Fields of major scientific interest

Atomization and Sprays, Multiphase flows and Combustion studies using advanced optical diagnostics including Interferometric Laser Imaging for Droplet Sizing (ILIDS), Particle Image Velocimetry (PIV), Laser induced Fluorescence (LIF), High speed photography, Optical Connectivity technique etc.

Focus areas: Droplet clustering in sprays, Liquid atomization in injectors, Droplet evaporation and combustion, Spray combustion and Spray-wall interaction