Bio-Inspired Fluid-Structure Interaction Laboratory
Aerospace Engineering, University of Birmingham
Welcome to the Bio-inspired Fluid-Structure Interaction Laboratory, led by Dr. Chandan Bose, Assistant Professor of Aerospace Engineering at the University of Birmingham. Our lab specializes in investigating complex multi-physics problems characterized by coupled nonlinear interactions, with a primary focus on bio-inspired fluid-structure interactions. We delve into unsteady aerodynamics and nonlinear aeroelasticity, drawing inspiration from nature to uncover the fundamental mechanisms driving these phenomena. Through this bio-inspired approach, our research aims to contribute to groundbreaking advancements in aerospace engineering and related disciplines.
Contact: c.bose@bham.ac.uk / cb.ju.1991@gmail.com
Research Interests:
Unsteady Aerodynamics, Fluid-Structure Interactions, Turbulent Flows, Biological Fluid Dynamics, Flow Induced Energy Harvesting, Nonlinear Dynamics and Chaos.
Recent News
Open PhD Positions in BioFSI Laboratory:
UK/EU (settled) candidates:
PhD Position 1: The Chaotic Voice: Nonlinear Fluid-Structure Interaction in Abnormal Phonation - Application Link.
PhD Position 2: Computational and Mechanistic Modelling of Porosity Effects in Eye Fluid Mechanics - Implications for Glaucoma - Application Link.
International candidates:
We warmly welcome international candidates to explore our open PhD positions, enquire about national scholarship pathways, and discuss opportunities for self-sponsored doctoral study within our research group.
Open Post-Doctoral Positions in BioFSI Laboratory:
Prospective postdoctoral scholars from around the world are warmly invited to get in touch to explore postdoctoral fellowship opportunities in the UK. I am happy to discuss potential projects, supervise competitive applications, and advise on suitable schemes such as the Royal Society Newton International Fellowship, Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Individual Fellowships, Royal Society University Research Fellowship, Royal Academy of Engineering Research Fellowships, and various university-specific schemes. If you are motivated to pursue high-impact research in bio-inspired fluid mechanics, Fluid-Structure Interactions, or GPU-accelerated computational modelling, please feel free to contact me to discuss possibilities and eligibility.
Dec 2025: Dr. Chandan Bose, Miss. Hibah Saddal, and Mr. Arjun Shergill will present the group's research on fluid-structure interaction and GPU-accelerated computing in the CoSeC Annual Conference and CIUK2025 conference 2025 in Manchester, UK.
Nov 2025: Dr. Chandan Bose has been awarded the Computational Science Centre for Research Communities (CoSeC) Fellowship 2025, STFC, UK.
Nov 2025: Mr. Paras Singh and Miss. Doudou Huang represented BioFSILab at the American Physical Society Division of Fluid Mechanics Annual Meeting 2025.
Nov 2025: Miss. Hibah Saddal and Dr. Chandan Bose has been awarded the national image prize by EPCC ARCHER2 for their research on morphing wings.
Nov 2025: A total of nine simulation images and videos featuring the research carried out in BioFSILab have been featured in the EPCC ARCHER2 Image and Video Contest 2025.
Office Address: Room No. 1B27, Met & Mat Building (G6), School of Metallurgy and Materials, University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 2TT, United Kingdom.
