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Hydrodynamic Metamaterials for Fluid Flows (HMFF)

  • Name (Acronym)
    Hydrodynamic Metamaterials for Fluid Flows (HMFF)
  • ECTS
    3
  • Contact E-mail
    guido.zolezzi@unitn.it, giulio.dolcetti@unitn.it, niccolo.ragno@unitn.it
  • Teachers
    Prof. ZOLEZZI Guido, Dr. DOLCETTI Giulio, Dr. RAGNO Niccolò
  • Syllabus
    ESSE3 Page
  • Institution
    DICAM, University of Trento
  • Study Program
    MAII M3
  • Degree
    Postgraduate
  • Language
    English

ABSTRACT

Hydrodynamic metamaterials are artificial materials that can alter the physical properties of fluid flow such as effective viscosity, density, or permeability in unique and innovative ways. For such reasons, they have received considerable attention in the last years because of their novel flow control capabilities. In this course, the theory and principles of hydrodynamic metamaterials are first introduced. Then, the different functions that can be realized through hydrodynamic metamaterials (e.g., microfluidics, exotic fluids, hydrodynamic cloaking) will be illustrated by considering porous media, non-porous media, creeping flows, and non-creeping flows.

 

COURSE CONTENT

  • Introduction to hydrodynamic metamaterials
  • Analysis and design of hydrodynamic metamaterials
  • Application of hydrodynamic metamaterials and flow control capabilities

 

TEACHING ACTIVITIES

The teaching activity includes theoretical lessons and practical examples. The exam consists of a written test with multiple-choice questions on the topics of the course.

 

FURTHER READINGS

  1. G. K. Batchelor, “An Introduction to Fluid Dynamics”, Ed: Cambridge University Press, 1967.
  2. L. D. Landau & E. M. Lifshitz, “Fluid Mechanics”, Ed: Pergamon Press.
  3. R. B. Bird, W. E. Steward, & E. N. Lightfoot, “Transport Phenomena”, Ed: John Wiley & Sons, 1960.
  4. J. Lighthill, “Waves in Fluids”, Ed: Cambridge University Press, 1978.
  5. C. C. Mei, M. Stiassnie and D. K.-P. Yue, “Theory and Applications of Ocean Surface Waves. Part I: Linear Aspects”, Ed: World Scientific, 2005.
Each registered participant acknowledges that the material distributed in the frame of the courses, available for the duration of the current edition of the Postgraduate program, is protected by copyright and delivered for educational purposes and personal use only. The participant agrees and undertakes not to forward, publish, disclose, distribute, disseminate – in any form or manner – such a material without written consent of the author(s) of the material. Unless otherwise explicitly allowed by the speaker in written form, no recordings of the online lectures can be made.

Course Information

Date:  20 March – 21 March 2025 (15 hours)
Format:  The course is offered on-site and on-line (synchronous and asynchronous) with video recordings, hand-outs, etc. of the lectures available off-line

Registration Information

UniTN Students:  Free
EXTERNAL Students:  216 Eu: First course
180 Eu: Every course from the second one

The fees include the course teaching, video recordings, hand-outs, etc. (*).

Registration Procedure for UniTN Students

Please contact the Student Support Office of your Department/Centre/School to include the course in your study plan.

Registration Procedure for EXTERNAL Students

Step 1: Register a "guest" type account (@guest.unitn.it)

  • Should you still not have a UniTN account, you have to register and log in with your SPID identity or CIE (electronic ID card). If you cannot use SPID or CIE, please create your own UniTN account.

Step 2: Enroll to a Single UniTN Course

  • Complete the online application through the dedicated webpage.
    In the application form (Section "Teaching Activities") put the following information:
    • Name of single class/teaching activity: Hydrodynamic Metamaterials for Fluid Flows
    • Code of single class/teaching activity: M220_11
    • Degree course to which the teaching activity is associated: [M220] Master in Multifunctional Metamaterials and Metastructures
  • Once received the outcome of the application (1-3 days), login into ESSE3 with your "guest" account user-name and password. Then, pay the bulletin you find in Administrative Office – Payments.

NOTES:

(*) Each registered participant acknowledges that the material distributed in the frame of the courses, available for the duration of the current edition of the Postgraduate program, is protected by copyright and delivered for educational purposes and personal use only. The participant agrees and undertakes not to forward, publish, disclose, distribute, disseminate – in any form or manner – such a material without written consent of the author(s) of the material. Unless otherwise explicitly allowed by the speaker in written form, no recordings of the online lectures can be made.