Localized Scale Coupling and New Educational Paradigms in Multiscale Mathematics and Science

This research program is developing a new, innovative numerical simulation capability for suspension flows that incorporates effects that span time and length scales associated with molecular to macroscopic phenomena. The intent is to accelerate the rapidly emerging scientific progress at extremely small scales into macroscale simulations related to several important energy-related technologies. The numerical investigations are based on a novel multiscale approach that seamlessly (and locally) couples molecular scale and particle scale (mesoscale) simulations with macroscale simulations. The highly-integrated multidisciplinary team represents a wide range of physical sciences, applied technologies, and computational issues associated with the robust modeling of suspension flows. The program also supports a strong educational program in multiscale mathematics and science where students are jointly supervised by faculty and national laboratory advisors.