معرفی
Subrata Bhattacharjee is a Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at San Diego State University (SDSU), with an adjunct affiliation in Computer Science. He holds a B.Tech. from Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur (1983), and a Ph.D. from Washington State University (1988). His research focuses on microgravity combustion, radiation heat transfer, and computational thermodynamics, supported by grants from NASA and the National Science Foundation (NSF).
- Education:
- B.Tech., Mechanical Engineering, IIT Kharagpur (1983)
- Ph.D., Mechanical Engineering, Washington State University (1988)
Research Interests:
Prof. Bhattacharjee's work explores flame dynamics in microgravity environments, including experiments conducted aboard NASA's Sounding Rockets, Space Shuttles, and the Mir Space Station. He investigates radiation-kinetics interactions, flame spread modeling, and fire detection technologies. His development of TEST (The Expert System for Thermodynamics) provides a globally accessible educational tool for thermodynamics.
Publication Trends:
Recent publications highlight advancements in microgravity flame spread analysis, pyrolysis kinetics, and computational tools for thermodynamics. Themes include theoretical modeling, experimental validation, and interdisciplinary applications of web services and grid computing in thermal sciences.
Collaborations and Grants:
He collaborates with institutions like Gifu University (Japan) under joint NASA and Japanese government grants. His projects integrate computational frameworks with empirical studies to address challenges in microgravity fire safety and thermodynamic education.
