Regular biography
Satbir Singh is a teaching professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University, where he joined in September 2012. Prior to his appointment, he worked as a research staff member at General Motors Research and Development from February 2010 to September 2012. His teaching and research focus on analytical, experimental, and numerical methods in thermo-fluids, with an emphasis on developing accurate computer models for simulations of turbulent flows. He collaborates with Carnegie Mellon’s Center for Atmospheric Particle Studies (CAPS) on research related to the efficiency and environmental impact of energy conversion technologies. His research interests include air quality, clean power systems, computational engineering, computational fluid dynamics, energy, environmental engineering, and natural gas engineering.
Scholar-generated biography
Satbir Singh is a researcher at Carnegie Mellon University with expertise in combustion engines, computational fluid dynamics (CFD), and large-eddy simulation (LES). His work focuses on improving engine efficiency and reducing emissions through advanced modeling and experimental analysis. Singh's research includes the study of combustion processes in natural gas engines, diesel engines, and dual-fuel systems, with an emphasis on NOx and soot reduction. He also investigates turbulent flows and their impact on combustion and air quality. His publications cover topics such as flame propagation, optical diagnostics, and subgrid-scale modeling for turbulent flows.