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Professor Michael Grae Worster is a Professor of Fluid Dynamics at the University of Cambridge, affiliated with the Department of Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics (DAMTP) and the Institute of Theoretical Geophysics. He holds dual roles as a DAMTP faculty member and College Senior Lecturer in Mathematics for Natural Sciences at Trinity College. His research focuses on buoyancy-driven fluid flows, solidification processes, and interactions between phase change and fluid dynamics. Key areas include sea ice dynamics, mushy layer evolution, and geophysical fluid mechanics.
Worster's career includes prior roles at MIT and Northwestern University. He has authored over 140 publications, with recent work emphasizing hydrogel mechanics, climate-related ice dynamics, and viscous gravity currents. His research integrates theoretical fluid mechanics with geophysical applications, including studies of sea ice formation, glacial systems, and porous media flow. He serves as Editor of the Journal of Fluid Mechanics and teaches at the African Institute for Mathematical Sciences.
His contributions span experimental and theoretical studies, often involving collaborations with environmental scientists and materials engineers. Notable themes in his publications include the dynamics of mushy layers, premelting phenomena, and the mechanics of ice growth under environmental stresses. His work bridges fundamental fluid mechanics with applied challenges in climate science and industrial solidification processes.
