Ramkumar Parthasarathy

Ramkumar Parthasarathy is the Director of the Aerospace & Mechanical Engineering (AME) Department and a Professor at the University of Oklahoma. He holds a Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Michigan, an M.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Pennsylvania State University, and a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology Madras. His research focuses on turbulent multiphase flows, spray and gas-jet break-up, hydrodynamic stability, and rotating flows, with extensive work in biofuel combustion, desalination systems, and thermal fluid dynamics.

Research Interests: His studies encompass advanced combustion systems (biofuels, jet engines), fluid dynamics (multiphase flows, aerodynamics), and energy-efficient technologies (desalination, emissions reduction). He has pioneered work on novel desalination systems and low-emission engine retrofits, emphasizing sustainability and industrial applications.

Awards: Dr. Parthasarathy has received prestigious honors, including the Anadarko Presidential Professorship (2008), Regent’s Teaching Award (2006), and multiple Outstanding Professor accolades from Sigma Gamma Tau and Pi Tau Sigma. He is also listed in Who's Who in Science and Engineering.

Advising & Grants: While specific student advisees are not listed, his courses (e.g., Turbulence Fluid Dynamics, Experimental Methods) and research projects likely involve graduate students. He has secured grants supporting his work in combustion and fluid dynamics. His lab, part of the College of Engineering, focuses on experimental and theoretical fluid mechanics, with applications in energy and environmental sectors.

Labs/Teams: His research group collaborates on projects in the AME Department, addressing challenges in renewable energy, combustion optimization, and sustainable engineering systems.