Projects
NUMERICAL METHODS FOR FLUID-STRUCTURE INTERACTION
Fluid-structure interaction (FSI) appears in many natural and engineering processes. Studying FSI is challenging using experimental methods alone. My work provide a computational tool for a special class of FSI problems involving the interaction of light-weighted structures with an incompressible fluid. The structure is simulated as an unstructured mesh and the governing equations are solved using the Finite-Element Method. The fluid domain is simulated as a structured mesh and the governing equations are solved using the Finite-Volume Method. Please see the related journal articles for details.
BLOOD FLOW DYNAMICS OF THE HEART
Heart disease is a leading cause of death worldwide. My work provide a tool to assist doctors and clinicians to diagnose heart disease early and efficiently. Using fluid mechanics principles to guide the diagnostic process is the key ingredient of my research. Please see the following clip for details:
BLOOD FLOW DYNAMICS OF THE BRAIN
Studying blood flow dynamics in the brain has an important implication for diagnosing cardiovascular diseases of the brain. My work provide a computational tool to assess hemodynamic conditions inside intracranial arteries and veins. In particular, I studied in details vortex dynamics of brain aneurysms (please see the publication list).
VORTEX RING
Vortex ring is a fundamental fluid mechanic process that governs many biological flows. Please enjoy the intricate details of a vortex ring from an inclined nozzle:
RIVER FLOWS
Studying flows in river is important for a variety of areas including: transportation, infrastructure security, irrigation. In particular, flow simulation plays a key role for water resources engineering and management. My work includes zero, one, two and three-dimensional simulations of flow in river. Please see the following publications:
FLOWS SURROUNDING HYDROKINETIC TURBINES
Hydrokinetic power is one of the most abundant source of power in nature. This project is aimed at understanding the dynamics of the blade under turbulent condition
AIRFLOW DYNAMICS OF UPPER RESPIRATORY SYSTEM
Airway dynamics and airflow play important role the physiology of sleep. Bad sleeping can lead to variety of consequences including cardiovascular diseases and other detrimental conditions. This project is aimed at understanding the fluid mechanics of Obstructive Sleep Apnea patients.
