Md. Mizanur Rahman

Higher Degree Research


Md Mizanur Rahman joined as a PhD researcher, Department of Mechanical Engineering, School of Engineering, Design and Built Environment, Western Sydney University (WSU), in 2019. Before joining, Mr. Rahman holds an academic position as an Assistant Professor (study leave ongoing) at the Department of Mathematics, Islamic University, Kushtia-7003, Bangladesh. He started his university professional teaching career in 2011. 


Numerical modelling of airflow dynamics and particle deposition in human lungs

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Airflow dynamics and inhaled aerosol particle transport and deposition (TD) in human lung airways are significant in terms of human health, the effectiveness of inhaled drug therapy, and the health risks caused by air pollution. The lung airway diameters and breathing capacity of human lungs normally increase with age until the age of 30. However, lung airway diameters reduce by around 10% every 10 years after age 50. Therefore, age-specific particle TD in human lungs is not well understood. This thesis discusses variation in the inhalation rate with age, which is important for determining drug delivery in lung airways.