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Bauyrzhan Primkulov is an Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Yale University. His research focuses on interfacial fluid dynamics and soft matter physics, with emphasis on fluid-fluid displacement in disordered environments and hydrodynamic pilot-wave theory. He holds a Ph.D. from MIT (2022) and B.Sc./M.Sc. from the University of Alberta.
Primkulov's work bridges theoretical and experimental approaches to address energy and environmental challenges. His team investigates phenomena such as capillary flow dynamics in porous media, wettability effects on displacement patterns, and pilot-wave systems that mimic quantum behaviors. Key contributions include advancing Lenormand's phase diagram for multiphase flows and studying avalanches in imbibition processes.
- Recipient of InterPore PoreLab Award (2024) and MIT's CEE Best Doctoral Thesis (2022)
- Expertise spans experimental hydrodynamics, multiphase flow modeling, and granular media mechanics
- Active in developing novel methods like photoporomechanics to visualize stress fields in fluid-filled granular systems
His recent studies explore crossover dynamics between stick-slip and steady sliding regimes in viscous slugs, as well as confinement effects in pilot-wave hydrodynamics. Primkulov collaborates across disciplines to translate fundamental fluid mechanics insights into practical solutions for energy storage and environmental systems.
