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Boon Thong's research interests include fluid structure interaction, aerodynamics, engineering design, and thermal energy storage heat transfer. He has extensively worked on various industry-related projects to expose students to real-world challenges, notably mentoring student teams in external design competitions such as the Shell Eco Marathon and the Formula SAE Weir-Warman design build competition. His work emphasizes the application of technical skills in developing soft skills among students. His research also prioritizes sustainability across diverse research areas, particularly in fluid structure interaction and engineering design. He investigates galloping instability for potential energy harvesting, and he strives to enhance thermal storage and design thermal management systems that improve energy efficiency. At Monash University, he teaches the course MEC2404 - Mechanics of Fluids, integrating expertise related to the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Thong has engaged in several successful collaborations over the past five years in areas such as computational methods, fluid flow, and heat mass transfer, including computational fluid dynamics.
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