Alban Sauret

Alban Sauret is an Associate Professor and Vice Chair in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of California, Santa Barbara. His research focuses on multiphase systems, fluid dynamics, and interfacial phenomena with applications in environmental science, industrial processes, and geophysical hazards. He leads interdisciplinary projects combining experiments, modeling, and simulations to understand particle-fluid interactions in complex flows.

Education: PhD from IRPHE/Aix-Marseille University, MSc and BSc in Physics from École Normale Supérieure de Lyon.

Research Interests: Fluid dynamics of granular materials, tsunami generation via subaerial landslides, coating technologies using capillary forces, and microfluidic clogging mechanisms. His work bridges fundamental physics with practical engineering solutions for energy efficiency and sustainable processes.

Articles highlight advancements in wave dynamics, granular collapse modeling, and particle deposition techniques. Key contributions include predictive tsunami models and novel methods for mitigating clogging in microfluidic systems.

Recipient of the NSF Early CAREER Award, he collaborates across disciplines to address challenges in environmental engineering and materials science.