Dr Wrik Mallik

  • Lecturer in Aerospace Engineering (Autonomous Systems & Connectivity)

email: Wrik.Mallik@glasgow.ac.uk
pronouns: He/him/his

Room 406, James Watt North Building, School of Engineering, Glasgow, G12 8LU

Import to contacts

ORCID iDhttps://orcid.org/0000-0002-0202-3009

Biography

I received my BTech in Civil Engineering from Jadavpur University, India, and my PhD in Aerospace Engineering from Virginia Tech, USA. I was appointed as a postdoctoral research fellow at The University of British Columbia, Vancouver, before joining the University of Glasgow in September 2022. 

Research interests

My research involves computational modelling of fluid dynamics, fluid-structure interaction and acoustics, with a vision to develop sustainable concepts for the aeronautics, wind engineering and marine sectors. My research is focused on the following broad areas:

  • Aeroacoustic modelling of flexible bio-inspired fliers
  • Transonic aeroelasticity of advanced transport vehicles
  • Aeroelastic energy harvesting from urban aerodynamics
  • Underwater noise and vibration from offshore wind farms
  • Shape optimisation for data-driven additive manufacturing

I have active research collaborations with the Marine Directorate Scotland, the National Manufacturing Institute of Scotland, and the Universities of Strathclyde and Salford, Manchester.

I also have international research collaborations with the University of British Columbia, Vancouver and the Indian Institute of Technology.

Publications

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2025

Breen, Janis, Mallik, Wrik ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0202-3009 and Adhikari, Sondipon ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4181-3457 (2025) Performance analysis and geometric optimization of bladeless wind turbines using wake oscillator model. Renewable Energy, 254, 123549. (doi: 10.1016/j.renene.2025.123549)

Mallik, Wrik ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0202-3009, Jaiman, Rajeev K. and Jelovica, Jasmin (2025) Shape optimization for fluid flow with parametric level set method and deep neural networks. Computers and Fluids, 295, 106626. (doi: 10.1016/j.compfluid.2025.106626)

Hadizadeh, Farnoosh, Mallik, Wrik ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0202-3009 and Jaiman, Rajeev K. (2025) A graph neural network surrogate model for multi-objective fluid-acoustic shape optimization. Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering, 441, 117921. (doi: 10.1016/j.cma.2025.117921)

2024

Mallik, Wrik ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0202-3009, Jaiman, Rajeev and Jelovica, Jasmin (2024) Deep neural network for learning wave scattering and interference of underwater acoustics. Physics of Fluids, 36(1), 017137. (doi: 10.1063/5.0188250)

2022

Mallik, Wrik ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0202-3009, Jaiman, Rajeev K. and Jelovica, Jasmin (2022) Predicting transmission loss in underwater acoustics using convolutional recurrent autoencoder network. Journal of the Acoustical Society of America, 152(3), pp. 1627-1638. (doi: 10.1121/10.0013894) (PMID:36182300)

Poplingher, Lior, Mallik, Wrik ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0202-3009 and Raveh, Daniella E. (2022) Flutter Analysis of the Benchmark Supercritical Wing at Moderate Angles of Attack. In: AIAA SCITECH 2022 Forum, San Diego, CA & Virtual, 3-7 January 2022, ISBN 9781624106316 (doi: 10.2514/6.2022-2316)

2021

Poplingher, Lior, Mallik, Wrik ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0202-3009 and Raveh, Daniella E. (2021) Transonic Shock Buffet on the Benchmark Supercritical Wing. In: AIAA SCITECH 2022 Forum, San Diego, CA & Virtual, 3-7 January 2022, (doi: 10.2514/6.2022-2314)

Hasan Khan, Kamrul, Mallik, Wrik ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0202-3009, Kapania, Rakesh K. and Schetz, Joseph A. (2021) Distributed Design Optimization of Large Aspect Ratio Wing Aircraft with Rapid Transonic Flutter Analysis in Linux. In: AIAA Scitech 2021 Forum, 11-15, 19-21 Jan 2021, ISBN 9781624106095 (doi: 10.2514/6.2021-1354)

Sharqi, Bilal, Cesnik, Carlos E., Yechieli, Noam, Mallik, Wrik ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0202-3009, Raveh, Daniella E. and Karpel, Moti (2021) Aeroelastic Analyses of the Free Flight of the Active Aeroelastic Aircraft Testbed (A3TB) Platform. In: AIAA Scitech 2021 Forum, 11-15, 19-21 Jan 2021, AIAA 2021-0905. ISBN 9781624106095 (doi: 10.2514/6.2021-0905)

2020

Mallik, Wrik ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0202-3009 and Raveh, Daniella E. (2020) Aerodynamic damping investigations of light dynamic stall on a pitching airfoil via modal analysis. Journal of Fluids and Structures, 98, 103111. (doi: 10.1016/j.jfluidstructs.2020.103111)

Mallik, Wrik ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0202-3009 and Raveh, Daniella E. (2020) Kriging-based aeroelastic gust response analysis at high angles of attack. AIAA Journal, 58(9), pp. 3777-3787. (doi: 10.2514/1.j059332)

Mallik, Wrik ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0202-3009 and Santra, Srimanta (2020) Mitigation of vortex-induced vibration lock-in using time-delay closed-loop control. Nonlinear Dynamics, 100(2), pp. 1441-1456. (doi: 10.1007/s11071-020-05589-4)

2019

Mallik, Wrik ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0202-3009 and Raveh, Daniella E. (2019) Computationally Efficient Gust Load Analysis at High Angles of Attack. In: AIAA Scitech 2019 Forum, San Diego, California, 7-11 Jan 2019, (doi: 10.2514/6.2019-1530)

Mallik, Wrik ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0202-3009 and Raveh, Daniella E. (2019) Gust response at high angles of attack. AIAA Journal, 57(8), pp. 3250-3260. (doi: 10.2514/1.j057546)

2018

Mallik, Wrik ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0202-3009, Schetz, Joseph A. and Kapania, Rakesh K. (2018) Rapid transonic flutter analysis for aircraft conceptual design applications. AIAA Journal, 56(6), pp. 2389-2402. (doi: 10.2514/1.j056218)

2017

Mallik, Wrik ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0202-3009, Kapania, Rakesh K. and Schetz, Joseph A. (2017) Aeroelastic applications of a variable-geometry raked wingtip. Journal of Aircraft, 54(1), pp. 62-74. (doi: 10.2514/1.c033805)

2016

Mallik, Wrik ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0202-3009, Kapania, Rakesh K. and Schetz, Joseph A. (2016) Transonic Aeroelastic Analysis for Multidisciplinary Design Optimization Applications. In: 57th AIAA/ASCE/AHS/ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics, and Materials Conference, San Diego, California, USA, 4-8 Jan 2016, (doi: 10.2514/6.2016-0237)

2015

Mallik, Wrik ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0202-3009, Kapania, Rakesh K. and Schetz, Joseph A. (2015) Effect of flutter on the multidisciplinary design optimization of truss-braced-wing aircraft. Journal of Aircraft, 52(6), pp. 1858-1872. (doi: 10.2514/1.c033096)

Mallik, Wrik ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0202-3009, Kapania, Rakesh K. and Schetz, Joseph A. (2015) Aeroelastic Analysis and Optimization of Flexible Wing Aircraft with a Novel Control Effector. In: 56th AIAA/ASCE/AHS/ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics, and Materials Conference, 5-9 Jan 2015, Kissimmee, Florida, (doi: 10.2514/6.2015-1175)

2014

Gupta, Rikin, Mallik, Wrik ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0202-3009, Kapania, Rakesh K. and Schetz, Joseph A. (2014) Multidisciplinary Design Optimization of Subsonic Strut-Braced Wing Aircraft. In: 52nd Aerospace Sciences Meeting, AIAA SciTech Forum (SciTech2014), National Harbor, MD, USA, 13-17 Jan 2014, (doi: 10.2514/6.2014-0186)

2013

Mallik, Wrik ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0202-3009, Kapania, Rakesh K. and Schetz, Joseph A. (2013) Multidisciplinary Design Optimization of Medium-Range Transonic Truss-Braced Wing Aircraft with Flutter Constraint. In: 54th AIAA/ASME/ASCE/AHS/ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics, and Materials Conference, Boston, Massachusetts, April 8-11 2013, (doi: 10.2514/6.2013-1454)

2011

Bahadur Motra, Gokarna, Mallik, Wrik ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0202-3009 and Chandiramani, Naresh K. (2011) Semi-active vibration control of connected buildings using magnetorheological dampers. Journal of Intelligent Material Systems and Structures, 22(16), pp. 1811-1827. (doi: 10.1177/1045389x11412640)

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Number of items: 22.

Articles

Breen, Janis, Mallik, Wrik ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0202-3009 and Adhikari, Sondipon ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4181-3457 (2025) Performance analysis and geometric optimization of bladeless wind turbines using wake oscillator model. Renewable Energy, 254, 123549. (doi: 10.1016/j.renene.2025.123549)

Mallik, Wrik ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0202-3009, Jaiman, Rajeev K. and Jelovica, Jasmin (2025) Shape optimization for fluid flow with parametric level set method and deep neural networks. Computers and Fluids, 295, 106626. (doi: 10.1016/j.compfluid.2025.106626)

Hadizadeh, Farnoosh, Mallik, Wrik ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0202-3009 and Jaiman, Rajeev K. (2025) A graph neural network surrogate model for multi-objective fluid-acoustic shape optimization. Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering, 441, 117921. (doi: 10.1016/j.cma.2025.117921)

Mallik, Wrik ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0202-3009, Jaiman, Rajeev and Jelovica, Jasmin (2024) Deep neural network for learning wave scattering and interference of underwater acoustics. Physics of Fluids, 36(1), 017137. (doi: 10.1063/5.0188250)

Mallik, Wrik ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0202-3009, Jaiman, Rajeev K. and Jelovica, Jasmin (2022) Predicting transmission loss in underwater acoustics using convolutional recurrent autoencoder network. Journal of the Acoustical Society of America, 152(3), pp. 1627-1638. (doi: 10.1121/10.0013894) (PMID:36182300)

Mallik, Wrik ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0202-3009 and Raveh, Daniella E. (2020) Aerodynamic damping investigations of light dynamic stall on a pitching airfoil via modal analysis. Journal of Fluids and Structures, 98, 103111. (doi: 10.1016/j.jfluidstructs.2020.103111)

Mallik, Wrik ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0202-3009 and Raveh, Daniella E. (2020) Kriging-based aeroelastic gust response analysis at high angles of attack. AIAA Journal, 58(9), pp. 3777-3787. (doi: 10.2514/1.j059332)

Mallik, Wrik ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0202-3009 and Santra, Srimanta (2020) Mitigation of vortex-induced vibration lock-in using time-delay closed-loop control. Nonlinear Dynamics, 100(2), pp. 1441-1456. (doi: 10.1007/s11071-020-05589-4)

Mallik, Wrik ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0202-3009 and Raveh, Daniella E. (2019) Gust response at high angles of attack. AIAA Journal, 57(8), pp. 3250-3260. (doi: 10.2514/1.j057546)

Mallik, Wrik ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0202-3009, Schetz, Joseph A. and Kapania, Rakesh K. (2018) Rapid transonic flutter analysis for aircraft conceptual design applications. AIAA Journal, 56(6), pp. 2389-2402. (doi: 10.2514/1.j056218)

Mallik, Wrik ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0202-3009, Kapania, Rakesh K. and Schetz, Joseph A. (2017) Aeroelastic applications of a variable-geometry raked wingtip. Journal of Aircraft, 54(1), pp. 62-74. (doi: 10.2514/1.c033805)

Mallik, Wrik ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0202-3009, Kapania, Rakesh K. and Schetz, Joseph A. (2015) Effect of flutter on the multidisciplinary design optimization of truss-braced-wing aircraft. Journal of Aircraft, 52(6), pp. 1858-1872. (doi: 10.2514/1.c033096)

Bahadur Motra, Gokarna, Mallik, Wrik ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0202-3009 and Chandiramani, Naresh K. (2011) Semi-active vibration control of connected buildings using magnetorheological dampers. Journal of Intelligent Material Systems and Structures, 22(16), pp. 1811-1827. (doi: 10.1177/1045389x11412640)

Conference Proceedings

Poplingher, Lior, Mallik, Wrik ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0202-3009 and Raveh, Daniella E. (2022) Flutter Analysis of the Benchmark Supercritical Wing at Moderate Angles of Attack. In: AIAA SCITECH 2022 Forum, San Diego, CA & Virtual, 3-7 January 2022, ISBN 9781624106316 (doi: 10.2514/6.2022-2316)

Poplingher, Lior, Mallik, Wrik ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0202-3009 and Raveh, Daniella E. (2021) Transonic Shock Buffet on the Benchmark Supercritical Wing. In: AIAA SCITECH 2022 Forum, San Diego, CA & Virtual, 3-7 January 2022, (doi: 10.2514/6.2022-2314)

Hasan Khan, Kamrul, Mallik, Wrik ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0202-3009, Kapania, Rakesh K. and Schetz, Joseph A. (2021) Distributed Design Optimization of Large Aspect Ratio Wing Aircraft with Rapid Transonic Flutter Analysis in Linux. In: AIAA Scitech 2021 Forum, 11-15, 19-21 Jan 2021, ISBN 9781624106095 (doi: 10.2514/6.2021-1354)

Sharqi, Bilal, Cesnik, Carlos E., Yechieli, Noam, Mallik, Wrik ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0202-3009, Raveh, Daniella E. and Karpel, Moti (2021) Aeroelastic Analyses of the Free Flight of the Active Aeroelastic Aircraft Testbed (A3TB) Platform. In: AIAA Scitech 2021 Forum, 11-15, 19-21 Jan 2021, AIAA 2021-0905. ISBN 9781624106095 (doi: 10.2514/6.2021-0905)

Mallik, Wrik ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0202-3009 and Raveh, Daniella E. (2019) Computationally Efficient Gust Load Analysis at High Angles of Attack. In: AIAA Scitech 2019 Forum, San Diego, California, 7-11 Jan 2019, (doi: 10.2514/6.2019-1530)

Mallik, Wrik ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0202-3009, Kapania, Rakesh K. and Schetz, Joseph A. (2016) Transonic Aeroelastic Analysis for Multidisciplinary Design Optimization Applications. In: 57th AIAA/ASCE/AHS/ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics, and Materials Conference, San Diego, California, USA, 4-8 Jan 2016, (doi: 10.2514/6.2016-0237)

Mallik, Wrik ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0202-3009, Kapania, Rakesh K. and Schetz, Joseph A. (2015) Aeroelastic Analysis and Optimization of Flexible Wing Aircraft with a Novel Control Effector. In: 56th AIAA/ASCE/AHS/ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics, and Materials Conference, 5-9 Jan 2015, Kissimmee, Florida, (doi: 10.2514/6.2015-1175)

Gupta, Rikin, Mallik, Wrik ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0202-3009, Kapania, Rakesh K. and Schetz, Joseph A. (2014) Multidisciplinary Design Optimization of Subsonic Strut-Braced Wing Aircraft. In: 52nd Aerospace Sciences Meeting, AIAA SciTech Forum (SciTech2014), National Harbor, MD, USA, 13-17 Jan 2014, (doi: 10.2514/6.2014-0186)

Mallik, Wrik ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0202-3009, Kapania, Rakesh K. and Schetz, Joseph A. (2013) Multidisciplinary Design Optimization of Medium-Range Transonic Truss-Braced Wing Aircraft with Flutter Constraint. In: 54th AIAA/ASME/ASCE/AHS/ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics, and Materials Conference, Boston, Massachusetts, April 8-11 2013, (doi: 10.2514/6.2013-1454)

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Grants

Active:

  • Data-driven manufacturing of energy-efficient porous-coated wind turbine blades, EPSRC ILN+, RIR36E231130-2, £45746.29, July 2024-

  • Data-driven manufacturing of energy-efficient porous-coated wind turbine blades, EPSRC ILN+ Impact Booster, RIR36E231130-2, £2500, July 2025-

Completed:

  • Underwater acoustic testing, College of Science & Engineering, ECDP Rewards for Excellence Award 2023-24, £10,000, March 2024-July 2024
  • Collaborative international research activity on wind engineering between the University of Glasgow and the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, University of Glasgow, International Partnership Development Funding Award 2023-24, £2,000, April 2024-July 2024  

Supervision

Information for Prospective PhD applicants

I am looking for enthusiastic PhD students for the following research projects:

  • Aeroelasticity and shape optimisation of flexible next-generation aircraft configurations

    Future innovative configurations for commercial aviation and urban air mobility would likely be developed with flexible aircraft configurations like the Truss-braced Wing (TBW) or NASA Helios for maintenance and manoeuvrability. Such configurations will be highly flexible, leading to complex fluid-structure interaction. The goal of this research project is to investigate how such flexible structures deform under various flying conditions (transonic flight conditions, atmospheric gusts) and whether we can control the deformed shape of such structures by adaptive morphing. 

    The project title is indicative of the research activities. Please contact me directly to discuss available topics in the area.

  • Coupled aerodynamic-aeroacoustics analysis for silent design and operation of urban aerial vehicles

    Noise will be a significant factor in the design and operation of urban aerial vehicles. We need accurate far-field acoustic signatures of such aerial vehicles to develop low-noise designs or to devise silent operation strategies for urban aerial vehicles. Thus, we require a coupled aerodynamic-aeroacoustics analysis of aerial vehicles in urban settings, which can analyse the noise propagation and noise backscattering from urban structures for various flying conditions. This project will involve the development and application of a coupled computational fluid dynamics (CFD)-computational aeroacoustics (CAA) analysis tool for performing far-field aeroacoustics analysis due to noise generated from various urban VTOL/drone takeoff and flight conditions. 

    The project title is indicative of the research activities. Please contact me directly to discuss available topics in the area. 

  • Energy harvesting from urban aerodynamics

    Bladeless wind turbines (BWTs) are a new concept for wind energy innovation. Unlike conventional wind turbines, which convert the kinetic energy of blades propelled by moving air into electricity, BWTs generate power through vortex-induced vibrations of the slender BWT masts.  The lack of blades means BWTs can be installed in an urban environment. However, urban aerodynamics is complex, and wind energy harvesting from the BWT structure will be affected by the atmospheric turbulence in the urban environment. This project will involve computational modelling of the aerodynamics and fluid-structure interaction around BWTs in an urban environment and explore how different BWT shape might alter their energy harvesting and power generation capacity.

    The project title is indicative of the research activities. Please contact me directly to discuss available topics in the area.
  • Cavanagh, Alexander
    Study of Vortex Stability in Swept Wing Configurations
  • Hernandez Gelado, Pedro
    Low-order modelling of unsteady, nonlinear fluid dynamics using “Scientifically-Based” machine learning
  • Wu, Yahao
    Intelligent quench detection of superconducting systems

Teaching

Past taught courses:

Professional activities & recognition

Professional & learned societies

  • Senior Member, American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA)

Additional information

Conference Organisation and Chairs

  • The IACM Mechanistic Machine Learning and Digital Twins for Computational Science, Engineering & Technology Conference, 2021
  • The 22nd IACM Computational Fluids Conference, 2023
  • The UK Fluids Conference 2023. 

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