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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)

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)

Fighting the spread of misinformation

The development of a quantitative measure of the spread of misinformation, for the purposes of developing a strategy to counter science denial. more...

Supervisor(s): Alexander , Tristram (Dr), Fulcher, Ben (Dr), Sharma, Manjula (Professor)

Atmospheric water capture through passive cooling

The development of a theoretical model of atmospheric water capture, opening up the possibility of a new reliable source of water. more...

Supervisor(s): Alexander , Tristram (Dr), Neto, Chiara (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)

Solitons in the presence of higher order dispersion

Uncovering new classes of solitary wave supported by engineered dispersion properties. more...

Supervisor(s): Alexander , Tristram (Dr)

Language dynamics on social media

Development of a language evolution model using social media data. more...

Supervisor(s): Alexander , Tristram (Dr), Altmann, Eduardo G (Associate Professor)

Data-driven modelling of social systems

The tools of physics will be applied to social dynamics data, to develop a predictive model, and ultimately inform policy decisions in the chosen area. more...

Supervisor(s): Alexander , Tristram (Dr)

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)