Here is a poster summarizing my lab's focus and a few videos related to the lab's work:
My laboratory is part of Purdue's Center for Particulate Processes and Products (CP3).
In order to learn more about my research interests, I've provided a list of my graduate student thesis titles and abstracts, as well as a list of journal publications with links to abstracts. Lastly, I've summarized some of the research topics in which I'm currently involved along with my collaborators.
Student | Degree and Year | Title (click for abstract) | Pretty Pictures |
Elizabeth Foesch Thompson | M.S., Purdue University, 2024, co-advised with Prof. Marcial Gonzalez (ME) | Use of triaxial testing to obtain the shear failure surface in the modified Drucker-Prager Cap model | |
Zhengpu Chen | Ph.D., Purdue University, 2022, co-advised with Prof. Kingsly Ambrose (ABE) | Development and validation of a DEM-based model for predicting grain damage | |
Abhishek Paul | Ph.D., Purdue University, 2022, co-advised with Prof. Marcial Gonzalez | A continuum model for milled corn stover in a compression feed screw | |
Prathamesh Sankhe | M.S., Purdue University, 2021 | DEM Parameter Calibration Methodology for Cohesive Powders Using a Ring Shear Tester | |
Nathan Gasteyer | M.S., Purdue University, 2020, co-advised with Prof. Marcial Gonzalez | Modeling biomass transport in a compression screw feeder | |
Kunal Pardikar | Ph.D., Purdue University, 2020 | Finite Element Method (FEM) Modeling of Hopper Flow | |
Zhengpu Chen (ABE Outstanding MS Student Award Winner) |
M.S. in Agricultural and Biological Engineering, Purdue University, 2019, co-advised with Prof. Kingsly Ambrose | Developing a Validated Model for Predicting Grain Damage using DEM | |
Yu Liu | Ph.D., Purdue University, 2019, co-advised with Prof. Marcial Gonzalez | Modeling Granular Material Mixing and Segregation Using a Finite Element Method and Advection-Diffusion-Segregation Equation Multi-scale Model | |
Rohit Kumar | Ph.D., Purdue University, 2018 | Predicting Breakage of Needle-shaped Large Aspect Ratio Particles Using the Discrete Element Method (DEM) | |
Shankali Pradhan | Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Purdue University, 2017, co-advised with Prof. Jim Litster | Quality by Design in Twin Screw Granulation | |
Harsh Ranjan | M.S., Purdue University, 2017 | A Methodology for DEM Parameter Calibration | |
Liza Easo | Ph.D., Purdue University, 2017 | Liquid Dispersion In Sheared Particulate Material | |
Siddhartha Agarwal | M.S., Purdue University, 2017 | Modeling the Scaling of Intra-Tablet Coating Variability | |
Shrikant Swaminathan | Ph.D., Purdue University, 2016 | Modeling Picking on Pharmaceutical Tablets | |
Yu Liu | M.S., Purdue University, 2016 | Modifications to Johanson's Roll Compaction Model for Improved Relative Density Predictions | |
Nitin Khola | M.S., Purdue University, 2015 | Correlations for Shear-Induced Percolation in Granular Shear Flows | |
Xia Hua | Ph.D., Purdue University, 2014 | Modeling the Dynamics and Stresses of Elongated Particles in Vertical Axis Mixers | Tim Patterson | M.S., Purdue University, 2014 | Prediction of the Stress at the Inlet of the Nip Region in a Roll Compactor |
Rahul Kumar | Ph.D., Purdue University, 2014 | Modeling Coating Variability in a Continuous Tablet Coating Pan | |
Steven Dale | Ph.D. in Industrial and Physical Pharmacy, Purdue University, 2014, co-advised with Prof. Jim Litster | Internal Structures of Wet Granulation Agglomerates: Measurement, Formation, and Influence on Granule Breakage | |
Kristine Alston | M.S., Purdue University, 2012 | Mechanical Property Variability in Lactose Monohydrate | |
Avik Sarkar | Ph.D., Purdue University, 2011 | Modeling a Continuous Granular Mixer Using Periodic Discrete Element Method Sub-models | |
Tuhin Sinha | Ph.D., Purdue University, 2011 | Investigation of Compaction, Young's Modulus, and Tensile Strength of Binary Powder Mixtures Using the Multi-Particle Finite Element Method (MPFEM) | |
Madhusudhan Kodam | Ph.D., Purdue University, 2010 | Attrition of Pharmaceutical Tablets | |
Ben Freireich | Ph.D., Purdue University, 2010 | A Compartmental Approach to Studying Particle Motion in Mixer/Coaters Using Discrete Element Modeling | |
Arjun Kalbag | Ph.D., Purdue University, 2009 | Modeling Inter- and Intra-tablet Coating Variability of Pan Coated Tablets | |
Vincent Hoon | M.S. in Computer Science, Purdue University, 2007, co-advised with Prof. Ananth Grama | Visualization of Discrete Element Method Simulations (The ParticleVis code.) |
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Alexis Dechelette | M.S., Purdue University, 2007, co-advised with Prof. Paul Sojka | Shear-thinning Drops Impacting Flat Surfaces | |
Rahul Bharadwaj | Ph.D., Purdue University, 2006 | Dilute Granular Flow around Immersed Obstacles | |
William Ketterhagen | Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Purdue University, 2006, co-advised with Prof. Jennifer Curtis | Modeling Granular Segregation during Hopper Discharge | |
Jose Cordova | M.S., Purdue University, 2005 | Dilute Granular Flow around an Immersed Cylinder and Oblique Granular Shock Waves | |
Bradley Pederson | M.S., Purdue University, 2005, co-advised with Prof. Farshid Sadeghi | The Influence of Cage Flexibility on Bearing Dynamics and Performance | |
Matthew Duncan | M.S., Purdue University, 2004, co-advised with Prof. Chuck Krousgrill | An Investigation into the Damping Performance of Single and Multiple Particle Impact Dampers | |
Nicholas Prenger | M.S., Purdue University, 2003, co-advised with Prof. Farshid Sadeghi | Modeling the Dynamics of Rolling Element Bearings using ADAMS | |
Niranjan Ghaisas | M.S., Purdue University, 2003, co-advised with Prof. Farshid Sadeghi | Dynamics of Cylindrical and Tapered Rolling Element Bearings using the Discrete Element Method | |
Atul Aphale | M.S., Purdue University, 2003 | Segregation of Granular Fertizliers from a Spinner Spreader | Junyoung Park | Ph.D., Purdue University, 2003 | Modeling the Dynamics of Fabric in Rotating Horizontal Drums |
Nathan Bolander | M.S., Purdue University, 2002, co-advised with Prof. Farshid Sadeghi | An Experimental Investigation of Thrust Washer Lubrication | |
Sanga Reddy Peerreddy | M.S., Purdue University, 2002 | Modeling Particle-laden Viscous Flows using an Eulerian-Lagrangian Approach | |
Nagendra Shishodia | M.S., Purdue University, 2001 | Segregation due to Particle-induced Buoyant Forces in Granular Systems | |
Vishal Saheta | M.S., Purdue University, 2001, co-advised with Prof. Farshid Sadeghi | Dynamics of Rolling Element Bearings using the Discrete Element Method | |
Dimuth Fernando | M.S., Purdue University, 2001 | Size Segregation in Granular Beds Subject to Continuous and Discrete Oscillations | |
Shun Gao | M.S., Clemson University, 1998 | Granular Flow through a Live Wall Hopper |
Collaborator(s) | Affiliation | Topic |
Prof. Marcial Gonzalez | Mechanical Engineering, Purdue University | Powder flow modeling |
Prof. Kingsly Ambrose | Agricultural and Biological Engineering, Purdue University | Grain damage; fertilizer design |
Prof. Paul Mort | Materials Engineering | Powder flow |