Payman Jalali

Payman Jalali is an Associate Professor at the LUT School of Energy Systems, LUT University. His research focuses on fluid dynamics, granular materials, computational fluid dynamics (CFD), heat transfer, and multiphase flows. He has contributed to studies on energy systems, biomaterials, and biomedical engineering applications. His work integrates numerical methods such as the lattice Boltzmann method and discrete element method (DEM) to analyze complex phenomena like granular shock waves, conjugate heat transfer, and fluid-particle interactions.

Key research areas include direct air capture systems, granular media failure mechanisms, and turbulence modeling in multiphase flows. His publications span from 2000 to 2025, with recent emphasis on CFD applications in energy systems and biomedical contexts. Notable contributions address challenges in fluid power systems, porous media behavior, and arterial blood flow dynamics.

His academic contributions include over 50 peer-reviewed articles, covering topics from granular shear flows to cardiovascular modeling. Collaborative work bridges engineering and biomedical disciplines, reflecting his interdisciplinary approach to solving complex physical and biological systems.