Some of the most challenging problems in fluid mechanics occur at the extremes, where conventional models break down: in the turbulent flames that power engines and aircraft, in fluids near their critical point, and along the front of a spreading wildfire. Our group studies the dynamics and underlying phenomena of fluids in these complex environments.
Our work spans a broad range of systems and scales, from molecular interactions to laboratory experiments to full-scale propulsion and environmental flows. We combine high-fidelity simulation, theory, experiments, and data-driven modeling, including advanced X-ray diagnostics at SLAC, to develop a deeper and more predictive understanding of how these fluids behave.
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