Education
- Ph.D., Clarkson University, 1985
- M.S., Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 1980
- B.S., Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 1978
Teaching Interests
Professor Aidun's teaching is focused on core mechanical engineering principles related to fluid mechanics, multiphase flow, and computational methods at both undergraduate and graduate levels. His instruction emphasizes the understanding of complex particle-fluid interactions and numerical modeling techniques, preparing students to apply theoretical and computational skills to multidisciplinary engineering problems.
Research Interests
Professor Aidun's research centers on the computational and experimental study of multiphase particulate flows. His work includes the development of advanced numerical methods for modeling complex suspensions, the dynamics of particle-fluid systems, and interfacial transport phenomena, with applications in various engineering and industrial processes. The research integrates physics-based modeling with high-performance computing to understand fundamental and applied aspects of particulate flow mechanics.
Recent Publications
- A Javadi, V Kumar, CK Aidun, Large eddy simulations of side channel pump in different operating conditions, Engineering Applications of Computational Fluid Mechanics 20 (1), 2587723, 2026.
- R Rao, CK Aidun, SS Jain, Velocity Transformation for a FENE-P Fluid, Division of Fluid Dynamics Annual Meeting 2025, 2025.
- V Kumar, P Suchandra, S Prajapati, A Javadi, SS Jain, CK Aidun, Bubble-Mass Cascade in Decaying Turbulent Flows, Division of Fluid Dynamics Annual Meeting 2025, 2025.
- S Prajapati, P Suchandra, V Kumar, A Javadi, CK Aidun, Laminar–Turbulent Transition in Yield-Stress Fluids in Channel and Pipe Flow: Experimental and DNS Study, Division of Fluid Dynamics Annual Meeting 2025, 2025.
- CK Aidun, How does the motion of oblate spheroid and red blood cells impact platelet margination and thrombosis-a dynamical system perspective, Division of Fluid Dynamics Annual Meeting 2025, 2025.