Team
Kiao Inthavong
Associate Professor
Sara Vahaji
Senior Lecturer
Patrick Warfield-Macalpine
PhD CandidateComputational modelling for improving patient outcomes in surgery
Brenda Vara Amirall
PhD CandidateMulti-Phase Flow Applications in the Airways
James Van Strien
PhD CandidateExperimental characterisation of nasal spray atomisation
Jake Emmerling
PhD CandidateDrug delivery targeting laryngeal and sub-glottic stenosis
Matthew Cook
PhD CandidateLiquids, droplets, and powders as carriers for nasal drug delivery
Mehdi Talukder
PhD CandidateNew mouthpiece for drug delivery enhancement
Shuyao Zhan
PhD CandidateSpray particle impingement and mucosal clearance rates in drug delivery
Hi, and thanks for visiting our profiles. CFDResearch applies computational modelling to solve industry problems.
If you’re interested in learning more about the research, or working with us, contact me, (Kiao Inthavong).
RMIT Scholarships to undertake research with us. Please visit https://www.rmit.edu.au/research/phds-and-other-research-degrees/scholarships-and-support for information on how to apply. More information is given in a ppt download here . Scholarships are aligned with pre-defined projects. Please select projects from: https://www.rmit.edu.au/about/schools-colleges/engineering/research/postgraduate-research/project-guides which include:
- Next generation respiratory drug delivery devices
- Advanced exploration of the human nasal anatomy, function and physiology
- Computational and Experimental Studies of Targeted Nasal Drug Delivery
- Advanced, Targeted Nasal Drug Delivery
- Inhalation particle exposure in the indoor built environment
Past Members, and Visitors
Dr Hana Salati
Research Fellow (2019-2023)
Mongkol Kaewbumrung
Visiting Lecturer (2023)Humidity transport affecting ancient murals in Thailand temples
Dr Kendra Shrestha
PhD Candidate (2018-2022)Computational Multi-Phase Flow for Targeted Nasal Drug Delivery
Dr Worapol Thansopa
Visiting Student (2023)CFD modelling of ultrasonic cavitation. PhD studies from King Mongkut's Institute of Technology Ladkrabang, Thailand
Dr Mehrdad Khamooshi
Research Fellow (2020-2022)CFD modelling of nasal irrigation and drug delivery
Dean, Prof Kazuhide Ito
Visiting Academic (2020)CFD modelling of indoor built environment
Completed Postgraduate Thesis
- Van Strien, J (2021)
- Tao, Y 2018, Numerical and experimental study of motion-induced wake flow and contaminant transport in interior environments, Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Engineering, RMIT University.
- Yousefi, M 2017, CFD analysis of spacer and metered dose inhaler functionality and efficiency, Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Engineering, RMIT University
- Tong, X 2017, Experimental and numerical analysis of nasal spray drug delivery system, Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Aerospace, Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, RMIT University.
- Shang, Y 2016, Numerical modelling of inhaled particle transport and deposition in human and rat nasal cavities, Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Aerospace, Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, RMIT University.
- Vahaji, S 2016, Numerical and experimental investigation towards a mechanistic approach for prediction of two-phase gas-liquid flow with and without heat and mass transfer, Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Aerospace, Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, RMIT University.
- Read, S 2016, Detailed analysis of the relationship between geometry and airflow in older Chinese adult male nasal cavities, Masters by Research, Engineering, RMIT University.
- Dong, J 2015, Development of a haemodynamic model for improving clinical treatment of vascular disease, Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Aerospace, Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, RMIT University.
- Fung, M 2013, Experimental and numerical study of spray characteristics of nasal spray device, Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Aerospace, Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, RMIT University
- Mohammad Rasani, M 2012, Numerical modelling of fluid-structure interactions for fluid-induced instability in the upper airway, Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Aerospace, Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, RMIT University
- Inthavong, K 2008, Simulation of fluid dynamics and particle transport in a realistic human nasal cavity, Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Aerospace, Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, RMIT University.