Amit Agrawal

Prof. Amit Agrawal is a Professor at the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay), specializing in fluid dynamics, microfluidics, and energy harvesting. His research focuses on biomedical devices, surface engineering, and heat transfer in rarefied gases. He leads a team developing innovative technologies like blood plasma separation microdevices and piezoelectric energy harvesters.

• Education: Not explicitly stated, but his work suggests advanced training in mechanical engineering and fluid dynamics.

His research interests span microfluidic systems, bio-inspired surfaces for drag reduction, and flow dynamics in energy harvesting. Key projects include:

• Design of passive microfluidic devices for blood component separation with 100% plasma efficiency.
• Development of liquid-infused surfaces for anti-biofouling and drag reduction.
• Investigating gaseous slip flows for heat transfer optimization in miniaturized devices.
• Flow-induced energy harvesting systems using piezoelectric transducers and vortex dynamics.

His team has published extensively on topics like lubricant-infused surfaces, bacterial cell mechanics, and pulsation effects on jet impingement. Over 20 articles from 2020–2024 highlight his contributions to microfluidics, biomedical engineering, and thermal-fluid systems.

He supervises PhD and Master’s students, with notable advisees including Ratan Ahuja, Reshma Siddiquie, and Harsh Deswal. His lab facilities include advanced PIV setups, microfabrication tools, and energy harvesting testbeds.

Current openings exist for motivated students and interns in his research group.