Valery Chernoray

Valery Chernoray is a Research Professor at the Division of Fluid Dynamics, Chalmers University of Technology. Since 1996, he has specialized in experimental fluid dynamics with extensive expertise in modern flow analysis and measurement techniques. He currently leads the Chalmers Laboratory of Fluid and Thermal Science, a university-wide research infrastructure facility that provides equal access to flow, temperature, and motion measurement capabilities for researchers across all engineering disciplines at Chalmers.

Professor Chernoray's research encompasses several key areas in fluid dynamics:

• Experimental validation of computational models using Particle Image Velocimetry (PIV)
• Turbomachinery aerodynamics, particularly turbine rear structures and outlet guide vanes
• Bearing lubrication systems and multiphase flow in mechanical components
• Active flow control applications for automotive and marine systems
• Wind engineering for urban and marine environments
• Heat transfer analysis in complex engineering systems

His recent publications (2022-2024) reveal a strong emphasis on experimental validation of computational models, with particular focus on lubrication systems in bearings and gearboxes, turbine aerodynamics, and active flow control. His work consistently bridges theoretical fluid dynamics with practical engineering applications, demonstrating expertise in both fundamental research and industrial problem-solving.

As head of the Chalmers Laboratory of Fluid and Thermal Science, Professor Chernoray oversees comprehensive experimental facilities supporting research across multiple engineering disciplines. The laboratory provides critical infrastructure for experimental work in air, water, and solid object measurements, serving as a hub for interdisciplinary collaboration at Chalmers University.