Vishagen Ramasamy

Vishagen Ramasamy is a Lecturer in Aeronautical Engineering at the Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science. His research focuses on aerodynamics, compressible flows, heat transfer, and computational fluid dynamics with applications in hydrogen energy systems and phase change materials. He holds a PhD in Transport and Environment from the University of Southampton (2018) and a BEng in Aeronautical Engineering from the same institution (2013).

Research interests emphasize thermal management in high-pressure hydrogen storage, phase-change material integration for temperature control, and aerofoil performance optimization. His work bridges theoretical modeling and experimental validation, addressing challenges in vehicular hydrogen systems and energy efficiency.

• Education:
  • PhD in Transport and Environment (2013-2017) - University of Southampton
  • BEng in Aeronautical Engineering (2010-2013) - University of Southampton

Research outputs highlight advancements in hydrogen cylinder thermal response analysis and protuberance effects on aerofoil performance. His recent work (2024) models conjugate heat transfer in high-pressure hydrogen vessels for vehicular applications. Earlier studies (2017-2020) explored phase-change materials for temperature control during hydrogen cylinder filling processes.

• Scientific Awards:
  • Best BEng Aeronautical Engineering Student (2013)
  • Best BEng Aeronautical Engineering Student 2012/13
  • Best Engineering Student 2012-2013

Advising and grants information is not explicitly detailed in the profile. No lab or team affiliations are mentioned beyond the Engineering Research and Innovation Group.

Current research trends include optimizing thermal management in renewable energy systems and advancing computational methods for complex fluid dynamics scenarios.