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A complete solution of the internal erosion problem for granular media

One of the most common mechanisms for the failure of Earth structures is via internal erosion, where fine particles are washed out of the material by the action of water. This proje more...

Supervisor(s): Marks, Benjy (Dr), Einav, Itai (Professor)

Enhancing heat transfer by natural convection

The project aims to explore innovative techniques for enhancing heat transfer by natural convection. more...

Supervisor(s): Lei, Chengwang (Professor)

Passive strategies for improving energy efficiency of buildings

The project aims to investigate various passive strategies for providing thermal comfort and reducing energy consumption in buildings. more...

Supervisor(s): Lei, Chengwang (Professor)

Extracting energy from flow induced vibration

The project aims to investigate various passive strategies for maximising flow induced vibration with potential applications to energy harvesting. more...

Supervisor(s): Lei, Chengwang (Professor)

Riblet surfaces for reducing drag of marine vessels

This project aims to investigate the drag reduction performance of antifouling surfaces for marine vessels. more...

Supervisor(s): Lei, Chengwang (Professor)

Mixing, transport and water quality in reservoirs and lakes

The project aims to investigate mixing and scalar transport in natural water bodies under the effects of natural and artificial forcing. more...

Supervisor(s): Lei, Chengwang (Professor)

Multiscale modelling and simulation of solid-fluid interactions in porous media

The aim of this project is to develop computational tools for modelling the coupled fluid transport-solid deformation behaviour in porous media at micro-, meso- and macro-scales. more...

Supervisor(s): Shen, Luming (Associate Professor)

Numerical simulation of hydraulic fracturing

The aim of this project is to develop a 3D hydraulic fracturing simulator that couples fluid-proppant-rock interactions within the framework of material point method (MPM). more...

Supervisor(s): Shen, Luming (Associate Professor)

Development of Shale Gas Reservoir Simulator

The aim of this project is to develop a triple porosity rock model coupled with the transport of gas and liquid phases for a more accurate evaluation of the shale gas recovery. more...

Supervisor(s): Shen, Luming (Associate Professor)

Scaling Safe Construction in Humanitarian Shelter

This research seeks to investigate strategies to scale safe shelter and housing construction practice in the aftermath of disasters and conflicts in developing communities. Potentia more...

Supervisor(s): Opdyke, Aaron (Dr)