Our research group was well represented at the 77th Annual Meeting of the American Physical Society Division of Fluid Dynamics (APS DFD 2024), held in Salt Lake City, Utah, from November 24–26, 2024. We presented three technical talks and two research posters, showcasing our latest work in droplet dynamics, plasma-fluid interactions, and colloidal transport in additive manufacturing.
Oral Presentations:
- Hydrodynamics of a Water Droplet Impact on a Surface Dielectric Barrier Discharge Plasma
J. Ahumada Lazo, P. Lelikov, MD S. Sarwar, and Y. Liu
This talk explored the complex interaction between impacting water droplets and surface plasma fields, offering new insights into flow behavior and potential strategies for plasma-based flow control in wet environments. - In-Flight Interaction of Water, Glycol, and Alcohol Droplets with a Dielectric Barrier Discharge Plasma
J. Ahumada Lazo, H. Zhang, and Y. Liu
This study investigated how different liquid droplets—water, glycol, and alcohol—interact with plasma discharges during flight, with relevance to thermal spraying, de-icing, and plasma-assisted processes. - An Experimental Investigation on Colloidal Droplet Behaviors in a Freezing-Based Inkjet 3D Printing Method
H. Zhang, X. Zhang, and Y. Liu
This presentation focused on the dynamic and thermal responses of colloidal droplets during freezing-based inkjet printing, aiming to advance understanding of droplet-solidification interactions in additive manufacturing.
Poster Presentations:
- An Experimental Study on the Dynamic and Thermal Behaviors of Colloidal Droplet in a Freezing-Based Inkjet 3D Printing Method
X. Zhang, H. Zhang, and Y. Liu - A Fundamental Study of the Dynamic and Thermal Behaviors of Droplet Interacting with Plasma Discharge
MD S. Sarwar, J. Ahumada Lazo, P. Lelikov, and Y. Liu
The posters showcased complementary experimental studies on droplet behavior in plasma environments and cryogenic printing processes, highlighting challenges and opportunities in multiphase transport and material deposition.
We’re proud of our team for contributing to one of the world’s premier fluid dynamics conferences and for sharing our work with the broader scientific community. Congratulations to all presenters!