معرفی
Marilyn Lightstone is a Professor in the Mechanical Engineering department at McMaster University, specializing in Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), Heat Transfer, and Turbulent Flows. Her research spans Thermo Fluid Sciences with applications to Nuclear Reactor Cooling Systems, Solar Energy Thermal Storage, and Atria Geometries. She collaborates with institutions like Queen’s University and University of Waterloo alumni.
- Education:
- B.Sc., Queen’s University (1985)
- M.A.Sc., University of Waterloo (1987)
- Ph.D., University of Waterloo (1992)
Research Interests focus on advanced turbulence and particle dispersion models for industrial and nuclear applications. Key areas include:
- Development of stochastic and DNS-based particle dispersion models
- Thermal mixing prediction in nuclear subchannel geometries
- Validation of CFD models for atria flow dynamics
- Optimization of thermal storage systems for solar energy
- Investigation of turbulence modulation by particulates
Her work on Detached Eddy Simulation (DES) achieved 68.4 Hz pulsation frequency prediction (vs experimental 68 Hz) in nuclear subchannels, while exploring cost-effective Unsteady RANS methods. Recent projects involve collaborations with Solar Buildings Research Network and funding from UNENE and NSERC CRD.
Scientific Contributions:
- McMaster Students Union Teaching Award recipient
Advising Legacy includes guiding Eleanor Hennick, Cathy Strutt, Fusheng Yan, and current students Matthew Cernick, Stephen Murray, and Alan Chettle. Her lab addresses fundamental fluid mechanics challenges with practical applications in energy and nuclear safety.
