Papadakis Lab
Welcome to the Papadakis Lab. Our research focuses on the fundamental analysis and manipulation (control) of transitional or turbulent flows to achieve a desired objective using both passive or active means.
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![Q criterion](https://pxl-imperialacuk.terminalfour.net/fit-in/959x430/prod01/channel_2/media/migration/research-groups/figure1-cropped_1611227633236_x4.jpg)
Iso-surface of Q criterion coloured by streamwise velocity (NACA 0012, Re=50000)
![Tangential vorticity superimposed with streamlines](https://pxl-imperialacuk.terminalfour.net/fit-in/959x430/prod01/channel_2/media/migration/research-groups/figure3_1611228720842_x4.jpg)
Isosurface of tangential vorticity superimposed with streamlines (flow around a rotating blade)
![Streaks in bypass transition](https://pxl-imperialacuk.terminalfour.net/fit-in/959x430/prod01/channel_2/media/migration/research-groups/figure4_1611228923153_x4.jpg)
Streaks breaking down in bypass transition
![Serrated trailing edge](https://pxl-imperialacuk.terminalfour.net/fit-in/959x430/prod01/channel_2/media/migration/research-groups/figure6_1611229217543_x4.jpg)
Streamlines around serrated trailing edge.
![](https://pxl-imperialacuk.terminalfour.net/fit-in/959x430/prod01/channel_2/media/migration/research-groups/figure7_1611229465752_x4.jpg)
Nano-particle formation through turbulent precipitation in a T-mixer
![Vortical structures behind a square grid element](https://pxl-imperialacuk.terminalfour.net/fit-in/959x430/prod01/channel_2/media/migration/research-groups/figure8_1611229683004_x4.jpg)
Vortical structures behind a square grid element
![Vortical structures in the wake of a square prism.](https://pxl-imperialacuk.terminalfour.net/fit-in/959x430/prod01/channel_2/media/migration/research-groups/figure10-new_1611230011734_x4.jpg)
Vortical structures in the wake of a square prism
![11 Recirculation zones behind regular and fractal blades.](https://pxl-imperialacuk.terminalfour.net/fit-in/959x430/prod01/channel_2/media/migration/research-groups/figure11_1611230205377_x4.jpg)
Recirculation zones behind regular and fractal blades
![](https://pxl-imperialacuk.terminalfour.net/fit-in/959x430/prod01/channel_2/media/migration/research-groups/figure13_1611230374131_x4.jpg)
Loop for non-linear optimisation