Microorganism locomotion: Part I - theory and essential numerical methods
| Grant number: | 14/14410-9 |
| Support type: | Scholarships in Brazil - Scientific Initiation |
| Effective date (Start): | September 01, 2014 |
| Effective date (End): | June 30, 2015 |
| Field of knowledge: | Physical Sciences and Mathematics - Mathematics |
| Principal Investigator: | Alexandre Megiorin Roma |
| Grantee: | Rodrigo Macena e Silva |
| Home 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. | |