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deposition (ALD). The project involves performing quantum mechanical calculations (e.g., first principles density functional theory (DFT)) to identify the structures and to understand the complex mechanisms
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of complex propulsion systems involving modeling of multi-phase flows, turbulent combustion, heat transfer, combustion, and thermo-mechanical fluid-structure interaction by further developing commercial/in
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analyze the results with the goal of quantifying the fundamental fluid mechanics of the systems and will work with computational modelers to develop a better understanding of the injection and breakup
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reactors; analyze the multi-physics aspects of nuclear fission/fusion reactors including neutronics, thermal-hydraulics, structural mechanics, and fuel behavior. Activities may involve reactor analysis
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multi-physics simulation code for propulsion applications. The candidate will perform multi-scale computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations involving two-phase flows and combustion/reaction dynamics
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research will involve synergistic collaborations with a multidisciplinary team involving engine modelers, computational fluid dynamics (CFD) experts, and computational scientists to enhance the predictive
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. The successful candidate’s research will involve synergistic collaborations within a multidisciplinary team comprised of fellow postdoctoral appointees and staff scientists with computational fluid dynamics and
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engineering and nuclear-chemical engineering systems Create new reduced-order models and submodels related to the fluid flow, heat transfer, thermochemistry, and electrochemistry in multiphase systems Use