Welcome to the Mirbod Lab!​

We study fundamental fluid mechanics and dynamics to develop new strategies for characterizing complex engineering systems to understand flow physics and instabilities of complex fluid mechanics (e.g., non-Newtonian fluids and particle-laden flows) as well as porous media science.​

My research lies on fundamental flow and particulate physics problems, motivated by their importance in environmental and industrial applications. Most relevant problems, involving micro- and bio-devices to large-scale ocean interactions, often require operations at or near the boundary between laminar and turbulent flows. We explore particle-laden flows, transitions, and instabilities over permeable surfaces that for example, mimics the endothelial surface layer of blood vessels and capillaries. ​

Our methodology involves designing and implementing experiments using state-of-the-art techniques and developing theoretical model and direct numerical simulations to describe the underlying processes. The current focus of our research is particle-laden flows in non-Newtonian fluids, emulsion dynamics in turbulence, as well as their related instabilities.​

Our works are supported by agencies including NSF-CBET, ARO, and USDA.