Postgraduate UK/EU Studentships
Project Title: New Numerical Algorithms for Multidimensional Fluid Flow
Fluid flow simulation using the techniques of computational fluid dynamics has become a fundamental component in the development of our understanding of complex physical and biological processes. Computational models have long been used as predictive tools in, for example, the context of climate change and weather forecasting, or as part of the engineering design process in aircraft or Formula One racing cars. The same techniques are now also being applied reliably to fluids with more complex rheology, where the applications range from blood flow to polymer extrusion. The ongoing rapid increase in available computing power now allows these simulations to be carried out routinely on a standard laptop or desktop computer but is also beginning to highlight the shortcomings of the many available algorithms used to carry out the computation in complex situations.
You will be part of a project which aims to develop and implement new computational algorithms which are specifically designed to reproduce the most important underlying features of the mathematical model of the fluid flow physics, leading to far more accurate approximations than are currently possible.
The project will place you at the forefront of research in to computational algorithms for partial differential equations, and provide an opportunity to develop skills working at the interface between applied mathematics, computer science and engineering. The research will be undertaken within the Scientific Computation group in the School of Computing.
The studentship is funded by an EPSRC grant and will start from 1st October 2009 or as soon as possible thereafter. The successful candidate should fulfil the eligibility criteria for EPSRC funding through UK/EU nationality and residency status (See www.epsrc.ac.uk) and is therefore only open to UK and EU students.
Value: The studentship is funded for 3.5 years and covers Home/EU fees and maintenance at the standard EPSRC rate (currently £13,290 per annum for 2009/10).
Entry Requirements: A first class or good 2.1 honours degree in mathematics, engineering or a mathematical science.
Supervisor: Dr Matthew Hubbard
Application Deadline: 7 August 2009
Application Procedure: Formal applications for research degree study must be made either online through the University website, or on the University’s application form. Please return the completed application form to the Research Degrees & Scholarships Office, University of Leeds, LS2 9JT.
Please provide all the documents required as soon as possible, either included with your paper application or sent directly to the School of Computing secretary if you apply online. Scanned copies are acceptable for a conditional offer; however you will need to provide originals or certified copies at registration. These will include your degree certificate(s), transcripts of marks achieved in previous degrees, plus evidence of English language qualifications if your first language is not English and you do not hold a degree from an English-speaking country. Please note, if you intend to send academic references we can only accept them if they are on official letter headed paper and contain an original signature and stamp; they must arrive in sealed envelopes. Alternatively, the School will contact your named academic referees directly.
Further information:
Contact: Dr Matthew Hubbard, meh@comp.leeds.ac.uk, +44 (0)113 3435459