Matthew Karl Borg

Matthew Karl Borg is a Professor of Molecular Thermofluids at the School of Engineering, University of Edinburgh. He holds a BEng (2006) from the University of Malta and a PhD (2010) in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Strathclyde. His research focuses on non-equilibrium fluid flows at micro/nano scales, including applications in water filtration, semiconductor manufacturing, and surface nanobubble technologies. He develops computational tools like dsmcFoam and mdFoam within OpenFOAM, leveraging UK supercomputing resources. Borg has held visiting roles at the University of Malta (2012–2015) and postdoctoral positions at Strathclyde (2010–2015). His work bridges academia and industry, attracting EPSRC grants and collaborations with international institutions. Key projects include multiscale simulation of rarefied gas flows and nanobubble dynamics.

Education:

• BEng Hons Mechanical Engineering, University of Malta (2006)
• PhD Mechanical Engineering, University of Strathclyde (2010)

Research Interests: Multiscale thermofluids, computational particle simulation, and engineering applications of rarefied gas dynamics. His tools are integrated into OpenFOAM and used on HPC facilities like ARCHER2 and Cirrus. Current projects address challenges in nanotechnology, energy, and precision engineering.

Grants & Collaborations: Principal Investigator on EPSRC projects including 'PV170 Numerical Models of Hydrogen for Photolithography' (2024) and 'Multiscale Simulation of Rarefied Gas Flow for Engineering Design' (2021–2024). Collaborates with the Institute of Multiscale Thermofluids and global partners.

Labs & Teams: Leads the Multiscale Thermofluids Research Group, advancing hybrid simulation methods and nanoscale flow modeling.