Alberto Aliseda

Alberto Aliseda is the PACCAR Professor in Engineering and Department Chair of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Washington. His primary research focuses on fluid mechanics, particularly multiphase flows with applications in energy, environmental, and biomedical systems. He has pioneered experimental and computational studies on bubble dynamics, droplet atomization, and cardiovascular hemodynamics. His work bridges fundamental fluid mechanics with practical engineering challenges, such as improving flow diverting stents for aneurysms and optimizing marine energy converters.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, University of California, San Diego (2004)
• M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, University of California, San Diego (2000)
• B.S./M.S. in Aerospace Engineering, School of Aeronautics (ETSIA), Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (1998)

Research Interests:

• Multiphase flow dynamics in turbulent environments
• Biomedical applications: cerebral aneurysms, cardiovascular stents, and microbubble imaging
• Environmental flows: gas-liquid interactions in oceans and clouds
• Energy systems: atomization in combustion and marine current turbines

His lab employs advanced experimental techniques like PIV, LDA, and radiography, complemented by high-fidelity CFD modeling.

Scientific Awards:

• US Geological Survey Director's Award (2010)
• NSF CAREER Award (2008)
• La Caixa Foundation Fellowship (1999-2001)

Advising & Grants:

• Active grants focus on LVAD thrombogenicity, cerebral hemodynamics, and multiphase flow modeling
• Collaborations with industry and clinical partners on stent design and medical device optimization

His research team has developed novel patient-specific models for aneurysm treatment and LVAD optimization.

Labs & Teams:

• MEB 306 Multiphase & Cardiovascular Flow Lab
• Interdisciplinary projects with UW Medicine, Blue Origin, and Kennedy Space Center