Team
CFDResearch applies computational modelling to solve industry problems. If you're
interested in learning more about the research, or working with us, contact Kiao
Inthavong.
Current members
Kiao Inthavong
Associate Professor
Sara Vahaji
Senior Lecturer
Xinying Liu
Research Fellow
Biomedical engineering: blood and airway flows.
Dr Brenda Vara Amirall
Research Assistant
Multi-phase flow applications in the airways.
Matthew Cook
PhD Candidate
Liquids, droplets, and powders as carriers for nasal drug delivery.
Mehdi Talukder
PhD Candidate
New mouthpiece for drug delivery enhancement.
Shuyao Zhan
PhD Candidate
Spray particle impingement and mucosal clearance rates in drug delivery.
Cheuk Sing Cheung
PhD Candidate
CFD and experimental investigations of stenotic flows.
Luis Gonzalez Arango
PhD Candidate
Experimental and computational analysis of particle deposition and erosion in pipe bends.
Jignesh Makineni
Honours Student
Investigating clean air rooms for blow-fill-seal application.
Join the group
RMIT Scholarships are available to undertake research with us. Visit
rmit.edu.au/research/phds-and-other-research-degrees/scholarships-and-support
for information on how to apply.
Scholarships are aligned with pre-defined projects. Select projects from
the RMIT 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 Patrick Warfield-Macalpine
PhD (2022–2025)
Computational modelling for improving patient outcomes in surgery.
Dr James Van Strien
PhD (2023–2026)
Experimental characterisation of nasal spray atomisation.
Dr Jake Emmerling
PhD (2023–2026)
Drug delivery targeting laryngeal and sub-glottic stenosis.
Dr Hana Salati
Research Fellow (2019–2023)
Dr 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 theses
- 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. PhD, Engineering, RMIT University.
- Tong, X (2017). Experimental and numerical analysis of nasal spray drug delivery system. 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. 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. 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. PhD, Aerospace, Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, RMIT University.
- Fung, M (2013). Experimental and numerical study of spray characteristics of nasal spray device. 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. PhD, Aerospace, Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, RMIT University.
- Inthavong, K (2008). Simulation of fluid dynamics and particle transport in a realistic human nasal cavity. PhD, Aerospace, Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, RMIT University.
