Engine Research Center
Students*, Researchers and Modeling Projects
Diagnostics and Controls
Kushal Narayanaswamy – DI-HCCI Engine Control System Development using Engine Simulation Codes
Charge preparation
Hao Lu – Direct Numerical Simulations and LES Modeling of Rotating Turbulence
Chan-Hee Son – Assessment of In Cylinder Turbulence Models
Diego Arias – Numerical study of fuel and air flow in small engine carburetors
Fuel Injection and Sprays
Neerav Abani – Spray Model Development for Advanced Diesel Engines
Wei Liu – Direct Numerical Simulations of Low Mach Number Turbulence and Sprays
Wei Ning – Development of a "Next-Generation Spray Model" For Direct Injection Automotive Diesel Engines that considers Unstable Wave Growth Processes that lead to Spray Formation
Achuth Munnannur - Use of Impinging Sprays to Reduce Engine Emissions
Combustion Optimization and Emissions
Michael Bergin – Soot and NOx Emissions Reduction in Diesel Engines via Spinspray
Combustion
Caroline Dougan – An Improved Optimization Search Methodology Using a Multi-Objective Genetic Algorithm (MOGA)
Bing Hu – Modeling Turbulent Non-premixed Combustion using Large Eddy Simulation
Rahul Jhavar – Investigating the Impact of Mixing on HCCI using RANS and LES Techniques
Chulhwa Jung – Modeling of Homogeneous Charge Compression Ignition (HCCI) Combustion Processes
Manshik Kim - Numerical Study of Multiple Injection Strategies Using Variable IVC and Injection Timing Control in HSDI Diesel Engine
Long Liang – Modeling Combustion in Spark-Ignition Engines Using G-equation Model with Detailed Chemistry
Yi Liu – Modeling and Optimizing Diesel Engine Combustion and Emissions
Achuth Munnannur, N. Abani – Use of Pressure Reactive Piston to control Diesel
HCCI
Satbir Singh – Experimental and Computational Investigation of Low Temperature Diesel Engine Combustion
Laine Stager – Modeling the Effect of Piston Geometry on HSDI Diesel Engine Performance and Emissions
Yong Sun – Diesel Combustion and Emissions Modeling
Tanet Aroonsrisopon - CFD Analysis of Stratified Charge of HCCI Combustion Using Direct Injection
Bing Hu - LES Combustion Modeling for Diesel Engine Simulations
Long Liang - Modeling Combustion in Spark-Ignition Engines Using G-equation Model with Detailed Chemistry
Sung Wook Park - Numerical Study on the Low Emission Window of HCCI Combustion
Exhaust Aftertreatment
Stephen England – Diesel Engine/Aftertreatment Integrated system Model
Andrea Strzelec – Development of Aftertreatment Device Models
Nilesh Bagal - Development and Implementation of CO and HC Emission Models for Use in an Integrated Diesel Engine, Emissions and Aftertreatment System Model
Turbulence
Hao Lu - Large Eddy Simulation of Rotating Turbulence
*Current students and recent graduates
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