Shanxi Agricultural University | China
Associate Professor Yingmin Chen is an accomplished researcher specializing in postharvest engineering, heat and mass transfer, and computational fluid dynamics (CFD) applications in agricultural product cooling systems. He holds a strong academic background that spans physics, optoelectronic materials, and agricultural engineering. Dr. Chen completed his Bachelor’s degree (2010–2014) in Physics and Electronics Science at Hunan University of Science and Technology, followed by a Master’s degree (2014–2016) at the Institute of Optoelectronic Materials and Technology, South China Normal University. His academic journey culminated in a Ph.D. (2018–2021) at the College of Agricultural Engineering, Shanxi Agricultural University, where he developed deep expertise in airflow dynamics, cooling modeling, and fruit storage engineering. Dr. Chen currently serves as an Associate Professor and is the recipient of the Shanxi Provincial Basic Research Program – Young Scientist Research Project (Jan 2023–Dec 2025) for his pioneering study titled “Study on Heat and Mass Transfer Process During Forced-Air Cooling of Peaches Based on Fluid-Structure Interaction Simulation.” His project focuses on understanding and optimizing the forced-air cooling process of peaches, integrating CFD techniques and fluid–structure interaction models to enhance cooling efficiency, quality preservation, and energy consumption in postharvest handling. He has produced a series of influential publications in high-quality journals, contributing significantly to the field of fruit cooling technologies. His works include a comprehensive analysis of air-flow velocity on peach precooling efficiency using CFD, published in the International Food Research Journal (2022); simulation and model verification of forced-air cooling under varying air supply temperatures, published in INMATEH – Agricultural Engineering (2021); and a detailed sensitivity analysis of heat and mass transfer characteristics under different air-inflow velocities, featured in Food Science & Nutrition (2020). His more recent publications, such as his 2024 and 2025 papers in Food Science, investigate ventilation modes and differential pressure precooling efficiency for packaged and layered peaches, advancing theoretical understanding and practical solutions for postharvest cooling systems. Through his multidisciplinary training and growing research impact, Associate Professor Chen has established himself as a leading young scholar in agricultural product cooling technology. His work supports improvements in supply chain efficiency, fruit quality preservation, and sustainable postharvest engineering practices. He continues to integrate advanced simulation technologies and practical engineering design to address real-world challenges in agricultural logistics and cold-chain management.
Featured Publications
Chen, Y. (2024). Effect of vent mode on the differential pressure pre-cooling efficiency of layered peaches. Food Science, 45(3), 150–158.
Chen, Y., Song, H., & Su, Q. (2022). Multi-parameter analysis of air flow velocity on peach precooling efficiency using CFD. International Food Research Journal, 29(2), 456–465. https://doi.org/10.47836/ifrj.29.2.22
Chen, Y., Song, H., & Su, Q. (2021). CFD-based simulation and model verification of peaches forced air cooling on different air supply temperatures. INMATEH – Agricultural Engineering, 63(1), 61–72. https://doi.org/10.35633/inmateh-63-06
Chen, Y., Song, H., Chen, Z., Zhao, R., Su, Q., Jin, P., Sun, Y., & Wang, H. (2020). Sensitivity analysis of heat and mass transfer characteristics during forced-air cooling process of peaches on different air-inflow velocities. Food Science & Nutrition, 8(12), 6592–6602. https://doi.org/10.1002/fsn3.1951