Fluid Mechanics Laboratory Peter Oshkai Associate Professor Department of Mechanical Engineering University of Victoria PO Box 3055 STN CSC Victoria, BC, Canada V8W 3P6 Tel: (250) 721-8922 Fax: (250) 721-6051 E-mail: poshkai@me.uvic.ca

Welcome to the website of the Fluid Mechanics Laboratory, located in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Victoria. Our research focuses on complex flows using global quantitative imaging techniques. The common goal of all our research programs is to obtain a thorough understanding of these fascinating flows while attemting to reveal new physical phenomena that will have a major impact both in terms of applied technology and fundamental knowledge. Applications include flow-induced noise and vibrations, aerodynamics, microchannel flows, and biomedical devices.

These research activities attract me personally because I enjoy projects that bridge the gap between theory and application. These callenging projects consist of sets of mutually-related problems requiring knowledge of physics, mathematics, engineering, and computer science. They involve both study of theoretical principles and design of practical solutions. My research in the field of experimental fluid mechanics provides me with the opportunities to find a balance between theory and practice.

Please, use the following links for more information, including sample quantitative images:

• Recent and ongoing investigations
• Areas of application
• Experimental systems and techniques
• Publications and presentations
• Positions available
• Information for prospective students
• Current and recent members of the Fluid Mechanics Research Group
• Collaborations
  • Institute for Integrated Energy Systems (IESVic). University of Victoria, BC.
  • Fluids Research Laboratory. Lehigh University, PA.
  • Vivitro Systems Inc, BC.
  • Unique Industrial Design, BC.
  • Honeywell Process Solutions
  • Atomic Energy of Canada Ltd. (AECL)
  • Robert Allan Ltd.
  • Department of Mechanical and manufacturing Engineering. Trinity College Dublin. Ireland.
  • Fluid Dynamics Laboratory. Kanazawa University. Japan.