Microorganism locomotion: part II - simulation via immersed boundary method

• Grant number: 14/14410-9
• Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Scientific Initiation
• Start date: September 01, 2014
• End date: June 30, 2015
• Field of knowledge: Physical Sciences and Mathematics - Mathematics - Applied Mathematics
• Principal Investigator: Alexandre Megiorin Roma
• Grantee: Rodrigo Macena e Silva
• Host Institution: Instituto de Matemática e Estatística (IME). Universidade de São Paulo (USP). São Paulo , SP, Brazil

Abstract

The proposed project aims to simulate fluid dynamics based on the Immersed Boundary Method, studying the interaction between a fluid and elastic structures immersed in it. This project will introduce the student to biofluiddynamic, a not so common undergraduate subject, preparing him to pursue an academic career in the field.