Numerical PDE Research Group

Our research group interests are mainly focused on the numerical methods for PDEs using spectral/pseudospectral methods, radial basis function methods, and reduced basis methods. Core faculty members for this group:

Gravity Research Group

GR group is interested in different aspects of theoretical and computational gravitational physics, in particular: Black Holes and Quantum Cosmology. Core faculty members for this group:

Computational Astrophysics Group

CA group is interested in computational and theoretical studies of giant molecular clouds, star formation, and Type Ia supernovae. Core faculty members for this group:

Computational Multiphase Flows Group

Our research group develops and utilizes accurate and efficient numerical methods to study multiphase flows in various industrial and research applications. Current applications include materials processing (spray coating), energy systems (fuel atomizers), and "green" refrigeration systems. Core faculty members for this group:

Computational Ocean Process Group

Our research group is involved in computational and theoretical studies of the upper ocean submesoscale and mesoscale processes. This multiscale problems spans the small scale turbulence (mm scale) and oceanic mixed-layer processes to sub-mesoscale frontal gradients (Km scale) and mesoscale ocean eddies (hundreds of kms), and their role in setting up the large-scale balances in the ocean at the scale of the planet Earth. Core faculty members for this group:

Computational Solid and Structural Mechanics

CS2M focuses on computational modeling of solids and structures. Applications of interest include biomaterials, Functionally Graded Materials (FGMs), interfacial fracture mechanics, multi-phase composites, uncertainty-informed topology optimization, thin-walled structures and structural stability and dynamics. Core faculty members for this group:

Numerical Linear Algebra

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Computational Mathematics Education Research Group (CMERG)

Our research group studies ways in which students at all levels, K-20, can engage more deeply with mathematical thinking through computational approaches. We seek to understand how students and teachers respond to serious mathematical and scientific questions that involve extensive computation, and what sorts of computational investigations are feasible for students at different stages of development. Core faculty members for this group: