Sangdi GU

Assistant Professor · Faculty of Engineering · The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Quick answer: Sangdi GU is Assistant Professor at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. Sangdi GU shows an active PhD hiring signal as of 2026-10-19.

⭐ MULTIPLE PHD POSITIONS ARE AVAILABLE. I am currently looking for candidates to work on various topics related to hypersonic flows. Several scholarships are available. Please contact me for more details. I am currently looking for several PhD candidates to work on various topics related to hypersonic flows.

Research interests

Hypersonic flow theory; Thermochemical nonequilibrium; Hypersonic impulse facilities; Optical diagnostics; Experimental hypersonics.

Selected publications (since 2023)

Gu, S., Wen, C. Y., Hao, J., Wang, W., & Wang, Q. (2024). The influence of hypersonic free-stream conicity on the flow over a sphere. Journal of Fluid Mechanics, 989, A10. https://doi.org/10.1017/jfm.2024.489 Gu, S., Hao, J., & Wen, C. Y. (2023). Can vibrational pumping occur via O2–N2 collisions in nonequilibrium vibrationally excited air?. Physics of Fluids, 35(6). https://doi.org/10.1063/5.0151461 Gu, S. (2026). Tangential-velocity gradient at stagnation-point boundary-layer edge for hypersonic spheres. AIAA Journal, 64(6), 3040-3060. https://doi.org/10.2514/1.J066315

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Frequently asked questions

Is Sangdi GU hiring PhD students at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University?

Yes. As of 2026-10-19, Sangdi GU's faculty page shows a PhD hiring signal: MULTIPLE PHD POSITIONS ARE AVAILABLE. I am currently looking for candidates to work on various topics related to hypersonic flows. Several scholarships are available. Please contact me for more detail.

What does Sangdi GU research?

Hypersonic flow theory; Thermochemical nonequilibrium; Hypersonic impulse facilities; Optical diagnostics; Experimental hypersonics.

Data last updated: 2026-10-19 · Source: phd-match.com faculty database.

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