Tomislav Maric

Dr. Tomislav Maric is a Research Group Leader at the Department of Mathematics, Technische Universität Darmstadt, specializing in numerical methods for multiphase flows. His work focuses on advancing computational fluid dynamics (CFD) through innovative techniques like the Volume-of-Fluid (VOF) method and Arbitrary Lagrangian-Eulerian (ALE) frameworks. He leads research on surfactant transport, interface tracking, and subgrid-scale modeling in complex fluid systems.

• Research Interests: Multiphase flows, VOF methods, computational microfluidics, surfactant dynamics, and software development in OpenFOAM.
• Key Contributions: Development of twoPhaseInterTrackFoam, a specialized OpenFOAM module for ALE interface tracking; stabilization techniques for capillary flow simulations; and integration of machine learning with CFD.

Maric’s work emphasizes validation and verification of numerical algorithms, particularly in high-density-ratio two-phase flows and wetting dynamics in microstructures. His research bridges theoretical fluid mechanics with practical engineering applications in Lab-on-a-Chip devices and industrial multiphase systems.