Drag reduction with oblate spheroids
Drag reduction of 4% by disk-like particles (JFM 2018).
My Research Vision
My research covers fundamental fluid mechanics together with its applications in environmental and industrial processes. In particular, I plan to focus my research on "sustainable indoor and outdoor flows" and "sustainable transport".
The urban population has grown from 30% in 1950 to 54% today, with a projected increase to 66% by 2050. According to a recent assessment by the world health organization (WHO), air pollution in both ambient (outdoor) and household (indoor) spaces is the biggest environmental risk to health. Each year, air pollution is responsible for the death of one in every nine persons. And due to poor air quality, just one out of every ten people reside in cities that meet WHO standards. For example, in the UK, outdoor and indoor air pollution were the seventh and eighth leading causes of death in 2019, respectively. As a result, enhanced knowledge and better engineering design of indoor and outdoor environments are essential for creating healthier lifestyles.
