Join Us
Join Us
The Multiphase and Complex Fluids Flow Lab welcomes motivated students who are interested in computational fluid dynamics, multiphase flows, turbulent mixing, reacting flows, scientific computing, and engineering applications. Students in the lab may contribute to numerical modeling, code development, data analysis, visualization, validation studies, and applications related to energy, aerospace, propulsion, disperse multiphase flows, mixing and reactive flows, environmental flows, and industrial systems.
General Student Opportunities
Current CSULB students interested in conducting research with the MCF2 Lab are encouraged to review the lab’s research areas and recent publications before reaching out. This helps identify topics that match your interests, background, and long-term goals. Depending on project needs and available advising capacity, opportunities may include:
- Bachelor’s thesis projects
- Master’s thesis projects
- Undergraduate research projects
- Independent study
- Volunteer research
- Funded research assistant positions
- Project-based collaborations
Students interested in joining the lab should email Prof. Ehsan Madadi with a clear subject line that identifies the topic or opportunity of interest.
For general inquiries, use the subject line:
Research Interest in MCF2 Lab
In your email, please include:
- Your name, major, and degree program
- Your expected graduation date
- The research topic or lab area that interests you
- A brief explanation of how the topic connects to your academic or career goals
- Relevant coursework, programming experience, research experience, or technical skills
- Your CV or resume, if available
- Your expected weekly availability
What We Look For
Successful students in the lab are typically curious, self-motivated, reliable, and willing to learn. Experience with CFD, programming, fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, numerical methods, or data analysis is helpful, but not always required for every project.
Students should be prepared to communicate regularly, document their work clearly, maintain organized research files, and work carefully through technical challenges.
Prospective Students
Prospective students interested in joining the MCF2 Lab should first apply to CSULB through the official university admissions process. Admission decisions are handled by the university, and the lab cannot provide assistance with admission processing or application review.
After admission to CSULB, students are welcome to contact Prof. Madadi using the same general inquiry guidelines listed above.
Contact
Ehsan Madadi, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Multiphase and Complex Fluids Flow Lab California State University, Long Beach
Email: ehsan.madadi@csulb.edu
Current Openings
Specific funded or thesis-based opportunities will be posted here when available. Students applying to a specific opening should carefully read the position description and use the exact subject line listed in the announcement.