Analyzing the movement of particles of magnetic particulate media under the influence of magnetic field.

Magnetic particulate media are encountered in a broad range of applications such as magnetic-resonance imaging (MRI), magneto-optical filters, data storage, biomedical applications, nano fluids applications, environmental remediation, magnetic separation, etc. The main focus of this project is to fundamentally analyze the movement of particles of magnetic particulate media under the influence of magnetic field and understand the role of this motion on heat transfer enhancement and mass diffusion. For example, clusters of magnetic nano-particles are used for the treatment of hypothermia, improving heat transfer in liquidized beds, and for flow enhancement by modifying the fluid boundary layers. Different magnetic materials, like iron, will be used to conduct this experiment.