Dr. Stephen Tullis, PhD, PEng
Fluids Research Lab
My group is doing research in fluid dynamics, both computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and experiments. Complex flows with multiple physical and chemical interactions are of particular interest, so although the applications look very diverse, there are underlying similarities in modelling and experimental approaches.
Topics of current interest include:
multiphase metallurgical flows
nuclear thermalhydraulics
blade hydrodynamics particularly in sports applications (rowing, sailing, sprint canoe/kayak)
wind turbines, particularly vertical axis turbines
fluid structure interaction
DNS, LES and RANS modeling of particulate flow
Previous work includes:
DNS and LES of turbulent premixed combustion
turbulent boundary layer drag reduction
More details are available in the research pages.
I teach two undergraduate courses: Mech 4U3 Compressible Flow & Turbomachinery (Fall) and Mech 4AA3 Aerodynamics (Winter) and supervise 2-3 Mech 4M6 Capstone projects . I also teach a graduate course on turbulence and turbulence modelling during the Winter Term. See courses for details and links.
Current Opportunities:
MSc or PhD positions in unsteady hydrodynamics for sports applications. Experience with competitive sport (rowing, canoe, sailing) is a definite asset, besides a mechanical / fluid mechanics background
MSc and PhD positions in modelling of multiphase flows in steelmaking.