List Of Research Publications (only in Peer-reviewed
Journals)
Journals:
Under Review:
10. R. Gulati*, N.K. Sahu, A. Klimenko, M. Kumar*, “Beyond Quadrature Pairs: A Density based Spectral Grouping Framework for Oscillatory Modes in Real-Valued Modal Decompositions,” Journal of Fluid Mechanics, I.F.=4.20, 2026. Under Review. (Q1 SCI)
9. N.K. Sahu*, R. Gulati, A. Dewan, M. Kumar*, “Critical swirl number for the onset of vortex breakdown in isothermal confined swirling flows: roles of swirl-generation strategy and reference location,” European Journal of Mechanics - B/Fluids, I.F.=2.40, 2026. First revision submitted. (Q2 SCI)
Published:
8. S. Chakraborty, J. Moradicheghamahi, V.T. Mantripragada, N.K. Sahu, A. Poddar, D. Goswami*, "Mechanical Origins of Inferior Vena Cava Filter Tilt and Migration: The Interplay of Clot Burden and Exercise-Induced Pulsatility," Results in Engineering, I.F.=9.40, 2026, 32 (12), p. 112869. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rineng.2026.112869. (Q1 SCI)
7. R. Pathak, N.K. Sahu*, A. Dewan, M. Kumar*, “Controlling helical instability by modifying the shape of swirler centerbody in an isothermal turbulent swirl combustor flow,” ASME Journal of Fluids Engineering, I.F.=2.30, 2026, 148 (11), p. 111203. https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4072363. (Q2 SCI)
6. N.K. Sahu*, A. Dewan, M. Kumar*, “Vortex breakdown and vortex-core topologies in turbulent flows within a typical swirl combustor geometry,” Aerospace Science and Technology, I.F.=6.40, 2026, 176 (E), p. 112623. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ast.2026.112623. (Q1 SCI)
5. N.K. Sahu, A. Dewan, M. Kumar*, “Computational investigation on the impact of coal feed size in a tangentially fired gasifier,” Combustion Science and Technology, I.F.=1.60, 2024, 196 (14), pp. 2938-2957. https://doi.org/10.1080/00102202.2022.2157210. (Q3 SCI)
4. N.K. Sahu, A. Dewan, M. Kumar*, “Characterizing flow field transition in a tangential injection pressurized gas-fired reactor,” Thermal Science and Engineering Progress, I.F.=5.60, 2023, 41 (3), p. 101811. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tsep.2023.101811. (Q1 SCI)
3. N.K. Sahu, M. Kumar*, A. Dewan, “Sophisticated interplay of operating conditions governs flow field transition and optimal conversion inside tangentially fired gasifiers,” Energy, I.F.=10.1, 2022, 252 (8), p. 123975. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.energy.2022.123975. (Q1 SCI)
2. N.K. Sahu, M. Kumar*, A. Dewan, “Computational study of 16 kWth furnace cofired using pulverized bituminous coal and liquified petroleum gas operated in un-staged and air-staged conditions,” ASME Journal of Energy Resources Technology, I.F.= 2.40, 2021, 143 (8), p. 082102. https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4048868. (Q3 SCI)
1. N.K. Sahu, M. Kumar, A. Dewan*, “Computational study of non-reactive swirling flow in tangentially-fired configuration gasifier,” Materials Today: Proceedings | Journal, I.F. = 1.40, 2020, 28 (3), pp. 2053- 2056. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matpr.2020.02.400. (Q2 SCOPUS)
* Corresponding author
Papers in conference abstract volumes / presented
Conference Proceedings:
8. R. Bhande, S. Mishra, N.K. Sahu*, "Resolving the Effect of Fluid Density and Viscosity on the Flow Split in a Hydrocyclone," InnoVEST 2026 conference NIT Jamshedpur. Proceedings awaited. https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=6918681
7. I. Jadhav, R. Pathak, N.K. Sahu*, "Comparative Study of Spectral Modal Decomposition Techniques for Vortex Shedding Analysis in a Cylinder Wake," InnoVEST 2026 conference NIT Jamshedpur. Proceedings awaited.
6. M. L. Mahato, N.K. Sahu*, “Sensitivity of Isothermal flow in a swirl-combustor to inlet Reynolds number,” International Conference on Innovations in Fluid Power: Shaping the Future of Mobile and Industrial Machinery (IFP 2026). Proceedings awaited.
5. P. K. Sonkar, M. L. Mahato, R. Pathak, N.K. Sahu*, “Effect of center body on an isothermal flow-field inside a swirl combustor,” Fluid Mechanics and Fluid Power (2025) Conference. Proceedings awaited.
4. R. Pathak, N.K. Sahu*, P. K. Sonkar, “Influence of Centre Body on the Dynamics of Isothermal Flow Swirl Combustor,” Fluid Mechanics and Fluid Power (2025) Conference. Proceedings awaited. https://arxiv.org/abs/2512.24844
3. M. L. Mahato, N.K. Sahu*, “Effect of particle-momentum on an isothermal flow-field inside a swirl combustor,” Fluid Mechanics and Fluid Power (2025) Conference. Proceedings awaited. https://arxiv.org/abs/2601.01973
2. N.K. Sahu, M. Kumar, A. Dewan*, “A Computational study of entrained flow furnace with swirl burner configuration and low turbulence intensity flow,” Fluid Mechanics and Fluid Power. Lecture Notes in Mechanical Engineering. Springer (2021), Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-0698-4_8
1. N.K. Sahu, M. Kumar, A. Dewan*, “Computational study of coal combustion in an entrained flow furnace,” AIP Conference Proceedings, 2019, 2148 (1), p. 030055. https://doi.org/10.1063/1.5123977
* Corresponding author
Patents
Indian Patent Application No : 202411063747 dated August 23, 2024
Status: Published
Title: PRESSURIZED DROP TUBE REACTOR FOR HIGH-PRESSURE KINETICS OF SOLID FUELS UNDER NEAR-ENTRAINED-FLOW CONDITIONS
Inventors: Mayank Kumar, Nitesh Kumar Sahu
Category: Engineering and Technology
