Anchal Sareen

Anchal Sareen serves as an Assistant Professor with a joint appointment in the Department of Mechanical Engineering and the Department of Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering at the University of Michigan's College of Engineering. Her academic role centers on experimental hydrodynamics research, and she directs the Experimental Fluid Dynamics Lab, which operates under the mission statement '#Driven to create an impact!' in advancing fluid mechanics knowledge.

Her primary research focuses on Experimental Hydrodynamics with specific emphasis on renewable energy harvesting systems and energy-efficient marine propulsion technologies. Through rigorous experimental methodologies, she investigates complex fluid phenomena including vortex interactions, flow control mechanisms, and surface modification effects on hydrodynamic forces. Her work frequently examines bluff bodies such as spheres and airfoils across various Reynolds number regimes, bridging fundamental fluid mechanics principles with practical engineering applications in sustainable energy and maritime transportation.

Analysis of her publication record from 2022-2025 reveals a concentrated research trajectory in manipulating fluid flows around spheres and airfoils through passive and active control strategies. Key thematic threads include surface roughness effects, smart morphable skins for adaptive drag reduction, lift generation via asymmetric modifications, and vortex-induced vibration control. These studies demonstrate consistent innovation in hydrodynamic force modulation with direct implications for renewable energy device optimization and next-generation marine propulsion systems.

The Experimental Fluid Dynamics Lab, under her leadership, maintains experimental facilities dedicated to cutting-edge hydrodynamics research. The lab's work integrates advanced flow visualization, force measurement techniques, and adaptive surface technologies to address critical challenges in energy sustainability and marine engineering, emphasizing practical impact through experimental validation.