Khalid Saleh

Dr. Khalid Saleh is a Senior Lecturer in Mechanical Engineering at the School of Engineering, University of Southern Queensland. His research focuses on fluid dynamics, icing phenomena in aircraft engines, computational fluid dynamics (CFD), and thermal engineering. He holds a PhD from USQ (2013) and an MSc from Al-Nahrain University (2002). Dr. Saleh teaches courses in heat transfer, fluid mechanics, and computational methods. He is affiliated with the Institute for Advanced Engineering and Space Sciences (IAESS) and has conducted pioneering work on ice crystal icing wind tunnels and supersonic flow analysis using advanced diagnostics like TDLAS.

His research interests span multiphase flows, nanofluids, and renewable energy systems, with applications in aerospace and industrial engineering. He has supervised over 10 doctoral students in areas including ejector performance optimization and hybrid nanomaterials. His recent publications emphasize machine learning integration in fluid dynamics and hydrogen fuel utilization in engines.

• Research affiliations: Institute for Advanced Engineering and Space Sciences (IAESS)
• Key research tools: CFD simulations, experimental wind tunnels, and optical diagnostics (TDLAS)
• Key projects: Variable geometry ejector design, ice accretion monitoring systems, and eco-hybrid composite materials

Dr. Saleh's work bridges theoretical fluid mechanics with practical engineering solutions, contributing to aerospace safety and sustainable energy technologies.