Principle Investigator
PDF. Princeton University
PhD. University of Calgary
BSc. University of Calgary
Prof. Hemmati's research interests are in Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) as a tool to study the physics of turbulence wakes. Specifically, his research focuses on aerodynamics & hydrodynamics, bio-inspired design, alternative energy systems, turbulence and cardiovascular flows. His research is designed to address technology development and fundamental study of fluid flow.
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RESEARCHERS
STUDENT ONE
PhD Candidate
MSc. University of Alberta
BSc. University of Alberta
Student One's project is on bio-inspired design of propellers focused on geometrical criteria for optimum performance with respect to efficiency, speed and stealth. Using Immersed Boundary Method incorporated to DNS, the hydrodynamics of three geometrical tailfin shapes are examined in a combined pitching-heaving motion.
Objective: bio-inspiration in design of new propeller and energy harvesting technologies (Geometry)
Student Two's project is on bio-inspired design of propellers focused on effects of flexibility on optimum propulsion performance with respect to efficiency, speed and stealth. Using Immersed Boundary Method incorporated to DNS, the hydrodynamics of fish tailfins are examined in pitching, heaving and combined pitching-heaving motion.
Objective: bio-inspiration in design of new propeller and energy harvesting technologies. (Flexibility)
MSc. University of Alberta
BSc. University of Alberta
PhD Candidate
STUDENT TWO
STUDENT THREE
MSc. Student
BSc. University of Alberta
Student Three's project is on analytical modeling of turbulent boundary layers at high temperature gradients along a vertical wall. The governing equations for buoyancy-driven heat and fluid flow are derived without the low temperature gradient assumptions. This research has direct applications in the energy industry, geothermal processes and aerospace.
Objective: derive an analytical model to characterize turbulent boundary layers on heated vertical walls
Student Four's project fosucses on CFD simulation of cardiovascular flows with an emphasis on heart transplant procedure development. This is an interdisciplinary research with the School of Medicine to design a mechanical system to keep hearts active during the transplant procedures.
Objective: technology development to improve the success rate in heart transplants
BSc. University of Alberta
MSc. Student
STUDENT FOUR
COLLABORATORS
Dept. of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering
Dept. of Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering
Dept. of Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering
Dept. of Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering
Dept. of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering
