Computational Engineering
Along with theory and experimentation, computer simulation has become the third mode of scientific discovery. Tools like finite element analysis and uncertainty propagation allow our researchers to explore new frontiers in fluid dynamics, heat transfer, bioengineering, combustion, nanotechnology, materials modeling, design, and so much more. Using the data from thousands of simulations, they can construct models that will ultimately benefit people in real-world situations.
And there's no better place to explore that science than Purdue. We hosted the first computer science department in the country in 1962, and today, one of the top research supercomputer clusters in the country . Our Computational Interdisciplinary Graduate Programs rank among the premier programs of their kind, worldwide. Computational Engineering at Purdue allows researchers to explore any possibility they can imagine.
What courses should I take that focus on Computational Engineering research?
Core ME Courses:
ME 58100 Numerical Methods In Mechanical Engineering
ME 60800 Numerical Methods In Heat, Mass, And Momentum Transfer
ME 61400 Computational Fluid Dynamics
ME 65000 Computational Fracture Mechanics
ME 68100 Finite and Boundary Element Methods
Core CS Courses:
CS 501 Computing for Science and Engineering
CS 514 Numerical Analysis
CS 515 Numerical Linear Algebra
CS 520 Computational Methods in Analysis
Related Courses
AAE 51200 Computational Aerodynamics
AAE 55800 Finite Element Methods in Aerospace Structures
MA 69200 Spectral Methods In Computational Fluid Dynamics
ME 597 AI with Engineering Applications
ME 597 Nonlinear Finite Element Methods
ME 697 Computational Methods for Nanoscale Energy Transport
ME 697 Computational Methods For Interface Dynamics
ME 697 Intelligent Systems: Modeling, Optimization and Control
ME 697 Nonlinear Wave Mechanics
CHE 697 Finite Element Analysis In Chemical Engineering
What sub groups are there in Computational Engineering?
Computational Solid Mechanics - simulating the motion, deformation, or fracture of elastic, plastic, and complex materials
Andres Arrieta , Adrian Buganza , Ivan Christov , Hector Gomez , Marcial Gonzalez , Marisol Koslowski , Farshid Sadeghi , Yung Shin , Fabio Semperlotti , Thomas Siegmund , Ganesh Subbarayan , Carl Wassgren , Kejie Zhao
Computational Fluid Mechanics - simulating the flow of liquids, gases, microorganisms, or complex fluids, towards understanding hydraulics, aerodynamics, and hemodynamics
Arezoo Ardekani , James Braun , Ivan Christov , Sadegh Dabiri , Christopher Goldenstein , Hector Gomez , Marcial Gonzalez , Jay Gore , Veeraraghava Raju Hasti , Guang Lin , Aaron Morris , Issam Mudawar , Guillermo Paniagua , Carlo Scalo , Yung Shin , Pavlos Vlachos , Justin Weibel , Steven Wereley
Computational Biomechanics - simulating biomechanical processes, from the motion and deformation of body appendages to the minute aspects of cell mechanics
Arezoo Ardekani , Adrian Buganza , Ivan Christov , Jong Hyun Choi , Hector Gomez , Eric Nauman , Pavlos Vlachos
Computational Acoustics - predicting the propagation and intensity of sound waves, including noise generation, through natural and built environments
Patricia Davies , Kai Ming Li , Yangfan Liu , Fabio Semperlotti
Computational Geometry - simulating systems and machines requiring the spatial modeling of parts with complex geometries
Anil Bajaj , Shirley Dyke , James Gibert , Ajay Malshe , Karthik Ramani , Farshid Sadeghi , Liang Pan , Ganesh Subbarayan
Scientific Machine Learning - harnessing advances in neural networks to solve problem beyond the abilities of grid-based simulation methods
Ilias Bilionis , Ivan Christov , Shirley Dyke , Hector Gomez , Guang Lin , Min Liu , Jitesh Panchal , Karthik Ramani , Xiulin Ruan , Yung Shin , Ganesh Subbarayan
Multiphysics Modeling - simulation of natural or human-made systems that involve the coupling of any of the above phenomena, and beyond
Arezoo Ardekani , Andres Arrieta , Adrian Buganza , Ivan Christov , James Gibert , Hector Gomez , Marcial Gonzalez , Jay Gore , Veeraraghava Raju Hasti , Marisol Koslowski , Guang Lin , Ajay Malshe , Partha Mukherjee , Xiulin Ruan , Yung Shin , Justin Weibel , Benxin Wu , Kejie Zhao
Faculty in Computational Engineering
Fluid dynamics
Biomaterial
Multiphase flows
Non-Newtonian fluid dynamics
Microfluidics
Complex fluids
Soft matter
Adaptive structures
Mechanical metamaterials
Robotic materials
Programmable structures
Multistable structures
Structural nonlinearity
Elastic instabilities
Structural dynamics
Nonlinear vibrations
Modeling of nonlinear systems
Structural dynamics and localization
Flow-induced vibrations
Impacting systems
Bifurcations and chaos
Uncertainty propagation
Inverse problems
Propagation of information across scales
Optimal learning
Materials by design
Pressure gain combustion
Turbomachinery
High-speed internal flows
Aero-thermal focus on the integration of experiments with computational fluid dynamics
Predictive computational tools for biological adaptation processes
Tissue expansion
Wound healing
Reconstructive surgery optimization
Numerical methods for biological membranes
Fluid Mechanics
Soft Matter
Granular Flow
Microfluidics
Nonlinear Waves
Computational Science
CFD of multiphase flows
Turbulent gas-liquid flows
Cavitation
Heat transfer
Sound quality
Signal Processing
Data analysis
System modeling and identification
Condition monitoring of machinery
Perception-based engineering
Seat-occupant modeling
Structural Dynamics and Control
Cyber-physical Systems
Machine Vision
Real-time Hybrid Simulation
Damage Detection and Structural Condition Monitoring
Cyberinfrastructure Development
Vibrations and nonlinear dynamics
Smart material systems
Non-pneumatic tires
Optimization of mechanical systems
Additive manufacturing
Laser-absorption spectroscopy, laser-induced fluorescence, & IR imaging sensors for gas temperature, pressure, velocity, and chemical species
Molecular spectroscopy, photophysics, & energy transfer in gases
Energetic materials (e.g., explosives & propellants) detection & combustion
Combustion and propulsion systems (small and large scale)
Biomedical sensing
Modeling and simulation techniques for multiphase and multiphysics problems using the phase-field method.
Isogeometric methods with applications in fluid and solid mechanics.
Modeling and simulation tools for several biomechanics problems, including tumor growth, cellular migration and blood flow at small scales.
Computational methods for fluid-structure interaction, especially when the problem involves complex fluids.
Predictive, multi-scale modeling and simulation of microstructure evolution in confined granular systems, with an emphasis in manufacturing processes and the relationship between product fabrication and performance.
Application areas of interest include:
(i) particulate products and processes (e.g., flow, mixing, segregation, consolidation, and compaction of powders),
(ii) continuous manufacturing (e.g., Quality by Design, model predictive control, and reduced order models), and
(iii) performance of pharmaceutical solid products (e.g., tensile strength, stiffness, swelling and disintegration), biomaterials (e.g., transport and feeding of corn stover) and energetic materials (e.g., deformation and heat generation under quasi-static, near-resonant and impact conditions, and formation and growth of hot spots) materials.
Sustainable energy and environment
Combustion and turbulent reacting flows
Combustion and heat transfer in materials
Biomedical flows and heat transfer
Global policy research
Application of Artificial Intelligence for Data-Driven Modeling, Analysis, Optimization, and Control
Physics Informed Machine Learning and Reduced-Order Modeling
Turbulence, Combustion, Sprays, and Particle Laden Flows
Multiscale and Multiphysics Modeling and Simulation
Computational Fluid Dynamics and High-Performance Computing
Energy Systems Modeling, Multi-Criteria Analysis and Decision Making
Renewable Energy and Smart Energy Systems
Computational solid mechanics
Multiscale modeling of materials
Finite Elements
Dislocation dynamics
Reliability of electronic interconnects
Shock compression in solids
Phase transformations
Energetic materials
Computational acoustics
Physical acoustics
Control of environmental noise
Outdoor sound propagation
Prediction and abatement of transportation noise
Speech intelligibility in built environments
Big data analysis and statistical machine learning
Predictive modeling and uncertainty quantification
Scientific computing and computational fluid dynamics
Stochastic multiscale modeling
Computational Geometries for Design and Manufacturing
Image/geometric processing and analysis
Computational Solid Mechanics, Fluid Dynamics
Human computer interaction in smart design/manufacturing
Machine learning
Acoustic Source Modeling and sound field reconstruction
Active noise control
Room acoustics simulation and auralization
Noise control treatments
Human perception of noise
Bio-inspired designs
Surface engineering and multifunctional materials
Convergent Manufacturing for Industry 5.0: hybrid manufacturing processes, heterogeneous materials, and bio-inspired designs
Systems integration, productization, and production
Heavy-duty machines: machining, lubrication, and corrosion
Heterogeneous and hierarchical integration (mechanical-electrical-optical and nano-micro-meso-macro)
Precision agricultural and food: cellular agriculture, vertical farming, micro-production, and resilience
Frugal engineering, social innovations, and social equity
Manufacturing in space
Fluid dynamics
Multiphase flows
Monte Carlo methods
Kinetic theory of granular flows
Heat transfer in granular media
Rarefied gas dynamics
Boiling
Condensation
Two-phase Flow
High heat flux
Thermal management systems
Cryogenic systems
Space vehicles
Lunar and Martian environments
Microgravity
Experiments on International Space Station
Electronic cooling
Energy storage and conversion (batteries, fuel cells)
Mesoscale physics and stochastics
Reactive transport, materials, processing, and microstructure interactions
Scalable nanomanufacturing: lithography and imaging
Optical and magnetic data storage
Nanoscale energy conversion, transfer and storage for alternative energy
Computational Design of Socio-Technical Systems
Secure Design and Manufacturing
Engineering Design by Self-Organized Virtual Communities
Integrated Products and Materials Design
Compact high speed turbomachinery: Design, analysis (experimental-numerical), cavity and tip flows, flow control
High speed propulsion: Novel cycle development, intakes, boundary layer transition, combustion
Development of measurement techniques and data processing
Human Skill and Augmentation
Collaborative and Hybridized Intelligence
Deep Learning of Shapes and Computer Vision
Human-Robot-Machine Interactions
Making to Manufacturing (M2M)
Factory of the Future and Robotics
Manufacturing Productivity
Simulations of nanoscale thermal transport
Machine learning, optimization, and high throughput design
Thermal management in electronics, space, and battery applications
Transport phenomena in additive manufacturing
Nanomaterials and devices for sustainable energy
Contact mechanics
Stresses, fatigue and friction of rolling/sliding
Micro-mechanics of boundary and mixed lubrication regimes
Spall initiation and propagation
Surface science and damage
Dynamics of ball and rolling element bearings and rotating systems
Friction induced vibration and squeal in dry contacts
Friction and wear of dry and lubricated contacts
Virtual tribology
Dry and lubricated fretting wear
MEMS for in-situ monitoring of tribological contacts
Discrete element modeling
Design
Large eddy and direct simulations
Turbulent Combustion
Thermoacoustics
Non-linear acoustics
Heat-and-mass transfer
Physical oceanography and limnology
Numerical methods for complex geometries
Structural Health Monitoring
Wave propagation
Structural dynamics and vibration control
Adaptive structures
Periodic structures and acoustic metamaterials
Energy harvesting
Thermoacoustics
Laser additive manufacturing
Ultrafast laser matter interaction
Laser welding
Laser assisted machining
Laser shock peening
Multi-physics, multi-scale modeling
Micro-nano manufacturing
Solid mechanics, multiscale and multiphysics modeling.
Design of engineering material systems.
Fracture and fatigue.
Microarchitectured materials.
Biomechanics of soft and hard tissues.
Computational and experimental solid mechanics focused on fatigue, fracture, and multi-physics phase evolution problems
Computational techniques including Finite Element Analysis (FEA), Isogeometric Analysis (IGA), geometric modeling, CAD and optimal design
Heterogeneous Integration and Advanced Electronics Packaging with a focus on thermomechanical behavior, reliability, and electrical-thermal-mechanical co-design
Measurement science and instrumentation
Particle image velocimetry
Quantification of uncertainty
Multi-phase flows
Flow induced vibrations and hydro-kinetic energy
Biological flows
Biofluid mechanics
Biomedical cardiovascular devices
Heart failure and diastolic dysfunction
Discrete element method (DEM) modeling for particulate systems
-- model development, e.g., fibrous particles, particle breakage, particle shapes
-- application to manufacturing, e.g., storage and flow, blending, segregation, drying, coating, wet granulation
Finite element method (FEM) modeling of powder compaction
-- e.g., roll compaction, tableting, picking and sticking
Multi-scale modeling (FEM combined with DEM) of powder dynamics
-- model development and application to hopper flow, blending, and segregation
Addressing the process integration and reliability challenges for fine-pitch, high-density advanced semiconductor packaging techniques: Monolithic 3D Integration, Heterogeneous 2.5D interposer and 3D Integration, Microsystem integration, Fan-out packaging and Embedded packaging
Thermomechanical modeling and characterization of advanced devices and packages: chip package interactions, FEM modeling, and thermal stress metrology
"Smart-controlled cooling” with advanced manufacturing technologies using MEMS and 3D packaging: Active flow control for dynamic power profiles
Advanced heat sink design optimization and fabrication: Topology optimization and Additive manufacturing of the package level cooling system
Efficient thermal packaging materials: high thermal conductivity TIM (thermal interface materials), and underfill, efficient 3D bonding interface thermal materials
Electronics cooling and packaging
Phase-change transport phenomena
Microscale and nanoscale surface engineering for enhanced thermal transport
Energy efficiency in thermal systems
Transport in porous materials
Microscale diagnostics and sensing
Microfluidic MEMS devices
Development of new microfluidic diagnostic techniques
Biological flows at the cellular level
Micro-scale laminar mixing
Flow transitions and instabilities
Laser-matter interactions
Laser-induced plasma and laser-plasma interaction
Laser applications in manufacturing, materials processing, and other areas
Deformation, stress, plasticity, fracture
Multiscale modeling, first-principles, molecular dynamics simulations, and finite element modeling
In-situ experiments
Mechanics of redox active materials - Li-ion batteries, Na-ion batteries, all-solid-state batteries
Mechanics of polymeric materials - organic electrochromics, superelastic organic semiconductors
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