Our research in the applied multiphysics and computational science lab is quite diverse and interdisciplinary, with a focus on understanding and simulating various novel applications related to energy storage, fire safety, and additive manufacturing. The different research areas we are working on are:
Numerical models of thermal runaway for batteries:
This involves developing numerical models to predict the behavior of batteries when subjected to various thermal stresses, such as heating or cooling.
a. Thermal modeling of NaS batteries:
This involves developing numerical models specific to NaS batteries, which are known for their high energy density and ability to operate at high temperatures.
b. Thermal modeling of Li-ion batteries:
This involves developing numerical models specific to lithium-ion batteries, which are commonly used in portable electronics and electric vehicles.
Design and optimization of metal hydride-based hydrogen storage:
This involves designing and optimizing metal hydrides, which are materials that can absorb and release hydrogen, for use in hydrogen storage systems.
Computational modeling of fire phenomenon:
This involves developing numerical models to simulate the behavior of fires and the various physical processes that occur during a fire, such as heat transfer, mass transfer, and combustion.
a. Heat and mass transfer processes in dehydration of gypsum board:
This involves studying the behavior of gypsum board, a common building material, during a fire and developing numerical models to simulate the process.
b. Mathematical modeling of a tree-stem mortality:
This involves developing numerical models to understand the process of tree-stem mortality, which can occur due to fire or other environmental stressors.
c. Mathematical modeling of smoldering combustion:
This involves developing numerical models to simulate the behavior of smoldering fires, which can occur in materials such as peat, coal, or tobacco.
d. Mathematical modeling of oil migration:
This involves developing numerical models to simulate the behavior of oil spills, including the spread of oil on water and the effects of wind and waves.
e. Modeling explosion in vented enclosures:
This involves developing numerical models to simulate the behavior of explosions that occur in vented enclosures, such as buildings or industrial equipment.
Oxygen diffusion modeling in human tissues:
This involves developing numerical models to simulate the diffusion of oxygen in human tissues, which is important for understanding various physiological processes, such as wound healing and the growth of tumors.