معرفی
Dr Duncan Borman is an Associate Professor at the School of Civil Engineering, University of Leeds. His expertise spans Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), mathematical modeling, and multiphase flow with applications in environmental, energy, and industrial systems.
- Active in multidisciplinary research across the University, UK, and internationally
- Programme Leader for Civil and Structural Engineering undergraduate programme
- Faculty of Engineering Digital and Blended Learning Champion
Research Interests: Dr Borman focuses on modeling complex multiphase flows involving chemical/biological processes (e.g., bioreactors, fuel cells, combustion) and moving boundaries (e.g., air-water interfaces, crystallization). His work combines in-house numerical code development with commercial solvers.
- Key projects: Algal growth/wastewater modeling for energy efficiency
- Crystallization of actinide salts using impinging droplets
- Alternative fuel combustion modeling for aviation emissions
- Development of SPH/meshless methods for inverse problems
Collaborations: Works with the cross-faculty Centre for Computational Fluid Dynamics and the Institute for Public Health and Environmental Engineering (IPHEE). Engaged in PEM/SOFC fuel cell research with experimental facilities.
Education Initiatives: Leads the ESTEEM1 project for interactive engineering mathematics education and chairs the Faculty of Engineering's Blended Learning committee.
Scientific Awards:
- EPSRC Research Internship
- EPSRC and National Nuclear Laboratory funding
- University of Leeds Education Fellowship
