Fine airborne particles, known as particulate matter (PM), can cause serious health problems, so their movement and behaviour are widely studied. In his doctoral dissertation, Ali Kooh Andaz examined how different structures affect how these particles move and settle. He studied particle deposition in a rib roughened channel with a deflector and found that a deflector increases particle deposition but also increases pressure loss. He also investigated how single and dual roadside noise barriers influence traffic related particles in various wind conditions. The results show that noise barriers can reduce particle levels downwind, but they may also trap pollution close to the road in some areas.
The doctoral dissertation of MSc (Tech) Ali Kooh Andaz in the field of aerosol physics titled CFD Analysis of Particulate Flow for Enhanced Air Quality using OpenFOAM and PALM model system will be publicly examined at the Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences at Tampere University.
The Opponent will be professor Tareq Hussein from the University of Helsinki. The Custos will be Professor Miikka Dal Maso from Tampere University.