Dr. Dan Meiron

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Biography

Professor Dan Meiron specializes in the computational modeling of fundamental fluid mechanical phenomena. His research interests primarily include shock-driven flow instabilities, turbulence, and simulation approaches relevant to high strain rate solid mechanics. He is particularly invested in the development of adaptive numerical methods for flows that are suitable for high-performance computation, enhancing the fidelity and efficiency of computational fluid dynamics. Throughout his career, he has contributed to the fields of Aeronautics and Applied Computational Mathematics, and he actively represents graduate and undergraduate options within these disciplines. Professor Meiron's work is critical for understanding complex fluid interactions and advancing computational techniques in aerospace applications.

Research Interests

Courses

Ae/ACM/ME 232 ab – Computational Fluid Dynamics Ae 233 – Hydrodynamic Stability ACM 95/100 ab – Introductory Methods Applied Mathematics Physical Sciences

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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