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Theoretical and Applied Mechanics

Theoretical and Applied Mechanics (TAM) is the study of fluid and solid mechanics, from both a theoretical and applied perspective. Research in TAM at Adelaide dates back to the founding of the University through the work of the Foundation Chair of Mathematics, Sir Horace Lamb. We are involved in leading edge research in areas such as dynamical systems, mathematical biology, fluid mechanics and solid mechanics. Our research aims to develop a fundamental understanding of the behaviour of mechanical and biological systems through the use of advanced mathematical techniques and the use of modern computing technologies.

Researcher Interests
Nathaniel Jewell Laminar fluid mixing

Tony Roberts Modelling emergent dynamics in complex systems, Simulation and modelling of flood flows and thin fluids, Fractal geometry

Phil Haines Fluid mechanics

Sanjeeva Balasuriya Dynamical systems, Differential equations, Applied analysis, Chaotic mixing, Geophysical flows, Combustion waves, Mathematical ecology

Benjamin Binder Cellular automata and continuum models, Free-surface flows, Potential flows

David Clements Anisotropic elasticity, Fracture mechanics, Seismic wave propagation, Heat flow in solids, Flow through porous media, Fiber-reinforced materials, Contact problems

Jim Denier Hydrodynamic stability and transition to turbulence, Boundary-layer flows, Tip vortices, Non-Newtonian flows, Two phase flows, Shape optimisation for drag reduction

Matt Finn Laminar fluid mixing, Topological fluid kinematics, Thurston-Nielsen theory, Chaotic dynamical systems, Complex variable spectral methods for fluid flows

Trent Mattner Fluid mechanics, Large Eddy Simulation of turbulence

Yvonne Stokes Viscous fluid mechanics, Computational fluid dynamics, Mathematical biology, Industrial mathematics

Related media and events

The group runs a Fluid Mechanics Seminar on the last Friday of each month with local, national and international speakers.