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Dr. Imran Afgan is a Senior Lecturer in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at The University of Manchester and an Associate Professor at Khalifa University of Science and Technology. He holds a BSc in Mechanical Engineering from GIKI Pakistan (1999) and a PhD in Mechanical Engineering (LES and Turbulence Modelling) from UMIST (2007). His research focuses on computational fluid dynamics, turbulence modeling, renewable energy systems, and thermal hydraulics. He leads the Thermal Power and Fluids Engineering group and has contributed to projects like the ORE Hub and ESSENTIAL. His work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals related to affordable and clean energy.
- Education: BSc (GIKI), PhD (UMIST)
- Positions: Director of Thermal Power and Fluids Engineering, Co-Investigator in multiple research projects
Research interests include high-performance computing, large eddy simulation, marine hydro-kinetic energy, and aeroacoustics. He has published over 83 articles and secured awards such as the IAHR Harold Jan Schoemaker Prize (2023).
Recent projects involve improving photovoltaic panel efficiency, corrosion testing in nuclear contexts, and offshore renewable energy innovation.
