- Combustion
- Laser Diagnostics
- Thermofluids
- +۴ مورد دیگر
Brian Peterson holds the position of Personal Chair of Advanced Laser Diagnostics within the School of Engineering at the University of Edinburgh, where he serves as a Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering. His research focuses on advanced experimental techniques for combustion and thermofluids, with particular emphasis on flame-wall interactions, turbulent flow dynamics, and pyrolysis processes. He actively supervises PhD students and leads multiple high-impact research projects funded by major international bodies. Research Expertise: Professor Peterson specializes in cutting-edge laser diagnostics including Particle Image Velocimetry (PIV), phosphor thermometry, and wavelet-based optical flow velocimetry (wOFV). His work investigates fundamental combustion phenomena in internal combustion engines, fire safety applications, and biomass combustion systems. Key contributions include high-speed measurements of flame-vortex interactions, pyrolysis front tracking in solid fuels, and surface temperature mapping during flame-wall quenching events. Publication Trends: Recent publications (2022-2025) demonstrate a strong focus on high-speed diagnostics for resolving transient combustion phenomena in narrow passages and turbulent boundary layers. His work integrates combustion science, fluid dynamics, and thermofluids to address challenges in engine efficiency, fire safety, and hydrogen combustion. The research consistently emphasizes experimental validation through advanced optical techniques capable of kHz-rate measurements. Research Leadership: Professor Peterson serves as Principal Investigator on multiple funded projects including: Unresolved fluid mechanics at liquid/gas interfaces for atomizing sprays (UKRI, 2023-2028) Premixed flame-wall interaction in turbulent boundary layers (EPSRC, 2021-2025) EPIC: Energy transfer Processes at gas/wall Interfaces under extreme Conditions (European Commission, 2017-2023) He has secured funding from EPSRC, UKRI, European Commission, and industry partners for combustion diagnostics and thermofluids research. Facilities and Collaborations: Based in the James Clerk Maxwell Building (Room 2.2415), he contributes to the Multiscale Thermofluids Research group and has developed specialized datasets on aerosol dispersion for virus transmission risk mitigation. His work involves international collaborations with institutions in Germany (Technical University of Darmstadt) and industry partners in automotive and energy sectors.










