Onlykashmir.in News Desk
The Department of Civil Engineering and the Department of Mathematics at the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar on Monday jointly organised a guest lecture on “Advances in Computational Fluid Dynamics: From Mesoscale Modelling to Real-World Engineering Applications”. The programme brought together faculty members, researchers and students for an exchange on one of the fastest-evolving areas of modern engineering.
The lecture was delivered by Prof. Dhiraj V. Patil, Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical, Materials and Aerospace Engineering at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Dharwad. Director NIT Srinagar Prof. Anurag Misra attended the programme as the chief guest.
Prof. Patil focused on emerging computational approaches for understanding and simulating complex fluid-flow phenomena and their use in contemporary engineering. Key areas covered included mesoscale modelling, particle-based techniques such as the Lattice Boltzmann Method and the Discrete Element Method (DEM), thermal and multiphase fluid flows, non-Newtonian fluids, turbulence and high-speed flows.
The session underlined the growing role of computational fluid dynamics (CFD) in addressing complex engineering problems, developing predictive models and bridging the gap between theoretical modelling and practical applications. It also explored the relevance of computational methods across civil, mechanical and aerospace engineering, showing how techniques developed in one discipline can solve challenges in another.
Addressing the gathering, Prof. Misra appreciated the initiative and emphasised the importance of expert lectures and interdisciplinary engagement in strengthening research, technical learning and academic collaboration at the institute.
Prof. J. A. Bhat, Head of the Department of Civil Engineering, and Dr. Zamrooda Jabeen, Head and Associate Professor in the Department of Mathematics, also attended. Dr. Vivek, Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering, and Dr. Atendra Kumar, Assistant Professor in the Department of Mathematics, contributed to organising the event.
Computational fluid dynamics has become central to the design of structures and systems that interact with flowing air and water, from hydraulic works and drainage networks to aircraft components and industrial equipment. For a region like Kashmir, where rivers, lakes and mountain terrain shape infrastructure planning, numerical simulation of fluid behaviour carries obvious relevance for civil engineers and researchers.
The programme gave participants an opportunity to learn about recent developments in computational modelling and numerical simulation, while encouraging knowledge exchange between the two participating departments and the invited expert. It concluded with an emphasis on fostering interdisciplinary research, strengthening computational capabilities and promoting the application of innovative numerical methods to real-world engineering challenges.
