Imran Hayat has successfully defended his doctoral dissertation titled “Implementation and Performance of Wall Models for Large Eddy Simulation of Non-equilibrium Turbulent Boundary Layers” under the mentorship of Assistant Professor George I. Park. Hayat’s research delves into wall-bounded turbulent flows, which are crucial for understanding engineering applications in aircraft, turbomachinery, and marine vehicles. His work on wall-modeled large-eddy simulation (WMLES) offers a cost-effective and computationally efficient approach to accurately predict high-Reynolds-number flows.
Looking back on his journey at MEAM, Hayat describes his PhD experience as “truly transformational on both professional and personal levels.” He dedicated five years to studying turbulence research, a topic he found deeply intriguing. Despite the steady course of his research, Hayat faced personal challenges, including the loss of his father during the COVID-19 pandemic. “Today, I can proudly pay homage to my late father with this little two-letter word gift prefixed to his name,” he reflects.
Hayat’s next move is to MIT, where he will take on a postdoctoral position to continue his work on turbulence simulations, leveraging machine learning tools to advance his research. He acknowledges the support of friends, colleagues, and MEAM staff, stating, “The interactions with Peter Litt and Jonathan Singleton during MEAM coffee hours is something I will fondly remember.” Hayat highlights the value of using the PhD journey to transform one’s approach to problem-solving, both in the lab and in life.
“Consider a PhD as an opportunity to fundamentally change your approach to solving problems in life itself, not just inside the lab. Only then will the scientist inside you truly emerge and make a positive impact on your life and the lives of others,” he advises.
You can read the abstract of “Implementation and Performance of Wall Models for Large Eddy Simulation of Non-equilibrium Turbulent Boundary Layers” HERE.