James Watt School of Engineering

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

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

Biography

I received my BEng 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 encompasses the following broad areas:

  • Computational aeroacoustic modelling
  • Shape optimisation and data-driven modelling of fluid flows
  • Computational modelling of underwater ocean acoustics 
  • Aeroelastic energy harvesting from urban aerodynamics

I have active research collaborations with the renewable energy sector in the UK, including the Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult. Other main collaborators include the National Manufacturing Institute of Scotland, the University of Strathclyde and Marine Scotland Science Renewable Energy Group.

Publications

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Number of items: 24.

2026

Song, W. et al. (2026) Roadmap to electrification of transportation systems enabled by superconducting technology. Superconductor Science and Technology, (Accepted for Publication)

Mallik, Wrik ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0202-3009 (2026) Trailing Edge Aeroacoustic Analysis of Wind Turbine Airfoils Using Bio-Inspired Finlets. In: 32nd AIAA/CEAS Aeroacoustics Conference, Brussels, Belgium, 26-29 May 2026, AIAA 2026. ISBN 9781624107788 (doi: 10.2514/6.2026-3415)

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: 24.

Articles

Song, W. et al. (2026) Roadmap to electrification of transportation systems enabled by superconducting technology. Superconductor Science and Technology, (Accepted for Publication)

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

Mallik, Wrik ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0202-3009 (2026) Trailing Edge Aeroacoustic Analysis of Wind Turbine Airfoils Using Bio-Inspired Finlets. In: 32nd AIAA/CEAS Aeroacoustics Conference, Brussels, Belgium, 26-29 May 2026, AIAA 2026. ISBN 9781624107788 (doi: 10.2514/6.2026-3415)

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, £46,000, July 2024-Feb 2026

  • Data-driven manufacturing of energy-efficient porous-coated wind turbine blades, EPSRC ILN+ Impact Booster, RIR36E231130-2, £2,500, July 2025-Feb 2026

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:

  • Bio-inspired Trailing Edge Treatments for Aeroacoustic Optimisation of Wind Turbine Blades

    The research aims to integrate scale-resolved turbulence modelling, computational aeroacoustics, and parametric level-set shape optimisation techniques to explore advanced bio-inspired blade trailing-edge shapes and material optimisation techniques for wind turbine blade noise reduction. 

  • Computational aeroacoustic and vortex-induced vibration modelling of bladeless wind turbines

    This project will involve high-fidelity computational modelling of the aerodynamics, fluid-structure interaction, and aeroacoustics around BWTs in a simulated semi-urban environment and develop a broad physical understanding of the fluid flow and noise due to BWT wind farms. 
  • Aeroelasticity and shape optimisation of flexible next-generation aircraft configurations

    The research will involve the exploration of level-set methods and other advanced shape optimisation techniques to develop flexible and low-noise designs bio-inspired designs. Please contact me directly to discuss available topics in the area.

How to Apply for a PhD: https://www.gla.ac.uk/postgraduate/research/autonomoussystems/

Link to scholarship page for both Home and International students: https://frontdoor.spa.gla.ac.uk/ScholarshipApp/

 

  • 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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