
Our Team Members

Dr Amir Keshmiri
Group Founder/Director
Reader/Associate Professor in Computational Fluid Dynamics and Head of Business Engagement at the University of Manchester

Dr Bahamin Bazooyar
Post-Doc
Project: Computational Modelling and Design of Innovative Combustion Systems

Charlie Bright
PhD Student
Project: Feasibility of a Cardiovascular Surgical Planning Platform using CFD (Co-Supervised by Dr Stuart Grant)

Anthony Man
PhD Student
Project: A Machine Learning Approach for Prediction of Turbulent Flow in Porous Media (Co-supervised by Dr Yasser Larimi)

Darioush Jalili
PhD Student
Project: CFD Simulation of Flow and Heat Transfer in Porous Media (Co-supervised by Dr Yasser Larimi)

Dae Yeob Lee
MSc Student
Project: Energy Modelling and CFD simulation of Residential Heat Pumps

Luis D'Introdo
BEng Dissertation Student
Project: Modelling Flow in a Patient-Specific Aorta using CFD

Josef Bateman
BEng Dissertation Student
Project: Application of Computational Fluid Dynamics in Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting

Dr Amin Deyranlou
Post-Doc/Visiting Researcher
Project: Development of robust simulation workflow to exploit high resolution MRI data for cardiac modelling

Azin Hosseinzadeh
PhD Student
Project: Computational Modelling of the Urban Heat Island Effects

Sorosh Mirfasihi
PhD Student
Project: CFD of batch mixing for the dispersion of viscous non-Newtonian fluids (Co-supervised by Dr Claudio De Fonte)

Gabriela Lopez-Santana
PhD Student
Project: Modelling and simulation of cardiovascular interventions using high-fidelity CFD (Co-supervised by Dr Alessandro de Rosis)

Sumanta Laho
PhD Student
Project: CFD Modelling of Prosthetic Mechanical Heart Valves (Joint student programme with Kharagpur University)

Abhiraj Gopinadh Pilla
MSc Student
Project: CFD Simulation of Atmospheric Storage Tanks

Muhammad Bin Saifullizan
BEng Dissertation Student
Project: Optimisation of Local Exhaust Ventilation Designs using CFD

Dr Nazanin Mirhosseini
Post-Doc/Visiting Researcher
Project: GCRF project on Innovative Engineering Solutions for Affordable Health Technologies

Fatemeh Shahbazi
PhD Student
Project: CFD Simulation of Microfluidics (Co-supervised by Dr Masoud Jabbari)

Jie Wang
PhD Student
Project: CFD Modelling of congenital heart disease in Africa by using Machine Learning (Co-supervised by Dr Alistair Revell)

Mohammad Elsarraj
PhD Student
Project: Design and Optimisation of Outdoor HVAC Systems using CFD (Co-supervised by Dr Majid Seddighi and Dr Yasser Larimi)

Waleed Alruwaili
PhD Student
Project: CFD Simulation of Phase-Change Materials for Energy Storage (Co-supervised by Dr Yasser Larimi)

Daniel Wall
BEng Dissertation Student
Project: Computational Simulations for Public Engagement

Mabel Ziman
BEng Dissertation Student
Project: Machine Learning coupled with CFD to develop the design and optimisation of neuro vascular treatments
FORMER GROUP MEMBERS (MSc/PhD only)
Sami Alzahrani (MSc 2021)
Project: Energy Modelling of A Novel Energy Saving System for Domestic Heating and Ventilation
Waleed Alruwaili (MSc 2021)
Project: CFD Modelling of A Novel Energy Saving System for Domestic Heating and Ventilation
Dr Michael McElroy (PhD/Post-Doc 2014-2019)
Project: Boundary Condition Assessment and Geometrical Accuracy Enhancement for Computational Haemodynamics
Amirhossein Hassani (PhD 2020)
Project: Dynamics of seawater intrusion into coastal aquifers (Co-supervised by Dr Nima Shokri)
Gabriela Lopez Santana (MSc 2019)
Project: Classical Experimental Measurement Techniques versus CFD in a Fully-Developed Turbulent Pipe
Rio Harris (MSc 2019)
Project: Turbulence Model in Automotive Application
Xianlong Chen (MSc 2019)
Project: Wind microclimate simulation of built environment
Dr Antonios Xenakis (Post-Doc 2018)
Project: Simulation of Helical Bypass Grafts
Ziheng Liu (MSc 2018)
Project: Design of an In Vitro Setup to Measure Hemodynamics Conditions in Different Patient-Specific Cardiovascular Models
Matthew Carr (MSc 2018)
Project: Impact of Boundary Conditions on the Simulation of a Rabbit Aorta
Andres Ruiz-Soler (PhD 2017)
Project: Simulation of Haemodynamics in Bypass Grafts
Tianyi Wang (MSc 2017)
Project: Experimental Hemodynamics for Different Cardiovascular Models
Zhipeng Wang (MSc 2017)
Project: Numerical Modelling of A Rabbit Aorta Using Advanced Boundary Conditions
Nima Khorramrooz (Placement Student 2016)
Project: Feasibility analysis and market research for the 'Heart Lab' project
Dr Salvatore Cito (Post-Doc 2015)
Project: Development of a Novel Flow Field Augmentation Technique to Improve the Patency of Distal Graft Anastomosis
Dr Kerstin Schirrman (Post-Doc 2016)
Project: Design of an Experimental Rig to Fight Obesity in Children and Young Adults
Imad M Natsheh (PhD 2013) (Co-supervised by Dr A Albarbar)
Project: Hybrid Power Systems Energy Management Based on Adaptive Control Algorithms
Solmaz Reynolds (MRes 2013) (Co-supervised by Dr C Liauw)
Project: The Effect of Fibre Morphology on the Surface Characteristics of Composite Wind Turbine Blades
Muhammad Usman Munir (MSc 2016)
Project: Numerical Modelling of Stampede using Fluid Flow Analogy
Kane Hatchard (MSc 2016)
Project: Underwater Retrievals Using Pneumatic or Hydraulic Conveying
Adam Thompson (MSc 2015)
Project: Effectiveness of Windage Features on High Speed Couplings
Robert Chapman (MSc 2014)
Project: CFD Modelling of the Cooling Channel Flows in the First Wall Panel of ITER
Waleed Aljarbou (MSc 2014)
Project: CFD Simulation of Underground Car Parking Design
John Dunn (MSc 2013)
Project: Simulation of Duel Engine Exhaust Into A Single Exhaust Stream
Eshwar Ramasetti (MSc 2013)
Project: Numerical Study of Gas Spargers in Bubble Columns
Alex Killeen (MSc 2012)
Project: Investigations of Gas Flow and Heat Transfer in Advanced Gas-cooled Nuclear Reactor (AGR) Fuel Passages
VACANCIES
MPhil/PhD Positions:
Please visit this page for information on available PhD projects and funding opportunities.