Prof Nicholas Hutchins
Professor
Department of Mechanical Engineering
286 Scholarly works
43 Projects
HIGHLIGHTS
2026
Journal article
A simplified resolvent model for connecting linear amplifications to linear mechanisms in channel flow
DOI: 10.1017/jfm.2026.117242026
Conference Proceedings
Relating Skin-Friction Drag Reduction to Riblet Tip Radius
DOI: 10.2514/6.2026-00782026
Journal article
Correction to: The spectral response of time-resolved PIV in a turbulent boundary layer (Experiments in Fluids, (2025), 66, 7, (134), 10.1007/s00348-025-04059-0)
DOI: 10.1007/s00348-025-04140-82026
Journal article
An improved predictive model for forced-convective heat transfer of turbulent boundary layers with unheated length
DOI: 10.1016/j.ijheatfluidflow.2026.1104632025
Research grants (ARC, NHMRC, MRFF)
Laser-Based 4D Imaging for Enhanced Analysis of Complex Fluid Flows
2023
Research grants (other domestic)
When Sharks Fly: Reducing Fuel Burn and Emissions of Commercial Aircraft
2023
Research grants (international)
Aerodynamics of Riblet Steering
RECENT SCHOLARLY WORKS
2025
Journal article
Evaluating the power mean method to determine an equivalent sandgrain roughness parameter over streamwise-heterogeneous roughness
DOI: 10.1017/flo.2025.100142025
Journal article
High-fidelity simultaneous measurements of velocity and temperature fluctuations using a dual-wire sensor within thermal boundary layers
DOI: 10.1088/1361-6501/adc9d42025
Journal article
Experimental characterisation of Kelvin-Helmholtz rollers over riblet surfaces
DOI: 10.1017/jfm.2025.3062025
Journal article
Temporal decay of secondary motions in turbulent channel flows
DOI: 10.1017/jfm.2025.332025
Journal article
PIV measurements within roughness grooves with enhanced wall reflection suppression
DOI: 10.1007/s00348-025-03986-22025
Journal article
The spectral response of time-resolved PIV in a turbulent boundary layer
DOI: 10.1007/s00348-025-04059-0
RECENT PROJECTS
2026
Research grants (ARC, NHMRC, MRFF)
Hull Roughness: A Wall-Bounded Turbulence Problem With Global Implications
2025
Research grants (ARC, NHMRC, MRFF)
Sources of Hull Friction Drag on Freshly Cleaned and Painted Ships