Journal Publications Total Citations (Web of Science Core Collection): 6,666, H-index: 44, Elsevier Highly Cited Chinese Researcher (2019–2024, consecutive years)
1. Zhang Qihang, Zhang Ridong, Qi Yunliang, Wang Zhi*. Study on hot surface ignition and spark ignition characteristics of ammonia in a rapid compression machine. Fuel, 2025, 380: 133255.
2. Zhang Qihang, Qi Yunliang, Zhang Ridong, Chao Xing, Yang Bin, Wang Zhi*. Chemiluminescence spectra investigation of ammonia flame over a wide-range equivalence ratios in a rapid compression machine. Fuel, 2025, 382: 133604.
3. Ning Dezhong, Dong Jiawei, Guan Wei, Wang Zhi, Wang Hui, Lin Tiejian, Qin Yufeng, Zhang Song, Pan Mingzhang*. Experimental analysis and multi-objective optimization of heavy-duty hydrogen SI engine performance and emissions based on GA-BP-MOGWO. Energy Conversion and Management, 2025, 329: 119638.
4. Liu Zechang, Feng Guangyuan, He Xu*, Zhao Chengyuan, Zhou Xiaoran, Wang Zhi, Chen Qingchu. Experimental investigation and kinetic analysis of ammonia addition on the laminar flame speed of toluene and α-methylnaphthalene. Combustion and Flame, 2025, 274: 114041.
5. Liu Yi, Cai Kaiyuan, Qi Yunliang, Chen Qingchu, Chen Hu, Wang Zhi*. Experimental investigation on N2O emission characteristics of ammonia-diesel dual-fuel engines. International Journal of Engine Research, 2025
6. Lin Zhelong, Liu Yi, Chen Qingchu, Sun Qiyang, Zhu Wuzhe, Qi Yunliang, Wang Zhi*. Experimental study on the combustion pattern in an ammonia engine using micro diesel ignition. Energy, 2025, 320: 135480.
7. Lei Nuo, Zhang Hao, Chen Hu, Wang Zhi*. A comprehensive study of various carbon-free vehicle propulsion systems utilizing ammonia-hydrogen synergy fuel (vol 20, 100332, 2024). Etransportation, 2025, 23: 100349.
8. He Xu, Zhao Chengyuan, Feng Guangyuan, Zhou Xiaoran, Liu Zechang*, Wang Zhi, Chen Qingchu. Kinetic modeling and experimental investigation of laminar burning velocity in 2 and 3-pentanone/ammonia premixed flames. Fuel, 2025, 390: 134698.
9. Zhao Ziqing, Qi Yunliang, Wang Zhi*. Thermal efficiency optimization of a single cylinder gasoline engine based on active jet ignition. International Journal of Engine Research, 2024, 25(5): 835–49
10. Zhang Yixiao, Mao Jianshu, Ma Xiao*, Wang Zhi, Bera Tushar K., Shuai Shijin. Visualization of ammonia-methanol solution combustion under spark and passive jet ignition mode in an optically-accessible engine. Energy, 2024, 313: 133854.
11. Zhang Yixiao, Mao Jianshu, Ma Xiao*, Tang Yong*, Wang Zhi, Wang Zhenqian, Shuai Shijin. Experimental investigation on ammonia combustion ignited by methanol-enriched active pre-chamber in an optical engine. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 2024, 93: 169–81
12. Zhang Yixiao, Ma Xiao*, Mao Jianshu, Fang Yuwen, Jiang Changzhao, Wang Zhi, Shuai Shijin. Optical and numerical study on the effect of wall impingement on passive jet ignition characteristics of methane/air mixture. Fuel, 2024, 367: 131467.
13. Zhang Ridong, Zhang Qihang, Qi Yunliang*, Yang Bin, Wang Zhi. Investigation on flame propagation and end-gas auto-ignition of ammonia/ hydrogen in a full-field-visualized rapid compression machine. Proceedings of the Combustion Institute, 2024, 40(1-4): 105455.
14. Zhang Ridong, Zhang Qihang, Qi Yunliang, Chu Zhaohan, Yang Bin, Wang Zhi*. A study on measuring ammonia-hydrogen IDTs and constructing an ammonia-hydrogen combustion mechanism at engine-relevant thermodynamic and fuel concentration conditions. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 2024, 82: 786–800
15. Zhang Qihang, Zhang Ridong, Qi Yunliang, Wang Zhi*. Ignition characteristics of ammonia-methanol blended fuel in a rapid compression machine. Fuel, 2024, 368: 131636.
16. Zhang Hao, Lei Nuo, Wang Zhi*. Ammonia-hydrogen propulsion system for carbon-free heavy-duty vehicles. Applied Energy, 2024, 369: 123505.
17. Zhang Hao, Lei Nuo, Chen Boli, Li Bingbing, Li Rulong, Wang Zhi*. Modeling and control system optimization for electrified vehicles: A data-driven approach. Energy, 2024, 310: 133196.
18. Zhang Hao, Chen Boli*, Lei Nuo, Li Bingbing, Li Rulong, Wang Zhi*. Integrated Thermal and Energy Management of Connected Hybrid Electric Vehicles Using Deep Reinforcement Learning. Ieee Transactions on Transportation Electrification, 2024, 10(2): 4594–603
19. Zhang Hao, Chen Boli*, Lei Nuo, Li Bingbing, Chen Chaoyi, Wang Zhi*. Coupled velocity and energy management optimization of connected hybrid electric vehicles for maximum collective efficiency. Applied Energy, 2024, 360: 122792.
20. Xiahou Minghao, Feng Yizhuo, Liu Haoye*, Wang Zhi, Wang Tianyou*. Numerical investigation of the combustion regime in pilot-ignited high-pressure direct-injection low reactivity fuel combustion with the injection system of eccentric configuration. Applied Thermal Engineering, 2024, 238: 122209.
21. Wang Zhi*, Qi Yunliang, Sun Qiyang, Lin Zhelong, Xu Xiaoting. Ammonia combustion using hydrogen jet ignition (AHJI) in internal combustion engines. Energy, 2024, 291: 130407.
22. Mao Jianshu, Liu Yi, Ma Xiao*, Chen Qingchu, Wang Zhi, Shuai Shijin. Combustion and emission characteristics of ammonia-diesel and ammonia-PODE dual fuel engines with multi-time ignition mixed-mode combustion (MIMC) mode. Energy, 2024, 313: 133848.
23. Liu Zechang, He Xu*, Feng Guangyuan, Zhao Chengyuan, Zhou Xiaoran, Wang Zhi, Chen Qingchu. Chemical kinetic study of gasoline surrogate with ammonia on combustion: Iso octane modeling. Fuel, 2024, 365: 131179.
24. Liu Zechang, He Xu*, Feng Guangyuan, Zhao Chengyuan, Zhou Xiaoran, Wang Zhi, Chen Qingchu. Development of a skeletal chemical kinetic mechanism for TRF/ NH3 combustion. Fuel, 2024, 372: 132171.
25. Liu Zechang, He Xu*, Feng Guangyuan, Zhao Chengyuan, Zhou Xiaoran, Wang Zhi, Chen Qingchu. Effect of C-N cross-reactions on combustion dynamics in ammonia binary blends. Fuel, 2024, 373: 132061.
26. Liu Shang, Lin Zhelong, Qi Yunliang, Wang Zhi*, Yang Dongsheng, Lu Guoxiang, Wang Bo. Combustion and emission characteristics of a spark ignition engine fueled with ammonia/gasoline and pure ammonia. Applied Energy, 2024, 369: 123538.
27. Liu Shang, Lin Zhelong, Qi Yunliang, Lu Guoxiang, Wang Bo, Li Li, Wang Zhi*. Combustion and emission characteristics of a gasoline/ammonia fueled SI engine and chemical kinetic analysis of NOx emissions. Fuel, 2024, 367: 131516.
28. Lin Zhelong, Liu Shang, Sun Qiyang, Qi Yunliang, Wang Zhi*, Li Jun. Effect of injection and ignition strategy on an ammonia direct injection-Hydrogen jet ignition (ADI-HJI) engine. Energy, 2024, 306: 132502.
29. Lin Zhelong, Liu Shang, Sun Qiyang, Qi Yunliang, Wang Zhi*. Numerical investigation of multiple hydrogen injection in a jet ignition ammonia-hydrogen engine. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 2024, 77: 336–46.
30. Lin Zhelong, Liu Shang, Qi Yunliang, Chen Qingchu, Wang Zhi*. Experimental study on the performance of a high compression ratio SI engine using alcohol/ammonia fuel. Energy, 2024, 289: 129998.
31. Lin Zhelong, Liu Shang, Liu Wei, Wang Wei, Cai Kaiyuan, Qi Yunliang, Wang Zhi*, Li Jun. Numerical investigation of ammonia-rich combustion produces hydrogen to accelerate ammonia combustion in a direct injection SI engine. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 2024, 49: 338–51
32. Lei Nuo, Zhang Hao, Li Rulong, Yu Jun, Wang Hong, Wang Zhi*. Physics-informed data driven modeling approach for commuting-oriented hybrid powertrain optimization. Energy Conversion and Management, 2024, 299: 117814.
33. Lei Nuo, Zhang Hao, Chen Hu, Wang Zhi*. A comprehensive study of various carbon-free vehicle propulsion systems utilizing ammonia-hydrogen synergy fuel. Etransportation, 2024, 20: 100332.
34. Zhang Ridong, Liu Wei, Zhang Qihang, Qi Yunliang*, Wang Zhi. Auto-ignition and knocking combustion characteristics of iso-octane-ammonia fuel blends in a rapid compression machine. Fuel, 2023, 352: 129088.
35. Zhang Hao, Lei Nuo, Liu Shang, Fan Qinhao, Wang Zhi*. Data-driven predictive energy consumption minimization strategy for connected plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. Energy, 2023, 283: 128514.
36. Qi Yunliang, Liu Wei, Liu Shang, Wang Wei, Peng Yue, Wang Zhi*. A review on ammonia hydrogen fueled internal combustion engines. Etransportation, 2023, 18: 100288.
37. Qi Yunliang, Fei Shubo, Wang Zhi*. Explosion Mechanism of Lubricating Oil Droplets in High-Temperature and High-Pressure Combustion Environments. Lubricants, 2023, 11(3): 118.
38. Ma Xiao*, Mao Jianshu, Zhang Yixiao, Ma Yue, Wang Zhi, Shuai Shijin. Laminar burning characteristics of ammonia and n-butanol blend fuels. Fuel, 2023, 351: 128920.
39. Liu Wei, Qi Yunliang*, Zhang Ridong, Zhang Qihang, Wang Zhi. Ignition behaviors of primary reference fuels in a rapid compression machine under vortex-existing/minimized conditions. Proceedings of the Combustion Institute, 2023, 39(4): 5001–10
40. Liu Wei, Qi Yunliang*, Zhang Ridong, Zhang Qihang, Li Li, Wang Zhi. Simultaneous lateral- and end-view visualization of the auto-ignition of primary reference fuels in a rapid compression machine. Combustion and Flame, 2023, 256: 112957.
41. Liu Shang, Qi Yunliang, Lin Zhelong, Liu Wei, Lu Guoxiang, Wang Bo, Liu Yang, Wang Zhi*. A wall heat transfer model and a skeletal reaction mechanism of iso-octane for CFD simulatiaon of gasoline engines. Energy Conversion and Management, 2023, 298: 117784.
42. Liu Shang, Lin Zhelong, Zhang Hao, Lei Nuo, Qi Yunliang, Wang Zhi*. Impact of ammonia addition on knock resistance and combustion performance in a gasoline engine with high compression ratio. Energy, 2023, 262: 125458.
43. Liu Shang, Lin Zhelong, Zhang Hao, Fan Qinhao, Lei Nuo, Wang Zhi*. Experimental study on combustion and emission characteristics of ethanol-gasoline blends in a high compression ratio SI engine. Energy, 2023, 274: 127398.
44. Lei Nuo, Zhang Hao, Wang Hong, Wang Zhi*. An Improved Co-Optimization of Component Sizing and Energy Management for Hybrid Powertrains Interacting With High fidelity Model. Ieee Transactions on Vehicular Technology, 2023, 72(12): 15585–96
45. Fei Shubo, Qi Yunliang, Liu Wei, Wang Yingdi, Wang Zhi, Zhang Huiqiang*. Combustion Modes Induced by Oil-Droplet Gas-Phase Pre-ignition in the Chamber under Different Environmental Conditions. Combustion Science and Technology, 2023, 195(2): 379–97
46. Fang Yuwen, Ma Xiao*, Zhang Yixiao, Li Yanfei, Zhang Kaiqi, Jiang Changzhao, Wang Zhi, Shuai Shijin. Experimental Investigation of High-Pressure Liquid Ammonia Injection under Non-Flash Boiling and Flash Boiling Conditions. Energies, 2023, 16(6): 2843.
47. Cai Kaiyuan, Liu Yi, Chen Qingchu, Qi Yunliang*, Li Li, Wang Zhi. Combustion Behaviors and Unregular Emission Characteristics in an Ammonia-Diesel Engine. Energies, 2023, 16(19): 7004.
48. Zhao Ziqing, Wang Zhi*, Qi Yunliang, Cai Kaiyuan, Li Fubai. Experimental study of combustion strategy for jet ignition on a natural gas engine. International Journal of Engine Research, 2022, 23(1): 104–19
49. Zhang Hao, Liu Shang, Lei Nuo, Fan Qinhao, Wang Zhi*. Leveraging the benefits of ethanol-fueled advanced combustion and supervisory control optimization in hybrid biofuel electric vehicles. Applied Energy, 2022, 326: 120033.
50. Zhang Hao, Liu Shang, Lei Nuo, Fan Qinhao, Li Shengbo Eben, Wang Zhi*. Learning based supervisory control of dual mode engine-based hybrid electric vehicle with reliance on multivariate trip information. Energy Conversion and Management, 2022, 257: 115450.
51. Mao Jianshu, Ma Xiao*, Xu Hongming, Li Yanfei, Wang Zhi, Shuai Shijin. Experimental and numerical study on the laminar flame characteristics for PODE3 and PODE3/iso-octane blends under elevated and sub-ambient initial pressures. Fuel, 2022, 328: 125006.
52. Liu Wei, Qi Yunliang, Zhang Ridong, Zhang Qihang, Wang Zhi*. Investigation on end-gas auto-ignition and knock characteristics of iso-octane over wide thermodynamic conditions under jet ignition using a rapid compression machine. Fuel, 2022, 313: 122665.
53. Liu Wei, Qi Yunliang, Zhang Ridong, Zhang Qihang, Wang Zhi*. Hydrogen production from ammonia-rich combustion for fuel reforming under high temperature and high pressure conditions. Fuel, 2022, 327: 124830.
54. Liu Wei, Qi Yunliang, Zhang Ridong, Wang Zhi*. Flame propagation and auto-ignition behavior of iso-octane across the negative temperature coefficient (NTC) region on a rapid compression machine. Combustion and Flame, 2022, 235: 111688.
55. Liu Wei, Qi Yunliang, He Xin, Wang Zhi*. Investigation on Effects of Ignition Configurations on Knocking Combustion Using an Optical Rapid Compression Machine under Lean to Stoichiometric Conditions. Combustion Science and Technology, 2022, 194(8): 1678–99
56. Liu Shang, Zhang Hao, Fan Qinhao, Wang Wei, Qi Yunliang, Wang Zhi*. Investigation of combustion and particle number (PN) emissions in a spark induced compression ignition (SICI) engine for ethanol-gasoline blends. Fuel, 2022, 316: 123155.
57. Cai Kaiyuan, Wang Boyuan, Zhao Ziqing, Shuai Shijin, He Xin, Zhang Yu, Sun Xingyu, Wang Zhi*. Effects of low-carbon high-reactivity fuels on combustion and emission characteristics in a part-load condition of a DICI engine. Fuel, 2022, 310: 122425.
58. Zhang Hao, Fan Qinhao, Liu Shang, Li Shengbo Eben, Huang Jin, Wang Zhi*. Hierarchical energy management strategy for plug-in hybrid electric powertrain integrated with dual mode combustion engine. Applied Energy, 2021, 304: 117869.
59. Liu Hui, Wang Zhi*, He Xin, Qi Yunliang, Wang Yingdi, Wang Jianxin. Super-knock suppression for highly turbocharged gasoline engines using lean mixture control strategy with the same energy density. International Journal of Engine Research, 2021, 22(2): 665–73
60. Lin Qinjie, Tay Kun Lin, Yu Wenbin, Yang Wenming*, Wang Zhi. Effects of polyoxymethylene dimethyl ether 3 (PODE3) addition and injection pressure on combustion performance and particle size distributions in a diesel engine. Fuel, 2021, 283: 119347.
61. Li Fubai, Zhao Ziqing, Wang Zhi*, Wang Boyuan. Experimental and Numerical Study of a Methane-Fueled Pre-chamber System in Rapid Compression Machine. Combustion Science and Technology, 2021, 193(9): 1463–94
62. Li Fubai, Zhao Ziqing, Wang Boyuan, Wang Zhi*. Experimental study of pre-chamber jet ignition in a rapid compression machine and single-cylinder natural gas engine. International Journal of Engine Research, 2021, 22(4): 1342–561468087419883783.
63. Li Bowen, Liu Haoye, Yu Linjun, Wang Zhi*, Wang Jianxin. Optimization of piston bowl and system in compression ignition engine fueled with gasoline/diesel/polyoxymethylene dimethyl ethers for high efficiency. International Journal of Engine Research, 2021, 22(2): 468–781468087419865384.
64. He Tanjin, Kim Doohyun, Dillstrom Tyler, Cai Kaiyuan, Zhang Peng, Liu Changpeng, He Xin, Wang Zhi*, Violi Angela*. Oxidation of 2,6-dimethylheptane at low temperature: Kinetic modeling and experimental study. Fuel, 2021, 287: 119220.
65. Fan Qinhao, Liu Shang, Qi Yunliang*, Cai Kaiyuan, Wang Zhi. Investigation into ethanol effects on combustion and particle number emissions in a spark-ignition to compression ignition (SICI) engine. Energy, 2021, 233: 121170.
66. Zhao Ziqing, Liu Wei, Li Fubai, Fan Qinhao, Wang Zhi*. Distributed Gas Ignition Using Injection Strategy for High Efficiency and Clean Combustion Under Lean Condition. Automotive Innovation, 2020, 3(4): 366–73
67. Wang Yingdi, Qi Yunliang, Liu Wei, Wang Zhi*. Investigation of methanol ignition phenomena using a rapid compression machine. Combustion and Flame, 2020, 211: 147–57
68. Fan Qinhao, Wang Zhi*, Qi Yunliang, Liu Shang, Sun Xingyu. Research on ethanol and toluene's synergistic effects on auto-ignition and pressure dependences of flame speed for gasoline surrogates. Combustion and Flame, 2020, 222: 196–212
69. Fan Qinhao, Qi Yunliang, Wang Zhi*. Effect of octane number and thermodynamic conditions on combustion process of spark ignition to compression ignition through a rapid compression machine. Fuel, 2020, 262: 116480.
70. Fan Qinhao, Qi Yunliang, Wang Yingdi, Wang Zhi*. Investigation into pressure dependence of flame speed for fuels with low and high octane sensitivity through blending ethanol. Combustion and Flame, 2020, 212: 252–69
71. Ren Shuojin, Wang Zhi*, Li Bowen, Liu Haoye, Wang Jianxin. Development of a reduced polyoxymethylene dimethyl ethers (PODEn) mechanism for engine applications. Fuel, 2019, 238: 208–24
72. Qi Yunliang, Wang Yingdi, Li Yanfei, Wang Jianxin, He Xin, Wang Zhi*. Auto-ignition characteristics of end-gas in a rapid compression machine under super-knock conditions. Combustion and Flame, 2019, 205: 378–88
73. Ma Xiao, Ma Yue, Zheng Liang, Li Yanfei*, Wang Zhi, Shuai Shijin, Wang Jianxin. Measurement of soot distribution in two cross-sections in a gasoline direct injection engine using laser-induced incandescence with the laser extinction method. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers Part D-Journal of Automobile Engineering, 2019, 233(2): 211–23
74. Liu Hui, Wang Zhi*, Qi Yunliang, He Xin, Wang Yingdi, Wang Jianxin. Super-knock suppression for highly turbocharged spark ignition engines using the fuel of propane or methanol. Energy, 2019, 169: 1112–8
75. Liu Hui, Wang Zhi*, Qi Yunliang, He Xin, Wang Yingdi, Wang Jianxin. Experiment and simulation research on super-knock suppression for highly turbocharged gasoline engines using the fuel of methane. Energy, 2019, 182: 511–9
76. Liu Haoye, Wang Zhi*, Li Yanfei, Zheng Yanyan, He Tanjin, Wang Jianxin. Recent progress in the application in compression ignition engines and the synthesis technologies of polyoxymethylene dimethyl ethers. Applied Energy, 2019, 233: 599–611
77. Li Bowen, Yoo Kwang Hee, Wang Zhi*, Boehman Andre L., Wang Jianxin. Experimental and Numerical Study on Autoignition Characteristics of the Gasoline/Diesel/Ethanol and Gasoline/Diesel/PODE/Ethanol Fuels. Energy & Fuels, 2019, 33(11): 11841–9
78. Guo Hengjie, Li Yanfei*, Lu Xinhui, Zhou Zhifu, Xu Hongming, Wang Zhi. Radial expansion of flash boiling jet and its relationship with spray collapse in gasoline direct injection engine. Applied Thermal Engineering, 2019, 146: 515–25
79. Fei Shubo, Wang Zhi*, Qi Yunliang, Wang Yingdi, Zhang Huiqiang. Ignition of a single lubricating oil droplet in combustible ambient gaseous mixture under high-temperature and high-pressure conditions. Combustion Science and Technology, 2019, 191(11): 2033–52
80. Fan Qinhao, Wang Zhi*, Qi Yunliang, Wang Yingdi. Investigating auto-ignition behavior of n-heptane/iso-octane/ethanol mixtures for gasoline surrogates through rapid compression machine measurement and chemical kinetics analysis. Fuel, 2019, 241: 1095–108
81. Fan Qinhao, Qi Yunliang, Wang Zhi*. Impact of octane sensitivity and thermodynamic conditions on combustion process of spark-ignition to compression-ignition through an optical rapid compression machine. Fuel, 2019, 253: 864–80
82. Zhang Zhou, Li Yanfei, Ma Xiao*, Ding Haichun, Xu Hongming, Wang Zhi, Shuai Shijin. Characteristics of trans-critical propane spray discharged from multi-hole GDI injector. Experimental Thermal and Fluid Science, 2018, 99: 446–57
83. Song Heping, Liu Changpeng, Li Yanfei*, Wang Zhi, Chen Longfei*, He Xin, Wang Jianxin. An exploration of utilizing low-pressure diesel injection for natural gas dual-fuel low temperature combustion. Energy, 2018, 153: 248–55
84. Ren Shuojin, Wang Boyuan, Zhang Jun, Wang Zhi*, Wang Jianxin. Application of dual-fuel combustion over the full operating map in a heavy-duty multi-cylinder engine with reduced compression ratio and diesel oxidation catalyst. Energy Conversion and Management, 2018, 166: 1–12
85. Liu Cheng*, Zhang Guixin, Xie Hong, Deng Lei, Wang Zhi. Exploring microwave resonant multi-point ignition using high-speed schlieren imaging. Review of Scientific Instruments, 2018, 89(3): 034701.
86. Liu Changpeng, Wang Zhi, Song Heping, Qi Yunliang, Li Yanfei*, Li Fubai, Zhang Wang, He Xin. Experimental and numerical investigation on H2/CO formation and their effects on combustion characteristics in a natural gas SI engine. Energy, 2018, 143: 597–605
87. Liu Changpeng, Song Heping, Zhang Peng, Wang Zhi*, Wooldridge Margaret S., He Xin, Suo Guotao. A rapid compression machine study of autoignition, spark-ignition and flame propagation characteristics of H2/CH4/CO/air mixtures. Combustion and Flame, 2018, 188: 150–61
88. Liu Changpeng, Li Fubai, Song Heping, Wang Zhi*. Effects of H2/CO addition on knock tendency and lean limit in a natural gas SI engine. Fuel, 2018, 233: 582–91
89. Li Yanfei, Guo Hengjie, Ma Xiao, Qi Yuliang*, Wang Zhi, Xu Hongming, Shuai Shijin. Morphology analysis on multi-jet flash-boiling sprays under wide ambient pressures. Fuel, 2018, 211: 38–47
90. Li Yanfei, Guo Hengjie, Fei Shubo, Ma Xiao, Zhang Zhou, Chen Longfei*, Feng Liuyang, Wang Zhi. An exploration on collapse mechanism of multi-jet flash-boiling sprays. Applied Thermal Engineering, 2018, 134: 20–8
91. He Tanjin, Wang Zhi*, You Xiaoqing, Liu Haoye, Wang Yingdi, Li Xiaoyu, He Xin. A chemical kinetic mechanism for the low- and intermediate-temperature combustion of Polyoxymethylene Dimethyl Ether 3 (PODE3). Fuel, 2018, 212: 223–35
92. Ali Hafiz Liaqat, Li Fubai, Wang Zhi, Shuai Shijin*, LTD IOP PUBLISHING. Effect of Ceramic Coated Pistons on the Performance of a Compressed Natural Gas Engine. 5th International Conference on Mechanics and Mechatronics Research (ICMMR). 417. Tokyo Univ Sci, Tokyo, JAPAN; 2018.
93. Zhang Peng, Li Shuang, Wang Yingdi, Ji Weiqi, Sun Wenyu, Yang Bin*, He Xin, Wang Zhi, Law Chung K., Zhang Feng*. Measurement of reaction rate constants using RCM: A case study of decomposition of dimethyl carbonate to dimethyl ether. Combustion and Flame, 2017, 183: 30–8
94. Yu Linjun, Shuai Shijin, Li Yanfei, Li Bowen, Liu Haoye, He Xin, Wang Zhi*. An experimental investigation on thermal efficiency of a compression ignition engine fueled with five gasoline-like fuels. Fuel, 2017, 207: 56–63
95. Xu Nan, Wu Yingtao, Tang Chenglong*, Zhang Peng, He Xin, Wang Zhi, Huang Zuohua*. Ignition delay times of low alkylfurans at high pressures using a rapid compression machine. Proceedings of the Combustion Institute, 2017, 36(1): 323–32
96. Wang Zhi*, Liu Hui, Reitz Rolf D. Knocking combustion in spark-ignition engines. Progress in Energy and Combustion Science, 2017, 61: 78–112
97. Wang Zhi*, Li Fubai, Wang Yingdi. A generalized kinetic model with variable octane number for engine knock prediction. Fuel, 2017, 188: 489–99
98. Wang Yingdi, Li Yanfei, Wang Zhi*, He Xin. Hydrogen formation from methane rich combustion under high pressure and high temperature conditions. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 2017, 42(20): 14301–11
99. Song Heping, Liu Changpeng, Li Fubai, Wang Zhi*, He Xin, Shuai Shijin, Wang Jianxin. A comparative study of using diesel and PODEn as pilot fuels for natural gas dual-fuel combustion. Fuel, 2017, 188: 418–26
100. Ren Shuojin, Kokjohn Sage L., Wang Zhi*, Liu Haoye, Wang Buyu, Wang Jianxin. A multi component wide distillation fuel (covering gasoline, jet fuel and diesel fuel) mechanism for combustion and PAH prediction. Fuel, 2017, 208: 447–68
101. Liu Haoye, Wang Zhi*, Zhang Jun, Wang Jianxin, Shuai Shijin. Study on combustion and emission characteristics of Polyoxymethylene Dimethyl Ethers/diesel blends in light-duty and heavy-duty diesel engines. Applied Energy, 2017, 185: 1393–402
102. Liu Haoye, Ma Xiao, Li Bowen, Chen Longfei, Wang Zhi*, Wang Jianxin. Combustion and emission characteristics of a direct injection diesel engine fueled with biodiesel and PODE/biodiesel fuel blends. Fuel, 2017, 209: 62–8
103. Li Bowen, Li Yanfei, Liu Haoye, Liu Fang, Wang Zhi*, Wang Jianxin. Combustion and emission characteristics of diesel engine fueled with biodiesel/PODE blends. Applied Energy, 2017, 206: 425–31
104. Guo Hengjie, Ma Xiao, Li Yanfei*, Liang Shuai, Wang Zhi, Xu Hongming, Wang Jianxin. Effect of flash boiling on microscopic and macroscopic spray characteristics in optical GDI engine. Fuel, 2017, 190: 79–89
105. Guo Hengjie, Ding Haichun, Li Yanfei*, Ma Xiao, Wang Zhi, Xu Hongming, Wang Jianxin. Comparison of spray collapses at elevated ambient pressure and flash boiling conditions using multi-hole gasoline direct injector. Fuel, 2017, 199: 125–34
106. Chen Zhongyuan, Zhang Peng, Yang Yi*, Brear Michael J., He Xin, Wang Zhi. Impact of nitric oxide (NO) on n-heptane autoignition in a rapid compression machine. Combustion and Flame, 2017, 186: 94–104
107. Zhang Peng, Ji Weiqi, He Tanjin, He Xin*, Wang Zhi, Yang Bin, Law Chung K. First-stage ignition delay in the negative temperature coefficient behavior: Experiment and simulation. Combustion and Flame, 2016, 167: 14–23
108. Xu Nan, Wu Yingtao, Tang Chenglong*, Zhang Peng, He Xin, Wang Zhi, Huang Zuohua*. Experimental study of 2,5-dimethylfuran and 2-methylfuran in a rapid compression machine: Comparison of the ignition delay times and reactivity at low to intermediate temperature. Combustion and Flame, 2016, 168: 216–27
109. Wang Zhi*, Liu Haoye, Ma Xiao, Wang Jianxin, Shuai Shijin, Reitz Rolf D. Homogeneous charge compression ignition (HCCI) combustion of polyoxymethylene dimethyl ethers (PODE). Fuel, 2016, 183: 206–13
110. Wang Zhi*, Li Li, Wang Jianxin, Reitz Rolf D. Effect of biodiesel saturation on soot formation in diesel engines. Fuel, 2016, 175: 240–8
111. Liu Haoye, Wang Zhi*, Wang Jianxin, He Xin. Improvement of emission characteristics and thermal efficiency in diesel engines by fueling gasoline/diesel/PODEn blends. Energy, 2016, 97: 105–12
112. Liu Haoye, Wang Zhi*, Li Bowen, Wang Jianxin, He Xin. Exploiting new combustion regime using multiple premixed compression ignition (MPCI) fueled with gasoline/diesel/PODE (GDP). Fuel, 2016, 186: 639–47
113. He Tanjin, Li Shuang, Chi Yawei, Zhang Hong-Bo, Wang Zhi*, Yang Bin, He Xin, You Xiaoqing. An adaptive distance-based group contribution method for thermodynamic property prediction. Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics, 2016, 18(34): 23822–30
114. Zheng Liang, Ma Xiao*, Wang Zhi, Wang Jianxin. An optical study on liquid-phase penetration, flame lift-off location and soot volume fraction distribution of gasoline-diesel blends in a constant volume vessel. Fuel, 2015, 139: 365–73
115. Yang Hongqiang, Wang Zhi, Shuai Shijin*, Wang Jianxin, Xu Hongming, Wang Buyu. Temporally and spatially distributed combustion in low-octane gasoline multiple premixed compression ignition mode. Applied Energy, 2015, 150: 150–60
116. Wang Zhi*, Qi Yunliang, He Xin, Wang Jianxin, Shuai Shijing, Law Chung K. Analysis of pre-ignition to super-knock: Hotspot-induced deflagration to detonation. Fuel, 2015, 144: 222–7
117. Wang Zhi*, Liu Hui, Song Tao, Qi Yunliang, He Xin, Shuai Shijin, Wang Jianxin. Relationship between super-knock and pre-ignition. International Journal of Engine Research, 2015, 16(2): 166–80
118. Wang Zhi*, Liu Hui, Long Yan, Wang Jianxin, He Xin. Comparative study on alcohols gasoline and gasoline-alcohols dual-fuel spark ignition (DFSI) combustion for high load extension and high fuel efficiency. Energy, 2015, 82: 395–405
119. Wang Zhi*, Huang Jian, Wang Qiang, Hou Lingyun, Zhang Guixin. Experimental study of microwave resonance plasma ignition of methane-air mixture in a constant volume cylinder. Combustion and Flame, 2015, 162(6): 2561–8
120. Wang Jianxin, Wang Zhi*, Liu Haoye. Combustion and emission characteristics of direct injection compression ignition engine fueled with Full Distillation Fuel (FDF). Fuel, 2015, 140: 561–7
121. Wang Buyu, Wang Zhi*, Shuai Shijin, Xu Hongming. Combustion and emission characteristics of Multiple Premixed Compression Ignition (MPCI) mode fuelled with different low octane gasolines. Applied Energy, 2015, 160: 769–76
122. Qi Yunliang, Wang Zhi*, Wang Jianxin, He Xin. Effects of thermodynamic conditions on the end gas combustion mode associated with engine knock. Combustion and Flame, 2015, 162(11): 4119–28
123. Qi Yuliang, He Xin, Wang Zhi*, Wang Jianxin, Zhang Huiqiang, Jiang Yizhou. An experimental investigation of super knock combustion mode using a one-dimensional constant volume bomb. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 2015, 40(5): 2377–85
124. Ma He*, Xu Hongming, Wang Jihong, Schnier Thorsten, Neaves Ben, Tan Cheng, Wang Zhi. Model-Based Multiobjective Evolutionary Algorithm Optimization for HCCI Engines. Ieee Transactions on Vehicular Technology, 2015, 64(9): 4326–31
125. Liu Hui, Wang Zhi*, Wang Jianxin, Wang Mengke, Yang Wanli. Controlled SSCI With Moderate End-Gas Auto-Ignition for Fuel Economy Improvement and Knock Suppression. Journal of Engineering for Gas Turbines and Power-Transactions of the Asme, 2015, 137(10): 101508.
126. Liu Haoye, Wang Zhi*, Wang Jianxin, He Xin, Zheng Yanyan, Tang Qiang, Wang Jinfu. Performance, combustion and emission characteristics of a diesel engine fueled with polyoxymethylene dimethyl ethers (PODE3-4)/diesel blends. Energy, 2015, 88: 793–800
127. Liu Hui, Wang Zhi*, Long Yan, Xiang Shouzhi, Wang Jianxin, Wagnon Scott W. Methanol gasoline Dual-fuel Spark Ignition (DFSI) combustion with dual-injection for engine particle number (PN) reduction and fuel economy improvement. Energy, 2015, 89: 1010–7
128. Liu Hui, Wang Zhi*, Long Yan, Xiang Shouzhi, Wang Jianxin, Fatouraie Mohammad. Comparative study on alcohol-gasoline and gasoline-alcohol Dual-Fuel Spark Ignition (DFSI) combustion for engine particle number (PN) reduction. Fuel, 2015, 159: 250–8
129. Liu Hui, Wang Zhi*, Long Yan, Wang Jianxin. Dual-Fuel Spark Ignition (DFSI) combustion fuelled with different alcohols and gasoline for fuel efficiency. Fuel, 2015, 157: 255–60
130. Li Li, Wang Jianxin, Wang Zhi*, Liu Haoye. Combustion and emissions of compression ignition in a direct injection diesel engine fueled with pentanol. Energy, 2015, 80: 575–81
131. Li Li, Wang Jianxin, Wang Zhi*, Xiao Jianhua. Combustion and emission characteristics of diesel engine fueled with diesel/biodiesel/pentanol fuel blends. Fuel, 2015, 156: 211–8
132. Ji Weiqi, Zhang Peng, He Tanjin, Wang Zhi, Tao Ling, He Xin*, Law Chung K. Intermediate species measurement during iso-butanol auto-ignition. Combustion and Flame, 2015, 162(10): 3541–53
133. He Xin*, Qi Yunliang, Wang Zhi, Wang Jianxin, Shuai Shijin, Tao Ling. Visualization of the mode shapes of pressure oscillation in a cylindrical cavity. Combustion Science and Technology, 2015, 187(10): 1610–9
134. Yu Chao, Wang Zhi*, Wang Jianxin. Sequenced combustion characteristics, emission and thermal efficiency in gasoline homogeneous charge induced ignition. Applied Energy, 2014, 124: 343–53
135. Yang Hongqiang, Shuai Shijin*, Wang Zhi, Wang Jianxin. Effect of Injection Timing on PPCI and MPCI Mode Fueled With Straight-Run Naphtha. Journal of Engineering for Gas Turbines and Power-Transactions of the Asme, 2014, 136(3): 031501.
136. Wang Zhi*, Xu Yaqi, Wang JianXin. Suppression of super-knock in TC-GDI engine using two-stage injection in intake stroke (TSII). Science China-Technological Sciences, 2014, 57(1): 80–5
137. Wang Qiang, Hou Lingyun, Zhang Guixin*, Zhang Boya, Liu Cheng, Wang Zhi, Huang Jian. Using indium tin oxide material to implement the imaging of microwave plasma ignition process. Applied Physics Letters, 2014, 104(7): 074107.
138. Wang Buyu, Wang Zhi, Shuai Shijin*, Yang Hongqiang, Wang Jianxin. Combustion and emission characteristics of Multiple Premixed Compression Ignition (MPCI) fuelled with naphtha and gasoline in wide load range. Energy Conversion and Management, 2014, 88: 79–87
139. Qi Yunliang, He Xin, Wang Zhi*, Wang Jianxin. Frequency domain analysis of knock images. Measurement Science and Technology, 2014, 25(12): 125001.
140. Ma Xiao, Wang Zhi*, Jiang Changzhao, Jiang Yizhou, Xu Hongming, Wang Jianxin. An optical study of in-cylinder CH2O and OH chemiluminescence in flame-induced reaction front propagation using high speed imaging. Fuel, 2014, 134: 603–10
141. Liu Haoye, Wang Zhi*, Wang Jianxin, He Xin. Effects of gasoline research octane number on premixed low-temperature combustion of wide distillation fuel by gasoline/diesel blend. Fuel, 2014, 134: 381–8
142. Liu Hui, Wang Zhi*, Wang Jianxin. Methanol-gasoline DFSI (dual-fuel spark ignition) combustion with dual-injection for engine knock suppression. Energy, 2014, 73: 686–93
143. Kim Kihyun, Wang Zhi*, Wang Buyu, Shuai Shijin, Yang Hongqiang, Bae Choongsik. Load expansion of naphtha multiple premixed compression ignition (MPCI) and comparison with partially premixed compression ignition (PPCI) and conventional diesel combustion (CDC). Fuel, 2014, 136: 1–9
144. Di Haisheng, He Xin*, Zhang Peng, Wang Zhi, Wooldridge Margaret S., Law Chung K., Wang Cuiping, Shuai Shijin, Wang Jianxin. Effects of buffer gas composition on low temperature ignition of iso-octane and n-heptane. Combustion and Flame, 2014, 161(10): 2531–8
145. Yu Chao, Wang Jian-Xin, Wang Zhi*, Shuai Shi-Jin. Comparative study on Gasoline Homogeneous Charge Induced Ignition (HCII) by diesel and Gasoline/Diesel Blend Fuels (GDBF) combustion. Fuel, 2013, 106: 470–7
146. Yang Hong-Qiang, Shuai Shi-Jin*, Wang Zhi, Wang Jian-Xin. Comparative Study of Low Octane Gasoline Multiple Premixed Compression Ignition and Conventional Diesel Combustion. Combustion Science and Technology, 2013, 185(4): 564–78
147. Yang Hongqiang, Shuai Shijin*, Wang Zhi, Wang Jianxin, Xu Hongming. New premixed compression ignition concept for direct injection IC engines fueled with straight-run naphtha. Energy Conversion and Management, 2013, 68: 161–8
148. Yang Hongqiang, Shuai Shijin*, Wang Zhi, Wang Jianxin, Xu Hongming. Performance of straight-run naphtha single-and two-stage combustion modes from low to high load. International Journal of Engine Research, 2013, 14(5): 469–78
149. Wang Qiang, Zhang Guixin*, Liu Yongxi, Hou Lingyun, Liu Cheng, Wang Zhi, Huang Jian. Visual features of microwave ignition of methane-air mixture in a constant volume cylinder. Applied Physics Letters, 2013, 103(20): 204104.
150. Wang Fang, Reitz Rolf D., Pera Cecile, Wang Zhi*, Wang Jianxin. Application of generalized rng turbulence model to flow in motored single-cylinder pfi engine. Engineering Applications of Computational Fluid Mechanics, 2013, 7(4): 486–95
151. Bai Yun-long, Wang Jian-xin, Wang Zhi*, Shuai Shi-jin. Knocking Suppression by Stratified Stoichiometric Mixture With Two-Zone Homogeneity in a DISI Engine. Journal of Engineering for Gas Turbines and Power-Transactions of the Asme, 2013, 135(1): 012803.
152. Zhang Kesong, Wang Zhi, Wang Jianxin, Wang Zhiming*. Spray model based on step response theory. Fuel, 2012, 95(1): 499–503
153. Wang Zhi*, Wang Yue, Reitz Rolf D. Pressure Oscillation and Chemical Kinetics Coupling during Knock Processes in Gasoline Engine Combustion. Energy & Fuels, 2012, 26(12): 7107–19
154. Zhang Fan, Shuai Shijin*, Wang Zhi, Zhang Xia, Wang Jianxin. A detailed oxidation mechanism for the prediction of formaldehyde emission from methanol-gasoline SI engines. Proceedings of the Combustion Institute, 2011, 33: 3151–8
155. Yang Dong-bo, Wang Zhi*, Wang Jian-Xin, Shuai Shi-jin. Experimental study of fuel stratification for HCCI high load extension. Applied Energy, 2011, 88(9): 2949–54
156. Yang Dong-bo, Wang Zhi*, Wang Jian-Xin, Shuai Shijin. Experiment and Chemical Kinetics Analysis of Active Atmosphere with Different Fuels in HCCI Combustion. Energy & Fuels, 2010, 24(9): 4872–8
157. Wang Zhi*, He Xu, Wang Jian-Xin, Shuai Shijin, Xu Fan, Yang Dongbo. Combustion visualization and experimental study on spark induced compression ignition (SICI) in gasoline HCCI engines. Energy Conversion and Management, 2010, 51(5): 908–17
158. Bai Yun-long, Wang Zhi*, Wang Jian-xin. Part-load characteristics of direct injection spark ignition engine using exhaust gas trap. Applied Energy, 2010, 87(8): 2640–6
159. Xu Fan, Wang Zhi*, Yang Dongbo, Wang Jianxin. Potential of High Load Extension for Gasoline HCCI Engine Using Boosting and Exhaust Gas Recirculation. Energy & Fuels, 2009, 23(5-6): 2444–52
160. Tian Guohong, Wang Zhi*, Wang Jianxin, Xu Hongming, Shuai Shijin. Effects of Key Factors on the Engine Combustion Mode Switching Between HCCI and SI. Journal of Engineering for Gas Turbines and Power-Transactions of the Asme, 2009, 131(1): 012803.
161. Wang Zhi*, Shuai Shijin, Wang Jianxin, Zhang Fan. Numerical simulation of gasoline stratified charge compression ignition using 3D-CFD coupled with detailed chemistry. Combustion Science and Technology, 2008, 180(7): 1295–316
162. Wang Zhi*, Wang Jianxin, Shuai Shijin, Tian Guohong, An Xinliang, Ma Qingjun. Study of the effect of spark ignition on gasoline HCCI combustion. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers Part D-Journal of Automobile Engineering, 2006, 220 (D6): 817-825.
SAE Publications
1. Y. Liu, Q. Chen, Y. Qi, and Z. Wang*, “Numerical Study on Combustion and Emission Characteristics of a Liquid Ammonia Direct Injection Ammonia-Diesel Engine,” in SAE 2024 Vehicle Powertrain Diversification Technology Forum, SAE International, Jan. 2025. doi: https://doi.org/10.4271/2025-01-7118.
2. X. Xu, W. Wang, Y. Qi, Z. Wang*, H. Min, F. Li, Y. Yin, and Z. Li, “Numerical Simulation of Ammonia-Hydrogen Engine Using Low-Pressure Direct Injection (LP-DI),” in WCX SAE World Congress Experience, SAE International, Apr. 2024. doi: https://doi.org/10.4271/2024-01-2118.
3. Y. Qi, W. Wang, and Z. Wang*, “Combustion and Emission Characteristics of an Ammonia-Hydrogen Engine under Passive- and Active-Jet Ignition,” in WCX SAE World Congress Experience, SAE International, Apr. 2024. doi: https://doi.org/10.4271/2024-01 2109.
4. J. Mao, Y. Zhang, Y. Ma, X. Ma, Z. Wang, Z. Wang*, and S. Shuai, “Optical Diagnostic Study on Ammonia-Diesel and Ammonia-PODE Dual Fuel Engines,” in WCX SAE World Congress Experience, SAE International, Apr. 2024. doi: https://doi.org/10.4271/2024-01 2362.
5. Y. Liu, K. Cai, Q. Chen, Y. Qi, and Z. Wang*, “A Study on Combustion and Emission Characteristics of an Ammonia-Biodiesel Dual-Fuel Engine,” in WCX SAE World Congress Experience, SAE International, Apr. 2024. doi: https://doi.org/10.4271/2024-01-2369.
6. S. Liu, Z. Lin, Y. Qi, G. Lu, B. Wang, Y. Liu, and Z. Wang*, “Simulation Investigation of Turbulent Jet Ignition (TJI) Combustion in a Dedicated Hybrid Engine under Stoichiometric Condition,” in WCX SAE World Congress Experience, SAE International, Apr. 2024. doi: https://doi.org/10.4271/2024-01-2111.
7. Z. Lin, S. Liu, Y. Qi, Q. Chen, and Z. Wang*, “Experimental Study on Ammonia-Methanol Combustion and Emission Characteristics in a Spark Ignition Engine,” in WCX SAE World Congress Experience, SAE International, Apr. 2024. doi: https://doi.org/10.4271/2024-01 2820.
8. H. Du, S. Liang, X. Ma, J. Mao, H. Liu, Z. Wang*, and S. Shuai, “A Three-Dimensional Flame Reconstruction Method for SI Combustion Based on Two-Dimensional Images and Geometry Model,” in WCX SAE World Congress Experience, SAE International, Mar. 2022. doi: https://doi.org/10.4271/2022-01-0431.
9. Z. Guo, X. He, Y. Pei, C.-T. Chang, P. Wang, X. Sun, B. Wang, S. Liu, Z. Wang*, and S. Shuai, “Optimization of Piston Bowl Geometry for a Low Emission Heavy-Duty Diesel Engine,” in SAE Powertrains, Fuels & Lubricants Meeting, SAE International, Sept. 2020. doi: https://doi.org/10.4271/2020-01-2056.
10. Q. Fan, Y. Wang, J. Xiao, Z. Wang*, W. Li, T. Jia, B. Zheng, and R. Taylor, “Effect of Oil Viscosity and Driving Mode on Oil Dilution and Transient Emissions Including Particle Number in Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle,” in WCX SAE World Congress Experience, SAE International, Apr. 2020. doi: https://doi.org/10.4271/2020-01-0362.
11. S. Fei, Z. Wang*, Y. Qi, and Y. Wang, “Investigation on Ignition of a Single Lubricating Oil Droplet in Premixed Combustible Mixture at Engine-Relevant Conditions,” in WCX SAE World Congress Experience, SAE International, Apr. 2019. doi: https://doi.org/10.4271/2019-01-0298.
12. Q. Fan, Y. Qi, and Z. Wang*, “Effect of Thermodynamic Conditions on Spark Ignition to Compression Ignition in Ultra-Lean Mixture Using Rapid Compression Machine,” in WCX SAE World Congress Experience, SAE International, Apr. 2019. doi: https://doi.org/10.4271/2019-01-0963.
13. Y. Ma, L. Cui, X. Ma, Z. Wang*, and S.-J. Shuai, “An Optical Study on the Combustion of Gasoline/PODEn Blends in a Constant Volume Vessel,” in International Powertrains, Fuels & Lubricants Meeting, SAE International, Sept. 2018. doi: https://doi.org/10.4271/2018-01 1748.
14. F. Li, C. Liu, H. Song, and Z. Wang*, “Improving Combustion and Emission Characteristics in Heavy-Duty Natural-Gas Engine by Using Pistons Enhancing Turbulence,” in International Powertrains, Fuels & Lubricants Meeting, SAE International, Sept. 2018. doi: https://doi.org/10.4271/2018-01-1685.
15. B. Li, Y. Li, H. Liu, L. Yu, Z. Wang*, G. Zhao, and J.-X. Wang, “Combustion and Emission Characteristics of Polyoxymethylene Dimethyl Ethers (PODE)/ Wide Distillation Fuel (WDF) Blends in Diesel Engine,” in WCX World Congress Experience, SAE International, Apr. 2018. doi: https://doi.org/10.4271/2018-01-0926.
16. H. Guo, Y. Li, Y. Shen, Z. Wang*, X. Ma, H. Xu, and Z. Wang, “Characterizing Propane Flash Boiling Spray from Multi-Hole GDI Injector,” in WCX World Congress Experience, SAE International, Apr. 2018. doi: https://doi.org/10.4271/2018-01-0278.
17. Q. Fan, Z. Wang*, Y. Qi, Y. Wang, Y. Li, Y. Shen. Experimental Study of Lean Mixture Combustion at Ultra-High Compression Ratios in a Rapid Compression Machine. SAE 2018-01-1422
18. H. Liu, Z. Wang*, B. Li, S. Shuai, J. Wang. Combustion and Emission Characteristics of WDF in a Light-Duty Diesel Engine over Wide Load Range. SAE 2017-01-2265
19. B. Wang, Z. Wang*, C. Liu, F. Li, Y. Wang, Y. Qi, X. He, J. Wang. Experimental Study of Flame Accelerated Ignition on Rapid Compression Machine and Heavy Duty Engine. SAE 2017-01-2242
20. L. Yu, Y. Li, B. Li, H. Liu, Z. Wang*, X. He, S. Shuai. Comparative Study on Gasoline HCCI and DICI Combustion in High Load Range with High Compression Ratio for Passenger Cars Application. SAE International Journal of Fuels and Lubricants, 2017, 10(3) /SAE 2017-01-2257
21. H. Liu, Z. Wang*, M. Wooldridge, M. Fatouraie, Z. Jia, Y. Qi, X. He, J. Wang. Highly Turbocharged Gasoline Engine and Rapid Compression Machine Studies of Super-Knock, SAE Int. J. Engines 9(3):2016, doi:10.4271/2016-01-0686.
22. Z. Chang, C. Yu, H. Zhang, S. Ren, Z.Wang*, B. Wang, J. Wang, Experimental Investigation of Homogeneous Charge Induced Ignition (HCII) with Low-Pressure Injection to Reduce PM Emissions in a Heavy-Duty Engine, SAE Int. J. Engines 9(3):2016, doi:10.4271/2016-01-0775.
23. H. Liu, Z. Wang*, J. Wang. Performance, Combustion and Emission Characteristics of Polyoxymethylene Dimethyl Ethers (PODE3-4)/ Wide Distillation Fuel (WDF) Blends in Premixed Low Temperature Combustion (LTC), SAE Int. J. Fuels Lubr. 8(2):2015, doi:10.4271/2015-01-0810.
24. Z. Wang*, Y. Qi, H. Liu, Y. Long, J. Wang. Experimental study on pre-ignition and super knock in gasoline engine combustion with carbon particle at elevated temperatures and pressures. SAE 2015-01-0752.
25. Z. Wang*, H. Liu, T. Song, Y. Xu, J. Wang, D. Li, T. Chen. Investigation on Pre-ignition and Super-Knock in Highly Boosted Gasoline Direct Injection Engines. SAE 2014-01-1212.
26. Z. Wang*, F. Wang, S. Shuai. Study of Engine Knock in HCCI Combustion using Large Eddy Simulation and Complex Chemical Kinetics. SAE 2014-01-2573.
27. J. Huang, Z. Wang*, M. Wissink, R. Reitz. Effects of Temporal-Spatial Distribution of Ignition and Combustion on Thermal Efficiency and Combustion Noise in DICI Engine. SAE 2014-01-1248.
28. Y. Qi, Y. Xu, Z. Wang*, J. Wang. The Effect of Oil Intrusion on Super Knock in Gasoline Engine. SAE 2014-01-1224.
29. D. Li, Z. Wang*, H. Liu, J. Wang. Combustion Mode Switch by Embedding Stoichiometric ASSCI Mode in a Four-Cylinder Gasoline SI/HCCI Engine. SAE 2014-01-1288.
30. H. Yang, S. Shuai*, Z. Wang, J. Wang. High efficiency and low pollutants combustion: gasoline Multiple Premixed Compression Ignition (MPCI). SAE 2012-01-0382.
31. L. Zheng, Y. Qi, X. He, Z. Wang*. Visualization of Partially Premixed Combustion of Gasoline-like Fuel Using High Speed Imaging in a Constant Volume Vessel. SAE 2012-01 1236.
32. Y. Bai, Z. Wang*, J. Wang. Knocking Suppression using Stratified Stoichiometric Mixture in a DISI Engine. SAE 2010-01-0597.
33. Z. Wang*, J. Wang, S. Shuai, X. He, F. Xu, D. Yang, X. Ma. Research on Spark Induced Compression Ignition (SICI). SAE 2009-01-0132.
34. Z. Wang*, S. Shuai, J. Wang. Multi-dimensional Simulation of HCCI Engine Using Parallel Computation and Chemical Kinetics. SAE 2008-01-0966.
35. Z. Wang*, J. Wang, G. Tian, S. Shuai, Z. Zhang, J. Yang. Research on Steady and Transient Performance of an HCCI Engine with Gasoline Direct Injection. SAE 2008-01-1723
36. G. Tian, Z. Wang*, Q. Ge, J. Wang, S. Shuai. Mode Switch of SI/HCCI Combustion on a GDI Engine. SAE 2007-01-0195.
37. Z. Wang*, S. Shuai, J. Wang. Modeling of HCCI Combustion: from 0D to 3D. SAE 2006 01-1364.
38. Z. Wang*, J. Wang, S. Shuai. Effects of Spark Ignition and Stratified Charge on Gasoline HCCI Combustion with Direct Injection. SAE 2005-01-1037.
39. Z. Wang*, J. Wang, S. Shuai, F. Zhang. Numerical Simulation of HCCI Engine With Multi Stage Gasoline Direct Injection Using 3D-CFD With Detailed Chemistry. SAE 2004-01 0563
Books and Other Publications
1. Shuai Shijing, Wang Zhi. Fundamental of Automotive power systems. 2021. Tsinghua University Press. China.
2. Li Jianqiu, Wang Zhi. Construction of Automotive power systems. 2025. Tsinghua University Press. China