McMaster Experimental and Computational Aerodynamics Laboratory
People
We are pleased to introduce you to our team here are MECA. If you are interested in joining us, please refer to the Open Positions page for more details on the currently available research opportunities.
Principle Investigator
Dr. Christopher Morton
Dr. Morton’s research includes but is not limited to fluid-structure interaction and flow control, flow sensing and flow estimation, aerodynamics, energy engineering, intelligent and autonomous systems, UAV technology development, sustainable sources.
Doctoral Students
Maegan Vocke
Maegan Vocke began her PhD in Mechanical Engineering at McMaster University in the winter of 2024. She completed her Master’s degree at the University of Calgary in 2023, where her research focused on improving the temporal resolution of Particle Image Velocimetry (PIV) measurements for investigating turbulent shear flows. Her current research explores the dynamics of stratified shear flows, with a particular interest in how flow instabilities contribute to mixing and turbulence development. Outside of the lab, Maegan enjoys hiking, spending time outdoors, and experimenting with new recipes in the kitchen. She is also a dedicated cat enthusiast and is always looking for a good trail or a cozy café to unwind.
Christopher O’Neil
Under construction.
Master’s Students
Husain Tamim Bamboowala
Husain began his Master’s studies in Mechanical Engineering in the fall of 2023. He graduated with a B.E. in Mechanical Engineering from Jadavpur University. His research topic is towards the investigation of vortex-induced vibrations of circular cylinders, with a focus on the comparison of different flow field decomposition techniques and dynamical modeling. He is a passionate individual who finds delight in sketching, singing, and exploring around. With an insatiable love for aviation as an AvGeek, he also enjoy martial arts. Engaging in profound conversations, he can talk for hours on topics ranging from modern world history to theology, making every discussion a journey of exploration and learning.
Adam Steacy
Adam recently graduated from Mechanical Engineering at McMaster and started his Master’s studies during the summer of 2024. His research project will focus on employing Particle Image Velocimetry (PIV) to study turbulent flow separation phenomenon over smooth bodies. Adam enjoys exploring the bike trails around Hamilton in the summers and downhill skiing all winter. He is also constantly building and crashing RC airplanes on a hobby scale and with the McMaster Aerospace Team.
Shreenivas Rangarajan
Shreenivas began his MASc in Mechanical Engineering in the fall of 2023. He graduated with a B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering from Shiv Nadar University in 2022 and continued there as a research assistant prior to joining McMaster University. He possesses keen research interest in fluid-structure interactions, nonlinear dynamics, data-driven techniques and machine learning and actively seeks to apply them for modelling/uncovering physics of various engineering systems. For his project, he aims utilize these methods and techniques to study circular cylinders undergoing vortex induced vibrations. Academics aside, Shreenivas loves to watch/play a game of football (or soccer. COYS!), likes hiking and takes great interest in discussing/learning about the latest developments in the tech sphere.
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