Sergei Sazhin

Sergei Sazhin is Professor of Thermal Physics at the University of Brighton's School of Architecture, Technology and Engineering. His research focuses on thermal-fluid phenomena in energy systems, particularly spray combustion and droplet dynamics. He holds a PhD from St. Petersburg State University and has led multiple research projects funded by EPSRC and Royal Society.

Research Interests: Sazhin specializes in numerical modeling of fluid dynamics and heat transfer processes in fuel sprays, evaporation kinetics, and combustion optimization. His work bridges fundamental thermodynamics with applications in automotive and energy engineering.

Publications: Recent articles demonstrate advanced modeling of multicomponent droplet behavior, bubble dynamics in fuel emulsions, and catalytic biofuel combustion, reflecting his focus on sustainable energy solutions.

Awards & Projects: Currently leads the EPSRC project on vortex structures in combustion engines and a Royal Society initiative on nanoparticle-enhanced droplet evaporation.

Education & Affiliations:

• PhD in Magnetospheric Physics (St. Petersburg State University)
• Postgraduate Certificate (University of Sheffield)
• External collaborator at Institute of Physics