Numerical modelling of multiphase flows

PROJECT AIMS

The project aims to develop a numerical framework which can be applied to various multiphase flow problems (gas-liquid, gas-liquid-solid, etc.) in engineering and scientific research fields such as energy, environment and manufacturing.

Although there are huge demands of practical multiphase flow simulations, there is no established numerical framework which can simulate a wide variety of practical multiphase flow problems.

We have developed a highly unique and world-leading numerical framework for multiphase flow simulations.You will begin work based on the existing numerical framework, and is expected to improve/modify the numerical framework and numerically study multiphase flow phenomena.

You can select some of the following topics.

Possible research topics in numerical modelling:
- turbulence modelling in multiphase flows
- interactions between multiphase flows and structures
- phase changes
- contact angle modelling
- high performance computing (massively parallel computing, graphics processing unit computing)
- machine learning.

Possible research topics in fluid phenomena:

energy: primary atomisation, energy mining, cooling system (boiling), etc
environment: CO2 capturing, rain drop formations, heat transfer across ocean surfaces, Tsunami/flood damage predictions, etc
manufacturing: inkjet, coating, spray cooling, robotics, etc.

ELIGIBILITY

You should have obtained, or be about to obtain, a First or Upper Second Class UK Honours degree, or the equivalent qualifications gained outside the UK. Preferably candidiates should have a strong background in mathematics and computer programming. Candidates from Physics, Mathematics and Computer Science are welcome.

Applicants with a Lower Second Class degree will be considered if they also have a master’s degree. Applicants with a minimum Upper Second Class degree and significant relevant non-academic experience are encouraged to apply.