Graduate Research Assistant
CurrentMy research in the "Fluid and Optics/laser lab" lies in the field of particle-laden flow focusing on fluid/bio-fluid setups. Optical imaging technics are utilized to investigate the particle fate prediction and a comprehensive flow hemodynamics analysis. Further details are as follows:• Designed and built a rigorous multi-component experimental particle image/tracking velocimetry (PIV/PTV) setup to study particle-laden flow dynamics within refractive-index-matched fluid/biofluid systems.• Utilized Slicer 3D and Materialize Mimics as advanced image computing platforms for image segmentation.• Developed two computer-aided design (CAD) models of the idealized human aorta based on a critical review of healthy human aortic morphology and dimensions intended to be used in the study of hemodynamics and/or solid mechanics of aorta in in-vitro and in-silico settings.• Performing a comprehended multi-parameter experimental (PIV/PTV) and numerical study in heart-assist pump outflow (Left Ventricle Assist Device ;LVAD), externally funded by Medtronic company.• Conducted an in-vitro (PIV/PTV) study of flow assessment in Brain Aneurysm models treated with intra-sacular endovascular devices supported by Galaxy Therapeutics company.• Collaborating with Dr. Robroy MacIver, cardiovascular and thoracic surgeon, and Dr. Osama Zaidat, Neurologist, as medical advisors in the LVAD and Brain Aneurysm studies.• Characterized the turbulent particle-laden flow feature inside a pipe by imaging of florescent particles using PIV/PTV measurements.• Utilized in-house MATLAB codes for data processing and statistical analysis.• Working with PIVview and ImageJ softwares as a post-processing tool for PIV analysis.• Quantifying and assessing uncertainties associated with experimental measurements and PIV error estimation.• Mentored and supervised graduate and undergraduate students to perform experiments with PIV/PTV setup.