Sophie Miralles

Sophie Miralles is a researcher at the Laboratory of Fluid Mechanics and Acoustics (LMFA - UMR 5509) at INSA Lyon, France. Her work focuses on the intersection of acoustic streaming, metallic alloy solidification, and flow measurement techniques such as velocimetry.

• Research Themes: Characterization of flows generated by acoustic streaming, solidification of metallic alloys and semiconductors, and development of velocimetry methods.
• Collaborations: Involved in projects like the 2021 Carnot Ingénierie@Lyon initiative on acoustic wave-driven stirring and a 2018 contract with Constellium C-TEC for ultrasound applications in molten alloys.

Article Trends: Her publications emphasize fluid mechanics (8/12), acoustics (6/12), and MHD (4/12). Key subfields include acoustic streaming, solidification processes, turbulent mixing, and magnetic field interactions in fluid systems.

Patents: Co-inventor of two patents related to ultrasonic interface tracking in silicon crystallization and conductive fluid velocimetry.

Laboratory Context: Works within the Turbulence & Instabilities team at LMFA, utilizing advanced facilities like the 9-meter open flume channel for experimental studies on density-driven mixing in river confluences and industrial discharges.