From supercomputers of the 1980s to today’s digital twins, Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) has transformed how we understand and design the world around us. In Prof Mahesh Panchagnula's Podcast's recent episode, Prof. S. Balachandar, University of Florida, traces this remarkable journey—exploring the Navier–Stokes equations at the heart of CFD, the rise of simulations as indispensable design tools, and their power to tackle the “impossible experiments” of nature, from volcanic eruptions to dust storms. He emphasises that CFD is more than just high-fidelity simulations—it’s about asking the right questions, balancing detail with purpose, and delivering useful, actionable predictions. From industrial applications in oil, gas, and aerodynamics to cutting-edge roles in medicine and climate science, CFD connects scales as small as blood flow to as vast as the atmosphere. Prof. Bala also shares how digital twins and hybrid physics-AI models are shaping the future, why turbulence remains a grand scientific challenge, and why validation and scepticism are essential for trustworthy predictions. For aspiring engineers, he highlights the multidisciplinary nature of simulation and the importance of mastering fundamentals while exploring modern tools and pathways. A deep dive into the evolution, applications, and future of CFD. Watch the full episode here: youtube.com/watch?v=XGQQBZF-…. @iitmadras #ComputationalFluidDynamics #DigitalTwins #EngineeringInnovation #IITMadras

I shouldn't be surprised that Gemini Pro thinks Chinese remainder theorem is 𝑑𝑖𝑣𝑖𝑠𝑖𝑣𝑒...cue CSI:Miami sunglasses and screech!

Very proud of everyone's presentations @ USNCCM in Chicago! Taeouk Kim, Victoria Sturgess, @meden96 , Andres Fernandez, Abhilash Malipeddi, Liam Wang and Haizhou Yang all did a great job! @umichCVC @UoMVascSurgery @UMichSurgery @UM_MICDE

Solution to Hilbert 6!!!! A medal is on its way!!! arxiv.org/abs/2503.01800

Register for @CRIMSONsoftware workshop at #SB3C2024 ! Focus on particle-laden flows Free for registered attendees to SB3C Zoom option available. 'Virtual' registration required Register here: whova.com/portal/registratio… @jesse_caps @umichCVC @UMichSurgery @DrDiffusion @meden96

Anyone want to play Where's WaldAbhilash?

Taken at Avon Lake, OH.

Phone Bino solar photography dry run. It was bit cloudy so no sunspots

Holi was during Holy Week this year.

New Volume of Journal of Fluid Mechanics available on Cambridge Core cup.org/43BaTOo New Volume = New Cover 📸 Cover image: doi:10.1017/jfm.2024.135 Parekh et al. Swing and reverse swing of a cricket ball...

The 2024 CRG calendars are in, this year featuring the @APSMeetings @apsfluiddynamic ducks

Accidental optical illusion. The arrows seem to move backward as I move my eyes over the image. Do you see the same?

Indian Variation with a little something extra (apologies to all the Sindoori/Sindhuri s)

aka Fundamental theorem of vector calculus

new #Slack is good and cool and not annoying at all

With sadness, we report William B Russel has passed. As one of the first colloidal rheologists, Bill had a long history with SoR, serving as our president from 2001-2003 and receiving the 1999 Bingham medal. Read his friend Bill Schowalter's tribute here: rheology.org/SoR/Publication…

Meshing using gmsh.info/ via diegomagela.github.io/2023/0…. shared with me by @BloodFlowSim

We are organizing a @CRIMSONsoftware workshop @ 𝟏𝟕𝐭𝐡 𝐔𝐒𝐍𝐂𝐂𝐌. With @DrMalipeddi & @jesse_caps we will present a new Euler-Lagrange formulation for particle-laden flows in unstructured grids. See you in Albuquerque! @_LizLiv_ @UMBME @UM_MICDE @UoMVascSurgery @umichCVC