Advanced Hydrodynamics & Predictive Ocean Simulations
Theme 2 focuses on cutting-edge computational and experimental methods in ocean engineering and physical oceanography. As coastal and offshore operations expand into deeper waters and face intensified climate-driven extremes, high-fidelity hydrodynamic modelling and real-time ocean observation are paramount.
This track provides an international platform for high-impact research encompassing Navier-Stokes solvers, Smoothed Particle Hydrodynamics (SPH), coupled wave-current-structure interactions, biomimetic fish hydrodynamics, and deep-sea vehicle maneuvering. Special emphasis is placed on predictive numerical simulations of tropical cyclones, storm surges, and tsunami run-up dynamics in the Indian Ocean, Bay of Bengal, and Arabian Sea.
Key Topic Areas for Abstract Submission
Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
LES, RANS, and DNS simulations of complex multiphase turbulent flows, vortex-induced vibrations (VIV), wave impact loading, and free-surface flows.
Fluid–Structure Interaction (FSI)
Coupled dynamic analysis of offshore floating wind platforms, compliant cage nets, riser systems, mooring lines, and seabed pipeline dynamics.
Marine & Biomimetic Hydrodynamics
Resistance, seakeeping, and maneuvering of high-speed naval craft, unmanned surface vehicles (USVs), Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs), and fish propulsion hydrodynamics.
Extreme Marine Events & Storm Surges
Numerical simulation and forecast modelling of tropical cyclones, storm surges, meteotsunamis, and wave run-up on threatened coastal embankments.
Ocean Wave-Current Dynamics
Spectral wave modelling (SWAN, WAVEWATCH III), estuarine non-linear wave transformation, internal waves, and nearshore circulation dynamics.
Ocean Observation & Data Assimilation
Moored buoy networks, HF radar current mapping, satellite altimetry assimilation, Argo float telemetry, and deep-ocean observation arrays.