Fundamental Fluid Mechanics
Global instability of flows through single- and double-bifurcation airway models
This study investigates when and why flow becomes unstable in branching pipe systems, such as those found in human respiratory systems and complex flow networks. The results show how geometry and flow direction influence the onset of unsteady behaviour, which is critical for predicting mixing, transport, and performance in real systems. This study is published in Journal of Fluid Mechanics.
