About Kai

Associate professor of physics @ Duke-Kunshan University (Zweitmitglied @ Uni Bayreuth) ---------------------------------------------- Research interest: Understanding, predicting and eventually controlling the collective behavior of sand grains (i.e., granular materials) by means of lab experiments and computer simulations, in order to shed light on widespread applications such as space exploration, process engineering, powder based additive manufacturing (3D printing), landslide, earthquake triggering, dune migration and transport, etc. Acoustical design of opera theatres (e.g. the Bayreuth Festspielhaus of Richard Wagner) in combination with the design of traditional Chinese opera houses. ---------------------------------------------- Pedagogy: 'The best way to learn is to teach.' ---------------------------------------------- Habilitation in Physics @ Uni. Bayreuth Postdoc in Complex Fluids @ Max-Planck Institute for Dynamics and Self-organization; PhD in Physical Acoustics @ Nanjing University; B.S. in E&E @ Nanjing University; View all posts by Kai →