Dr. Majid Molki

Education

• Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering, University of Minnesota, 1982
• M.S. Mechanical Engineering, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 1979
• B.S. Mechanical Engineering, Sharif University of Technology, 1975

Research Areas

• Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
• Vehicle Aerodynamics
• Thermal Sciences
• Turbulence Modeling
• Supersonic and Transonic Flows
• Shock Tubes and Shock Waves
• Electronics Cooling
• Aerodynamic Heating

Teaching

My teaching activities focus on thermal-fluid sciences and include undergraduate and graduate courses in thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, gas dynamics, heat transfer, computational fluid dynamics, advanced fluid mechanics, continuum mechanics, and turbulent flows. My teaching philosophy emphasizes the integration of research, computational modeling, and engineering analysis with classroom instruction.

Recent Publications

• Molki, M., Darabi, J., and Rhisat, F. N., 2026, "Vortex Shedding and Confined Vortices Behind an Isothermal Plate Positioned in a Parallel‑Plate Duct," ASME Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, Vol. 148, No. 2, p. 021802.
• Molki, M., and Ogbozor, C. T. C., 2026, "Transonic Airflow Over a Truncated Nose Cone with Vortex Shedding," Proceedings of the 11th Thermal and Fluids Engineering Conference (TFEC 2026), March 9-12, 2026, Tempe, Arizona, USA, pp. 21-31, DOI: 10.1615/TFEC2026.aer.060367.
• Molki, M., and Ogbozor, C. T. C., 2026, "Aerodynamic Drag Forces on Two Side-by-Side Flat Road Signs," Proceedings of the 11th Thermal and Fluids Engineering Conference (TFEC 2026), March 9-12, 2026, Tempe, Arizona, USA, pp. 1123-1132, DOI: 10.1615/TFEC2026.tfl.060631.
• Gupta, S. D., Darabi, J., and Molki, M., 2025, "Experimental and Numerical Investigation of Droplet Spreading on Solid Surfaces," International Journal of Heat and Fluid Flow, Vol. 115, p. 109871.
• Molki, M., and Andrew, M. E., 2025, "Utility Van Aerodynamics: Flow Field and Pressure Drag," Proceedings of the 10th Thermal and Fluids Engineering Conference (TFEC 2025), March 9-12, 2025, Washington, DC, USA, pp. 1443-1452, DOI: 10.1615/TFEC2025.tfl.055647.
• Molki, M., and Andrew, M. E., 2024, “Vortical Separated Flow Over and Behind a Medium-Duty Box Truck,” ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, Paper No. IMECE2024-138934, V008T10A006, American Society of Mechanical Engineers, DOI: 10.1115/IMECE2024-138934.
• Molki, M., Andrew, M. E., and Muniganti, M. K., 2024, “Drag Force and Road Traction of a Box-Shaped Car at Various Driving Speeds,” ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, Paper No. IMECE2024-139318, V008T10A008, American Society of Mechanical Engineers, DOI: 10.1115/IMECE2024-139318.
• Molki, M., and Rhisat, F. N., 2024, “Shockwave Discharge Caused by a High-Pressure Tube Failure,” ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, Paper No. IMECE2024-139897, V008T10A010, American Society of Mechanical Engineers, DOI: 10.1115/IMECE2024-139897.
• Rhisat, F. N., and Molki, M., 2024, “Optimizing Aerodynamic Heating of a Mars Landing Vehicle: The Impact of Nose Angle and Aspect Ratio,” ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, Paper No. IMECE2024-144718, V009T11A038, American Society of Mechanical Engineers, DOI: 10.1115/IMECE2024-144718.
• Molki, M., and Atmudi, V. K., 2024, “Aerodynamics of an Electric Closed-Cargo Van,” Proceedings of the 9th Thermal and Fluids Engineering Conference (TFEC 2024), April 21-24, 2024, Corvallis, Oregon, USA, pp. 165-176, DOI: 10.1615/TFEC2024.ada.049324.
• Molki, M., and Atmudi, V. K., 2024, “Aerodynamic Drag on Electric Open-Cargo Vans at Highway Speeds,” Proceedings of the 9th Thermal and Fluids Engineering Conference (TFEC 2024), April 21-24, 2024, Corvallis, Oregon, USA, pp. 189-200, DOI: 10.1615/TFEC2024.ada.049781.

Contact

Dr. Majid Molki
Distinguished Research Professor of Mechanical Engineering
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Edwardsville, IL 62026-1805
Office: EB 3070
Phone: (618) 650-2372
Email: mmolki@siue.edu