PhD Topic :

Studies on Transient Supersonic Flows

2021- Present

Research Objectives:

My present work studies transient supersonic flows and the associated shock wave interactions using flow diagnostic tools. Understanding these complex flows is significant concerning industrial applications like gun muzzle blasts, pulsed-detonation engines, starting plumes from rocket boosters, and high-pressure reservoirs.

Another objective of my work is to reduce blast waves' strength to potentially safeguard the critical infrastructure and reduce the possible casualties or injuries. An accurate understanding of flow physics using state-of-the-art flow diagnostics tools can help design new protective devices against blast loading. The topic has many industrial and military applications like blast wave propagation in underground military shelters, industrial accidents, and precursor shocks during the start-up of launch vehicles.