(384v) Multiphase CFD Modeling of Compound Droplet Flows in Confined Microchannels for Advanced Transport Studies

Research Interests: Multiphase Flow Dynamics; Surfactant Transport in Microfluidics; Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD); Transport Phenomena; Process Intensification and Clean Energy Systems; Interfacial Fluid Mechanics

I am a final-year Ph.D. candidate in Chemical Engineering at BITS Pilani, with research expertise in Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), multiphase flows, and membrane science. My current work focuses on modeling the dynamics of clean and surfactant-laden compound droplets under steady and pulsatile flow conditions. I have developed an in-house MATLAB solver using the Finite Difference Method and Level Set interface tracking to simulate deformation, transport, and interaction phenomena in microchannels. This research is applicable to process intensification, emulsification, microreactor design, and lab-on-a-chip systems. Additionally, I have contributed to industry-facing research, including wastewater treatment using photocatalytic membranes, resulting in patents and prototype deployment. My interdisciplinary skill set combines numerical modeling, industrial consulting, and scientific publishing, positioning me well for R&D roles in chemical, pharmaceutical, and energy sectors.

Related Oral Presentations

1. "Influence of Surfactant Distribution on Compound Droplet Dynamics in a Vertical Channel Under Steady Flow" ID: "712985"

2. "Effect of Pulsatile Flow on Dynamics of Surfactant-Laden Compound Droplet in Vertical Channel" ID: "712996"