Shock Tube & Advanced Mixing Laboratory STAM
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Education

  • Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Madison, 2007
  • M.S., University of Wisconsin-Madison, 2005
  • B.E., National Institute of Technology-Trichy, 2003

Teaching Interests

Professor Ranjan's teaching interests encompass core and advanced topics in mechanical engineering, including heat transfer, fluid mechanics, and thermal systems design. He is committed to fostering analytical and practical skills in both undergraduate and graduate students, emphasizing the integration of theoretical foundations with experimental and computational methods. His instructional approach supports active learning and interdisciplinary collaboration within the mechanical engineering curriculum.

Research Interests

Professor Ranjan's research focuses on experimental and computational studies of multiphase flow and heat transfer phenomena. His work aims to advance understanding of complex fluid dynamics and thermal processes with applications in energy systems and microscale transport. The research integrates innovative measurement techniques and modeling strategies to explore interfacial phenomena, phase change, and flow instabilities, engaging both graduate and undergraduate researchers.

Recent Publications

  • DR Webster, A Connor, D Ranjan, Hydrodynamics of Propulsion in Mysid Shrimp Americamysis bahia, 2026 Ocean Sciences Meeting, 2026
  • SJ Petter, BC Musci, G Pathikonda, P Suchandra, D Ranjan, Effect of density ratio on velocity dynamics in the blast-driven instability, Physical Review Fluids 10 (9), 093902, 2025
  • S Petter, Q Dzurny, P Suchandra, D Ranjan, Investigation of grid generated turbulence and initial conditions on the multilayer Rayleigh-Taylor instability, Division of Fluid Dynamics Annual Meeting 2025, 2025
  • Q Dzurny, D Ranjan, P Suchandra, S Petter, Investigation of multi-component mixing in the three-layer Rayleigh-Taylor instability, Division of Fluid Dynamics Annual Meeting 2025, 2025
  • D Fries, D Ranjan, S Menon, Molecular weight and specific heat ratio effects on convective Mach numbers, entrainment, and mixing in jets in supersonic crossflow, Physics of Fluids 37 (12), 2025