Are there any research opportunities in fluid dynamics?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion centers around research opportunities in fluid dynamics and considerations for undergraduate majors related to this field. Participants explore various academic paths and related fields that incorporate fluid dynamics concepts.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Technical explanation, Conceptual clarification

Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses interest in fluid dynamics and inquires about research opportunities and suitable undergraduate majors.
  • Another participant suggests that chemical engineering could be a good major for studying fluid dynamics, mentioning the relevance of fluid flow in limnology, the study of lakes.
  • A different perspective is offered regarding physics as a major, noting that fluid dynamics courses are available but not typically required.
  • Space plasma physics is proposed as an interesting alternative, highlighting the treatment of plasmas as fluids and the inclusion of magnetic properties through magnetohydrodynamic equations.
  • A brief mention of geothermal reservoir modeling is made, suggesting it as a relevant area of research related to fluid dynamics.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants present various viewpoints on suitable majors and fields related to fluid dynamics, but there is no consensus on a single best path or specific research opportunities.

Contextual Notes

The discussion does not resolve the specific research opportunities available in fluid dynamics or the best undergraduate major, leaving these aspects open for further exploration.

Who May Find This Useful

Students considering a career in fluid dynamics, those interested in related fields such as chemical engineering or space plasma physics, and individuals exploring research opportunities in these areas.

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I am very interested in fluid dynamics. Are there any research opportunities in fluid dynamics? And what should I major in undergrad? Thanks.
 
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When I was grad-school shopping, I learned about a field called limnology; it's the study of lakes. Fluid flow is very important here, so you'd learn a lot of fluid dynamics. If you want to study fluid dynamics, chemical engineering might be a good major. You could major in physics and take fluid dynamics as an elective (there are physics courses in fluid dynamics, but they generally aren't required courses).

If you like fluid dynamics, you might also consider space plasma physics. Plasma physicists treat space plasmas as fluids for the purposes of mathematical description. But there's a twist that makes it even more fun: the fluids are magnetic. Central to space physics are the magnetohydrodynamic equations, which take plasmas' fluid and magnetic properties into account. You might want to check it out.
 
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wilsonchan, from your name, i guess you are a chinese, right?
are u living in the US or china or hong kong?
 
Oil.

Geothermal reservoir modelling -- stick it into google.
 

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