Institute of Fluid Mechanics, Nanchang University 

The Institute of Fluid Mechanics at Nanchang University was established in 2020 under the joint support of the Institute for Advanced Study and the School of Infrastruction Engineering. Inheriting the long-standing history in the field of mechanics and the tradition of nurturing outstanding talents, the Institute of Fluid Mechanics serves as a hub to connect and consolidate the strengths of various faculties and research platforms at Nanchang University for fluid mechanics education and research. It conducts a series of studies focused on fundamental fluid mechanics and turbulence research, various applications of fluid mechanics, such as issues in civil and hydraulic engineering, problems in space science, and challenges in aerospace and power engineering. These efforts will make significant contributions to the development and growth of the mechanics discipline as well as to the socio-economic progresses of Jiangxi province.

Jiangxi is a province rich in water resources and a key hub in the aviation sector, offering vast opportunities for fluid mechanics talents. Conducting fundamental researches centered on viscous flow models and turbulence mechanisms holds significant theoretical value and scientific importance. By leveraging Jiangxi's environmental, ecological, and industrial characteristics, the applied researches of fluid mechanics to address crucial design and control challenges in major engineering projects, will demonstrate broad development prospects and practical values. Against this backdrop, the Institute of Fluid Mechanics is expected to build consensus, establish an efficient and innovative institutional framework, and attract and cultivate high-end talents. This initiative aims to continuously enhance teaching and research capabilities while boosting the international academic influence of Nanchang University.

The Institute of Fluid Mechanics at Nanchang University was approved for establishment at the end of 2020, with four planned research directions: (1) Fundamental researches on flow model and turbulence mechanism, (2) Fluid mechanics issues in civil and hydraulic engineering, (3) Fluid mechanics problems in space science, and (4) Fluid mechanics applications in aerospace and power engineering. However, it is still in its nascent stage, with personnel not yet effectively assembled and high-level talent recruitment not yet fully implemented. We look forward to strong support from relevant departments and welcome aspiring individuals to join us in building the institute together. Once in this way, tomorrow will be brighter and better