The seminar is sponsored by NYU-ECNU Institute of Mathematical Sciences at NYU Shanghai.
Abstract:
Problems of heat and mass transfer in solid bodies have been well studied since Fourier and Newton's time, however switching the medium from solid to fluid introduces many fascinating phenomena. In this talk, I will first discuss the recent developments towards the understanding of natural convection, which is one of the three means for heat transfer in fluids. Several experimental studies together with previous works at the Applied Maths Lab will be presented. I will also introduce my recent work on the dissolution of materials in fluid flows as an example of mass transfer in fluids. Such processes are poorly understood due to the coupled dynamics of the flow and receding surface. Finally, some ongoing works about the dissolution in still water will be discussed.
Biography:
Mr. Jinzi (Mac) Huang is a PHD student at the Applied Maths Lab, Courant Institute. Mr. Huang’s research interests are experimental physics and related mathematical problems.