2007.09-2012.03, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Doctor
2005.09-2007.07, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Master
2001.09-2005.07, Tianjin University, Bachelor

2008.08-2009.08 The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Visiting Scholar
2012.03-2014.03 Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Postdoc
2012.04- Now Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Lecturer

Advanced combustion strategy
Surrogate fuel formulation
Particulate matter formation and control
Low-carbon energy transformation

2018—2020. Project of National Natural Science Foundation of China, PI
Project title: Surrogate fuel formulation of Jet fuel and soot formation
2017—2020. Project of National Natural Science Foundation of China, PI
Project title: The mechanism of In-cylinder thermochemical fuel reforming
2016—2019. The National Key Research and Development Program of China, PI
Project title: The application of in-cylidner thermochemical reforming in SI CNG engine
2016—2020. The Project of Ministry of Industry and Information Technology , PI
Project title: New combustion strategy of Dual-fuel low speed engine

2012—2014 Project of Postdoctoral Foundation of China, PI
Project title: Fundamental Investigation on particle emission of Low Temperature Combustion of Biodiesel
2013—2014 Key Project of Postdoctoral Foundation of China, PI
Project title: Fundamental Investigation on primary particle with inverse diffusion flame (IDF)
2014—2016. Project of National Laboratory of China, PI
Project title: Fundamental Investigation on particle formation mechanism with typical long chain fatty acid methyl esters (C10-C18)

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2019年论文
1. Predicting sooting tendencies of oxygenated hydrocarbon fuels with machine learning algorithms. Fuel, 2019, 242: 438-446.
2. Experimental and kinetic modeling study of ignition characteristics of RP-3 kerosene over low-to-high temperature ranges in a heated rapid compression machine and a heated shock tube, Combustion and Flame, 2019, 203:157-169.
3. Effects of natural gas, ethanol, and methanol enrichment on the performance of in-cylinder thermochemical fuel reforming (TFR) spark-ignition natural gas engine. Applied Thermal Engineering. 2019, 159:113913.
4. Predictions of Oxidation and Autoignition of Large Methyl Ester with Small Molecule Fuels. Fuel, 2019, 251, 162-174.
5. Experimental and Modeling Study on Autoignition of a Biodiesel/n-Heptane Mixture and Related Surrogate in a Heated Rapid Compression Machine. Energy & Fuels, 2019, 33:4552-4563.
6. Experimental and modeling validation of a large diesel surrogate: Autoignition in heated rapid compression machine and oxidation in flow reactor. Combustion and Flame, 2019, 202:195-207.
7. Engine performance and octane on demand studies of a dual fuel spark ignition engine with ethanol/gasoline surrogates as fuel. Energy Conversion and Management, 2019, 183: 296-306.
8. An experimental and kinetic modeling study of n-butylcyclohexane over low-to-high temperature ranges. Combustion and Flame, 2019, 206:83-97.
9. An experimental study on combustion and particulate emissions characteristics on a dual-injection gasoline engine. Applied Thermal Engineering. 2019, 156:722-729.

2018
[1] Z Gao, L Zhu*, X Zou, C Liu, B Tian, Z Huang. Soot reduction effects of dibutyl ether (DBE) addition to a biodiesel surrogate in laminar coflow diffusion flames. Proceedings of combustion institute, 2018.
[2] C Liu, L Zhu*, Z Gao, H Li, Z Huang. Effects of molecular O2 and NO2 on particle size distribution, morphology and nanostructure of diffusion flame soot oxidized in a flow reactor. Fuel, 2018, 234：335-346.
[3] Ang Li, Lei Zhu*,Yebing Mao, Jiaqi Zhai, Dong Han, Xingcai Lyu, Zhen Huang. Surrogate Formulation Methodology for Biodiesel Based on Chemical Deconstruction in Consideration of Molecular Structure and Engine Combustion Factors. Accept, Combustion and Flame.
[4] Wenxia Ji, Lei Zhu*, Xingcai Lv, Zhen Huang. Numerical Study of NOx and ISFC Co-optimization on a Low-speed Two-stroke Engine by Miller Cycle, EGR, Intake Air Humidification and Injection strategy. Revision, Applied Thermal Engineering.
[5] Zhan Gao, Xinyao Zou, Zhen Huang, Lei Zhu*. Predicting sooting tendencies of oxygenated hydrocarbon fuels with machine learning algorithms. Minor Revision, Fuel.


2017
[1] L. Zhu*, Z.Y. He, Z. Xu, X.C. Lu, J.H. Fang, W.G. Zhang, Z. Huang. In-cylinder thermochemical fuel reforming (TFR) in a spark-ignition natural gas engine. Proceedings of combustion institute, 2017, 36: 3487-3497.
[2] Z.Y. He, L. Zhu*, Z. Xu, O.T. Kaario, A. Li, Z. Huang. Effects of ethanol enrichment on in-cylinder thermochemical fuel reforming (TFR) spark ignition natural gas engine. Fuel, 2017, 197: 334-342.
[3] O.T. Kaario, V. Vurinen, L. Zhu, M. Larmi, R. Liu. Mixing and evaporation analysis of a high-pressure SCR system using a hybrid LES-RANS approach. Energy, 2017, 120:827-841.
[4] L. Zhu*, Z.Y. He, Z. Xu, Z. Gao, A. Li, Z. Huang. Improving cold start, combustion and emission characteristics of a lean burn spark ignition natural gas engine with multi-point hydrogen injection. Applied Thermal Engineering 2017, 121:83-89.
[5] Z Xu, L Zhu*, Z He, A Li, Y Shao, Z Huang. Performance optimization of in-cylinder thermochemical fuel reforming (TFR) with compression ratio in an SI natural gas engine. Fuel 2017, 203:162-170.
[6] Z Gao, L Zhu*, C Liu, A Li, Z He, C Zhang, Z Huang. A comparison of soot formation, evolution and oxidation reactivity of two biodiesel surrogates. Energy & Fuels 2017, 31: 8655-8664.
[7] A Li, L Zhu*, ZW Deng, Z Gao, Z Huang. A Fundamental Investigation into Chemical Effects of Carbon Dioxide on Intermediate Temperature Oxidation of Biodiesel Surrogate with Laminar Flow Reactor. Energy 2017, 141:20-31.
[8] A Li, ZW Deng, L Zhu*, Z Huang. Development and Validation of a Binary Surrogate Model for Biodiesel. SAE Technical Paper 2017-01-2326.
[9] ZW Deng, A Li, L Zhu*, Z Huang. Experimental and Kinetic Analyses of Thermochemical Fuel Reforming (TFR) with Alcohol Enrichment in Plug Flow Reactor: a Verification of In-Cylinder TFR. SAE Technical Paper 2017-01-2278.
[10] Z Gao, L Zhu*, X Zou, C Liu, Z Huang. Partial Premixing Effects on the Evolution of Soot Morphology and Nanostructure in Co- Flow Flames of a Biodiesel Surrogate. SAE Technical Paper 2017-01-2397.

2016
[1] L. Zhu*, C.S. Cheung, Z. Huang. Impact of chemical structure of individual fatty acid esters on combustion and emission characteristics of diesel engine. Energy 2016, 107: 305-320.
[2] L. Zhu*, C.S. Cheung, Z. Huang. Combustion, gaseous and particulate emission of a diesel engine fueled with n-pentanol (C5 alcohol) blended with waste cooking oil biodiesel. Applied Thermal Engineering 2016, 102: 73-79.
[3] L. Zhu*, C.S. Cheung, Z. Huang. A comparison of particulate emission for rapeseed oil methyl ester, palm oil methyl ester and soybean oil methyl ester in perspective of their fatty ester composition. Applied Thermal Engineering 2016, 94: 249-255.
[4] Z He, Z Gao, L. Zhu*, S Li, A Li, W Zhang, Z Huang. Effects of H 2 and CO enrichment on the combustion, emission and performance characteristics of spark ignition natural gas engine. Fuel 2016, 183: 230:237.
[5] L. Zhu*, Z.Y. He, Z. Xu, X.C. Lu, J.H. Fang, W.G. Zhang, Z. Huang. In-cylinder thermochemical fuel reforming (TFR) in a spark-ignition natural gas engine. 36th International Symposium on Combustion, Korea, 2016.
[6] He, Z., Xu, Z., Zhu, L.*, Zhang, W. et al., The Performances of a Spark Ignition Natural Gas Engine Coupled with In-Cylinder Thermochemical Fuel Reforming (TFR). SAE Technical Paper 2016-01-2239.


2015
[1] L. Zhu*, C.S. Cheung, W.G. Zhang, Z. Huang. Compatibility of Different Biodiesel Composition with Acrylonitrile Butadiene Rubber (NBR). Fuel 2015, 158: 288-292.
[2] Z.Y. He, Q.J. Jing, L. Zhu*, W.G. Zhang, Z Huang. The effects of different intake charge diluents on the combustion and emission characteristics of a spark ignition natural gas engine. Applied Thermal Engineering 2015, 89: 958-967.
[3] Y.Q. Luo, L. Zhu*, J.H. Fang, Z.Y. Zhuang, C. Guan, C. Xia, X.M. Xie, Z. Huang. Size distribution, chemical composition and oxidation reactivity of particulate matter from gasoline direct injection (GDI) engine fueled with ethanol-gasoline fuel. Applied Thermal Engineering 2015, 89: 647-655.

2010-2014年发表SCI论文
[1] L. Zhu, C.S. Cheung, W.G. Zhang, Z. Huang. Emissions characteristics of a diesel engine operating on biodiesel and biodiesel blended with ethanol and methanol. Science of The Total Environment 2010, 408:914-921.
[2] L. Zhu, W.G. Zhang, W. Liu, Z. Huang. Experimental study on particulate and NOx emissions of a diesel engine fueled with ultra low sulfur diesel, RME-diesel blends and PME-diesel blends. Science of The Total Environment 2010, 408:1050-1058.
[3] L. Zhu, C.S. Cheung, W.G. Zhang, Z. Huang. Influence of methanol-biodiesel blends on the particulate emissions of a direct injection diesel engine. Aerosol Science and Technology 2010, 44:362-369.
[4] L. Zhu, C.S. Cheung, W.G. Zhang, Z. Huang. Combustion, performance and emission characteristics of a DI diesel engine fueled with ethanol-biodiesel blends. Fuel 2011, 90:1743-1750.
[5] L. Zhu, W.G. Zhang, Z. Huang. Influence of biodiesel-methanol blends on the emissions in the low-temperature combustion of a direct-injection diesel engine using high levels of exhaust gas recirculation. Proc. IMechE Part D: J. Automobile Engineering 2011, 225:1044-1054.
[6] L. Zhu, C. S. Cheung, W.G. Zhang, Z. Huang. Effect of charge dilution on gaseous and particulate emissions from a diesel engine fueled with biodiesel and biodiesel blended with methanol and ethanol. Applied Thermal Engineering 2011, 31:2271-2278.
[7] L. Zhu, C.S. Cheung, W.G. Zhang, J.H. Fang, Z. Huang. Effects of ethanol-biodiesel blends and diesel oxidation catalyst (DOC) on particulate and unregulated emissions. Fuel 2013, 113, 690-696.
[8] C.S. Cheung, L. Zhu, Z. Huang. Regulated and unregulated emissions from a diesel engine fueled with biodiesel and biodiesel blended with methanol. Atmospheric Environment 2009, 43: 4865-4872.
[9] W. Liu, W.G. Zhang, L. Zhu, X.L. Li, Z. Huang. Characteristics of ultrafine particle from a compression-ignition engine fueled with low-sulfur diesel. Chinese Science Bulletin 2009, 54: 1773-1778.
[10] Q. Fang, Z. Huang, L. Zhu, J.J. Zhang, J. Xiao. Study on low nitrogen oxide and low smoke emissions in a heavy-duty engine fuelled with dimethyl ether. Proc. IMechE Part D: J. Automobile Engineering, 2011, 225: 779-786.
[11] Z.Z. Li, J.Y. Zhang, K.Q. Zhang, L. Zhu, Z. Huang. An experimental study of HCCI high load extension of HCCI engine with gasoline and n-heptane. Proc. IMechE Part D: J. Automobile Engineering, 2014,0954407014524183
[12] J.Y. Zhang, Z.Z. Li, K.Q. Zhang, L. Zhu, Z. Huang An experiment study of HCCI combustion and emission in a gasoline engine. Thermal Science 2013, 18, 295-306.
[13] 刘炜,张武高,李新令,朱磊,黄震。低硫柴油直喷燃烧超细颗粒排放特性研究。 科学通报 2009, 54: 1773-1778. (SCI).
[14] L. Zhu, J.H. Fang, W.G. Zhang, Z. Huang. The Effects of Diesel Oxidation Catalyst on Particulate Emission of Ethanol-Biodiesel Blend Fuel. SAE Technical Paper 2014-01-2730.

2016 National Technological Invention Award
2013 Excellent PhD Dissertation Award of Shanghai. Shanghai Education Committee
2013 1st Class Technological Invention Award of Shanghai