Joel Daou

Dr. Joel Daou is a Senior Lecturer in Applied Mathematics at the School of Mathematics, The University of Manchester. His research focuses on combustion theory, fluid mechanics, and numerical methods. He has supervised four PhD students and contributed to over 50 publications on flame propagation, turbulent combustion, and stability analysis. His work integrates analytical and computational techniques to study inhomogeneities in combustion processes.

Key research areas include flame stability in shear flows, premixed flame dynamics under Darcy’s law, and diffusion-thermal instabilities. He is affiliated with research groups such as Energy & Multiphysics and Turbulence Mechanics. His research has explored topics like triple flames in mixing layers, droplet combustion in supercritical conditions, and the role of heat loss in flame quenching.

Daou’s academic contributions span theoretical models for reaction zones, Taylor dispersion effects, and bifurcation analysis in combustion systems. His work bridges fundamental combustion science with engineering applications, addressing challenges in energy and environmental systems.