Fluids research builds on a fundamental understanding of the motion of fluids to address a variety of real-world problems. We study flows of air and water – including particles, pollutants, and complex multiphase flows.
The Fluids Research Group is made up of outstanding academics with world leading roles in their fields of expertise. The research interests covering a broad range of themes, including:
- Environmental fluid dynamics
- Wind in and around forests
- Flooding and climate resilience
- Wind energy assessment - onshore and offshore
- Turbomachinery and rotor dynamics
- Urban wind and pedestrian comfort
- Ground vehicle aerodynamics
- Sport aerodynamics
- Aeroacoustics simulations—generation and mitigation
- Ventilation and clean air for healthy environments
- Flooding simulation and mitigation
- River engineering
- Desalination
- Wastewater treatment
- Nature based solutions
- Solar energy and heat pumps