Shailesh Naire

Shailesh Naire is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Computer Science and Mathematics at Keele University, UK. He earned his PhD in Applied Mathematics from the University of Delaware (2000), with research on thin-film fluid dynamics in foam drainage. His career includes postdoctoral work at the University of Nottingham (2001–2004) and lectureships at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (2000–2001), Heriot-Watt University (2004–2006), and the University of Nottingham (2006).

• Education: PhD in Applied Mathematics (University of Delaware, 2000)

His research spans fluid mechanics and biomedical engineering, focusing on fluid-structure interactions, free boundaries, and mathematical modeling. Current projects include thermocapillary and thermoviscous effects in thin-film flows, fingering instabilities in lava flows, and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) simulations for mechanical thrombectomy and tissue engineering. Collaborations involve Keele's School of Pharmacy and Bioengineering and the Royal Stoke University Hospital.

Recent publications highlight his work on signaling molecule-mediated cartilage regeneration, thermo-viscous instabilities in spreading liquid domes, and adaptive mesh methods for thin-film equations. He supervises PhD student Jatinder Pannu (2023) and has mentored several former students, including Kelly Campbell (2020) and Hani Alahmadi (2021).

Administratively, he serves as the Health and Safety Liaison Officer in his school and has held leadership roles such as Postgraduate Research Director and Programme Director for the Data Scientist Apprenticeship. His research themes include Fluid Dynamics and Biomechanics.