawley F, Qin Q, Luk P, .... (2023). Harnessing energy for wearables: a review of radio frequency energy harvesting technologies. Energies, 16(15)
- Qin Q & Dayyani I. (2023). Cylindrical helical cell metamaterial with large strain zero Poisson’s ratio for shape morphing analysis. Smart Materials and Structures, 32(10)
- Qin Q & Dayyani I. (2023). Large strain zero Poisson’s ratio spring cell metamaterial with critical defect analysis and variable stiffness distributions. Composite Structures, 318(August)
- Qin Q, Dayyani I & Webb P. (2022). Structural mechanics of cylindrical fish-cell zero Poisson’s ratio metamaterials. Composite Structures, 289(June)
- Cimolai G, Dayyani I & Qin Q. (2022). Multi-objective shape optimization of large strain 3D helical structures for mechanical metamaterials. Materials & Design, 215(March)
