Flow Engineering with Smart Interfaces

Submission Deadline: February 28, 2025

The intersection of flow engineering with smart interfaces represents a frontier involving fluid mechanics, energy transport and material science. The special topic aims to capture this paradigm shift, highlighting how cutting-edge computational and experimental techniques, combined with the power of data science, are redefining our approach to interface engineering. The content will not only demonstrate the latest scientific advancements but also inspire interdisciplinary applications across various sectors, from industrial processes to environmental management.

Topics covered include, but are not limited to:

  • High-Fidelity Numerical Simulations and Modeling: Advanced computational approaches for simulating fluid behavior at interfaces involving porous, superwetting materials. Development of high-accuracy models for predicting complex fluid dynamics, including turbulence, multiphase flows, and interfacial phenomena.
  • Experimental Measurement Techniques: Innovative experimental setups and measurement techniques for accurately capturing fluid dynamics at material interfaces. Case studies demonstrate the application of these experimental methods in real-world scenarios.
  • Data-Driven Modeling and Optimization: Application of machine learning and artificial intelligence for predictive modeling and optimization. Integration of experimental data with computational models to enhance the accuracy and predictive capabilities.
  • Interdisciplinary Applications: Exploration of the implications of these advanced techniques in various applications, such as environmental engineering.

Guest Editors

Xu Chu, University of Stuttgart
Guang Yang, Shanghai Jiao Tong University

Submission Deadline: February 28, 2025