Arun K. Saha

Arun K. Saha is a Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur. His academic career at IIT Kanpur spans multiple decades with significant contributions to fluid mechanics and thermal sciences.

• PhD (IIT Kanpur, 1999)
• M.Tech (IIT Kanpur, 1994)
• B.E. (Gauhati University, 1991)

Professor Saha's research primarily focuses on Fluid and Thermal Sciences, with particular expertise in computational fluid dynamics, flow characteristics, and heat transfer phenomena. His work bridges theoretical analysis with practical engineering applications, especially in complex flow geometries and transitional flow regimes. His research has significant implications for thermal management systems, aerodynamic design, and fluid machinery optimization.

His publication record shows consistent scholarly activity from 2003-2014, with articles appearing in prestigious journals such as Physics of Fluids, ASME Journal of Heat Transfer, and International Journal of Heat and Fluid Flow. The research demonstrates a progression from fundamental flow studies to more complex geometries and phenomena, reflecting deepening expertise in computational methods and fluid mechanics.

• Best paper (Heat Transfer Division) award by Internal Gas Turbine Institute of ASME, New York, 2006

Professor Saha maintains an active research program with collaborations both within IIT Kanpur and with international researchers. His work continues to influence both academic research and practical engineering applications in fluid dynamics and thermal systems.