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University of Utah | Department of Mechanical Engineering
PI: Dr. Dhiraj Singh
We are seeking highly motivated Ph.D. students and research assistants interested in working at the intersection of fluid dynamics, atmospheric science, and advanced measurement technologies.
Our research focuses on:
- Particle dynamics in atmospheric turbulence, including snowflakes, fog droplets, and other hydrometeors
- Atmospheric instrumentation and environmental sensing, including the development of novel sensors such as DEID, SnowPixel, and liquid water content (LWC) sensors
- Precipitation–pollution interactions
- Photoelastic stress analysis and fluid–structure interactions
- Laboratory, wind-tunnel, and field experiments
Students will have opportunities to gain hands-on experience with Particle Image Velocimetry (PIV), Particle Tracking Velocimetry (PTV), optical and thermal imaging, sensor design and calibration, wind-tunnel experiments, and atmospheric field measurements. Students will also develop skills in scientific writing, proposal development, publication, and conference presentations.
We welcome applicants from Mechanical Engineering, Atmospheric Science, Physics, and related fields who have a strong interest in experimental research, instrumentation, and environmental fluid mechanics.
Interested students are encouraged to contact Dr. Dhiraj Singh with a CV and a brief description of their research interests.