People

Principal Investigator

 

 

Dimitris Assanis

Dr. Assanis is an Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Stony Brook University, an Affiliate of the Institute for Advanced Computational Science and the Director of the Advanced Combustion and Energy System Laboratory. His research expertise encompasses the development and application of advanced experimental techniques, such as optical diagnostics for combustion and spray imaging, as well as computational fluid dynamics models aimed at improving fuel-air mixing, ignition and combustion of alternative low-carbon and carbon neutral fuels in advanced combustion applications. In particular, his team strives to understand the complex interactions between turbulent fluid motion and the combustion chemistry. The overarching goal of his research agenda is to contribute novel component, process, and system solutions to improve the efficiency of energy conversion, power generation and propulsion systems, while reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

Education:

  • Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, University of Michigan, 2016
  • M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, University of Michigan, 2012
  • B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, University of Michigan, 2011

Email: dimitris.assanis@stonybrook.edu

 

Research Scientist

Dr. Vladimir Samuilov, Research Professor, Department of Materials & Chemical Engineering

  • Focus: Hydrogen production

 

Doctoral Students

Rodrigo Ristow Hadlich

  • Position: Ph.D. Candidate in Mechanical Engineering
  • Research Summary: Rodrigo is a rising experimental engine combustion researcher working on naphthenic rich  alternative & bio-fuel combustion.
  • Email: rodrigo.ristowhadlich@stonybrook.edu

 

 

Jason Loprete

  • Position: Ph.D. Candidate in Mechanical Engineering
  • Research Summary: Jason’s focuses on residential heating and cooling systems.  Specifically, he is focused on experimental biomass combustion for residential wood heater applications.
  • Office Address: Room 118, Advanced Research and Technology Center
  • Email: jason.loprete@stonybrook.edu

 

Ioannis Nikiforakis

  • Position: Ph.D. Candidate in Mechanical Engineering
  • Research Summary: Ioannis Nikiforakis focuses on Computation Fluid Dynamics (CFD) application to Homogeneous Charge Compression Ignition (HCCI) engines in order to mainly investigate in the combustion process. He additionally assesses internal combustion engines’ integration to hybrid systems with Solid Oxide Fuel Cells (SOFCs).
  • Office Address: Institute for Advanced Computational Science, Stony Brook, NY 11790
  • Email: ioannis.nikiforakis@stonybrook.edu

Amanda Sirna

  • Position: Ph.D. Candidate in Mechanical Engineering
  • Research Summary: Amanda’s love for hands-on engineering has led her to the experimental laboratory for a summer internship!
  • Email: amanda.sirna@stonybrook.edu

 

Amr Shaalan

  • Position:
  • Position: Ph.D. Pre-Candidate in Mechanical Engineering, M.S. Thesis Fulbright Scholar
  • Research Summary: Amr is developing a computational model of bio-fuel combustion for use in multi-dimensional engine simulations.
  • Office Address: Room 118, Advanced Research and Technology Center
  • Email: amr.shaalan@stonybrook.edu

 

Stelios Yamalis

  • Position: Ph.D. Pre-Candidate in Mechanical Engineering

 

Christos Dimosthenous

  • Position: Ph.D. Pre-Candidate in Mechanical Engineering

 

Masters Students

  • Michael Persch
  • Omar Abdo

 

Undergraduate Students

  • Nabil Kamal
  • Daria Armiyaeva
  • Hans Kiessling
  • Julien Chen

Visiting Scholars

Ruinan Yangruinan_pic

  • Position: Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Stony Brook University, 2021
  • Research Summary: Ruinan Yang is an experimental engine combustion researcher who is investigating advanced combustion modes such as HCCI and RCCI on a CFR engine and a single-cylinder Ricardo Hydra engine.  Specifically, she is studying fuel effects on heat release and emissions of HCCI and RCCI combustion.
  • Office Address: Room 118, Advanced Research and Technology Center
  • Email: ruinan.yang@stonybrook.edu

Gaurav Guleria

  • Position: Ph.D. Candidate in Mechanical Engineering
  • Research Summary: Gaurav Guleria works on modeling RCCI combustion in Ricardo Hydra engine using 3D Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) simulations to better understand the advanced combustion in RCCI engines with onboard fuel reformer. His research also includes studying in details the effect of spray on combustion to improve the efficiency and lower the emissions.
  • Office Address: Institute for Advanced Computational Science, Stony Brook, NY 11790
  • Email: gaurav.guleria@stonybrook.edu