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Project Description:

I offer projects involved with the experimental investigation of fundamental aspects of the physics underlying fluid flows.

The exact topic of the project is better discussed in person with potential applicants. That is, to define a project in line with their particular interests in fluid dynamics, taking into account the available laboratory infrastructure. However, in the past, many of my projects have focused on flows subject to background system rotation. This background system rotation results in Coriolis forces affecting the dynamics of the flow problem under consideration. It is well known that Coriolis forces acting on fluid flows can lead to many phenomena that do not exist in non-rotating flows. These phenomena often appear highly counterintuitive when one is not familiar with the relevant, particular theoretical aspects governing the dynamics of rotating fluids. Nevertheless, the projects I offer are not restricted to rotating fluids. In the past I have also conducted and supervised research on many other topics in fluid dynamics. Examples include particle-laden flows, purely granular flows, boundary-layer flows, laminar-turbulent transition or oceanographic flows.

Scholarship:

The award will cover the full payment of tuition fees plus a maintenance stipend paid at the prevailing UKRI rateLink opens in a new window for 3.5 years of full-time study.

Eligibility:

• Apply for a PhD at the University of Warwick to begin in October 2025;

How to apply:

We strongly advise preparing applications well in advance, noting that it is not usually possible to complete and submit an application in less than 36 hours.

Step 1: Course application support: warwick.ac.uk/pgrengineering 

Step 2. Home candidate Scholarship process: warwick.ac.uk/fac/sci/eng/postgraduate/funding/pssLink opens in a new windowLink opens in a new window

Step 2. International candidate Scholarship process: warwick.ac.uk/services/dc/schols_fund/scholarships_and_funding/cisLink opens in a new windowLink opens in a new window 

If you have any questions or would like more information about working in this specific area, please contact Professor Thomas P.J.Thomas@warwick.ac.uk