John Sebastian

John Sebastian

About Me

Hello! I am a scientist and engineer pursuing interdisciplinary research in fluid mechanics and soft matter (bio)physics, using a combination of theoretical and experimental approaches. My research over the past several years has been on the investigation of geometry (at smaller and smaller scales) and the associated physics- especially of nanofluidic systems, air/ hydrofoils, flexible structures, architectured materials and frugal microfluidic devices.

I am currently a PhD student in the Soft Matter Biophysics group at the Technical University of Denmark, and I aim to partake in the discovery and development of new physics at tiny scales where the science becomes truly interdisciplinary, to aid the study of the natural world around us and to build solutions to unmet societal needs.

Interests
  • Fluid Mechanics
  • Applied Mathematics
  • Nano, Micro, Bio Fluidics
  • Mechanical Intelligence

Notes

Ernst Mach- Analysis of Sensations

Ernst Mach- Analysis of Sensations

Discussion on Ernst Mach’s Analysis of Sensations, Chapter 4 at the History and Philosophy of Science Meeting, 15 December 2021.

Steven Weinberg: Four Golden Lessons

Steven Weinberg’s Advice to Students at the start of their Scientific Careers

How to Speak by Patrick Winston

Notes on Prof Patrick Wilson’s talk on “How to Speak”

Personal RMarkdown Resources

Some of the handy Markdown tricks I’ve come across and found useful, and collected for reference

Tyres: The Science of Black Magic

Published in the 2020 yearbook of SAE INDIA CET Chapter

On Tread Patterns: Parameterisation and Inverse Design

On Tread Patterns: Parameterisation and Inverse Design

A novel method for the inverse design of tyre tread patterns is presented. This method which makes use of structural and geometric analysis is particularly useful in the designing of passenger car and bus/truck radial tyres.

SAE Short Course on Aero Design

SAE Short Course on Aero Design

One-day Short Course for engineering students from all over Kerala, India.

Microfluidics for the World

Microfluidics for the World

A talk presenting the current works and potential of microfludics as an enabling technology

Film-Evaporation Microthruster for Cubesats

Film-Evaporation Microthruster for Cubesats

A review of the state of the art in microthruster technology