Kirti Chandra Sahu

Prof. Kirti Chandra Sahu is a Professor at the Department of Chemical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad. His research focuses on fluid dynamics, particularly studying bubbles, drops, multiphase flows, viscosity-stratified flows, and hydrodynamic instabilities. He leads the Multiphase Microphysics Laboratory and has developed advanced facilities like the Raindrops Research Facility for atmospheric studies.

• PhD in Fluid Mechanics from Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (2003-2007)
• Postdoctoral Research at Imperial College London (2006-2009)

Research interests span:

• Microfluidics and small-scale flow instabilities
• Numerical solvers using GPU acceleration
• Thermocapillary and interfacial phenomena
• Applications in atmospheric science and biomedical engineering

His 15 most recent publications highlight advancements in droplet fragmentation, evaporation dynamics, coalescence mechanisms, and computational methods. Awards include Fellowships from INAE (2025), Indian Academy of Sciences (2023), and Institute of Physics, UK (2021), along with recognition as a top 1% reviewer for Journal of Fluid Mechanics.

He has mentored 18 PhD students and multiple postdoctoral fellows while serving on editorial boards and international committees. Collaborations extend to institutions in France, Greece, USA, and UK.