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Invited Research Talk

 

2021:

28. Fan D., 2021. "VIVOpt: Learning hydrodynamic databases from experimental data" MIT DigiMaR Consortium 

27. Fan D., 2021. "Robotic Scientist: Automated Science for Fluid-Structure Interaction Research", Japan-Bangladesh Robotics and Advance Technology Research Center

2020:

26. Fan D., 2020. "Efficient Experimentation in the Intelligent Towing Tank and Reinforcement Learning for Active Flow Control", Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division, USA 

25. Fan D., 2020. "Bio-Inspiration and Physics-Informed Learning for Vortical Flow Control and Sensing", SJTU, Shanghai, China

24. Fan D., 2020. "Physics-Informed Learning of Vortex-Induced Vibration (VIV): A confession by a 'lazy' fluid mechanist ", SJTU, Shanghai, China

23. Fan D., 2020. "Automated Science and Intelligent Bio-Inspired Design for Next-Generation Fluid Mechanics Research", Southwest Petroleum University, China

22. Fan D., 2020. "Automated Science and Intelligent Bio-Inspired Design for Next-Generation Marine and Aerospace Fluid Applications", Ingenuity Labs, Queen's University, Canada 

21. Fan D., 2020. "Bio-Inspiration and Physics-Informed Learning for Vortical Flow Control and Sensing", Queen's University, Canada 

20. Fan D., 2020. "'i4 -  FSI': A vision by a “lazy” fluid mechanist ", Xi'an Jiao Tong University, China 

19. Fan D., 2020. "A Robotic Intelligent Towing Tank for Learning Complex Fluid-Structure Dynamics: A confession by a 'lazy' fluid mechanist", Florida Atlantic University, USA

2019:

18. Fan D., 2019. "Mapping the Hydrodynamic Properties of the Flexible Cylinder Undergoing Vortex-Induced Vibrations", SJTU, Shanghai, China 

17. Fan D., 2019. "Bio-Inspired Vortical Flow Control and Sensing for Next-Generation Ocean Exploration and Exploitation", SJTU, Shanghai, China 

16. Fan D., 2019. "Active and Physics-Informed Learning of Vortex-Induced Vibration (VIV): A confession by a “lazy” fluid mechanist", MIT SIAM Distinguished Seminar Series, MIT, MA, USA (Invited as the distinguished speaker). 

15. Fan D., 2019. "Physics-Informed (and -Informative) Active Learning for a “Lazy” Fluid Mechanist: A new paradigm shift in studying vortex-induced vibrations", Univ. Maine, ME, USA 

14. Fan D., 2019. "Digitization for Marine Risers", ISOPE 2019, Honolulu, HI, USA (Keynote speaker). 

13. Fan D., 2019. "A Robotic Intelligent Towing Tank for Self-Learning Complex Fluid-Structure Dynamics", MIT Sea Grant Collaborative Networks Panel IV: Attracting top talent for the ocean. 

2018:

12. Fan D., 2018. "Bio-Inspired Shape Change Hydrodynamics for Super-Maneuverability", Tianjin University, Tianjin China.

11. Fan D., 2018. "Bio-Inspired Shape Change Hydrodynamics for Super-Maneuverability", Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China. Link

 

Before 2018:

10.  Fan D., 2017. "Ocean Engineer for Next Generation", National Geographic Outreach, MIT Sea Grant, Cambridge, USA.

9. Fan D., 2017. "Vortical Flow Control and Sensing in the Aquatic Locomotion and its Biomimetic Application", Zhe Jiang University, Hangzhou, China. 

8. Fan D., 2017. "Vortical Flow Control and Sensing in the Aquatic Locomotion and its Biomimetic Application", Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China.

7. Fan D., 2016. "Vortical Fluid: Fluid-Structure Interaction and its Control", Tianjin University, Tianjin, China.

6. Fan D., Triantafyllou M., 2016. "Flexible Cylinder Vortex-Induced Vibration of Intermediate Scale", MIT Chevron Talk, Texas, USA.

5. Fan D., 2016. "Development of a Novel Optical Tracking Method on Vortex-Induced Vibration of Flexible Riser", University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA

4.  Du H., Fan D., 2016. "An Experimental Approach to Replicate the Real Ocean Velocity Profile", University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA.

3. Fan D., 2016. "Multi-structure Interaction in Oscillatory Flow", University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA. (Invited)

2. Fan D., 2016. "Mesmerizing Vortex: from Offshore Structures to Animal Worlds", Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China

1. Fan D., 2016. "Fluid-Structure Interaction: from Monstrous Offshore Structure to Amazing Animal World", University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia.

Invited Educational Talk

2021:

13. Fan D., 2021. "Exploring MIT Ocean Engineering", MIT, USA

2020:

12. Fan D., 2020 "Implementing STEM 3.0 in Undergraduate Teaching for Next-Generation Ocean Engineer." Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China. 

2019:

11. Fan D., 2019. "2020 STEM Education US-China Marriage: An Inspiring and Immersive Learning and Teaching Style" Chinese STEM Education Innovation in 2025, Hangzhou, China (Keynote Speaker). 

10. Fan D., 2019. "Progress Report on Pilot of STEM Teacher Training Program (2017 - 2018)" Annual Meeting of Shanghai Educational Evaluation Association 2019, Shanghai, China

 

2018:

9. Fan D., 2018. "Integrating STEM Elements into Shanghai K-12 Education" Annual Meeting of Shanghai Educational Evaluation Association 2018, Shanghai, China

8. Fan D., 2018. "There Keys for STEM Education: Using Knowledge in a Role-Play Project" China International Forum on Education, Beijing, China (Invited)

 

Before 2018:

7. Fan D., 2017. "Explore Fascinating Ocean Engineering" Introductory Talk for MIT Freshman, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA, USA.

6. Fan D., 2017. "Crossroad: Where We Should Go Next for Chinese Education?" Shanghai Mingyuan International School, Shanghai, China.

5. Fan D., 2017. "STEM Education, an Inspiration Based Learning Style", Southwest Weiyu Middle School, Shanghai, China.

4. Fan D., 2016. "Inspiration or Knowledge: Education with STEM", EF International Language Center Shanghai, China.

3. Fan D., 2016. "Undergraduate Level Research, Transition from Know-Nothing to Graduate Level Research", Shanghai JiaoTong University, Shanghai, China

2. Fan D., 2016. "Studying in the USA, Succeed in Both Oriental and Western Education System", Tiandao INC, Shanghai, China

1. Fan D., 2015. "Hyper-Potato Transformation, a Quest from Know-Nothing to Deep Blue Technology Enthusiast", Southwest Weiyu Middle School, Shanghai, China.

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