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Prasanth P. Nair

Engineering · Purdue University West Lafayette

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Early career · publishing since 2017
Computational Fluid Dynamics and AerodynamicsAerodynamics and Acoustics in Jet FlowsFluid Dynamics and Turbulent FlowsRocket and propulsion systems researchCombustion and flame dynamics

Publications

35

Citations

545

Est. group size

—

Recurring co-author estimate

Active years

10

Publishing since 2017

Research summary
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Prasanth P. Nair's research focuses on high-speed propulsion systems, particularly scramjet (supersonic combustion ramjet) and rotating detonation engines used in advanced aerospace and hypersonic vehicles. Much of the work uses computational fluid dynamics simulations to study fuel-air mixing, combustion stability, and flow control techniques such as passive struts, pylons, and Tesla valve injectors. The group also explores related topics like wake control behind objects, wind flow around buildings, and cooling of solar panels.

Scramjet combustor design and fuel-air mixingRotating detonation enginesComputational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulation of high-speed flowsFlow control and wake dynamicsHypersonic and supersonic propulsion systems

Publication output has grown over the past decade, rising from about 1 paper per year in 2017-2018 to a peak of 8 in 2024, with a recent slight dip in 2025-2026.

Generated by claude-sonnet-5 from public bibliographic data · Jul 20, 2026

Publication cadence
Publications per year over the last 10 years — averaging 4.2/year recently
2017: 1 publication172018: 1 publication182019: 3 publications192020: 5 publications202021: 4 publications212022: 4 publications222023: 5 publications232024: 8 publications8242025: 2 publications252026: 2 publications26
Recent publications
Publishes in
  • Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets×4
  • Physics of Fluids×4
  • International Journal of Hydrogen Energy×3
  • Aerospace Science and Technology×3
  • Journal of Visualization×2
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Last updated Jul 20, 2026.

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