Azar Eslam Panah

Azar Eslam Panah is an Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the Division of Engineering, Business & Computing (Penn State Berks). Her work bridges fluid dynamics with bioinspired engineering and creative education initiatives.

• Current research focuses on vortex interactions, leading-edge vortices, and hydrofoil dynamics
• Active in underwater robotics and renewable energy systems through the Integrated Energy Systems theme
• Developed innovative fluid mechanics pedagogy using photography

Recent publications analyze:

• 2024: Vortex gust interactions in bioinspired flapping wings and touchless underwater sensing
• 2023: Photography-based teaching methods
• 2021-2015: COVID-19 transmission modeling, ferrofluid-watercolor mixing, and airfoil/hydrofoil dynamics

Notable projects include coordinating a national art-science exhibition (2023) and securing a Manufacturing PA Initiative grant (2022) for wind turbine research. She contributes to Fluids journal editorial work (2019) and teaches fluid mechanics through interdisciplinary approaches.

Contact: aue10@psu.edu | Office: Gaige Building, Penn State Berks Campus (Reading, PA)