Chirag Trivedi leads the Fluid Structure Interaction Research Group, based in the Waterpower laboratory. He joined the laboratory in April 2012 as an exchange doctoral researcher, then as a Postdoctoral Fellow in August 2014, and later as an Associate Professor in July 2020. With over 15 years of experience in Francis turbines and reversible pump-turbines, Chirag coordinates the group’s activities and supervises students. He is actively involved in both numerical and experimental research, as well as in developing the test rig for the project.

Gabriele Gaiti is is a PhD candidate who joined the research group in August 2021. He conducts fundamental research on fluid-structure interactions, focusing on hydrodynamic damping on hydrofoils. Gabriele has developed a circular blade cascade for damping and vibration measurements, enabling the measurement of pressure, velocity, and strain in hydrofoil test sections. Additionally, he is conducting numerical simulations of one-way fluid-structure interactions on hydrofoils. For more detailed information, please visit the dedicated project page. view Project: Boundary Layer

Dadi Ram Dahal is a PhD candidate who joined the research group in September 2022. He conducts fundamental research on fluid-structure interactions, with a focus on the boundary layer on resonating surfaces. Dadi has developed test rigs for boundary layer research, enabling the measurement of pressure, velocity, and strain in hydrofoil test sections. Additionally, he is conducting numerical simulations of one-way and two-way fluid-structure interactions on geometrical shapes such as circular discs and rectangular plates. For more detailed information, please visit the dedicated project page. view Project: Boundary Layer