Welcome to the webpage of Dr Shahram Karami, a highly skilled research scientist with extensive experience in fluid mechanics and numerical modelling. With a strong academic background and a passion for cutting-edge research, Dr Karami has made significant contributions to the fields of aerospace, combustion, and high-speed flows.
Education and Research Highlights:
Dr Karami completed his PhD at the Combustion Research Group in the School of Mechanical Engineering at the University of New South Wales. Under the guidance of Professor Evatt Hawkes and Dr Mohsen Talei, he conducted pioneering research on direct numerical simulation (DNS) of lifted flames. His groundbreaking work included performing the first DNS of a lifted flame in an atmospheric temperature air environment, providing valuable insights into the equivalence ratio dependence of flame speed for hydrocarbon fuel.
Publication Success:
Dr Karami's research achievements have been recognised through the publication of three high-quality journal papers. His comprehensive study on the stabilisation mechanism of lifted flames was published in the esteemed Journal of Fluid Mechanics. Additionally, his in-depth analysis of the edge-flame structure in turbulent lifted flames appeared in Combustion and Flame. His investigation into the underpinning physics of extinction and reignition was featured in the Proceedings of the Combustion Institute.
Professional Experience and Collaborations:
Dr Karami currently serves as a Senior Mechanical Engineer at WSP Australia and holds the position of Adjunct Research Fellow at the Laboratory for Turbulence Research in Aerospace & Combustion (LTRAC) in the Department of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering at Monash University. His previous role was as a Research Fellow at LTRAC, where he worked closely with top national and international researchers in fluid mechanics, high-speed flows, and combustion. Notable collaborations include working with Professor Vassilios Theofilis and Professor Andrew Ooi.
Expertise and Research Focus:
With expertise in fluid mechanics, numerical modelling, and high-fidelity simulations, Dr Karami has contributed significantly to the understanding of laminar and turbulent reacting and non-reacting flows. His research has explored aeroacoustics, hydrodynamic instabilities, combustion processes, and flow control. Driven by his passion for high-quality scientific presentations, he actively engages in sharing his research findings through conferences and outreach activities.
We invite you to explore Dr Shahram Karami's work and contributions to the fascinating world of fluid mechanics and its applications in aerospace and combustion research.