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Numerical Simulations, Nonlinear Analysis and Control of Bio-Inspired Flows: A Step Towards Autonomous Vehicles

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Khalid, Muhammad Saif Ullah

Program

PhD

Institute

National University of Sciences & Technology

City

Islamabad

Province

Islamabad

Country

Pakistan

Thesis Completing Year

2016

Thesis Completion Status

Completed

Subject

Applied Sciences

Language

English

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http://prr.hec.gov.pk/jspui/bitstream/123456789/7302/1/Muhammad_Saif_Ullah_Khalid_Mechanical_Engineering_2016_NUST_HSR_22.08.2016.pdf

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2024-03-24 20:25:49

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1676726779336

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