Nurul H.

Education

• UNSW PhD, Chemical Engineering, Completed 1999 – 2003 Activities and Societies: Experimental Rig Development for Bubble Dynamics and Thin Liquid Film, LDV, PIV data analysis, CFD of Multiphase At the University of New South Wales (UNSW), I earned my PhD in Chemical Engineering, where my focus was on computational fluid dynamics (CFD) studies of fluid-particle interactions near free surface flows. My research centered on modeling complex, turbulent, three-phase flows generated by impinging and submerged jets near a free surface, especially adjacent to a rotating drum. This work combined CFD simulation with experimental data collected at the University of Newcastle, allowing a robust, multi-method approach to understanding transient behaviors in these dynamic systems.
  
  My research entailed modeling the free surface dynamics, with particular emphasis on the entrainment and interactions of buoyant particles and air bubbles, along with the mechanics of bubble breakage. Through CFD, I simulated intricate details, including turbulent parameter variations and the forces exchanged between fluid and particles. I developed and optimized custom code to track the transient free surface, resolve intricate interactions among phases, and maintain computational accuracy amidst high turbulence. This experience laid a strong foundation in CFD, code development, and digital simulation techniques, equipping me with tools I continue to leverage in solving industrial and academic engineering challenges.
  
  Outside my research, I also engaged in the UNSW community through activities like tennis and soccer, which enriched my time at the university.
• Chemical Engineering PhD, Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), Excellence 1999 – 2003 Activities and Societies: CFD FEA Free Surface Flow Modeling: During PhD I used CFD to analyse the complex, turbulent three phase flow associated with impinging and submerged jets in close proximity of a free surface adjacent to a rotating drum. The CFD analysis was coordinated with an experimental investigation carried out at the University of Newcastle. I did Modelling of the transient free surface with entrainment of buoyant particles, air in the form of bubbles and breaking of those bubbles, turbulent parameters variation between the fluid and particles.
• Environmental Engineering Science MSc, CFD, Completed 2 Sem 1998 – 1999 Activities and Societies: CFD, Digitization, Code Development During my time at the University of Melbourne, I pursued an MSc in Engineering Science, where I collaborated closely with esteemed professors Malcolm R. Davidson and Y. Leong Yeow on computational fluid dynamics (CFD) projects. This phase of my academic journey was characterized by rigorous training in digital modeling and advanced simulation techniques, particularly focused on the behavior of complex fluids such as Bingham materials, which exhibit unique yield stress properties relevant in various industrial processes.
  
  I engaged in cutting-edge CFD research, utilizing finite volume methods to investigate material deformation and fluid flow under gravitational forces. This research, exemplified by our work on simulating the collapse of Bingham fluid cylinders, provided insights into yield stress measurement techniques using the slump test, a crucial assessment for materials in fields like civil and chemical engineering​(J-NH)​(610-Article Text-2084-1…).
  
  My work also involved extensive code development, where I applied volume-tracking methodologies for simulating fluid behavior. Through this experience, I gained proficiency in numerical stability and accuracy techniques, including flux limiters, which allowed us to minimize interface smearing and enhance simulation precision. This foundation set the stage for my ongoing work in CFD and digital engineering, where I continuously innovate in simulation techniques to advance industry and academia.