Dr Yatin Darbar

Profile

My academic journey began with a Master’s degree in Mathematics from the University of Birmingham, where I specialized in applied mathematics topics including fluid mechanics, mathematical modelling, and scientific computation.

Building on this foundation, I undertook a combined MSc and PhD at the Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) in Fluid Dynamics at the University of Leeds. This program allowed me to deepen my expertise in fluid mechanics and advanced research methodologies.

My PhD research focused on the mixing dynamics of impacting and coalescing droplets, using a combination of mathematical modelling, computational fluid dynamics (CFD), and experimental techniques. During this time, I attended several international conferences and collaborated with researchers at the University of Oxford and Queen Mary University of London, broadening the impact and scope of my work.

These experience lead me to my current role as a Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) Associate, where my research centers on developing advanced CFD methods to model the ceramic injection moulding process. This work is significant because it drives innovation and knowledge transfer between academia and industry, while also contributing to more sustainable manufacturing practices.

Beyond my research, I am passionate about applying mathematical and computational tools to solve real-world engineering challenges—please feel free to get in touch if you have an interesting problem to discuss. I am also deeply committed to science communication and outreach, having led and managed several initiatives, including a national fluid dynamics photography competition. Additionally, I have delivered invited talks at prestigious venues such as the Royal Institution, aiming to inspire public engagement with science and engineering.

Research interests

My research focuses on computational and mathematical modelling and the study of multiphase systems, with applications in industrial processes and fundamental fluid dynamics. My overarching goal is to bridge the gap between academic research and industrial innovation.

Key areas of interest include:

• Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) for industrial applications, including ceramic injection moulding, inkjet printing, wave-energy harvesting, and marine hydrodynamics.
• Droplet dynamics and multiphase flows, explored through bespoke numerical simulations, high-speed imaging, and experimental design.
• Heat and mass transfer in fluid systems, investigated during a funded research placement at the University of Oxford.
• Cross-disciplinary modelling and simulation, demonstrated through collaborations with Queen Mary University of London and consultancy work with British Marine Technology.
  

Co-investigator (Co-I)

• Morvern KTP

Qualifications

• PhD in Fluid Dynamics, University of Leeds
• MSc in Fluid Dynamics, University of Leeds
• MSci in Mathematics, University of Birmingham

Professional memberships

• Fellow, Higher Education Academy (FHEA)