About
Associate Professor Kiao Inthavong is a faculty member at RMIT University's School of Engineering, specializing in Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and biomedical engineering. His research focuses on optimizing drug delivery devices, nasal airflow dynamics, and aerosol deposition in respiratory systems.
He holds a PhD and has held academic roles since 2005, including Senior Lecturer (2014–2018) and Senior Research Fellow (2013–2014). His non-academic experience includes roles at Ford Motor Company and CSIRO.
- Research Themes: Biomedical engineering, CFD modeling, drug delivery systems, nanotechnology, and respiratory physiology.
- Key Projects: Includes nasal drug delivery optimization, eductor-based desalination, and CFD analysis of respiratory diseases.
- Collaborations: Active in global CFD challenges (e.g., aerosol dispersion modeling) and interdisciplinary biomedical engineering.
His work has been featured in outlets like Talking Health and MedIndia, highlighting innovations in nasal spray design and respiratory health.
Supervises PhD/Master’s research on topics like porous membrane syringes, olfactory drug delivery, and desalination systems. Hosts the CFD Research Lab for collaborative projects.
