Arun Kumar Perumal

Arun Kumar Perumal serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Aerospace Engineering at the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IIT Kanpur), where he conducts cutting-edge research in experimental aerodynamics and high-speed flow phenomena.

Dr. Perumal completed his PhD at IIT Kanpur and has built an impressive academic career with previous appointments as Assistant Professor at Indian Institute of Technology Jammu (2017-2020) and Postdoctoral Fellow at Harbin Institute of Technology, Shenzhen (2015-2017), demonstrating both national and international research experience.

His research expertise spans multiple critical areas in fluid dynamics including experimental aerodynamics, high-speed flows, subsonic and supersonic jets, jets in cross flow, impinging jets, and automotive drag reduction techniques. His experimental work focuses on developing innovative control mechanisms for complex flow phenomena, particularly through the use of tabs, fluidic injection systems, and other aerodynamic devices.

Dr. Perumal's publication record reveals a consistent research trajectory focused on jet flow control and manipulation, with articles appearing in top-tier journals such as Physics of Fluids, Journal of Fluid Mechanics, and Journal of Propulsion and Power. His work bridges theoretical fluid dynamics with practical aerospace engineering applications, particularly in propulsion systems and aerodynamic optimization.

He conducts his research from the Propulsion Laboratory within the Department of Aerospace Engineering at IIT Kanpur, maintaining an active research program that contributes significantly to India's aerospace research capabilities.