Thermofluids

Department: Mechanical Engineering

Dr. Mahabat Khan

Designation: Head/Supervisor

Research Group Head Profile

Muhammad Mahabat Khan (Dr.) is a Professor and Head of the Mechanical Engineering Department at Capital University of Science and Technology, Islamabad, Pakistan. He obtained a Ph.D. degree in mechanical engineering with a specialization in Computational Fluid Dynamics from Ecole Centrale de Lyon, France. He has served as an Advanced Development Engineer in the Systems Engineering division at Continental Automotive in France, where he played a key role in developing a cutting-edge high-pressure gasoline direct injection system. He has also worked as a Research Scholar in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Leeds, UK. He has authored numerous WOS-indexed journal articles and serves as a reviewer for several international journals. He is also a member (Asia) of the International Conference on Liquid Atomization & Spray Systems (ICALSS). His research interests include Heat Transfer Augmentation, Latent Thermal Energy Storage Systems, Phase Change Materials, Fluidic Oscillators, Renewable Energy, Multi-Phase Flows, CFD, Engine Sprays, and Turbulent Flows.

Introduction of the Group

FlowTherm envisions advancing the research in thermal and fluid systems for innovative, sustainable solutions through Research, Collaboration, Education, and Global Impact. By embracing a multidisciplinary approach, FlowTherm aims to drive technological advancements, promote environmental sustainability, and enhance energy efficiency. Through partnerships with academic institutions, industry leaders, and global organizations, FlowTherm seeks to facilitate knowledge exchange, develop cutting-edge technologies, and implement best practices.

Research Areas

  1. Atomization and sprays
  2. Large Eddy Simulation of turbulent flows
  3. Coherent structures in turbulent flows
  4. Multiphase flows
  5. Particulate flows
  6. Free surface flows
  7. Phase change
  8. Combustion
  9. Heat transfer enhancement
  10. Ejector Refrigeration
  11. Phase behavior
  12. Heat Exchangers
  13. Energy Systems
  14. Phase Change Materials
  15. Refrigeration and air conditioning
  16. Exergetic analysis of thermal systems
  17. Optimization of thermal systems
  18. Desalination
  19. Heat pumps

Members

S. No Name Email Designation
1 Dr. M. Mahabat Khan drmahabat@cust.edu.pk Head/Supervisor
2 Dr. Muhammad Irfan m.irfan@cust.edu.pk Member
3 Dr. Rizwan Sabir rriizzwwaann2013@gmail.com Member
4 Dr. Shahid Shafeeq mshahid@gmail.com Member
5 Mr. Rehan Qaiser rehan.qaiser@cust.edu.pk Member
6 Mr. Sarmad Ali hassan.farooq@cust.edu.pk Member
7 Mr. Muhammad Ahmed muhammad.ahmed@cust.edu.pk Member
8 Mr. Tauseef Ahmed tauseef.ahmed@cust.edu.pk PhD Student
9 Mr. Hassan Shah hassan.shah@cust.edu.pk PhD Student
10 Mr. Obaidullah dme193003@cust.pk PhD Student
11 Mr. Liaqat Hussain liaqat.engr@yahoo.com PhD Student

R & D Projects

S. No Title Year Funding (PKR) Funding Agency Status
1 Numerical Simulation of production of metal powder by Gas-Atomization Technique 2023 0.25 Million NESCOM Ongoing
2 CFD Analysis of Atomization of Liquid Fuel 2020 0.5 Million NESCOM Completed
3 Computational Model for Combustion in the wake region of flame holder 2020 0.5 Million NESCOM Completed