Knut Erik Teigen Giljarhus

Knut Erik Teigen Giljarhus is an Associate Professor at the University of Stavanger's Faculty of Science and Technology within the Department of Mechanical and Structural Engineering and Materials Science. Appointed to a full-time faculty position in 2018 after transitioning from industry roles, he currently serves as Study Program Leader for Mechanical Engineering programs since 2020.

Education:

• PhD from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU)

Research Interests:

His primary expertise lies in Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), with significant contributions to multiphase flow systems (oil/water separation, annular displacements), urban aerodynamics (pedestrian wind comfort, building interactions), and biomedical fluid applications (blood pumps, vascular flow). He employs advanced numerical methods including lattice Boltzmann modeling, large eddy simulations, and machine learning integration for rapid wind prediction.

Publication Trends:

Analysis of his 2024-2025 output reveals strategic expansion into ML-enhanced CFD for urban wind assessment while maintaining core multiphase flow research. Key themes include non-Newtonian fluid behavior in medical contexts, density-unstable displacement mechanisms, and aerodynamic optimization for sports engineering—all published in high-impact journals like Physics of Fluids and Building and Environment.

Scientific Awards:

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Advising and Grants:

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Labs and Teams:

As Study Program Leader, he directs mechanical engineering curriculum development at the University of Stavanger. His research leverages the Department's computational facilities and collaborates with SINTEF Energy Research (evidenced in publications) alongside international partners in biomedical engineering and urban wind studies.