Morphogenic Fluidics Research
Research Title : Hydrodynamic Analysis of Morphogenic Microchannels for Enhanced Mixing and Pressure Stability
Microfluidic devices are increasingly used in biomedical, chemical, and industrial applications where efficient mixing and precise control of flow are critical. Traditional straight-channel microfluidic designs often suffer from poor mixing efficiency, uneven pressure distribution, and slow mass transport due to laminar flow conditions at small scales. Morphogenic microchannel designs, inspired by natural branching and fractal patterns, offer a promising solution by enhancing flow mixing and stabilizing pressure throughout the network. In this research, we perform a detailed computational study of a morphogenic microchannel network using ANSYS Fluent to analyze flow patterns, velocity distributions, and pressure stability across the channels. The study will vary parameters such as channel width, branching angle, inlet velocity, and fluid properties (water, air, or nanofluids) to understand their effect on mixing efficiency and flow uniformity. CFD post-processing will include velocity and pressure contours, streamline visualization, and quantitative metrics for pressure drop and outlet flow uniformity. This investigation aims to provide design insights for next-generation microfluidic devices with optimized morphogenic channel structures that improve mixing, reduce energy consumption, and enhance device performance.
