Srinagar | Oct, 19: The Department of Civil Engineering and Department of Mathematics at the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar on Monday jointly organised a guest lecture on “Advances in Computational Fluid Dynamics: From Mesoscale Modelling to Real-World Engineering Applications” .
The lecture was delivered by Prof. Dhiraj V. Patil, Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical, Materials and Aerospace Engineering at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Dharwad. Director NIT Srinagar, Prof. Anurag Misra, attended the programme as the chief guest.
The lecture focused on emerging computational approaches for understanding and simulating complex fluid-flow phenomena and their applications in modern engineering. Key areas covered included mesoscale modelling, particle-based techniques such as the Lattice Boltzmann Method, the Discrete Element Method (DEM), thermal and multiphase fluid flows, non-Newtonian fluids, turbulence and high-speed flows.
The session highlighted the growing role of computational fluid dynamics (CFD) in addressing complex engineering problems, developing predictive models and bridging the gap between theoretical modelling and practical applications. It also explored the interdisciplinary relevance of computational methods across civil, mechanical and aerospace engineering.
Addressing the gathering, Prof. Misra appreciated the initiative and emphasised the importance of expert lectures and interdisciplinary engagement in strengthening research, technical learning and academic collaboration at the institute.
The programme provided faculty members, researchers and students an opportunity to learn about recent developments in computational modelling and numerical simulation, while encouraging knowledge exchange between the participating departments and the invited expert.
Prof. J. A. Bhat, Head of the Department of Civil Engineering, and Dr. Zamrooda Jabeen, Head and Associate Professor in the Department of Mathematics also attended the programme. Dr. Vivek, Assistant Professor (CED), and Dr. Atendra Kumar, Assistant Professor (Department of Mathematics), contributed to organising the event.
The programme concluded with an emphasis on fostering interdisciplinary research, strengthening computational capabilities and promoting the application of innovative numerical methods to real-world engineering challenges.
