Sergei Chernyshenko is a Professor of Aerodynamics in the Department of Aeronautics at Imperial College London. His long-term research aims at most challenging problems in fluid mechanics, and his short studies are of a wide scope involving practical applications. In particular, long-term undertakings include the central problem of turbulence, which he currently attacks using the latest advances in semi-algebraic geometry and polynomial optimization. Another long-term research area is the theory of organized structures, scale interaction, and drag reduction in turbulent flows. Prof. Chernyshenko made a major contribution to the high-Reynolds number asymptotic theory of separated flows. Areas of short-term studies are exemplified by hydraulically-driven centrifuges, aerostatic platforms, rotating stall in axial compressors, and heat and mass transfer in supersonic separated flows.

For detailed information on research please go to the "Prof. Chernyshenko main research website" tab in the side bar.

Sergei is passionate about passing on knowledge to those who seek it. In2008-2024 he served as the Director of MSc in Advanced Computational Methods. He developed and supports a Flow Illustrator web server aimed at a wide audience interested in fluid dynamics.


The following mini-CV is provided in order to help the colleagues who sometimes need to give an introduction before a talk but do not know enough.


Name: Sergei Ivanovich Chernyshenko

Research interests: fluid dynamics. Go to the dedicated research website for more.

Education and degrees, all from the Mechanics and Mathematics department of the Moscow State University: Diploma of Mechanic (5-year taught course) 1977, PhD (Kandidat Fiziko-Matematicheskikh Nauk) 1983, DSc (Doktor Fiziko-Matematicheskikh Nauk, which is a Russian professorial-level degree) 1995.

Work: major previous: 1980-2000, Institute of Mechanics of the Moscow State University. Last position held: Leading Researcher. 2000-2007 School of Engineering Sciences, University of Southampton, Professor. 2007-now, Department of Aeronautics, Imperial College London, Professor.

Born in S.-Petersburg, Russia. Married, have two sons. Hobbies: white-water kayaking (well, the last trip in 2019...), downhill skiing, tennis, and gardening.