Advanced Computational and Smart Materials Research (ACSMR) Group

The Advanced Computational and Sustainable Materials Research Lab (ACSMRL) at IIT Jodhpur focuses on developing and applying advanced computational models to address complex fluid flow, heat transfer, and energy‑materials problems. Current research themes include:

• Lattice Boltzmann and meshless formulations for magnetohydrodynamics‑coupled convection, including solutal and double‑diffusive convection in the presence of magnetic fields.

• Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) for confined and complex‑geometry flows, with emphasis on non‑Newtonian rheology and thermal transport.

• Design and development of low‑cost hybrid‑nanoparticle‑based phase change materials (PCMs) for compact and efficient thermal energy storage systems.

• PCM encapsulation strategies and system‑level performance evaluation for passive cooling, building efficiency, and sustainable energy applications.

• Synthesis and characterization of aerogels and porous materials for thermal insulation, environmental remediation, and other engineering applications.

My group works on both numerical code development (single‑phase and multiphase LBM‑CFD) and experimental validation, with an emphasis on bridging fundamental fluid‑dynamics insights with practical energy and environmental technologies.