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Daria FrankView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Fluid Mechanics
• Computational Mathematics
• Environmental Fluid Dynamics
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Daria Frank is a Senior Teaching Associate in Computational Mathematics at the Department of Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics (DAMTP), University of Cambridge, a position held since 2023. Previously, she served as Sultan Qaboos Early-Career Research Fellow and College Lecturer in Mathematics at Corpus Christi College (2020-2023), Director of Studies in Mathematics at Selwyn College (2019-2020), and Research Associate in Fluid Mechanics at DAMTP (2015-2019). Her academic foundation includes a PhD from DAMTP, University of Cambridge (2012-2015), Part III Mathematical Tripos at Cambridge (2009-2010), Diploma in Mathematics from Friedrich-Alexander-University of Erlangen-Nuremberg (2010-2011), and undergraduate studies in Mathematics and Physics at the same institution (2006-2009). Dr. Frank's research centers on complex fluid phenomena with emphasis on buoyancy-driven environmental flows , rotating plume dynamics , and practical engineering applications . Her work investigates pollution dispersal mechanisms, tornado formation processes, and energy-efficient building systems through rigorous theoretical and experimental frameworks. Key contributions address multiphase interactions in stratified environments and vortex behavior under rotational forces, bridging fundamental fluid dynamics with real-world environmental challenges. Publication trends reveal consistent focus on geophysical and environmental fluid mechanics, with recurring themes of density stratification effects, multiphase plume behavior, and rotational influences across atmospheric, oceanic, and built environments. Her work demonstrates strong interdisciplinary connections between theoretical modeling and practical engineering solutions. Dr. Frank held the prestigious Sultan Qaboos Early-Career Research Fellowship, supporting her investigations into fluid mechanics phenomena. Her academic service includes significant teaching responsibilities as Director of Studies in Mathematics at Corpus Christi College. As Director of Studies, she oversees undergraduate mathematics education while conducting research within DAMTP's fluid dynamics community. Her Sultan Qaboos Fellowship provided dedicated research time for fluid mechanics investigations, complementing her teaching role through integration of cutting-edge research into pedagogy. Current work continues to explore environmental fluid dynamics with potential applications in climate modeling and sustainable engineering.

Leonardo ChamorroView profile

Professor

• Aero/Hydrodynamics
• Wind and Hydrokinetic Energy
• Advanced Flow Diagnostics
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Leonardo Chamorro is a Professor in the Department of Mechanical Science and Engineering at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC), with affiliations in Earth Science and Environmental Change, Aerospace Engineering, and Civil and Environmental Engineering. His research focuses on fluid dynamics, renewable energy systems, and turbulence modeling. He holds a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from the University of Minnesota (2010) and has held academic positions at UIUC since 2013, advancing to Full Professor in 2024. Chamorro's work spans experimental and theoretical investigations of wind and hydrokinetic energy, geophysical flows, and particle dynamics. His research group, the Renewable Energy & Turbulent Environment Group (RE-TE-G), explores topics like tidal flow multifractality, vortex dynamics, and bio-inspired robotics. Key achievements include Nature and Lab on a Chip cover articles, and contributions to turbulence modeling for tidal energy systems. He has received awards such as the Best Paper Award in Energies (2018) and recognition for pandemic-related research (2021). His editorial roles include associate editorships at journals like Journal of Renewable and Sustainable Energy and Frontiers in Energy Research . Chamorro has supervised numerous graduate students and postdocs, contributing to over 150 peer-reviewed publications since 2009.

Esteban G. TabakView profile

Professor

• Fluid Dynamics
• Data Science
• Optimal Transport
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Esteban G. Tabak is a Professor of Mathematics at the Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences, New York University. He holds a Ph.D. in Mathematics from MIT (1992) and a Hydraulic Engineer degree from the University of Buenos Aires (1988). His research spans fluid dynamics, data science, and optimization, with notable contributions to optimal transport theory, atmospheric and ocean modeling, and machine learning methodologies. He leads the Research and Training Group in Mathematical Modeling and Simulation at NYU. Research Interests include Data Analysis, Optimal Transport, Applied Mathematics, and Physics, particularly in fluid dynamics and geophysical flows. His work bridges theoretical advancements with practical applications, such as sea ice dynamics, internal waves, and turbulence modeling. Publications highlight innovations in density estimation, constrained optimization, and energy spectrum analysis of oceanic internal waves. Collaborations span disciplines, including biomedical applications (e.g., heart transplant diagnostics) and climate science. His methodologies, such as dual ascent algorithms and prototypal analysis, emphasize data-driven solutions to complex systems. Teaching includes courses on partial differential equations, fluid dynamics, and mathematical modeling. His work has been supported by grants addressing stratified flows, internal wave energy spectra, and turbulent mixing.

Nicola MingottiView profile

Researcher

• Carbon Sequestration
• Hydrogen Storage
• Multiphase Flows
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Dr. Nicola Mingotti is a Research Associate in the Department of Earth Sciences at the University of Cambridge, affiliated with the Institute for Energy & Environmental Flows (IEEF). His experimental research focuses on fluid mechanics in the context of energy transition, particularly carbon sequestration and underground hydrogen storage, while also addressing oceanic microplastics dispersion and atmospheric volcanic ash transport. Research Associate, University of Cambridge IEEF Flow Laboratory His work on multiphase flows spans volcanic eruptions, oceanic microplastics separation, and contaminant dispersion in hospital environments. Recent studies include Journal of Fluid Mechanics publications on bubble plumes (2023) and sediment-laden oceanic plumes (2022), alongside Communications Earth & Environment articles on CO2 storage (2024) and volcanic dynamics (2021). Scientific awards and honors: None explicitly mentioned in the text. As an engineering researcher, he led investigations on droplet transport in ventilation systems (Royal Papworth Hospital, 2021) and historical surgical environment design (2021). His publications demonstrate interdisciplinary expertise across environmental fluid mechanics, geological engineering, and public health.

Joshua BrinkerhoffView profile

Associate Professor

• Computational Fluid Dynamics
• Turbomachinery
• Multiphase Turbulent Flows
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Dr. Joshua Brinkerhoff is an Associate Professor in Mechanical Engineering at the University of British Columbia Okanagan Campus. He serves as the Associate Director for Research & Industrial Partnerships in the School of Engineering and leads the UBC-Okanagan Computational Fluid Dynamics Laboratory. His research spans computational fluid dynamics, turbomachinery, multiphase flows, hydrogen safety, wind energy, and biofluid mechanics. He teaches courses in mechanics of materials, alternative energy systems, turbulence, computational fluid dynamics, and aircraft design. PhD, Aerospace Engineering (Carleton University, Ottawa, ON) BEng, Aerospace Engineering (Carleton University) Dr. Brinkerhoff’s research interests include: Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) for laminar-to-turbulent transition and instability analysis Wind energy systems and turbine aerodynamics Hydrogen storage and safety protocols for transportation Biofluid mechanics for respiratory diseases and aneurysm modeling Multiphase flows in industrial and environmental contexts His publications focus on CFD simulations for: Aerosol dispersion and mitigation in indoor environments Wind farm interactions and atmospheric gravity waves Cavitation and phase transitions in cryogenic and LNG systems Heat transfer optimization in industrial and thermal systems Instability dynamics in buoyancy-driven and swept flows Turbulent structures in fluidized beds and reactors Dr. Brinkerhoff has no listed scientific awards in the provided data but has extensive contributions to renewable energy, hydrogen safety, and medical fluid dynamics. His laboratory develops open-source tools like TOSCA for large-eddy simulations and investigates practical applications in urban air quality, dental aerosol control, and turbine wake modeling.

• Physical Oceanography
• Marine Turbulence and Current Dynamics
• Tidal Energy and Renewable Resources
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Professor Göran Broström works at the Department of Marine Sciences at the University of Gothenburg . His research focuses on physical oceanography, marine turbulence, tidal energy systems, and biophysical processes in marine ecosystems. Current research themes include methane emissions from ocean infrastructure, turbulence in tidal flows, and wave-current interactions He utilizes advanced numerical modeling (e.g., Large Eddy Simulation, Bayesian inversion) and field observations Recent publications emphasize climate impacts (methane plumes), tidal energy innovations, and marine ecological connectivity His work appears in high-impact journals like Nature , Molecular Ecology , and Frontiers in Marine Science . Collaborative projects span oceanographic modeling, environmental monitoring, and marine renewable energy. No specific student advising information appears in the provided text.

Noel T. ClemensView profile

Professor

• Aerothermodynamics
• Fluid Mechanics
• Hypersonics
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Noel T. Clemens serves as a Professor and holds the prestigious Clare Cockrell Williams Centennial Chair in Engineering within the Aerospace Engineering and Engineering Mechanics Department at the University of Texas at Austin's Cockrell School of Engineering. He has been a faculty member since 1993 and served as department chair from 2012 to 2020. His research laboratory is part of the Center for Aeromechanics Research (CAR) where he directs the Flowfield Imaging Laboratory. Dr. Clemens' research focuses on experimental investigations of hypersonic flows, turbulent combustion, and advanced optical diagnostic techniques. His current work emphasizes 3D shock wave/boundary layer interactions, inlet unstart control, flashback in high-pressure combustors, turbulent combustion with non-equilibrium effects, and high-temperature ablation phenomena. He has pioneered laser-based measurement techniques for extreme environments, particularly for hypersonic flight applications where conventional measurement approaches fail. His recent publication record through 2025 demonstrates continued leadership in experimental fluid dynamics, with particular emphasis on plasma diagnostics for ablation studies, shock/boundary layer interaction physics, and advanced optical measurement techniques for extreme environments. The research spans fundamental fluid mechanics investigations to applied aerospace engineering problems relevant to hypersonic vehicle development. Elected to National Academy of Engineering (2024) AIAA Aerodynamic Measurement Technology Award (2022) Elected AIAA Fellow (2019) National Science Foundation Presidential Faculty Fellow (1996) Editor-in-Chief of Experiments in Fluids (2009-2013) Fellow of the American Physical Society Dr. Clemens has secured substantial research funding for his experimental investigations in hypersonics and combustion, leading multiple major research projects with government and industry partners. His laboratory facilities include advanced wind tunnels and state-of-the-art optical diagnostic systems for high-speed flow visualization. The Flowfield Imaging Laboratory at UT Austin serves as a national resource for advanced flow measurement techniques development. As an educator, he teaches core courses in compressible flow, viscous flow, combustion, experimental methods, and laser diagnostic techniques, training the next generation of aerospace engineers in both fundamental principles and cutting-edge measurement technologies.

Matthew AlfordView profile

Professor

• Physical Oceanography
• Ocean Turbulence
• Internal Waves
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Matthew Alford is Professor and Head of Oceans and Atmospheres Section at Scripps Institution of Oceanography, UC San Diego. He holds a PhD in Oceanography from Scripps and researches ocean dynamics including internal waves, turbulence, and their impacts on global circulation. His work emphasizes development of ocean instrumentation for measuring fine-scale processes.

Michele DolceView profile

Lecturer

• Partial Differential Equations
• Fluid Dynamics
• Kinetic Theory
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Michele Dolce is a Lecturer and Scientist at the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), affiliated with the School of Basic Sciences (SB) and the Chair of Mathematical Analysis, Calculus of Variations and PDEs (AMCV). He previously held positions as a Postdoc at EPFL and a Research Associate at Imperial College London, where he worked under Prof. Michele Coti Zelati. His academic journey includes a PhD from the Gran Sasso Science Institute. Current affiliation: EPFL, School of Basic Sciences (SB), Department of Mathematics (MATH), AMCV Past affiliation: Imperial College London His research focuses on the mathematical analysis of Partial Differential Equations (PDEs) in fluid dynamics and kinetic theory. Key areas include hydrodynamic stability, long-time behavior of viscous vortex systems, and time-decay properties of kinetic models like the Boltzmann and Wave Kinetic Equations. Recent work explores vortex merging phenomena and Taylor dispersion in rotationally symmetric flows. Scientific activities include organizing workshops such as "Long time dynamics in random and deterministic systems" (2025) and co-organizing events like the "Deterministic and random features of fluids" summer school (2023) and the "Enjoying Probability and Fluids in Lausanne" workshop (2023). His publications span journals including Communications in Mathematical Physics, Archive for Rational Mechanics and Analysis, and Journal of Mathematical Fluid Mechanics. Supported by Swiss National Science Foundation (SNF Ambizione grant PZ00P2_223294) Partially funded by GNAMPA (INdAM group)

Susanna V. HaziotView profile

Assistant Professor

• Fluid Dynamics
• Partial Differential Equations
• Geophysical Fluid Dynamics
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Susanna V. Haziot is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mathematics at Princeton University. Her research focuses on fluid dynamics, partial differential equations, and geophysical fluid dynamics with applications to oceanographic phenomena. She investigates wave propagation, vortex dynamics, and nonlinear systems, particularly in contexts like Arctic and Antarctic ocean currents, Muskat problems, and water wave theory. Her work combines analytical techniques, such as bifurcation theory and stability analysis, with geophysical modeling to address challenges in climate science and coastal engineering. Notable contributions include studies on solitary waves with constant vorticity, critical layers in stratified fluids, and the application of stereographic projections to model ocean currents. Dr. Haziot’s publications span topics from mathematical analysis of free boundary problems to historical perspectives on traveling water waves, reflecting her interdisciplinary approach. While no awards or grants are explicitly listed in the provided materials, her extensive publication record highlights her active role in advancing theoretical and applied fluid dynamics research. Her affiliations include the mathematics department at Princeton, where she contributes to both teaching and research initiatives. No doctoral advisees are listed in the provided text, though her work likely involves collaboration with graduate students and research groups focused on environmental fluid dynamics.

Mary-Louise TimmermansView profile

Professor

• Arctic climate
• Physical oceanography
• Arctic Ocean heat storage
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Mary-Louise Timmermans serves as the Damon Wells Professor of Earth and Planetary Sciences and Director of Graduate Studies at Yale University's Faculty of Arts and Sciences. Her research focuses on Arctic climate dynamics and physical oceanography, where she has established herself as a leading expert in Arctic Ocean processes. Dr. Timmermans' research interests center on Arctic climate systems, particularly physical oceanography of the Arctic Ocean, heat and freshwater storage and transport mechanisms, ocean mixing processes, and eddy and wave dynamics. Her work examines how these processes interact with and respond to climate change, with particular attention to the Canada Basin and Beaufort Gyre regions. She employs both observational data from projects like the Ice-Tethered Profilers and theoretical modeling approaches to understand complex Arctic oceanographic phenomena. Her recent publications reveal a strong focus on Arctic Ocean dynamics under climate change, with particular attention to sea ice volume changes, freshwater content increases, and biogeochemical processes. Her work frequently appears in high-impact journals including Journal of Geophysical Research and Geophysical Research Letters, and she regularly contributes to major climate assessment reports such as the NOAA Arctic Report Card and the American Meteorological Society's State of the Climate reports. Her research demonstrates increasing attention to carbon cycle dynamics and potential climate engineering applications in polar regions. Dr. Timmermans actively mentors a large research group consisting of PhD students, postdoctoral associates, and undergraduate researchers working on diverse aspects of Arctic climate science. Her students pursue projects ranging from sea ice dynamics to ocean biogeochemistry and fluid dynamics modeling. She also serves on the Geophysical Fluid Dynamics Summer Program, providing training opportunities for the next generation of oceanographers. She leads and participates in several major Arctic research initiatives including the Sea-Ice MURI, Ice-Tethered Profilers program, Beaufort Gyre Exploration Project, and contributes to the NOAA Arctic Report Card. Her laboratory utilizes data from ice-tethered profilers, satellite observations, and numerical models to investigate Arctic Ocean processes across multiple spatial and temporal scales.

Andrew WellsView profile

Associate Professor

• Climate Physics
• Fluid Mechanics
• Geophysical Fluid Dynamics
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Andrew Wells is an Associate Professor of Physical Climate Science at the University of Oxford's Department of Atmospheric, Oceanic and Planetary Physics. His research focuses on fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, and geophysical processes, with a particular emphasis on sea ice dynamics, ice-ocean interactions, and turbulent convection. He is affiliated with the Ice and Fluid Dynamics research group and conducts studies using mathematical modeling, numerical simulations, and laboratory experiments. His work explores phenomena such as mushy layer growth in sea ice, buoyant plumes under ice shelves, and the impact of salinity on melt pond evolution. Key contributions include studies on Enceladus' geysers, frazil ice crystal interactions, and thermal convection in porous media. His research has implications for climate modeling, astrobiology, and geophysical fluid dynamics. Wells has published extensively in journals like *Journal of Fluid Mechanics*, *Geophysical Research Letters*, and *Proceedings of the Royal Society A*. His recent work emphasizes the interplay between phase changes, convection patterns, and environmental processes in polar and planetary systems.

• Ocean Physics
• Seawater Properties
• Geophysical Fluid Dynamics
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Richard Pawlowicz is a Professor in the Department of Earth, Ocean & Atmospheric Sciences at the University of British Columbia (UBC), within the Faculty of Science. His research focuses on ocean physics, seawater properties, geophysical fluid dynamics, and coastal processes. He holds a PhD from the MIT/WHOI Joint Program and has been a faculty member at UBC since 1996. His work integrates field observations, numerical modeling, and novel instrumentation, such as neutrally buoyant floats (Swish floats) and satellite-tracked drifters, to study coastal circulation, estuarine dynamics, and double diffusion processes. He leads research in the Salish Sea, Strait of Georgia, and Gulf of St. Lawrence, emphasizing subsurface mixing, dispersion, and the impacts of climate change on marine ecosystems. Education & Background: B.Sc. (Hons) from Queen's University (1987), PhD from MIT/WHOI (1994), Postdoctoral research at Institute of Ocean Sciences (1994–1996). Research Interests: Ocean circulation, nonlinear waves, estuarine mixing, double diffusion in stratified basins, and the application of TEOS-10 seawater standards. He collaborates on projects like the MEOPAR Observation Core and has developed influential software tools for oceanographic analysis. Students & Supervision: Active supervisor of graduate students and postdocs in physical oceanography. Notable supervisees include Mark Halverson, Caixia Wang, Sam Stevens, and Grace Watts. He emphasizes mathematical rigor and writing skills, requiring strong backgrounds in PDEs and fluid dynamics. Labs & Teams: Member of the MEOPAR Research Management Committee, co-chair of SCOR/IAPWS/IAPSO seawater committees, and collaborator with the Pacific Salmon Foundation's citizen science programs. His work contributes to coastal resource management and climate resilience initiatives.

• Physical Oceanography
• Upper Ocean Dynamics
• Coastal Ocean Processes
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Craig Lee is a Professor of Oceanography at the University of Washington, where he also serves as Senior Principal Oceanographer and Assistant Director for Research at the Applied Physics Laboratory. His work focuses on physical oceanography with emphasis on observational studies and instrument development. Lee leads research programs studying upper ocean dynamics, coastal processes, and high-latitude oceanography across diverse regions including the Arctic, North Atlantic, and South China Sea. Dr. Lee's educational background includes: B.S. in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from the University of California, Berkeley (1987) Ph.D. in Physical Oceanography from the University of Washington (1995) Lee's primary research interests center on three interconnected areas: (1) upper ocean dynamics, particularly mesoscale and submesoscale fronts and eddies; (2) interactions between biology, biogeochemistry and ocean physics; and (3) high-latitude oceanography in changing Arctic environments. His work often combines field observations with instrument development to address fundamental questions about ocean circulation and its role in climate systems. He has pioneered approaches using autonomous platforms to study difficult-to-access regions like ice-covered waters. Analysis of Lee's recent publications reveals a strong focus on Arctic oceanography, upper ocean mixing processes, and the application of autonomous observing technologies. His research spans multiple ocean basins with particular emphasis on the Arctic, North Atlantic, and western Pacific. A notable trend is the increasing integration of biogeochemical measurements with physical oceanography to understand coupled systems. His work often addresses climate-relevant questions about ocean circulation, heat transport, and ecosystem responses to environmental change. Dr. Lee provides leadership through service on science steering committees for large research programs and advisory panels for U.S. Arctic efforts. He actively supports and advises graduate students while teaching courses on ocean circulation observations and experimental design. His team has developed innovative technologies including autonomous gliders for ice-covered waters, high-performance towed vehicles, and lightweight mooring systems. Lee leads a research team pursuing diverse field programs including Arctic PISCES, Stratified Ocean Dynamics of the Arctic (SODA), and studies of the Kuroshio Current. His group collaborates extensively with institutions worldwide and contributes to major international research initiatives focused on understanding ocean processes and their climate implications.

Johan MeyersView profile

Professor

• Wind Energy
• Turbulent Flow Simulation
• Flow Control & Optimization
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Johan Meyers is a full Professor at KU Leuven's Faculty of Engineering Science, Department of Mechanical Engineering, where he heads the Applied Mechanics and Energy conversion (TME) research unit. He serves as a contact person for TME and is an active member of the KIES – KU Leuven Institute for Energy and Society. His administrative roles include membership on the Council of the Faculty of Engineering Science, the Mechanical Engineering Department Council and Board, and chairing the HPC Steering Committee. Professor Meyers' research focuses on turbulent flow simulation and optimization, with particular emphasis on wind energy applications, atmospheric pollutant dispersion, and computational methods. His work spans Direct Numerical Simulation (DNS), Large-Eddy Simulation (LES), and model reduction techniques for applications in energy engineering. Current research categories include flow control & optimization, wind farm engineering, and atmospheric pollutant dispersion modeling, with specific applications in radioactive release scenarios and wind turbine system optimization. His recent publications demonstrate a strong trend toward wind energy applications, particularly in optimizing wind farm layouts and operations through advanced computational methods. The research shows significant emphasis on Large-Eddy Simulation techniques to study atmospheric boundary layer interactions with wind farms, with growing interest in hybrid wind-solar energy systems and the effects of surface temperature heterogeneity on flow patterns. His work increasingly integrates machine learning approaches to enhance computational efficiency in wind farm modeling. Professor Meyers actively supervises numerous PhD students including Bon, T., Janssens, N., Jamaer, S., and ALREWENY, A., among others. His research is supported by multiple ongoing projects through 2028, including 'Wind-farm co-design in the North-Sea basin given climate and market uncertainty' and 'Reconstruction of turbulence from partial observations,' primarily funded by research councils and industry partnerships. He leads the Turbulent Flow Simulation and Optimization (TFSO) research group, which develops efficient supercomputing simulation tools for turbulent flow applications in energy engineering. The group specializes in wind farm optimization, atmospheric pollutant dispersion modeling, and airborne wind energy systems, with a particular focus on LES studies of wind farm interactions with the atmospheric boundary layer.