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Leeds Institute for Fluid Dynamics
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 the report
Want to find out more about the benefits of LIFD membership and how to sign up as an internal member or external affiliate member? You can visit our 'LIFD Membership – benefits and how to join' page
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EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Future Fluid Dynamics
The Leeds Institute for Fluid Dynamics (LIFD) has strong links to industry and early career researcher training (see the EPSRC CDT in Future 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.
News
How will AI transform weather forecasting in Africa?
LIFD members Dr Michael Baidu and Prof Doug Parker were invited speakers on a recent panel discussion "How will AI transform weather forecasting in Africa?" hosted at AI...
LIFD becomes member of ERCOFTAC
The Leeds Institute for Fluid Dynamics is pleased to announce membership of the ERCOFTAC (European research community on flow, turbulence and combustion). Members participate in a...
AI and Data-driven Methods for Health Challenges Workshop
On the 3rd April the Leeds Institute of Fluid Dynamics (LIFD) were pleased to welcome over fifty academic and professional services colleagues to the LIFD-sponsored...