{"id":24,"date":"2018-03-05T20:55:33","date_gmt":"2018-03-05T20:55:33","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wordpress.ubi.pt\/clusterdem\/?page_id=24"},"modified":"2026-07-24T14:19:35","modified_gmt":"2026-07-24T14:19:35","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/clusterdem.ubi.pt\/","title":{"rendered":"Welcome to ClusterDEM \u2013 Advancing Multiphysics Flow Research Since 2009"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
\n \n \n

ClusterDEM Multiphysics Flow Research<\/h1>\n

\u2014 Founded in 2009 \u2014<\/p>\n \n \n

\n \ud83d\udce2 We are hiring!<\/span> \n Apply soon →<\/a>\n <\/div>\n\n \n

\n At ClusterDEM, we are dedicated to pioneering multiphysics flow research, combining computational modeling and experimental validation to push the boundaries of aerospace propulsion, fluid dynamics, and advanced engineering systems. Founded in 2009 by Prof. Jos\u00e9 C. P\u00e1scoa, our research group has grown into a dynamic center of excellence, now coordinated by Prof. Mohammadmahdi Abdollahzadehsangroudi and Prof. Rodrigues.\n <\/p>\n\n \n

\n \"LinkedIn\"<\/a>\n \"Facebook\"<\/a>\n \"YouTube\"<\/a>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n \n \n
\n

A State-of-the-Art Laboratory for Multiphysics Research<\/h2>\n

\n ClusterDEM Lab, part of the C-MAST \u2013 Centre for Mechanical and Aerospace Sciences and Technologies<\/a> at the University of Beira Interior<\/a>, is equipped with High-Performance Computing (HPC) clusters and advanced experimental facilities to conduct cutting-edge research.\n <\/p>\n

\n
\u2714 Transitional, turbulent, and high-speed compressible flows<\/div>\n
\u2714 Magnetoplasmadynamic (MPD) flows<\/div>\n
\u2714 Plasma-assisted flow control and propulsion<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

Our approach integrates numerical simulations with experimental validation, ensuring that our research leads to real-world innovations.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n \n

Research & Applications<\/h2>\n
\n \n
\n

\ud83d\ude80 MPD Thrusters<\/h3>\n

Revolutionizing space propulsion systems through electromagnetic acceleration computational modeling.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n

\n

\u2699 Inverse Gas Turbine Blade Design<\/h3>\n

Enhancing geometric aerodynamic efficiency, heat tolerance, and lifecycle performance profiles.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n

\n

\u2708 Innovative Propulsion Systems<\/h3>\n

Developing next-generation clean, plasma-assisted configurations for regional and deep aerospace transport.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n

\n

\ud83d\udd2c MHD Turbulent Flow in Propulsion Nozzles<\/h3>\n

Improving acceleration profiles and stabilizing exhaust flow bounds under complex thermal stress fields.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n

\n

\ud83d\udca8 Turbulent Flow in Pumps<\/h3>\n

Advancing industrial fluid dynamics frameworks, limiting cavitation, and maximizing pressure distribution fields.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n

\n

\ud83d\ude97 Vehicle Aerodynamics<\/h3>\n

Optimizing drag reduction, downforce optimization, and wake boundary physics across modern mobility systems.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

\n \n \n

Our Evolution Over the Years<\/h2>\n

Tracing our physical growth, academic legacy, and conference presence from our foundation forward.<\/p>\n \n

\n \n \n
\n \"ClusterDEM\n

\ud83d\udcf8 2012 \u2013 The Early Days<\/h4>\n

Caption:<\/strong> ClusterDEM’s first research team in 2011, led by Prof. Jos\u00e9 C. P\u00e1scoa, laying the foundation for groundbreaking research in computational fluid dynamics.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n \n

\n \"ClusterDEM\n

\ud83d\udcf8 2018 \u2013 A Growing Team<\/h4>\n

Caption:<\/strong> ClusterDEM’s first research team in 2018 at annual lunch.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n \n

\n \"ClusterDEM\n

\ud83d\udcf8 2022 \u2013 Expanded Collaborations<\/h4>\n

Caption:<\/strong> By 2020, ClusterDEM had expanded significantly, integrating new research areas, collaborations, and state-of-the-art numerical and experimental capabilities.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n \n

\n \"ClusterDEM\n

\ud83d\udcf8 2024 \u2013 ECCOMAS Conference<\/h4>\n

Caption:<\/strong> Today, ClusterDEM organized special topic symposium at ECCOMAS.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n \n

\n \"ClusterDEM\n

\ud83d\udcf8 2026 \u2013 The Present & Future<\/h4>\n

Caption:<\/strong> Today, ClusterDEM continues its mission under the leadership of Prof. Mohammadmahdi Abdollahzadehsangroudi and Prof. Rodrigues, driving innovation in multiphysics flow research.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n \n

\n

Whether you\u2019re a researcher, industry partner, or student passionate about multiphysics flow research…<\/h3>\n

ClusterDEM welcomes you to be part of our journey.<\/p>\n

\ud83d\ude80 Explore our latest research, projects, and publications. Let\u2019s innovate together!<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

ClusterDEM Multiphysics Flow Research \u2014 Founded in 2009 \u2014 \ud83d\udce2 We are hiring! Apply soon → At ClusterDEM, we are dedicated to pioneering multiphysics flow research, combining computational modeling and experimental validation to push the boundaries of aerospace propulsion, fluid dynamics, and advanced engineering systems. Founded in 2009 by Prof. Jos\u00e9 C. P\u00e1scoa, our research […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"site-sidebar-layout":"no-sidebar","site-content-layout":"","ast-site-content-layout":"full-width-container","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"disabled","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","ast-disable-related-posts":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"set","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-24","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/clusterdem.ubi.pt\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/24","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/clusterdem.ubi.pt\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/clusterdem.ubi.pt\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/clusterdem.ubi.pt\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/clusterdem.ubi.pt\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=24"}],"version-history":[{"count":107,"href":"https:\/\/clusterdem.ubi.pt\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/24\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3206,"href":"https:\/\/clusterdem.ubi.pt\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/24\/revisions\/3206"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/clusterdem.ubi.pt\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=24"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}