Laboratory Introduction

Our research interests lie in the areas of mathematical modelling of physical phenomena present in chemical, environmental and biological systems. Through the translation of mathematical models into computer code and computational simulation, We aim to predict the system behaviours and ultimately optimise the system to achieve specific objectives, e.g., minimising cost/environmental impact for a chemical plant and minimising the risk of side effects for medical treatments. In the general workflow of my research, fundamental theories and experimental/clinical findings serve to build a computational model via two main methodologies, “Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)” and “Process Systems Engineering (PSE)”. CFD-based modelling approaches are particularly beneficial when fluid flow and mass transfer phenomena in a complex domain need to be studied, e.g., rotating packed bed and stent-grafts. Also, PSE-based approaches have been mostly utilised for developing a tractable predictive model for an overall performance and treatment outcome. Both CFD and process models can be used for optimisation for device/plant design and operating conditions. This workflow can be applied for various chemical/environmental and systems biomedical, including but not limited to:

• Membrane separation for desalination and water treatment
• Carbon capture and utilisation
• Blood flow and drug delivery for cancer therapy and clot-dissolving therapy
• Targeted drug delivery systems using nanocarriers

Research Areas

• Process Systems Engineering (PSE)
• Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
• Desalination and water treatment
• Carbon capture and utilisation
• Blood flow and drug delivery
• Cardiovascular systems

Research Activities

• Process modelling, simulation and optimisation for various membrane-based desalination methods
• Computational fluid dynamics simulation of complex fluid flow and mass transfer phenomena
• Electric motor simulation and design optimisation
• Process simulation, technoeconomic analysis and life cycle assessment for various carbon dioxide conversion processes
• Modelling and simulation of mass and heat transfer phenomena in a liquefied natural gas tank
• Computational modelling and simulation of clot-dissolving treatment in 3D patients arterial geometries
• Mathematical modelling of chemotheray and optimisation of treatment protocols 3D simulation of thoracoabdominal stent grafts