Krishnan Mahesh
Professor

Professor Mahesh's group is involved in the computation, analysis, and modeling of turbulent flows. The overall focus is on fundamental advances in numerical algorithms, and understanding of flow physics that allow the prediction of engineering turbulent flows. Traditionally high-fidelity simulation methods like direct numerical and large-eddy simulation have been restricted to fairly simple geometries. Dr. Mahesh's research focuses on developing numerical methods and turbulence models that are flexible enough to handle engineering geometries without compromising the accuracy needed to simulate turbulence. Most of their simulations use unstructured grids on massively parallel computing platforms. Professor Mahesh conducts research into applications ranging from incompressible propeller flows to supersonic shock/turbulence interaction, reacting multiphase flows in combustors, and flows involving plasmas.

Degrees

Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering, Stanford University, 1996
M.S. Mechanical Engineering, Stanford University, 1990
B.Tech., Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay, 1989

Experience

2009 - Present: Professor, University of Minnesota
2005 - 2009: Associate Professor, University of Minnesota
2000 - 2005: Assistant Professor, University of Minnesota
1997 - 2000: Research Associate Center for Turbulence Research, Stanford University
1996 - 1997: Postdoctoral Fellow Center for Turbulence Research, Stanford University

Five Recent Publications

I. Marusic, D.D. Joseph & K. Mahesh, 2007, Laminar and turbulent comparisons for channel flow and flow control, Journal of Fluid Mechanics, 570: 467-477, (Journal Article) More Details, Request PDF
SUMAN MUPPIDI AND KRISHNAN MAHESH, 2007, Direct numerical simulation of round turbulent jets in crossflow, J. Fluid Mech., vol. 574, pp. 59–84., (Journal Article) More Details, Request PDF
N. Park & K. Mahesh, 2007, Analysis of numerical errors in large eddy simulation using statistical closure theory, Journal of Computational Physics, 222: 194-216., (Journal Article) More Details, Request PDF
S. Muppidi & K. Mahesh, 2006, A two-dimensional model problem to explain CVP formation in a transverse jet, Physics of Fluids, 18(8): 085103, (Journal Article) More Details, Request PDF
K. Mahesh, G. Constantinescu, S. Apte, G. Iaccarino, F. Ham & P. Moin, 2006, Large-eddy simulation of reacting turbulent flows in complex geometries, ASME Journal of Applied Mechanics, 73: 375-381, (Journal Article) More Details, Request PDF

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Honors and Fellowships

Associate Fellow - American Institute of Aeronautics & Astronautics (2009)
McKnight Presidential Fellowship Award. 2005 from University of Minnesota.: Background
Guillermo Borja Award. 2005 from University of Minnesota.: Background
McKnight Land-Grant Professorship. 2003 from University of Minnesota.: Background
CAREER award. 2002 from National Science Foundation.: Background
Francois N Frenkiel award. 1997 from American Physical Society.: Background
Institute Silver Medal. 1989 from Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay.: Background

Current Courses

Undergraduate: AEM 4202 -- Aerodynamics | Course Home Page
Graduate: AEM 8253 -- Computational Methods in Fluid Mechanics | Course Home Page

Subjects and Courses Taught

Undergraduate: AEM 2011 -- Statics; AEM 4201 -- Fluid Mechanics; AEM 4202 -- Aerodynamics
Graduate: AEM 8201 -- Fluid Mechanics I; AEM 8203 -- Fluid Mechanics III; AEM 8253 -- Computational Methods in Fluid Mechanics; AEM 8880 -- Plan B Project

Brief Biographical Sketch

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Krishnan Mahesh Professor