About

Thermofluids processes are critical to the operation and performance of a diverse range of engineering systems. Examples include most forms of power generation, aerodynamics, cooling of electrical devices and heating, ventilation and air conditioning. Beyond engineering, thermofluids processes are also relevant to medicine, weather forecasting and climate change.

Our group’s aim is, through experimental and computational research, to develop specialist diagnostic techniques and more precise and reliable physical models for the experimental investigation and numerical simulation of complex processes and thus to advance our fundamental understanding.

There is a long history of thermofluids research at Manchester, starting with Osborne Reynolds in the 19th century. The current group consists of nine academics and two experimental officers, possesses a suite of specialist experimental facilities and is engaged in a variety of research projects, with support from industry and funding councils.

Meet the team

Email and telephone contacts for our academic and research staff in Thermofluids.