Petr Denissenko

Petr Denissenko is an Associate Professor at the School of Engineering, University of Warwick. He holds a PhD in applied mathematics from the University of Hull (2004), an MPhil in Plasma Physics from Novosibirsk State University (1996), and a BSc in Physics from the same institution (1994). His research focuses on Experimental Fluid Dynamics, including interfacial phenomena, emulsions, surface waves, energy spectra, and biological flows. He has extensive experience in fluid dynamics experimentation, spanning over 25 years across institutions like the University of Hull and HKUST.

Education:

• BSc Physics, Novosibirsk State University (1994)
• MPhil Plasma Physics, Novosibirsk State University (1996)
• PhD Applied Mathematics, University of Hull (2004)

Research Interests:

Denissenko’s work explores complex fluid systems, including:
- Interfacial phenomena: Studying bubble dynamics, emulsion formation, and surface wave interactions.
- Biological flows: Investigating sperm motility and microorganism navigation in confined spaces.
- Rotating flows: Analyzing turbulence in rotating fluids and vortex dynamics.
- Energy applications: Optimizing heat transfer in microchannel systems and microwave-assisted combustion.

Grants & Projects:

• "Experimental investigation of unsteady flow around a biomimetic wind energy harvester" (Royal Society, 2020–2022)
• "Microfluidics tools for sperm selection and diagnostics" (Wellcome Trust, 2018–2020)
• "FREECATS" (European Commission, 2012–2015)

Publications: Over 50 peer-reviewed articles in journals like Physical Review Fluids, Scientific Reports, and Journal of Fluid Mechanics, emphasizing experimental and computational fluid dynamics.

Labs & Facilities: Active in Warwick’s fluid dynamics laboratory, specializing in high-speed imaging, particle tracking, and multiphase flow experiments. Collaborates with industrial partners on energy and biomedical applications.