Computational Fluid Dynamics Research Group

• Fatemeh Saghafifar (MSc, 2019-): Immersed boundary simulations of biofluid problems.

• Mohammad Alamgir Hossain (PhD, 2015-): Computational methods for glacier dynamics with data assimilation.

• Miriam Sroková (PhD, 2020-): Data assimilation for modelling dynamics of glaciers with basal slip.

• Tian Chen (PhD, 2016-), Parallel implementation of sparse multivariate Hensel lifting algorithms for polynomial factorization.

Fatemeh	Alamgir	Tian

When circumstances permit, we hold regular group meetings to discuss our research and related topics. Below are a few pictures of recent group members hanging out in the Math Department (left), and in a slightly more relaxed setting outside exploring Vancouver's spectacular North Shore mountains (right).

(l-r) John, Bamdad, Ray, Jeff, Jeremy, Bebart, Will, Isabell, Maryam	(l-r) Maryam, Juan, Saeed, Alamgir, Jeremy, John

Past students & post-doctoral fellows:

Saeed (MSc)	Juan (MSc)	Ray (MSc & PhD)

Bamdad (PhD)	Bebart (PhD)	Maryam (MSc)	Jeremy (MSc)	Will Ko (PhD)	Isabell (Postdoc)

Jeff (PhD)	Sudeshna (PhD)	Haowen (MSc)	Maurizio (Postdoc)	Reanne (MSc)

Eric (BSc)	Michael (Postdoc)	Samir (BEng)	Huijing (BSc)	Amit (BSc/MSc)

Badri (MSc)	Evgeniy (BSc)	Wentao (BSc)	Enkeleida (MSc)

• Ray Walsh:
  • PhD (NSERC Canada Graduate Scholarship, 2016-2018): Waves in the Clouds: A Theory for the Interaction of Gravity Waves and Clouds.
  • MSc (2014-2016): Interfacial numerics for the mathematical modeling of cloud edge dynamics.

• Saeed Mirazimi (MSc, 2015-2018): Immersed boundary simulations of active suspensions of swimming particles.
  Currently a Development Manager at Rigid Robotics (Vancouver).

• Juan García (MSc, 2015-2018): Parameter estimation and uncertainty quantification applied to advection-diffusion problems arising in atmospheric source inversion.
  Currently a Machine Learning Specialist at 3DM Devices (Aldergrove, BC).

• Bamdad Hosseini:
  • PhD (2013-2017): Finding beauty in the dissonance: Analysis and applications of Bayesian inverse problems.
  • MSc (2011-2013): Dispersion of pollutants in the atmosphere: A numerical study.
  Currently an NSERC Postdoctoral Fellow and von Kármán Instructor at CalTech.

• Bebart Janbek (PhD, 2010-2017): Sap flow and heat transport in trees: An asymptotic and numerical study.
  Currently an Assistant Professor at Isra University (Jordan).

• Maryam Zarrinderakht (MSc, 2014-2017): Numerical simulations of a multiscale model for maple sap exudation.
  Currently a PhD student at University of British Columbia.

• Jeremy Chiu (MSc, 2013-2015): Mathematical model of thermoregulation in honeybee swarms.
  Currently a Mathematics Instructor at Langara College.

• Will Ko (PhD, 2011-2015): Parametric resonance in immersed elastic structures, with application to the cochlea.
  Currently a Quantitative Analyst at Pacad Investments (Vancouver).

• Isabell Konrad (Feodor Lynen Postdoctoral Fellow, 2013-2015): Periodic homogenization of multiphase flow and heat transport in trees.
  Currently a Data Scientist at Comsysto Reply GmbH (Munich, Germany).

• Jeffrey Wiens:
  • PhD (NSERC Postgraduate Scholarship, 2011-2014): An efficient parallel immersed boundary algorithm, with application to suspensions of flexible fibers.
  • MSc (2009-2011): Kinematic wave and cellular automaton models for traffic flow.
  Currently at MDA Corporation (Richmond).

• Darrell Tse (Undergrad, summer 2014): Experimental study of immersed water balloons.
  Currently at Goldman Sachs (London, UK).

• Nina Krüger (DAAD RISE intern, Jacobs University Bremen, summer 2014): A mathematical model for penguin huddling.

• Sudeshna Ghosh (PhD, 2007-2013): The immersed boundary method for simulating gravitational settling and fluid shear-induced deformation of elastic structures.

• Graham Moore (Undergrad, summer 2013): Mathematical modeling of sap flow in trees.

• Haowen Fang (MSc, 2010-2013): Two dimensional immersed boundary simulations of swimming jellyfish.
  Currently a Financial Analyst at Westbank.

• Maurizio Ceseri (Mitacs Postdoctoral Fellow, 2011-2012): Modelling of sap flow in maple trees.
  Currently the Chief Technology Transfer Officer at Sportello Matematico per l'Industria Italiana (an industrial math institute in Italy).

• Reanne Bowlby (MSc, 2009-2011): A Roe solver for a multi-class traffic flow model.
  Currently a Computational Biologist at the BC Genome Sciences Centre.

• Samir Jain (Undergrad from IIT Bombay, summer 2011): Nonequilibrium models for gravity driven fingering instabilities.
  Currently an Associate at Capital One (Bangalore).

• Eric Cai (Undergrad, summer 2011): A multiscale model for the PEM fuel cell catalyst layer.
  Currently a Senior Analyst in Advanced Analytics at Acosta (Toronto).

• Michael Chapwanya (Postdoc, 2006-2009): Fingering instabilities in porous media; Coupled flow and reaction chemistry in concrete.
  Currently an Associate Professor at University of Pretoria.

• Nathan Nastili (BSc math major project, 2010): Investigation of motion camouflage using numerical simulation.

• Huijing Wang (Undergrad, 2009-2010): Mathematics of sport.

• Kevin Lorimer (NSERC Undergrad Research Assistant, summer 2009): Porous medium model of sap flow in trees.

• Amit Chandra (Undergrad from IIT Kanpur, summer 2009): Modelling of heat transport in tree trunks.

• Badri Ratnam (MSc, 2006-2008): Porous immersed boundaries.
  Currently an Engineer at Westport Innovations.

• Evgeniy Lebed (Undergrad, summer 2006): Numerical simulations of pollutant dispersion.
  Currently a Research Analyst at MDA Systems.

• Wentao Liu (Undergrad, summer 2006): A model for clogging in reactive porous media.
  Currently a Postdoctoral Fellow at Purdue University.

• Xin (Simon) Wang (MSc, 2004-2006): An analytical and numerical study of parametric resonance in immersed elastic boundaries.
  Currently a Quantitative Analyst at Fincad Analytics.

• Enkeleida Lushi (MSc intern with Teck Cominco Ltd., 2005): Dispersion and deposition of particulate matter from stacks.
  Currently an Assistant Professor at New Jersey Institute of Technology.

• Pengtao Sun (Postdoc, 2004-2005).
  Currently an Associate Professor at University of Nevada Las Vegas.

• Mohammad Kermani (Postdoc, Mechanical Engineering, UNB, 2000-2003).
  Currently an Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering, Amir Kabir University, Tehran, Iran.

Some older pictures:

(2012)