Brian Helenbrook

Biography

Dr.Brian Helenbrook is a Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical & Aeronautical Eng, at Clarkson University, USA

Research Interest

Dr. Helenbrook research interests are in the development and application of new numerical simulation techniques for fluid-flows; specific flows of interest are two-phase flows and combusting flows. One aspect of this research is the development of new numerical algorithms that are accurate and efficient for practical engineering problems. Some specific numerical techniques of interest for accomplishing this goal are spectral/hp finite element methods, parallel computing, multigrid methods, and preconditioning/iteration techniques..The second aspect of his research is the application of these algorithms for studying practical engineering problems. Typical problems include the break-up of liquid fuel droplets, spray atomization, flow over boat hulls, wind turbines, and manufacturing processes. The common link between these projects is fluid mechanics. For more details on some of his research projects, see his research page