Yannis HardalupasView profile
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Yannis Hardalupas is a Professor of Multiphase Flows at the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Imperial College London. His affiliations include the Centre for Translational Nutrition and Food Research, Climate and Health, Energy Futures Lab, and the Institute for Molecular Science and Engineering. He holds a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from Imperial College (1989) and has over 30 years of academic experience, including roles as Reader (2003–2009) and Advanced Research Fellow (1994–1998). His research focuses on multiphase flows, combustion, turbulence, and nanofluids. Notable interests include laser-induced flame dynamics, spray flow modeling, and energy systems. He has contributed to interdisciplinary fields like food engineering and sustainable energy, addressing challenges in thermal storage and alternative fuels. Recent work emphasizes data-driven approaches for cryogenic hydrogen release, hydrogen-ammonia combustion systems, and erosion-resistant wind turbine materials. His labs combine experimental diagnostics (e.g., PIV, chemiluminescence imaging) with computational modeling (LES, CFD). Hardalupas leads collaborations in climate resilience, energy transition, and material science, reflecting his role as a cross-disciplinary academic leader.