IAESTE Internships

Location

India

Internship type

ON-SITE

Reference number

IN-2026-C1464-MU

Students Requirements

General discipline

Physics and Physical Sciences

Completed Years of Study

1

Fields of Study

Languages

English Excellent (C1, C2)

Required Knowledge and Experience

-

Other Requirements

Specialization: Fluid Dynamics, Machine Design, Finite Element MethodsStudy Level: Graduate

Work Details

Duration

8 - 10 Weeks

Within These Dates

01.07.2026 - 31.12.2026

Holidays

NONE

Work Environment

-

Gross pay

9000 INR / month

Working Hours

40.0 per week / 8.0 per day

Living Lodging

Type of Accommoditation

IAESTE India LC Manipal

Cost of lodging

-

Cost of living

4500 INR / month

Work Offered

Additional Info

The option of Work from Home is available for this offer. In the case where the intern chooses to work from home, there will be no stipend provided. However, in the case where the intern opts to intern at the employer's address, a stipend will be provided for the period of internship.

Work description

Project Title: CFD analysis on upper respiratory human modelThe increase in pollution levels in recent years has increased the prevalence of pulmonary diseases. The accumulation of pollutant particles in the pulmonary tract is speculated to be one of the major reasons for the increase in chronic cases. This necessitates the study of the mechanism of particle deposition in human airways to develop better drug delivery systems. Aerosolized forms of drugs are commonly used to treat pulmonary diseases. The current study employed computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and discrete element method (DEM) techniques to study airflow patterns and particle deposition phenomena. An idealized 3D CAD model will be developed based on available literature. A discretized finite-volume model shall be tested to ensure an independent solution. A user-defined function (UDF) shall be used to simulate realistic breathing dynamics for the respiration cycle. The aerosol particles of the calculated volume were mixed into the airflow domain. The analysis will be conducted using ANSYS FLUENT CFD solver. This study will look for several regions to investigate high turbulence in the upper human airways, with secondary flow structures exhibiting bifurcations and the glottal region. The study also determine the oral cavity and oropharynx regions with higher turbulence. The distribution/ deposition of aerosol particles into the alveolar sacs will also be investigated

Deadline

13.06.2026