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I am a Postdoctoral Scholar with the Complex fluids and Flows Unit at the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST), Okinawa, Japan. Prior to this, I graduated with a PhD in Physics from the International Centre for Theoretical Sciences, Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (ICTS-TIFR), Bengaluru, India. My current research interests lie in turbulent transport, multiphase turbulent flows and active turbulence. Besides my research, I enjoy trekking and playing badminton.

I am a postdoctoral scholar at CFF, OIST. I graduated from the Department of Aerospace Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Madras(IIT-M). My PhD work was on vortex induced vibration of circular cylinders under a stochastic inflow. At CFF, I am working on understanding dynamics of filaments in non-newtonian flows. I love music, dance and theatre!

I am a postdoctoral scholar at CFF, OIST. I did my PhD at the Engineering Mechanics Unit in Jawaharlal Nehru Centre For Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR), Bengaluru, India. I have an interest in understanding far from equilibrium phenomena, particularly in complex and active fluids - from the dynamics of a single swimmer at the microscale to pattern formation and turbulence at the macroscale. I enjoy reading, swimming and endlessly getting lost around mountains and beaches!

Ciao, I'm Ludo! I fell for the Millennium Falcon as a kid and ended up with a Master’s in Aerospace Engineering from Politecnico di Torino (Italy). Along the way, I became fascinated by fluid mechanics and began exploring cloud turbulence and microphysics through numerical simulations. Drawn to theoretical work, I went on to earn a PhD at the University of Sheffield (UK), where I studied compressible boundary layer receptivity using asymptotic methods. Now, as a postdoc in the CFF unit, I focus on direct numerical simulations of multiphase and particle-laden flows. Outside the office, I boulder, do yoga, try to speak Japanese, shoot questionable 35mm pics, and occasionally splash around on a surfboard.

My journey to Okinawa begins in my hometown of Naples, Italy where I studied for my BSc in Chemical Engineering at UniNa. From there on I moved to TU Delft (Netherlands) in order to pursue an MSc in that same field. My graduation project has focused on a machine learning approach to the modelling of biomass pyrolysis yields, and has left me a taste for modelling and computational statistics. As part of my rotation in CFF unit I will look into the computational modeling of particle flows. Apart from research, I love, in order: cooking, eating, photographing, walking, sitting and reading, and plan to do lots of it in Okinawa!

¡Hola! It’s Christian, from Spain. Before coming to Okinawa, I pursued both my BSc in Aerospace Engineering and my MSc in Mathematics and Computing at Universidad Politécnica de Madrid. It was during my first undergraduate project when I found my interest in fluid mechanics, machine learning and data analysis tools. And I didn’t stopped writing code since then! My project at the CFF unit comprises the study of non-Newtonian jets and the framework where two- and three- dimensional flow dynamics coexist. In my free time, I enjoy practicing sports, either cooking or (mostly) eating food, playing videogames and hanging out with friends.

I majored in mechanical engineering at Akita University and studied the deformation of long flexible structure in the space. My current interest is the interaction of flexible structure with fluid, so working in this unit will give me some points of view for my future PhD thesis. I am also looking forward to snorkeling in Okinawa.

Hello, I am Giulio, an OIST PhD student. After attaining my MSc degree in Aeronautical Engineering from Politecnico di Milano, I joined the Complex Fluids and Flows Unit driven by a strong curiosity towards fluid mechanics. My research interests involve, but are not limited to, turbulence, fluid-structure interaction, multi-phase flows and non-Newtonian fluids.  Currently, I am investigating novel flow control techniques and complex canopy flows. When I shut down my laptop I enjoy listening to classical music, hiking and swimming; surfing still requires some practice. 

I support the CFF unit with administrative work and enjoy working in such a diverse environment. Outside of work, I like traveling and watching basketball games. Ryukyu Golden Kings booster, Lakers nation, and coffee addict.

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Hi, I’m Andrea! I’m currently pursuing a master’s degree in aeronautical engineering at Politecnico di Milano. I’ve developed a strong passion for aerodynamics, with a particular interest in CFD and high-fidelity modeling of fluid flows. For my master thesis I joined OIST, where I’m working on numerical simulations of gas bubbles in bubble column reactors. In my free time, I enjoy playing football and exploring new places, whether it’s a hidden spot in the city or a scenic trail in nature. I’ve always loved sea and warm weather and I’m really looking forward to experiencing the beaches of Okinawa.