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Dr. Imran Afgan is an Associate Professor at Khalifa University in the Department of Mechanical & Nuclear Engineering. He has held academic and research positions at institutions including the University of Manchester, Université Pierre et Marie Curie, and Air University, and is a chartered engineer (CEng) and registered Professional Engineer (PEC). His work focuses on high-fidelity simulations and computational fluid dynamics (CFD) applied to nuclear thermal hydraulics and renewable energy systems.
- Education:
- PhD in Mechanical Engineering, University of Manchester, United Kingdom
- BS in Mechanical Engineering, Ghulam Ishaq Khan Institute of Engineering Sciences & Technology, Pakistan
Dr. Afgan’s research spans turbulence modeling, fluid-structure interaction, conjugate heat transfer, and uncertainty quantification. He has secured over USD 12 million in funding for projects such as PerAWAT, ReDAPT, CARE, and ANTIFOD, with applications in nuclear reactors, tidal energy, and solar thermal systems. His projects integrate machine learning and advanced CFD techniques to address multi-physics challenges.
His scientific accolades include the IAHR Harold Jan Schoemaker Award and Fellowships from the Institution of Mechanical Engineers UK and the Higher Education Academy. Dr. Afgan has taught courses such as Advanced Fluid Mechanics and Turbulence Theory and Modelling.
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