Tufan K Guha

Tufan K Guha is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Aerospace Engineering at Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Florida State University, USA (2017)
• B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering from National Institute of Technology, Calicut (2010)

Dr. Guha specializes in Experimental Aerodynamics and Fluid Mechanics, with particular expertise in Active and Passive Flow Control. His research focuses on understanding and manipulating fluid flow phenomena to improve aerodynamic performance of various systems. He employs both experimental approaches and computational methods to investigate complex flow behaviors in aerospace applications, with particular emphasis on vortex dynamics and flow control techniques for aircraft components.

His research output demonstrates a consistent trajectory in aerospace fluid dynamics, with publications examining wingtip vortices, flow control over airfoils, and morphing structures for performance enhancement. Guha's work bridges fundamental fluid mechanics with practical aerospace engineering applications, contributing to advancements in aircraft design and efficiency optimization through innovative flow manipulation strategies.

Dr. Guha maintains an active research program with collaborations both within IIT Kanpur and internationally, building on his postdoctoral experience at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute where he worked from 2019-2022. His research integrates experimental methodologies with theoretical analysis to address challenging problems in modern aerospace engineering.