Fluids Dynamics lies at the heart of many societal and industrial challenges with practical application in the engineering and physical sciences and further into geophysical, astrophysical, environmental and biomedical regimes. The Leeds Institute for Fluid Dynamics is a cross-disciplinary research institute that brings together expertise in a collaborative framework in order to maximise the effectiveness and impact of fluids research.
In 2021 we published a key report on the value and contribution of fluid dynamics to UK economy and society: Read
Find out more about our goals and how we plan to achieve them, and how to work with us.
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The Leeds Institute for Fluid Dynamics (LIFD) has strong links to industry and early career researcher training (see the EPSRC CDT in Fluid Dynamics at www.fluid-dynamics.leeds.ac.uk).
Our goal is to promote and support fundamental and multidisciplinary research, and to encourage collaboration and innovation to tackle Fluid Dynamics problems.
In August 2022 LIFD provided financial support to MathsWorld to develop wave tank activities, graphics and teaching materials. We are...
On 19th January the Leeds Institute for Fluid Dynamics welcomed over 60 academics, postdoctoral researchers, PhD students and research and...
We are recruiting for a new role on our management committee to support the development and implementation of the LIFD equality,...
Flow modelling research leads to innovative and profitable products and systems Flow modelling research by LIFD members has created impact...
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