PhD and Postdoc Openings

EFPL is seeking students for the following projects:

  1. Impact of latent heat on sound production from vortices (postdoc or PhD)
  2. Acoustic localization and tracking of unmanned aerial systems (PhD, US citizenship required)
  3. Turbulence structure within the atmospheric boundary layer (MS or PhD)
  4. Modification of turbulent boundary layers with drag reducing polymer solutions

Interested students should email Dr. Elbing (elbing@okstate.edu).

Welcome to

EFPL

Experimental Flow
Physics Lab

EFPL is located in the Advanced Technology Research Center (ATRC) on the campus of Oklahoma State University. We focus on the characterization of complex, high-Reynolds number flows. We identify the primary fluid mechanisms responsible for a given phenomenon, typically via detailed experimental measurements at scales approaching full scale.

We currently have active research projects in the area of tornado infrasound, polymer drag reduction, annular flow film thickness, and surface modification for flow control. We are always interested in highly skilled graduate researchers as well as collaborations. If you are a student, interested collaborator, or potential sponsor please contact the director of EFPL, Brian Elbing (elbing@okstate.edu; 405-744-5897).

PIV of an Accelerated Shear Layer

Simultaneous views of the raw, streamwise velocity, vertical velocity, and vorticity fields from PIV acquired downstream of an airfoil. The flow is accelerated from no flow. (credit to Chris Petrin)

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Experimental Flow Physics Lab
The Experimental Flow Physics Lab focuses on the characterization of complex, high-Reynolds number flows.

Our Mission

Our mission is to identify the primary fluid mechanisms responsible for a given phenomenon and assess if they can be controlled or monitored for a given application.

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EFPL is affiliated with the Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering department at Oklahoma State University in Stillwater, Oklahoma.

Contact EFPL

elbing@okstate.edu
405-744-5897

Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Oklahoma State University
201 General Academic Building
Stillwater, Oklahoma 74078-5016 USA

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