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About This Course
This course aims to build the skills, knowledge and expertise of the APPLY Consortium Partner Higher Education Institutions based in India, Malaysia and Thailand by transferring of experience and good practices from the FOODI EU Higher Education Institutions (Cranfield University, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya and University of Patras.
About This Course
In the realm of engineering and scientific research, Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) stands as an important tool in the design and analysis of various systems. Its applications pertain to various engineering sectors including manufacturing, aerospace, automotive and extend beyond to environmental and biomedicine. Recognizing its significance, there is a growing demand for proficient CFD practitioners in academia and industry alike.
This course aims to equip the APPLY academic staff members with the requisite skills and knowledge to exploit the potential of CFD. By doing so, it seeks to inform on the advancements in fluid dynamics research and applications across diverse fields.
To this end, this course will facilitate the exchange of knowledge and experiences offered by the APPLY EU Higher Education Institutions (Cranfield University, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya and University of Patras). It will provide academic staff with the skills, resources, and networks necessary to excel in the realm of Computational Fluid Dynamics, and cultivate a new generation of CFD practitioners by investing in the professional development of educators and researchers.
What you'll learn
- Understanding the core ideas and definitions of CFD.
- How to introduce the necessary technical skills for CFD applications.
- The importance of soft skills and how to cultivate them
- How to approach interdisciplinary teaching.
- How to model real world applications into CFD problems.
- The importance of open-source software and community-based groups.
- How to foster creativity and an innovative mindset.
- How to be more mindful and reflective in your teaching preparation, approach and practice.
- Generating interest in STEM subjects via an interactive learning journey.
- How to be a leader in Engineering Educational contexts.
- Insights into high performance computing.
Syllabus
- Section 1: Linking CFD with mathematics
- Section 2: Preparing hand-on courses for CFD teaching
- Section 3: Interactive and Active Learning Tools in Engineering Modules
- Section 4: Introductory Course of OpenFOAM software
- Pre-recorded Webinars
Requirements
This online course targets Academics and technical staff of the of the APPLY Consortium Partner Higher Education Institutions based in and Thailand, Malaysia and India.