Dr. Sean Peterson

Biography

Sean Peterson is a Professor in Mechanical Mechatronics Engineering at the University of Waterloo, where he leads the Fluid Flow Physics Group. He holds an affiliated faculty position in Mechanical Aerospace Engineering at the Polytechnic Institute of New York University. Professor Peterson's research emphasizes understanding fundamental and applied fluid mechanics problems through a combination of analytical modeling, numerical simulation, and experimental observation. His work explores various topics, including the influence of implanted stents on flow structures in curved arteries, the development of robotic fish propulsion utilizing novel smart materials, and the challenges of energy harvesting within coherent fluid structures. One of his current projects, Energy Harvesting Small-Scale Fluid Structures, focuses on exploiting coherent fluid flow for energy extraction in small-scale aquatic environments. His group's work on laminar flow in curved tubes models the mechanics of stent struts in reopening occluded vessels, approaching the problem from both analytical and experimental perspectives. He is also involved in researching fundamental flow dynamics, with potential implications for various applications in vasculature, heat transfer, and mixing.

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