Ph.D. in Solid Mechanics, Tsinghua University, China (2012)

M.S. in Solid Mechanics, Tsinghua University, China (2009)

B.S. in Engineering Mechanics, Zhengzhou University, China (2005)

2023-Now Tsinghua University, Tenured Associate Professors of Engineering Mechanics

2017-2023 Tsinghua University, Associate Professors of Engineering Mechanics

2014-2017 Postdoctoral Fellow, Technische Universität Darmstadt, Germany

2015-2017 Humboldt Research Fellow, Technische Universität Darmstadt, Germany

2013-2014 Postdoctoral Fellow, École Supérieure de Physique et de Chimie Industrielles (ESPCI), France

2012-2013 Research Assistant, Tsinghua University, China

Flow, Associate Editor

Computer Modeling in Engineering & Science, Associate Editor

Materials, Editorial Board Member

Advanced Composites and Hybrid Materials, Editorial Board Member

Lv’s group conducts both fundamental and applied research on micro-nano mechanics and surface/interface mechanics, with applications in aerospace, energy, and the environment. Our work aims to uncover the interactions between micro-nano materials and liquids, develop mechanical theories that account for the evolution of micro-nano structures and solid-liquid interfaces, and achieve the mechanical design and performance optimization of extreme wetting interfaces. We strive to provide a solid theoretical foundation and technical support for the widespread application of functional interface materials in key areas of importance.

By integrating interdisciplinary approaches spanning mechanics, surface physical chemistry, micro/nano-fabrication, materials science, thermodynamics, soft matter physics, and biomimetics, we systematically investigate the mechanical interactions and underlying physical principles at solid-liquid interfaces with micro/nano-structures under complex working conditions. Our research seeks to break through existing theoretical limitations, develop novel mechanical theories and methodologies, establish cross-scale correlations linking nano/micro-scale mechanical behavior, device performance, and macroscopic material properties. We aim to provide both theoretical foundations and technical solutions to drive innovative design and industrial advancement in related fields.

Current research focus:

1. Mechanical design and durability optimization of superwetting/nonwetting materials

2. Development of anti-/de-icing theories and technologies

3. Phase-change heat transfer and interface regulation in confined micro/nano-spaces

2024 Outstanding Class Advisor (Second Prize), Tsinghua University

2023 Excellent Science and Technology Book Award (Imported Edition)

2022 Research featured as Editors’ Suggestion in Physical Review Letters and highlighted as a Research Highlight in Nature

2020 Ninth Tsinghua University Young Teacher Teaching Competition (First Prize)

2019 Excellent Freshman Mentor, School of Aerospace Engineering, Tsinghua University

2015 Alexander von Humboldt Fellow, Germany

2009 Outstanding Master’s Thesis, Tsinghua University

As corresponding author and first author, Cunjing Lv’s research has been published in prestigious international journals such as Journal of the Mechanics and Physics of Solids, Journal of Fluid Mechanics, Physical Review Letters, Science Advances, Nature Communications, Nano Letters, and ACS Nano. He has published over 90 SCI papers. His research has been featured as an Editors' Suggestion in Physical Review Letters and highlighted as a Research Highlight in Nature. He also co-translated the well-known French monographs, Physical Fluid Mechanics and Capillarity and Wetting Phenomena. Some of his representative papers are listed below (*denotes corresponding author):

[1] Chen Ma, Cunjing Lv.^* Chimney instability of rotating Leidenfrost drops, Journal of Fluid Mechanics (in press, 2025).

[2] Songlin Shi, Chen Ma, Steffen Hardt,^* Cunjing Lv.^* Leidenfrost propulsion on symmetric textured surface via spontaneous symmetry breaking, Science Advances (in press, 2025).

[3] Hongcheng Du, Kun Li, Jinhong Yang, Pengfei Hao, Xingshi Gu, Xian Yi, Zhiping Xu,^* Cunjing Lv.^* Coupling of low elastic modulus with porosity makes extreme low ice adhesion strength, Journal of the Mechanics and Physics of Solids 200, 106147 (2025).

[4] Vatsal Sanjay,^* Bin Zhang,^* Cunjing Lv,^* Detlef Lohse.^* The role of viscosity on drop impact forces on non-wetting surfaces, Journal of Fluid Mechanics 1004, A6 (2025).

[5] Haixiang Zhang, Hongcheng Du, Dongyu Zhu, Huanyu Zhao, Xiwen Zhang, Feng He, Lin Wang, Cunjing Lv,^* Pengfei Hao.^* Ice adhesion properties on micropillared superhydrophobic surfaces, ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces 16(8), 11084-11093 (2024).

[6] Chen Ma, Zhiping Yuan, Wei Tong, Lin Wang, Cunjing Lv,^* Quanshui Zheng. Modelling ridge enhanced droplet jumping with varying mismatches and scales for vapor chamber performance estimations, International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer 217, 124668 (2023).

[7] Huanlei Zhao, Bin Zhang, Cunjing Lv.^* Edge-driven collapse of fluid holes, Journal of Fluid Mechanics 973, A18 (2023).

[8] Bin Zhang, Chen Ma, Huanlei Zhao, Yinggang Zhao, Pengfei Hao, Xi-Qiao Feng, Cunjing Lv.^* Effect of wettability on the impact force of water drops falling on flat solid, Physics of Fluids 35(11), 112111 (2023).

[9] Bin Zhang, Vatsal Sanjay, Songlin Shi, Yinggang Zhao, Cunjing Lv,^* Xi-Qiao Feng, Detlef Lohse. Impact forces of water drops falling on superhydrophobic surfaces, Physical Review Letters 129(10), 104501 (2022). (Editors’ Suggestion, Highlighted by Nature)

[10] Jing Lou, Songlin Shi, Chen Ma, Xiaohuan Zhou, Dong Huang, Quanshui Zheng, Cunjing Lv.^* Polygonal non-wetting droplets on microtextured surfaces, Nature Communications 13(1), 2685 (2022).

[11] Cong Liu, Chenguang Lu, Zichao Yuan, Cunjing Lv,^* Yahua Liu.^* Steerable drops on heated concentric microgroove arrays, Nature Communications 13(1), 3141 (2022).

[12] Chen Ma,^* Li Chen, Lin Wang, Wei Tong, Chenlei Chu, Zhiping Yuan,^* Cunjing Lv,^* Quanshui Zheng.^* Condensation droplet sieve, Nature Communications 13(1), 5381 (2022).

[13] Haiyang Zhan, Chenguang Lu, Cong Liu, Zuankai Wang, Cunjing Lv,^* Yahua Liu.^* Horizontal motion of a superhydrophobic substrate affects the drop bouncing dynamics, Physical Review Letters 126(23), 234503 (2021).

[14] Cunjing Lv, Subramanyan N. Varanakkottu, Steffen Hardt.^* Liquid plug formation from heated binary mixtures in capillary tubes, Journal of Fluid Mechanics 889, A 15 (2020).

[15] Songlin Shi, Cunjing Lv,^* Quanshui Zheng.^* Drop impact on two-tier monostable superrepellent surfaces. ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces 11(46), 43698-43707 (2019).

[16] Cunjing Lv, Subramanyan N. Varanakkottu, Tobias Baier, Steffen Hardt.^* Controlling the trajectories of nano/micro particles using light-actuated Marangoni flow. Nano Letters 18(11), 6924-6930 (2018).

[17] Cunjing Lv, Michael Eigenbrod, Steffen Hardt.^* Stability and collapse of holes in liquid layers. Journal of Fluid Mechanics 855, 1130-1155 (2018).

[18] Cunjing Lv, Pengfei Hao,^* Xiwen Zhang, Feng He. Dewetting transitions of dropwise condensation on nanotexture enhanced superhydrophobic surfaces. ACS Nano 9(12), 12311-12319 (2015).

[19] Cunjing Lv, Christophe Clanet, David Quéré.^* Retraction of large liquid strips. Journal of Fluid Mechanics 778, R6 (2015).

[20] Cunjing Lv, Chao Chen, Yin-Chuan Chuang, Fan-Gang Tseng, Yajun Yin, Francois Grey, Quanshui Zheng.^* Substrate curvature gradient drives rapid droplet motion. Physical Review Letters 113(2), 026101 (2014).