Uncertainty Analysis:
Presently I am working with Prof. Mike Giles towards DPhil in Numerical Analysis at Computing Laboratory, Oxford. The project aims at investigating the effect of geometric uncertainties arising from the manufacturing errors of the turbine blades on the engine performance. Presently we are looking at the various methodologies for propagating the uncertainties through a generic non-linear function that is solved iteratively. To find out more about this work, follow me.
Fluid Mechanics:
My interest in fluid dynamics started with my introduction to fluid flows during my undergrad studies at the Department of Aerospace Engineering in IIT Bombay. I am particularly interested in computational fluid dynamics. My Masters thesis titled "Development of a framework for multiblock structured CFD solvers" gave me a good understanding of the computational and implementation issues related to fluid mechanics solvers. My appreciation regarding the nature of fluid flows was enhanced by the study of the distortion coefficient at the exit of the inlet ducts of turbine engines. The publication resulted by study can be found here.
Robust Design:
I believe that the next step in the evolution of engineering design process is the systematic approach towards robust design considering various inherent uncertainties. The uncertainties may arise from the operating conditions, modelling errors, manufacturing errors or the design requirements. While at CASDE during 2003-04, I carried out an extensive literature survey of various methodologies for robust design which became a part of a course offered by CASDE. More about this can be found here.
