Overview
Background
Jijo Derick Abraham is a Postdoctoral Researcher within the School of Mechanical and Mining Engineering at the University of Queensland. He completed a joint PhD in Computational Cardiac Mechanics from the University of Queensland and the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi in 2026. His PhD thesis provided theoretical insights into the underlying mechanics of heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) using finite element (FE) modelling of the heart. Prior to the PhD studies, Jijo was a Junior Research Fellow at the Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology (VNIT), Nagpur, where he worked on the development of finite-volume method (FVM)- based Fluid-Structure Interaction (FSI) solvers for modelling cerebral aneurysm conditions.
He holds a Master of Technology in Heat Power Engineering from the Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology (VNIT), Nagpur, where he was awarded the Institute Medal and the Academic Excellence Award for achieving the highest cumulative grade point average (CGPA) in the program in 2019. He completed his Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical Engineering from the Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT) in 2016, securing the fifth rank in the university.
Availability
- Dr Jijo Derick Abraham is:
- Available for supervision
Fields of research
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering, Cochin University of Science and Technology
- Masters (Extended) of Heat and Mass Transfer Operations, Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology Nagpur
- Doctor of Philosophy, Indian Institute of Technolgy, Delhi
Research interests
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Computational modelling of heart
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Fluid structure interaction
Research impacts
Jijo's research spans a broad spectrum of continuum mechanics-based computational modelling techniques, including the finite element method, the finite volume method, and the Lattice Boltzmann Method, which he applies to address major challenges in biomedicine and energy science. His primary research focuses on developing multiscale finite element models of the heart to investigate the underlying mechanics of heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) and myocardial infarction (heart attack), two leading causes of mortality worldwide. These computational frameworks also enable the virtual testing of medical hypotheses and treatment strategies that are difficult, costly, or challenging to evaluate through clinical trials or experimental studies.
Jijo also has a strong background in computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and fluid-structure interaction, which he has applied to model cardiovascular diseases such as aneurysms and other complex blood flow phenomena. In addition, he has expertise in heat transfer and thermo-fluid sciences, having developed computational models for various heat transfer phenomena and for improving the thermo-hydraulic performance of heat exchangers.
His research is undertaken using open-source simulation solvers and in-house computational codes developed in collaboration with his research partners and mentors. These computational frameworks leverage the capabilities of advanced high-performance computing facilities to enable large-scale and complex simulations.
Works
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2026
Other Outputs
Computational analysis of the mechanics of heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF)
Abraham, Jijo Derick (2026). Computational analysis of the mechanics of heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF). PhD Thesis, School of Mechanical and Mining Engineering, The University of Queensland.
2026
Journal Article
Computational investigation of the effect of pre-existing silent myocardial infarction on acute myocardial infarction
Ullah, Md Shah Wali, Abraham, Jijo Derick, Oyshie, Samayala Rahman and Shavik, Sheikh Mohammad (2026). Computational investigation of the effect of pre-existing silent myocardial infarction on acute myocardial infarction. Computers in Biology and Medicine, 200 111364, 111364. doi: 10.1016/j.compbiomed.2025.111364
2024
Journal Article
Computational investigation of the role of ventricular remodelling in HFpEF: The key to phenotype dissection
Abraham, Jijo Derick, Shavik, Sheikh Mohammad, Mitchell, Travis R., Lee, Lik Chuan, Ray, Bahni and Leonardi, Christopher R. (2024). Computational investigation of the role of ventricular remodelling in HFpEF: The key to phenotype dissection. Computers in Biology and Medicine, 180 109019, 1-17. doi: 10.1016/j.compbiomed.2024.109019
2023
Conference Publication
Numerical study of mixed convection conjugate heat transfer in a lid-driven skew cavity with bottom thick wall using OpenFOAM
Kumar, Rajnish, Abraham, Jijo Derick and Gohil, Trushar B. (2023). Numerical study of mixed convection conjugate heat transfer in a lid-driven skew cavity with bottom thick wall using OpenFOAM. 2nd International Conference on Recent Advances in Fluid and Thermal Sciences 2020 (iCRAFT2020), Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 19–21 March 2021. Melville, NY, United States: AIP Publishing. doi: 10.1063/5.0134342
2021
Journal Article
On reducing lift and drag forces of a stationary circular cylinder using side-by-side pair of inward rotating cylinders
Pagar, Uddhav S., Abraham, Jijo Derick and Gohil, Trushar B. (2021). On reducing lift and drag forces of a stationary circular cylinder using side-by-side pair of inward rotating cylinders. IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering, 1146 (1) 012020. doi: 10.1088/1757-899x/1146/1/012020
2020
Journal Article
Experimental and numerical investigations for effect of longitudinal splitter plate configuration for thermal-hydraulic performance of staggered tube bank
Mangrulkar, Chidanand K., Dhoble, Ashwinkumar S., Abraham, Jijo Derick and Chamoli, Sunil (2020). Experimental and numerical investigations for effect of longitudinal splitter plate configuration for thermal-hydraulic performance of staggered tube bank. International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, 161 120280, 120280. doi: 10.1016/j.ijheatmasstransfer.2020.120280
2020
Journal Article
Numerical analysis for thermo-hydraulic performance of staggered cross flow tube bank with longitudinal tapered fins
Abraham, Jijo Derick, Dhoble, Ashwinkumar S. and Mangrulkar, Chidanand K. (2020). Numerical analysis for thermo-hydraulic performance of staggered cross flow tube bank with longitudinal tapered fins. International Communications in Heat and Mass Transfer, 118 104905, 104905. doi: 10.1016/j.icheatmasstransfer.2020.104905
2019
Conference Publication
Numerical studies on the near wall y+ effect on heat and flow characteristics of the cross flow tube bank
Mangrulkar, C. K., Abraham, J. D. and Dhoble, A. S. (2019). Numerical studies on the near wall y+ effect on heat and flow characteristics of the cross flow tube bank. International Conference on New Frontiers in Engineering, Science & Technology (NFEST), Kurukshetra, Haryana, India, 18–22 February 2019. Bristol, United Kingdom: Institute of Physics Publishing. doi: 10.1088/1742-6596/1240/1/012110
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