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D. Keith Walters
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Also affiliated: Clemson University (1996–2005); University of Oklahoma (2016–2022); Mississippi State University (2004–2017)
29 h-index
146 pubs
3,307 cited
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D. Keith Walters' research focuses on computational fluid dynamics and its application to various scientific and engineering problems. His work has explored advanced modeling methodologies, including Reynolds-Averaged Navier–Stokes (RANS) simulations, and investigations into transitional flow and boundary layer phenomena. Walters has also studied the physics of film-cooling, employing systematic computational approaches to analyze flowfields involving cylindrical holes.
His research extends to the investigation of fluid flow characteristics in microfluidic devices, such as multistaged Tesla valves, and their associated heat transfer properties. He has also been involved in developing low-order modeling methods for energy harvesting systems, integrating experimental and computational fluid dynamics approaches. Walters' scholarship metrics include an h-index of 29, with 146 total publications and over 3,295 citations. He has received federal funding from the NSF for collaborative research on energy harvesting modeling.
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- h-index: 29
- Publications: 146
- Citations: 3,307
Selected Publications
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Centennial Celebration of the Fluids Engineering Division (2026)
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A New Version of the Dynamic Hybrid RANS–LES Model With Improved RANS–LES Blending (2026)
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Is Direct Numerical Simulation Ready for Prime Time?: The State of ansys fluent Direct Numerical Simulation in 2025 (2026)
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Investigation of a Dynamic Hybrid Turbulence Modeling Strategy for CFD Simulation of Compound-Angle Film Cooling (2025)
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LOKI: Laparoscopic Operational Kinematic Instrument (2025)
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A Proposed Universal Wall Function for Velocity and Temperature in Turbulent Near-Wall Flows of Low and High Prandtl Number Fluids (2025)
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Static and Dynamic Time Filtering Techniques for Hybrid RANS-Large Eddy Simulation of Non-Stationary Turbulent Flows (2025)
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A Near-Wall Methodology for Large-Eddy Simulation Based on Dynamic Hybrid RANS-LES (2024)
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CFD-Based Optimization of the Kinematic Cycle of an Oscillating Foil Energy Harvesting Device (2023)
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Reynolds-Averaged Navier-Stokes CFD Simulation of High-Speed Boundary Layers (2023)
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Numerical Analysis of Air Curtain Jet Blast Deflector (2023)
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Investigation of Dynamic Hybrid RANS-LES Turbulence Modeling for CFD Simulation of a Normal Jet in Crossflow (2023)
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Investigation of Numerical Scheme and Model Combinations for Cfd Simulation of a Two-Phase Closed Thermosyphon (2023)
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Predicting particle deposition using a simplified 8-path in silico human lung prototype (2023)
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SYNTHETIC TURBULENCE GENERATION FOR SCALE-RESOLVING CFD SIMULATIONS USING A MODIFIED STATISTICALLY-TARGETED FORCING METHOD (2023)
Federal Grants 1 $159,940 total
Collaboration Network
Top Collaborators
Shanti Bhushan
Mississippi State University (US)
3 shared publications
- Validation of Low and High-Fidelity Turbulence Models for Prediction of Turbulent Heat Transfer in Low Prandtl Number Flows Under Buoyant and Separated Flow Conditions
- Static and Dynamic Time Filtering Techniques for Hybrid RANS-Large Eddy Simulation of Non-Stationary Turbulent Flows
- A Wall-Modeled Large Eddy Simulation Method for High-Order Spectral Element Solvers
James H. Leylek
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville
3 shared publications
In database
- Investigation of Dynamic Hybrid RANS-LES Turbulence Modeling for CFD Simulation of a Normal Jet in Crossflow
- Numerical Analysis of Air Curtain Jet Blast Deflector
- Investigation of a Dynamic Hybrid Turbulence Modeling Strategy for CFD Simulation of Compound-Angle Film Cooling
Yassin A. Hassan
Texas A&M University (US)
2 shared publications
- Analysis of turbulent flow and thermal structures in low-Prandtl number buoyant flows using direct numerical simulations
- Validation of Low and High-Fidelity Turbulence Models for Prediction of Turbulent Heat Transfer in Low Prandtl Number Flows Under Buoyant and Separated Flow Conditions
Elia Merzari
Pennsylvania State University (US)
2 shared publications
- Analysis of turbulent flow and thermal structures in low-Prandtl number buoyant flows using direct numerical simulations
- Validation of Low and High-Fidelity Turbulence Models for Prediction of Turbulent Heat Transfer in Low Prandtl Number Flows Under Buoyant and Separated Flow Conditions
Wayne S. Strasser
Liberty University (US)
2 shared publications
- A Wall-Modeled Large Eddy Simulation Method for High-Order Spectral Element Solvers
- Is Direct Numerical Simulation Ready for Prime Time?: The State of ansys fluent Direct Numerical Simulation in 2025
Cole C. Simmonds
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville
2 shared publications
In database
- Investigation of Dynamic Hybrid RANS-LES Turbulence Modeling for CFD Simulation of a Normal Jet in Crossflow
- Investigation of a Dynamic Hybrid Turbulence Modeling Strategy for CFD Simulation of Compound-Angle Film Cooling
Michael Tullis
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville
2 shared publications
In database
- A Near-Wall Methodology for Large-Eddy Simulation Based on Dynamic Hybrid RANS-LES
- Reynolds-Averaged Navier-Stokes CFD Simulation of High-Speed Boundary Layers
Tausif Jamal
University of Oklahoma (US)
2 shared publications
- Static and Dynamic Time Filtering Techniques for Hybrid RANS-Large Eddy Simulation of Non-Stationary Turbulent Flows
- A New Version of the Dynamic Hybrid RANS–LES Model With Improved RANS–LES Blending
Olalekan O. Shobayo
Liberty University (US)
2 shared publications
- Static and Dynamic Time Filtering Techniques for Hybrid RANS-Large Eddy Simulation of Non-Stationary Turbulent Flows
- A New Version of the Dynamic Hybrid RANS–LES Model With Improved RANS–LES Blending
Mohammed Elmellouki
Mississippi State University (US)
1 shared publication
- Analysis of turbulent flow and thermal structures in low-Prandtl number buoyant flows using direct numerical simulations
Aleks Obabko
Argonne National Laboratory (US)
1 shared publication
- Analysis of turbulent flow and thermal structures in low-Prandtl number buoyant flows using direct numerical simulations
Mohammed El Mellouki
Mississippi State University (US)
1 shared publication
- Validation of Low and High-Fidelity Turbulence Models for Prediction of Turbulent Heat Transfer in Low Prandtl Number Flows Under Buoyant and Separated Flow Conditions
Christopher Pilmaier
Mississippi State University (US)
1 shared publication
- Validation of Low and High-Fidelity Turbulence Models for Prediction of Turbulent Heat Transfer in Low Prandtl Number Flows Under Buoyant and Separated Flow Conditions
Michael Gorman
Texas A&M University (US)
1 shared publication
- Validation of Low and High-Fidelity Turbulence Models for Prediction of Turbulent Heat Transfer in Low Prandtl Number Flows Under Buoyant and Separated Flow Conditions
Brent Hollrah
Texas A&M University (US)
1 shared publication
- Validation of Low and High-Fidelity Turbulence Models for Prediction of Turbulent Heat Transfer in Low Prandtl Number Flows Under Buoyant and Separated Flow Conditions
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