- Associate professor
- Koji IWANO
- Research Field
Fluid engineering, Mechanical engineering, Chemical engineering, Environmental engineering
- Keyword(s)
Turbulence, Transport phenomena, Multiphase flow
- Research theme
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- Scalar mixing in liquid-phase turbulent flows
- Momentum/Heat/Mass transport across wind-wave air-water interface
- Behavior of droplets and bubbles in turbulent flows
In order to improve the performance of various industrial devices and to make effective use of energy, it is important to understand and control the mechanisms of momentum, heat, and mass transport by turbulent flows. Understanding of turbulent transport phenomena is also essential for accurate prediction of meteorological phenomena. Our specific research topics include: experiments and numerical simulations to elucidate the mixing mechanism of scalars in liquid-phase turbulent jets; measurements of momentum, heat, and mass transport across wind-wave air-water interfaces to improve the prediction accuracy of typhoons; experiments to elucidate the behavior of droplets and bubbles in turbulent flows; and the development of novel devices (plasma actuators) to reduce fluid friction drag.

- Desired cooperation
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- Turbulent transport phenomena in industrial and environmental processes.
- Development of novel fluid measurement methods for complex flow fields.