Dr. Dan Meiron

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Biography

Professor Dan Meiron is the Fletcher Jones Professor in the Department of Aeronautics at the California Institute of Technology. His research primarily focuses on computational modeling of fundamental fluid mechanical phenomena. He has particular interests in shock-driven flow instabilities, turbulence, and simulation methods in high-strain-rate solid mechanics. Professor Meiron actively develops adaptive numerical methods for flows suitable for high-performance computation, aiming to advance the understanding of complex fluid dynamics. His commitment to education and mentorship in the field is reflected in his role as a Graduate Option Representative for Aeronautics and an Undergraduate Option Representative for Aerospace Engineering.

Research Interests

Courses

Computational Fluid Dynamics Hydrodynamic Stability Introductory Methods Applied Mathematics Aerospace Engineering Seminar Special Topics Fluid Mechanics

Requirements for California Institute of Technology

Doctorate Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or equivalent Strong background in mathematics and physical sciences
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