Biography

Sainan Quan is currently a Dual PhD student at South China University of Technology and Hong Kong Polytechnic University. He received both his Bachelor’s Degree (2020) and Master’s Degree (2023) from the University of Science and Technology Beijing (USTB). His research focuses on clean fire-fighting technology and fire dynamics simulation.

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Background of Education

• 2025 - Present, Dual Ph.D., Department of Building Environment and Energy Engineering, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

• 2023 - Present, Ph.D. in Power Engineering and Engineering Thermophysics, South China University of Technology

• 2020 - 2023, M.Eng. in Safety engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing

• 2016 - 2020, B.Eng. in Safety engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing

 

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Research Interests

Smart Firefighting; Fire Simulation; Green Fire Suppression Materials​​

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​Prize and Awards

• Best Image Award at the 15th International Symposium on Fire Safety Science

• Gold Medal with the congratulations of the Jury at the 50th International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva

• 2025 CIMC Group Scholarship

• 2023 Outstanding Graduates of Beijing

• 2022 National Scholarship for Postgraduate Students

• 2022 Outstanding Merit Postgraduates of USTB

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Journal Publications (English)

1. S. Quan, C. Xiong*, J. Lyu, X. Huang*. Modelling flame response to air vortex ring and extinction dynamics. Combustion and Flame 2026, 292: 115217. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.combustflame.2026.115217

2. S. Quan, F. Zhu, J. Lyu, C. Xiong*, X. Huang*, S. Wang*. Microgravity flame extinction induced by a moving air vortex ring. Proceedings of the Combustion Institute 2025, 41: 105825. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.proci.2025.105825

3. S. Quan, C. Xiong*, F. Zhu*, X. Huang*, S. Wang*. Blowing off multiple flames by air vortex ring: flame stretch and gravity effects. Applications in Energy and Combustion Science 2026, 27: 100547. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jaecs.2026.100547

4. Z. Huang, S. Quan, X. Hu*, et al. Study on the Preparation and inhibition mechanism of intumescent nanogel for preventing the spontaneous combustion of coal. Fuel 2022, 310: 122240. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fuel.2021.122240

5. Z. Huang, S. Quan, X. Hu*, et al. An environmentally friendly antioxidant foamed gel for inhibiting spontaneous combustion of coal. Combustion Science and Technology, 2023, 195: 4144-4165. https://doi.org/10.1080/00102202.2022.2059661

6. Z. Huang, H. Ding, S. Quan*, et al. Preparation and properties of nano-modified silicone foam for extinguishing oil fires. Combustion Science and Technology, 2026, 198: 755-777. https://doi.org/10.1080/00102202.2025.2464767

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Journal Publications (Chinese)

1. 权赛南，吕敬龙，梁柏镰，熊才溢*，黄鑫炎. 空气涡环对线缆火的远程吹熄机制研究, 燃烧科学与技术, 2025, 31(3): 255-262.

2. 权赛南，吕敬龙，熊才溢*，黄鑫炎. 空气涡环远程灭火的数值模拟研究, 中国安全生产科学技术, 2026, 22(7): 5-11.

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Patens

1. C. Xiong, S. Quan, J. Lyu, X, Huang, M. Wang. A thin vortex ring generation system and method based on sawtooth electrical signals and loudspeakers, Chinese Patent, CN 202510859664

2. Y. Gao, S. Quan, Y. Ji, et al. An antioxidant foamed gel for inhibiting coal spontaneous combustion, Chinese Patent, ZL 202010641864.7.

3. H. Wang, Z. Huang, S. Quan, et al. A flexible protective device for rolling stone in open pit mine, Chinese Patent, ZL 202122899525.1.

4. J. Li, Z. Huang, S. Quan, et al. A nano-modified silicone foam for extinguishing oil fires, Chinese Patent, ZL 202311048086.0.

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Conference Communications

1. S. Quan, C. Xiong, F. Zhu, X. Huang, S. Wang. Blowing off multiple flames by air vortex ring: flame stretch and gravity effects, 41st International Symposium on Combustion, Jul 26 – 31, 2026, Kyoto, Japan. [Oral]

2. S. Quan, C. Xiong, X. Huang. Developing a new fire suppression technology via continuous air-vortex generation, 15th International Symposium on Fire Safety Science, La Rochelle, France, Jun 7 – 12, 2026. [Poster]

3. S. Quan, J. Lyu, J. Cheng, C. Xiong, X Huang. Numerical modelling of blow-off extinction by air vortex ring (in Chinese), 2025 China Association for Public Safety, Nov 21 – 23, 2025, Hefei, China. [Oral]

4. S. Quan, C. Xiong, X. Huang. Modelling blow-off extinction by air vortex ring: entrainment induced fuel dilution and convective cooling, 4th International Conference on Computational Engineering and Science for Safety and Environmental Problems, Jul 1 – 4, 2025, Kobe, Japan. [Oral]

5. S. Quan, F. Zhu, J. Lyu, C. Xiong, X. Huang, S. Wang. Microgravity flame extinction induced by a moving air vortex ring, 15th Asia-Pacific Conference on Combustion, May 18 – 22, 2025, Singapore. [Oral]

6. X. Huang, M. Wang, S. Quan, Y. Zhang, et al. Smart fire extinguisher for spacecraft, International Exhibition of Inventions of Geneva, Apr 8 – 14, Geneva, Switzerland. [Invention]

7. S. Quan, J. Lyu, B. Liang, et al. Remote blow-off mechanism of wire fire by air vortex ring (in Chinese). 2024 China National Symposium on Combustion, Oct 17 – 20, 2024, Hangzhou, China. [Poster]

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（Last updated on 31/08/2026)

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