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Welcome to the page showcasing the research I’ve conducted so far! Here, you’ll find key methods, highlights from experiments, and links to published journal papers. This section is meant to give a clear view of the work driving my exploration in fluid dynamics and active flow control.
Dive in, explore the findings, and enjoy!
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Captain’s Log — FCAAP Edition
While preparing to depart FCAAP with my PhD, a thought struck me: Could the Starship Enterprise survive supersonic flight?
Captain’s Log — FCAAP Edition
While preparing to depart FCAAP with my PhD, a thought struck me: Could the Starship Enterprise survive supersonic flight?
In a rushed flurry of inspiration (and lack of machining time), a strut was cobbled together, and the Enterprise was quickly 3D-printed. No elegant solution, no Starfleet-grade alloys—just ABS and prayers.
In a rushed flurry of inspiration (and lack of machining time), a strut was cobbled together, and the Enterprise was quickly 3D-printed. No elegant solution, no Starfleet-grade alloys—just ABS and prayers.
With a Mach 3 nozzle block in place, the Enterprise was launched into the Pilot Tunnel. Hopes were high, and perhaps a few whispered words to the warp core gods were made.
With a Mach 3 nozzle block in place, the Enterprise was launched into the Pilot Tunnel. Hopes were high, and perhaps a few whispered words to the warp core gods were made.
Alas… the universe had other plans. On startup, around 120 m/s, the proud starship disassembled itself in spectacular fashion, scattered across the test section like stardust.
Alas… the universe had other plans. On startup, around 120 m/s, the proud starship disassembled itself in spectacular fashion, scattered across the test section like stardust.
She didn’t make it to warp, but she went out boldly, as any Enterprise should.
She didn’t make it to warp, but she went out boldly, as any Enterprise should.
Highlighted Methods
Particle Image Velocimetry
Particle Image Velocimetry
Pressure Sensitive Paint
Pressure Sensitive Paint
Oil Flow and More!!!
Oil Flow and More!!!
Featured Journal Papers
Featured Journal Papers
Mean Flow Topology Journal
Mean Flow Topology Journal
The slanted afterbody was modified to more closely represent cargo aircraft afterbodies through the addition of a basal edge fillet revealing the existence of a new vortex state.
Scanning Stereo PIV Journal
Scanning Stereo PIV Journal
A variation of the stacked stereoscopic PIV technique is proposed to perform fully volumetric (3-dimensions, 3-components) measurements of average flow fields within a single experiment through the usage of an automated traversing system that continuously scans the SPIV light sheet over a linear path.
Vorticity Transport Journal
Vorticity Transport Journal
Vortex properties are examined through the Reynolds-averaged vorticity transport equation applied to the volumetric flowfield measurements, revealing an increase in x-vorticity compression within the recirculation region.
Journal Publications/Conference Proceedings:
Conference Presentations:
Conference Presentations:
Huss, R. A., & Alvi, F. (2025). Effect of Reynolds Number on Centerline Separation of a Vortex Dominated Bluff Body Wake. In AIAA AVIATION FORUM AND ASCEND 2025 (p. 3784).
Huss, R. A., Zigunov, F., & Alvi, F. S. (2024). Unsteady Pressure Dynamics of a Slanted Cylinder with Rounded-Edges in Compressible Flow. In AIAA SCITECH 2024 Forum (p. 0072).
Huss, R., Zigunov, F., & Alvi, F. (2023). Three-Dimensional Compressible Wakes of Cargo Aircraft Afterbodies. Bulletin of the American Physical Society.
Huss, R. A., Zigunov, F., Sellappan, P., & Alvi, F. S. (2023). Mean Flow Topology of the Rounded Afterbody in Compressible Flow. In AIAA SCITECH 2023 Forum (p. 1983).
Eggart, C., Zigunov, F., Huss, R., & Alvi, F. (2022). Measurement and Analysis of a Ship Superstructure Wake Under Static and Dynamic Conditions. Bulletin of the American Physical Society, 67.
Huss, R., Zigunov, F., & Alvi, F. (2022). Rounded Edge Effects on the Slanted Afterbody Aerodynamics. Bulletin of the American Physical Society, 67.
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