Prof. Lavi Rizki Zuhal is visiting our department from ITB, Bandung, Indonesia.  He will be giving a talk on "Unraveling Flow Complexities: Experimental, Computational, and Data-Driven Approaches" as per the following details.  

Speaker: Prof. Lavi Rizki Zuhal, Professor of Aerodynamics, Vice Dean for Academic Affairs, Chair of Fluid Dynamics and Propulsion Research Group, Faculty of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Institut Teknologi Bandung

Title: Unraveling Flow Complexities: Experimental, Computational, and Data-Driven Approaches

Abstract: See attachment

Date: 28 Jan (Tuesday)

Time: 4-5 pm

Venue: ME Auditorium, Mechanical Engineering department

Abstract

At the Flow Science and Engineering research groups, our primary objective is to decode the complexities of fluid flows. Our research agenda is focused on advancing fluid dynamics through the synergy of computational, experimental, and data-driven approaches. Our experimental setups are specifically designed to address the modern challenges of nature-inspired flows. This includes using advanced experimental optimization technique to study the dynamics of fluid movements around flexible fins and flapping wings, as well as investigations into riblet surfaces. On the computational side, we develop advanced meshless methods that simulate fluid mechanics, solid dynamics, and fluid-structure interaction with high fidelity. Techniques such as the lattice Boltzmann method, vortex particle method, and smoothed particle hydrodynamics are central to our research, enabling us to accurately predict and capture complex flow patterns. Lastly, our team utilizes state-of-the-art machine learning technologies, including neural networks and Gaussian Processes, to advance knowledge discovery and design optimization within the field of fluid dynamics. This approach allows for both swift fluid predictions and efficient reduced order modeling, enhancing our analytical capabilities and insights.

Short Biography

Lavi Rizki Zuhal, Ph.D. is a Professor of Aerodynamics at Institut Teknologi Bandung. Currently, he is the Acting Dean of the Faculty of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering ITB. Prior to this, he served as the Chairman of the Undergraduate Aerospace Engineering Program.

He received a BS degree (1996) in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Maryland, and both MS (1997) and Ph.D. (2001) degrees in Aeronautics from the California Institute of Technology (CALTECH). Following a postdoctoral year in the Graduate Aeronautical Laboratories at CALTECH, he joined the faculty of Aerospace Engineering at Institut Teknologi Bandung where he is currently a full-time professor. From 2010 until 2013, he served as the advisor for research policy strategy at the National Innovation Council of the Republic of Indonesia. He is the recipient of the 2024 Nurtanio Award from the Government of the Republic of Indonesia for his achievements in the field of aerospace science and engineering.Prof. Lavi Rizki Zuhal is visiting our department from ITB, Bandung, Indonesia.  He will be giving a talk on "Unraveling Flow Complexities: Experimental, Computational, and Data-Driven Approaches" as per the following details.  

Speaker: Prof. Lavi Rizki Zuhal, Professor of Aerodynamics, Vice Dean for Academic Affairs, Chair of Fluid Dynamics and Propulsion Research Group, Faculty of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Institut Teknologi Bandung

Title: Unraveling Flow Complexities: Experimental, Computational, and Data-Driven Approaches