Bo Wang-Hefei Laboratory

Bo Wang

wangbo@hzcu.edu.cn，Wang_bo@zju.edu.cn

Education

2011-2018 Ph.D. in Refrigeration and Cryogenics Engineering, Zhejiang University

2010-2011 Master's Degree in Refrigeration and Cryogenics Engineering, Zhejiang University

2006-2010 Bachelor's Degree in Energy and Environmental Systems Engineering, Zhejiang University

Experience

2025-Present Scientist, Hefei National Laboratory

2021-Present Associate Professor, Zhejiang University City College

2018-2021 Postdoctoral Researcher/Assistant Researcher, Zhejiang University

Overview of Academic Research

Prof. Wang Bo's research interest is focused on addressing critical challenges in low-temperature cryocoolers for quantum computing and liquid hydrogen storage in China. His work emphasizes breakthroughs in highly efficient refrigeration technology at liquid helium temperatures, efficient system matching of regenerative cryocoolers, and transient thermal behavior of liquid hydrogen storage. Notable achievements include:

The development of several large-capacity, low-vibration, high-efficiency pulse tube cryocoolers at liquid helium temperatures, achieving performance at the international advanced level and filling a domestic gap, thereby ensuring the normal development of quantum computing research in China.

The establishment of a physical model for the coupling of acoustics, force, and electricity in Stirling-type cryocooler systems, which guided the successful development of multiple high-efficiency Stirling-type cryocoolers.

The creation of a high-precision numerical model for analyzing the thermal behavior of liquid hydrogen storage, revealing the spatiotemporal evolution characteristics of liquid hydrogen storage under fluid-structure interaction. This model provides a theoretical foundation for the industry standards of liquid hydrogen pressure vessels in China.

These research results have been published in journals such as Progress in Aerospace Sciences, International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, and Science Bulletin.

Core Research Areas:

1.Low-vibration, large-capacity pulse tube refrigeration technology at liquid helium temperatures

2.Efficient regenerative refrigeration mechanisms at liquid helium temperatures

3.Cryogenic fluid thermal management and high-efficiency cryogenic insulation technology

Major Honors and Awards

2024 Large-capacity direct-expansion JT refrigerator for the liquid hydrogen temperature range in zero-evaporation system for liquid hydrogen on-orbit, Zhejiang Provincial Vacuum Technology Innovation First Prize

Representative Publications

1.Wang B, Gan Z H*. A critical review of liquid helium temperature high frequency pulse tube cryocoolers for space applications. Progress in Aerospace Sciences, 2013, 61:43-70.

2.Wang B, Guo Y X, Chao Y J, Wang Y B, Wang L Y, Gan Z H*. Acoustic-Mechanical-Electrical (AcME) coupling between the linear compressor and the Stirling-type cryocoolers. International Journal of Refrigeration,2019, 100:175-183.

3.Wang B, Chao Y J, Zhao Q Y, Wang H R, Wang Y B, Gan Z H*. A high efficiency Stirling-type pulse tube refrigerator for cooling above 200 K. Energy, 2021:119120.

4.Wang B, Li R Z, Chao Y J*, Zhuang C P, Zhao Q Y, Sun S Z, Yan C J*, Gan ZH. Theoretical and experimental study for the transient behavior of a linear compressor during pulse tube cryocooler cool down process. International Journal of Refrigeration,2023,150:304-312.

5.Wang B, Yi L, Li R Z, Zhao Q Y*, Zhuang C P, Sun S Z, Yan C J, Gan ZH*. Thermal optimization of inter-stage heat exchangers distribution in a three-stage cascading pulse tube cooler. Applied Thermal Engineering, 2024, 239:122120.

6.Li R Z, Wang B*, Zhao Q Y, Wang H R, Gan Z H*. A high-capacity separated pulse tube cryocooler working at liquid helium temperatures. Science Bulletin, 2025, online.

7.Wang B, Wang H R*, Gao Y F, Yu J H, He Y X, Xiong Z Y, Lu H, Pan Q W, Gan Z H*. Theoretical analysis of entropy generation in multilayer insulations: A case study of performance optimization of variable density multilayer insulations for liquid hydrogen storage systems. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 2024, 85:175-190. (LBMHZ24E060004)

8.Wang H R, Wang B*, Sun J C*, Pan Q W*, Luo G Q, Tao X, He Y X, J.Pfotenhauer, Jin T, Gan ZH. Experimental and computational fluid dynamic investigation on thermal behaviors of liquid hydrogen during the no-vented storage process: A literature review. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 2024, 2024, 57:822-843.

9.Wang H R, Wang B*, Xu T C, Shen X, He Y X, Zhou W M, Pfotenhauer J, Jin T*, Gan Z H*. Thermal models for self-pressurization prediction of liquid hydrogen tanks: Formulation, validation, assessment, and prospects. Fuel, 2024,365,131247.