In this case study, we hear from Anil Taskin, a researcher in the School of Engineering, who has been leveraging BEAR (Birmingham Environment for Academic Research) to study fluid dynamics in Scroll Expanders and Static-Shaft Wankel Expanders. A significant amount of research is dedicated to efficiently harnessing renewable energy sources such as solar, wind, and … Continue reading “Fluid dynamics in Scroll Expanders and Static-Shaft Wankel Expanders”
Author: Aslam Ghumra
Utilising BlueBEAR for radiation transport simulations and computational fluid dynamics
In this case study, we hear from Kiran Nutter (PhD student in the Nuclear Physics group), who has been utilising BEAR to study applications of gamma ray imaging. I am a PhD student in the Nuclear Physics group at the University of Birmingham, and a part of the EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Topological design. … Continue reading “Utilising BlueBEAR for radiation transport simulations and computational fluid dynamics”
Elucidating the Pathways for Human Tooth Enamel Mineralisation
In this case study, we hear from Mahdi Tavakol (based at University of Oxford, and visiting researcher), who has been utilising BEAR to study tooth mineralisation and demineralisation. My name is Mahdi Tavakol. I am a computational scientist in the Department of Engineering Science at the University of Oxford and a visiting researcher and collaborator … Continue reading “Elucidating the Pathways for Human Tooth Enamel Mineralisation”
Modelling multiphase flows for sustainable manufacturing and thermal energy applications
In this case study, we hear from Faysal Khaleel and Fahad Al-Gburi (based in the School of Engineering), who have been utilising BEAR to study fluid dynamics problems in materials synthesis and heat transport applications. We are PhD students within Dr. Jason Stafford’s research group in the School of Engineering and co-supervised by Prof. Yulong … Continue reading “Modelling multiphase flows for sustainable manufacturing and thermal energy applications”
Outreach throughout the BEAR world
The Researcher Engagement and Data Group (REDG) within Advanced Research Computing now comprises of 3.3FTE posts and engages with researchers across the University, from postgraduate level to senior academics, to ensure that they are aware of all the advanced computing facilities available to them through the Birmingham Environment for Academic Research (BEAR). The group also … Continue reading “Outreach throughout the BEAR world”
Quantum chemical modelling of solids for optoelectronic applications
In this case study, we hear from Peter Russell (School of Chemistry), who has been utilising BlueBEAR to focus on the computational and theoretical modelling of novel solid-state materials. I am a first year PhD student in the Scanlon Materials Theory Group, based in the School of Chemistry. The group is focused on the computational … Continue reading “Quantum chemical modelling of solids for optoelectronic applications”
10,12,14 to infinity: quantum research is classically hard
In this case study, we hear from Jonathon Riddell (School of Physics), who has been utilising BlueBEAR to study strongly correlated quantum systems out of equilibrium. My name is Jonathon Riddell, I am a fellow of non-equilibrium physics, in the Theoretical Physics Group. I am working on several projects, all of them with heavy reliance … Continue reading “10,12,14 to infinity: quantum research is classically hard”
Molecular Photophysics: a connection between Theoretical Chemistry and Ultrafast Spectroscopy
In this case study, we hear from Reza Omidyan (School of Chemistry), who has been utilising BEAR to predict the photophysical properties of biological and chemical compounds. I am an associate professor of Physical Chemistry, and since a few months ago, I have been utilizing BlueBEAR, the supercomputer at the University of Birmingham for my … Continue reading “Molecular Photophysics: a connection between Theoretical Chemistry and Ultrafast Spectroscopy”
Unlocking the power of BlueBEAR for social science research
In this case study, we hear from Shuyu Li (based in the Department of Economics), who has been utilising BEAR for tackling complex environmental economics problems. As a PhD student in Environmental Economics at the University of Birmingham, I’ve always been fascinated by the ways in which cutting-edge technology can unlock new avenues for research. My work … Continue reading “Unlocking the power of BlueBEAR for social science research”
Training accurate Machine Learnt Interatomic Potentials (MLIPs) for High Entropy Alloys (HEAs)
In this case study, we hear from Joseph Arnold (based at the School of Metallurgy and Materials), who has been utilising BEAR for developing machine learning-based interatomic potential’s (MLIP). I am a postdoctoral research fellow in the Gurrutxaga-Lerma research group within the School of Metallurgy and Materials, here at the University of Birmingham. My research … Continue reading “Training accurate Machine Learnt Interatomic Potentials (MLIPs) for High Entropy Alloys (HEAs)”