Thomas Paula

Thomas Paula is a researcher at the Department of Aerodynamics and Fluid Mechanics under the Chair of Aerodynamics and Fluid Mechanics at Technische Universität München (TUM). His work focuses on computational fluid dynamics and multiphase flow simulation using advanced numerical methods.

• Current Research: Direct numerical simulation of droplet breakup via rapid thermal energy deposition
• Advisor: Dr.-Ing. Stefan Adami

His recent publications highlight expertise in:

• High-resolution numerical schemes for compressible flows
• Accurate interface capturing in multi-phase systems
• Modeling of droplet explosions and cavitation dynamics
• Development of the ALPACA simulation framework (2022)

Research trends include applications in aerodynamics, shock wave physics, and multi-component fluid systems, with a strong emphasis on computational modeling and algorithm development.