Our Group's current research effort is directed towards experimental and modeling studies of heat, mass and momentum transport problems of industrial interest. They are motivated by the need to conserve energy and to generate energy from renewable sources. Among projects recently completed or on-going are: studies of pulse combustion and novel dryers based on pulse combustor exhaust as drying medium, convective heat transfer using nanofluids, heat transfer characteristics of constructal channels; phase change material (PCM) based cooling systems for electronic components, modeling of PEM fuel cells etc. Basic fluid and thermal characterization of impinging and opposing jets has also been carried out in a series of studies. Focus in coming years will be on various aspects of energy systems involving both nonrenewable and renewable energy sources and their utilization.

Additionally, a number of international collaborative projects are under way with institutions around the world. Details can be found on this site.