معرفی
Vibhav Durgesh, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Idaho. His research focuses on experimental aerodynamics, biofluids, renewable energy systems, and fluid-structure interactions. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Wyoming (2008), an M.S. from the same institution (2004), and a B.Tech. from the Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur (1999).
Key research areas include wind/water tunnel testing, low-Reynolds aerodynamics, and porous media flow. He has secured grants totaling over $500k from NASA, Idaho Water Resources Research Institute, and NSF, focusing on fluid-membrane interactions, groundwater dynamics, and biofluids instrumentation. His lab uses advanced tools like PIV systems and 3D printers for flow visualization and diagnostics.
- Teaching: ME 330, ME 420/520, ME 424/426, ME 551/451
- Leadership: Principal Investigator on 5+ funded projects
- Expertise: Modal decomposition (POD/DMD), turbulence measurement, and biomedical fluid dynamics
Recent work explores surface-subsurface flow interactions in salmon redds, FSI in flapping flags, and ventilator-mediated pulmonary dynamics. His interdisciplinary approach bridges mechanical engineering with biomedical and environmental applications.
