General:
Our research group aims at providing fundamental and applied insights on important problems in fluid mechanics with advanced experimental approaches. Our research mainly focuses on the following areas:
- Wind & hydrokinetic energy technologies
- Fluid structure interactions in complex flows
- Control of aerodynamic & underwater structures
- Advanced technique for turbulence measurement
We have comprehensive research on these topics with state-of-the-art experimental techniques including 2D, stereo and time-resolved particle image velocimetry (PIV), particle tracking velocimetry (PTV), 3D hotwire, force balance, Acoustic Doppler Velocimetry (ADV), among others.
Open Positions:
Our group is looking for 1-2 highly motivated Ph.D. students. Students with bachelor’s or master’s degrees in mechanical engineering or other closely related fields are encouraged to apply. Candidates with backgrounds in experimental/theoretical fluid mechanics are especially welcome. To apply, please send CV, unofficial transcript and other supporting materials to Dr. Jin to discuss potential opportunities.
News:
General:
Our research group aims at providing fundamental and applied insights on important problems in fluid mechanics with advanced experimental approaches. Our research mainly focuses on the following areas:
- Wind & hydrokinetic energy technologies
- Fluid structure interactions in complex flows
- Control of aerodynamic & underwater structures
- Advanced technique for turbulence measurement
We have comprehensive research on these topics with state-of-the-art experimental techniques including 2D, stereo and time-resolved particle image velocimetry (PIV), particle tracking velocimetry (PTV), 3D hotwire, force balance, Acoustic Doppler Velocimetry (ADV), among others.
Open Positions:
Our group is looking for 1-2 highly motivated Ph.D. students. Students with bachelor’s or master’s degrees in mechanical engineering or other closely related fields are encouraged to apply. Candidates with backgrounds in experimental/theoretical fluid mechanics are especially welcome. To apply, please send CV, unofficial transcript and other supporting materials to Dr. Jin to discuss potential opportunities.
News:
Our lab received a three-year funding support from NSF: Collaborative Research: Aeolian Grain Entrainment Over Flexible Vegetation Canopies: Theoretical Models, Laboratory Experiments and Fieldwork! (Oct 2023)
Our lab received two funding supports from WindSTAR (NSF IUCRC): Riblet Treatments on Energy Production and Loads of Turbines (PI), and Wind Turbine Loads on the Main Shaft, Main Bearing and Tower Under Wake Steering (Co-PI). (July 2023)
Our paper titled “Coupling between vortex flow and whisker sensor in cylinder wakes with time-varying streamwise gaps” has been selected as Editor’s Suggestion in Physical Review Fluids and Featured in Physics. Congratulations to Pengyao and Dhanush! (Mar 2023)
Our lab received two funding supports from WindSTAR (NSF IUCRC): Investigation of riblets on the performance of wind turbine blades (PI), and LP-PIESC for wake steering via yaw control (Co-PI). (July 2022)
Our lab received one-year funding support from UTD Office of Research: Sediment Erosion over Flexible Vegetations: Modeling, Laboratory Test and Fieldwork. (Jun 2022)
Our paper titled “On the incipient sediment suspension downstream of three-dimensional wall-mounted obstacles” has been selected as Editor’s Pick in Physics of Fluids. Congratulations to Dhanush, Emmanuvel and Dat!
Our lab received one-year funding support from WindSTAR (NSF IUCRC): Wake steering control within a wind farm on complex terrain under time-varying flow. (Jun 2021)
Welcome Pengyao Gong joining our lab. (Sep 2020)
Dhanush Bhamitipadi Suresh is selected for the Master’s Summer Research Fellowship Program. Congratulations! (July 2020)
Our lab received one-year funding support from WindSTAR (NSF IUCRC): Fatigue Loading Effects And Power Fluctuations Due To Wake Steering Within A Wind Farm-A Wind Tunnel Study. (Jun 2020)
Welcome Emmanuvel Joseph Aju and Dhanush Bhamitipadi Suresh joining our lab. (Jan 2020)
Our lab received two funding supports from WindSTAR (NSF IUCRC) (July 2023)
Our paper titled “Coupling between vortex flow and whisker sensor in cylinder wakes with time-varying streamwise gaps” has been selected as Editor’s Suggestion in Physical Review Fluids and Featured in Physics. Congratulations to Pengyao and Dhanush!
Our lab received two funding supports from WindSTAR (NSF IUCRC): Investigation of riblets on the performance of wind turbine blades (PI), and LP-PIESC for wake steering via yaw control (Co-PI). (July 2022)
Our lab received one-year funding support from UTD Office of Research: Sediment Erosion over Flexible Vegetations: Modeling, Laboratory Test and Fieldwork. (Jun 2022)
Our paper titled “On the incipient sediment suspension downstream of three-dimensional wall-mounted obstacles” has been selected as Editor’s Pick in Physics of Fluids. Congratulations to Dhanush, Emmanuvel and Dat!
Our lab received one-year funding support from WindSTAR (NSF IUCRC): Wake steering control within a wind farm on complex terrain under time-varying flow. (Jun 2021)
Welcome Pengyao Gong joining our lab. (Sep 2020)
Dhanush Bhamitipadi Suresh is selected for the Master’s Summer Research Fellowship Program. Congratulations! (July 2020)
Our lab received one-year funding support from WindSTAR (NSF IUCRC): Fatigue Loading Effects And Power Fluctuations Due To Wake Steering Within A Wind Farm-A Wind Tunnel Study. (Jun 2020)
Welcome Emmanuvel Joseph Aju and Dhanush Bhamitipadi Suresh joining our lab. (Jan 2020)