Devina P. Sanjaya, Towards Automated, Metric-Conforming, Mesh Optimization for High-Order, Finite-Element Methods, Ph.D. Thesis, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, 2019.
Aravind Balan, Michael A. Park, Stephen Wood, William K. Anderson, Ajay Rangarajan, Devina P. Sanjaya, and Georg May, A Review and Comparison of Error Estimators for Anisotropic Mesh Adaptation for Flow Simulations. Computers and Fluids, 234:105259, 2022, doi:10.1016/j.comfluid.2021.105259.
Devina P. Sanjaya and Krzysztof J. Fidkowski, Improving High-Order Finite Element Approximation Through Geometrical Warping, AIAA Journal, 54(12):3994--4010, 2016, doi:10.2514/1.J055071.
Devina Sanjaya, Krzysztof Fidkowski, and Ian Tobasco, Adjoint-Accelerated Statistical and Deterministic Inversion of Atmospheric Contaminant Transport, Computers and Fluids, 100(1):291-307, 2014, doi:10.1016/j.compfluid.2014.05.021.   Â
Italicized co-authors are research trainees.
Justin Weinmeister and Devina P. Sanjaya, Robust Solution Verification Experiments on Nonuniform Meshes, ASME FEDSM 2025-158275, 2025.
Aidan Lay, Justin Weinmeister, and Devina P. Sanjaya, The Fluid Dynamics Uncertainty Quantification Challenge Problem: XFOIL vs. mfoil, AIAA Paper 2025-3872, 2025, doi:10.2514/6.2025-3872.
Justin Weinmeister and Devina P. Sanjaya, An Open-Source Python Package for CFD Solution Verification, ASME VVUQ 2025-151463, 2025, doi:10.1115/VVUQ2025-151463. [CFDverify Source codes]
Trenton S. Henderson, Devina P. Sanjaya, Gustavo L.O. Halila, and James G. Coder, Neural-Network Surrogate Model for Flow Stability Analysis Based on Parabolized Stability Equations, AIAA Paper 2025-1645, 2025, doi:10.2514/6.2025-1645.
Devina P. Sanjaya, Ajay Rangarajan, and Carl F. Ollivier-Gooch, Error Sampling and Synthesis for High-Order Node Movement, AIAA Paper 2025-0780, 2025, doi:10.2514/6.2025-0780.
Justin Weinmeister and Devina P. Sanjaya, Comparison of Full-Field and Integrated CFD Convergence Based on Richardson Extrapolation, AIAA Paper 2024-4470, 2024, doi:10.2514/6.2024-4470.
Nicole F. Nutter, Devina P. Sanjaya, Ryan Glasby, Doug Stefanski, Taylor Erwin, and Franklin Curtis, Thermochemical Non-Equilibrium Modeling in a Continuous-Galerkin, Finite-Element Framework, AIAA Paper 2024-4368, 2024, doi:10.2514/6.2024-4368. (2024 AIAA Best Student Paper Award in CFD -- 2nd Place)
Justin Weinmeister and Devina P. Sanjaya, Successive Procedure for Solution Verification Based on User Needs, ASME VVUQ 2024-127747, 2024, doi:10.1115/VVUQ2024-127747.
Devina P. Sanjaya and Luc R. Lipcius, Warped-Element Refinement Method for Fluid Simulation with Moving or Deforming Domains, AIAA Paper 2024-0788, 2024, doi:10.2514/6.2024-0788.
Devina P. Sanjaya and Krzysztof J. Fidkowski, High-Order Node Movement Discretization Error Control in Shape Optimization, AIAA Paper 2023-2367, 2023, doi:10.2514/6.2023-2367.
Devina P. Sanjaya, Krzysztof J. Fidkowski, and Scott M. Murman, Comparison of Algorithms for High-Order, Metric-Based Mesh Optimization, AIAA Paper 2020-1141, 2020, doi:10.2514/6.2020-1141.
Devina P. Sanjaya, Krzysztof J. Fidkowski, Laslo T. Diosady, and Scott M. Murman, Error Minimization via Metric-Based Curved-Mesh Adaptation, AIAA Paper 2017-3099, 2017, doi:10.2514/6.2017-3099.
Devina P. Sanjaya and Krzysztof J. Fidkowski, Improving High-Order Finite Element Approximation Through Geometrical Warping, AIAA Paper 2015-2605, 2015, doi:10.2514/6.2015-2605. (2015 AIAA Best Student Paper Award in CFD -- 1st Place)
Italicized co-authors are research trainees.
Devina P. Sanjaya. "Understanding the Role of High-Order Nodes in Finite-Element Meshes". CMOR Numerical Mathematics and Scientific Computing (NASC) RTG Seminar at Rice University, Houston, TX, February 12, 2025. Invited by Beatrice Riviere (Rice University).
Devina P. Sanjaya. "A Path to High-Order CFD on Optimally Curved Meshes: Towards Coarser, but Higher-Order Meshes". Jameson-Kim-Wang Symposium (An international symposium in honor of Antony Jameson's 90th birthday in conjunction with Chongam Kim and Z.J. Wang's 60th birthdays), Stanford, CA, December 6, 2024. Invited by Siva Nadarajah (McGill University, Canada), Chunlei Charles Liang (Clarkson University), Meilin Yu (University of Maryland, Baltimore County), and Hojun You (Sejong University, Korea). doi:10.52843/cassyni.fyrt2z.
Devina P. Sanjaya. "Exploiting the Synergistic Relationship between Vertex and High-Order Node Movements in High-Order, Finite-Element Meshes for Efficient Computational Fluid Dynamics". ORNL Seminar, Oak Ridge, TN, November 7, 2023. Invited by Justin Weinmeister (Oak Ridge National Laboratory).
Devina P. Sanjaya and Trenton S. Henderson. "Aerospace Day at L&N STEM Academy". Science class at L&N STEM Academy, Knoxville, TN, October 25, 2023. Invited by Sarah Elliot (L&N STEM Academy).
Devina P. Sanjaya, "Designing Global, High-Order (Curved) Mesh Optimization Algorithms for Efficient Computational Fluid Dynamics on HPC", Innovative Computing Laboratory Friday Lunch Talk, Knoxville, TN, September 1, 2023. Invited by Hartwig Anzt (University of Tennessee, Knoxville).
Devina P. Sanjaya, "Global Mesh Optimization for Computation Fluid Dynamics", Intelligent and Bio-inspired Mechanics (IBiM) Seminar Series, Virtual, January 17, 2023. Invited by Sicheng He (Massachusetts Institute of Technology).
Devina P. Sanjaya, "Exploring High-Order Mesh Adaptation and Optimization Algorithms: Fundamentals and Applications", University of Notre Dame Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering Seminar, Virtual, February 1, 2022. Invited by Matthew Zahr (University of Notre Dame) and Tengfei Luo (University of Notre Dame).
Devina P. Sanjaya, "Metric-Based Mesh Optimization Strategy for High-Order, Finite-Element Meshes", 2021 SIAM Conference on Computational Science and Engineering (MS 33- Advances in High-Order Methods for High-Speed Flows), Virtual, March 1, 2021. Invited by Matthew Zahr (University of Notre Dame), Andrew Corrigan (Naval Research Laboratory), and Andrew Kercher (Naval Research Laboratory).
Krzysztof J. Fidkowski and Devina P. Sanjaya. "Goal-Oriented Curved Mesh Optimization for High-Order Finite-Element Methods". 2015 SIAM Conference on Computational Science and Engineering (MS 98 - High-Order Methods for Computational Fluid Dynamics), Salt Lake City, UT, March 15, 2015. Invited by Brian C. Vermeire (Imperial College London, UK), Antony Jameson (Stanford University), and Peter E. Vincent (Imperial College London, UK).
Devina P. Sanjaya. "The Quest for High-Quality, High-Order Meshes: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly". 2024 SIAM Annual Meeting (MS 17 - WCD: Advances in Methods Development for Computational Physics), Spokane, WA, July 9, 2024.
Devina P. Sanjaya. "Global Mesh Optimization: Is it Worth the Cost?". 2022 Midwest Numerical Analysis Day (S1 - DG Methods), Ann Arbor, MI, May 21, 2022.
Devina P. Sanjaya, Krzysztof J. Fidkowski, Laslo T. Diosady, and Scott M. Murman. "Mesh Optimization Using High-Order Metric Approximations". 2018 International Conference on Spectral and High Order Methods (MS 11 - Mesh Adaptation and Error Estimation for High-Order Methods), London, UK, July 13, 2018.
Italicized co-authors are research trainees.
Tor B.T. Burwell, Chayapat Bunterngsook, Aidan S. Lay, and Devina P. Sanjaya. "Modular Cargo Casings Engineered for Secure Medication Delivery via Lightweight Drones". 2025 NSF-REU (funded by National Science Foundation), Knoxville, TN, July 29, 2025.
Chayapat Bunterngsook, Tor B.T. Burwell, Aidan S. Lay, and Devina P. Sanjaya. "Modular Cargo Casings for Emergency First-Aid Deliveries to Point-of-Need Locations Using Lightweight Drones". 2025 NSF-REU (funded by National Science Foundation), Knoxville, TN, July 29, 2025.
Michael P. Sutton, Trenton S. Henderson, Aidan S. Lay, and Devina P. Sanjaya. "Improved Versatility of Advanced Air Mobility Vehicles". 2024 NSF-REU (funded by National Science Foundation), Knoxville, TN, July 30, 2024.
Ahadu Mengesha, Ava Snowdon, Gabe Renwick, Jacob Horn, Trenton Henderson, and Devina P. Sanjaya. "Formation Flight: Nature, Art, and Aerodynamic Efficiency". 2024 HITES12 program (funded by the Office of Naval Research), Knoxville, TN, July 12, 2024.
Devina P. Sanjaya. "Advanced Air Mobility for Naval Applications". 2023 Summer Mini-Course for High School Teachers (funded by the Office of Naval Research), Knoxville, TN, July 31, 2023.
Ashley Bancroft, Maushmi Thirumaran, Trenton S. Henderson, and Devina P. Sanjaya. "Computational Methods for Naval Applications". 2023 SEAL for Navy Summer Program (funded by the Office of Naval Research), Knoxville, TN, July 21, 2023.
Devina P. Sanjaya and Krzysztof J. Fidkowski. "Automated Mesh Adaptation for Efficient Aircraft Design". 2017 University of Michigan Engineering Graduate Symposium (Towner Session), Ann Arbor, MI, November 11, 2017.
Devina P. Sanjaya and Krzysztof J. Fidkowski. "Improving High-Order Finite Element Approximation Through Geometrical Warping". 2016 MIT-Stanford Women in Aviation Symposium, Cambridge, MA, May 25, 2016.
Devina P. Sanjaya and Henry H. Qin. "Discovery of the Source Contaminant Release". 2013 Stanford Machine Learning (CS 229), Stanford, CA, December 11, 2013.
Devina P. Sanjaya and Krzysztof J. Fidkowski. "A Computational Framework for Real-Time Assessment and Prediction of Atmospheric Contaminant Dispersion". 2010 Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE), Ann Arbor, MI, July 26, 2010.