Douglas R. Q. Pacheco

Douglas R. Q. Pacheco is a Junior Principal Investigator (JPI Fellow) and Junior Research Group Leader at RWTH Aachen University, jointly affiliated with the Chair for Computational Analysis of Technical Systems (CATS) and MBD within the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering. He leads a research group focused on advanced numerical methods for simulating complex fluid flow problems.

• Institution: RWTH Aachen University
• School: Faculty of Mechanical Engineering
• Department: Chair for Computational Analysis of Technical Systems (CATS)
• Position: Junior Research Group Leader, JPI Fellow
• Email: pacheco@ssd.rwth-aachen.de

Education:

• PhD in Technical Mathematics, TU Graz, Austria (2021)
• MSc in Mechanical Engineering, University of São Paulo (USP), Brazil (2018)
• Diploma in Aeronautical Engineering, University of São Paulo (USP), Brazil (2017)

Dr. Pacheco's research centers on the development and application of advanced numerical methods for simulating complex fluid dynamics, particularly involving non-Newtonian fluids. His work spans finite element methods (FEM), implicit-explicit (IMEX) schemes, and simulations of granular flows, landslides, multi-phase flows, and viscoelastic and non-Newtonian hemodynamics. His expertise lies at the intersection of computational mechanics and applied mathematics, aiming to improve the efficiency and accuracy of simulations in engineering and biomedical contexts.

Although no recent publications are explicitly listed in the provided text, his research direction suggests strong engagement in high-impact computational fluid dynamics, particularly in geophysical and biological flows. His work likely involves collaborations across disciplines, including mechanical engineering, applied mathematics, and biomechanics.

Scientific Awards and Honors:

• No awards explicitly mentioned.

Dr. Pacheco is actively involved in research supervision and collaboration, welcoming inquiries from potential students and partners. He previously held postdoctoral positions at NTNU (Norway) and TU Graz (Austria), building a strong international research profile. He leads an independent junior research group, indicating active grant funding and leadership in his field.

Laboratories and Research Groups:

• Junior Research Group in Computational Analysis of Technical Systems, RWTH Aachen
• Collaboration with CATS and MBD Chairs