معرفی
Ian Frigaard is a Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of British Columbia (UBC), affiliated with the Faculty of Applied Science. He also holds an appointment in the Department of Mathematics. His research group operates in UBC's Complex Fluids Lab, focusing on interdisciplinary studies combining mathematical, experimental, and computational approaches.
Education:
- B.Sc. (University of Wales)
- M.Sc. (University of Oxford)
- D.Phil. (University of Oxford)
- C.Math. (Certificate in Mathematics)
Research Interests: Professor Frigaard specializes in non-Newtonian fluid mechanics, particularly the mechanics of visco-plastic (yield stress) fluids. His work addresses industrial challenges in petroleum engineering, including well cementing, leakage prevention, and abandonment techniques related to GHG emission control and environmental protection. Research methodologies span theoretical modeling, experimental validation, and computational simulations.
Publication Trends: Recent work (2021–2023) emphasizes bubble dynamics in complex fluids, displacement flows in annular geometries, wellbore integrity modeling, and stochastic risk assessment for oil/gas operations. Publications frequently appear in top-tier journals like the Journal of Fluid Mechanics and Journal of Non-Newtonian Fluid Mechanics.
Awards & Honors:
- CSME Fluid Mechanics Medal (2024)
- Stanley G. Mason Award, Canadian Society of Rheology (2022)
- Killam Research Prize, UBC (2019)
Academic Leadership: Leads a research group of 10+ graduate students and postdocs. Provides summer internships and collaborates extensively with the petroleum industry. Research is supported by industrial partnerships and institutional grants.
Facilities: Conducts experiments in UBC's Complex Fluids Lab, equipped for advanced rheological measurements and flow visualization.
