Dr. Shantanu Bhat

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Dr. Shantanu Bhat is a Postdoctoral Fellow at UNSW Canberra specializing in fluid mechanics and vortex dynamics. His research focuses on insect flight aerodynamics and boundary-layer flows. With extensive teaching experience at institutions such as UNSW Canberra and the University of Adelaide, he is well-versed in fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, and aerodynamics. He obtained his PhD from Monash University, where he studied the aerodynamics of rotating flapping wings with a specific focus on Reynolds number and aspect ratio. His professional background includes roles as a Research Officer at Monash University and as a Lead Engineer at General Electric in India. Dr. Bhat has contributed to significant research projects and has been acknowledged with various awards such as the GE's Engineering Excellence Award and several high-performance computational resource allocations. His ongoing research at UNSW involves investigating the dynamics of stall flow-perturbation effects on wings and the feasibility of outdoor blimps for source localization, aiming to push the boundaries of current understanding in fluid dynamics and its applications.

Research Interests

Experience

Research Associate

2022-01-01 — Present

UNSW Canberra • Australia

Investigating dynamics of stall flow-perturbation effects on wings and feasibility of outdoor blimps performing source localization.

Postdoctoral Research Fellow

2020-01-01 — 2021-12-01

University of Adelaide • Australia

Studied turbulent boundary-layer flows on flat surfaces applying micro-cavity arrays to control flow instabilities and reduce drag.

Research Officer

2018-06-01 — 2019-12-01

Monash University • Melbourne, Australia

Explored novel techniques for optimizing wing shapes and motion kinematics of flapping wings for insect-sized micro-air vehicles.

Lead Engineer

2011-12-01 — 2014-08-01

General Electric (Aviation) • Bangalore, India

Key contributor to innovative LEAP Engine fuel-nozzle design.

Executive E1

2007-07-01 — 2009-07-01

Larsen & Toubro Ltd. • Mumbai, India

Managed special projects in oil and gas.

Awards

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Community Engagement Grant

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Postdoctoral Fellowship

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Fresh Science SA Finalist

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GE's Engineering Excellence Award

Requirements for University of New South Wales

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:23
Reading
Required:23
Writing
Required:23
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:90
PTE
Listening
Required:54
Reading
Required:54
Writing
Required:54
Speaking
Required:54
Overall
Required:64
Prerequisites
Recognised Bachelor degree Minimum 1 year relevant work experience for certain streams
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of English Language Proficiency
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Personal Statement
  • Copy of Passport
Specialization Notes

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