{"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":"2026-04-26T12:35:46","modified_gmt":"2026-04-26T12:35:46","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":"<p><strong>ClusterDEM Multiphysics Flow Research<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><em>\u2014Founded in 2009\u2014<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>We are <a href=\"https:\/\/clusterdem.ubi.pt\/?page_id=2435\">hiring!! apply soon<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>At <strong>ClusterDEM<\/strong>, we are dedicated to pioneering <strong>multiphysics flow research<\/strong>, combining <strong>computational modeling and experimental validation<\/strong> to push the boundaries of aerospace propulsion, fluid dynamics, and advanced engineering systems. <strong>Founded in 2009 by Prof. Jos\u00e9 C. P\u00e1scoa<\/strong>, our research group has grown into a dynamic center of excellence, now coordinated by <strong>Prof. Mohammadmahdi Abdollahzadehsangroudi<\/strong> and <strong>Prof. Rodrigues<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3>A State-of-the-Art Laboratory for Multiphysics Research<\/h3>\n<p><strong>ClusterDEM Lab<\/strong>, part of the <a href=\"https:\/\/aerospace.ubi.pt\/\"><strong>C-MAST \u2013 Centre for Mechanical and Aerospace Sciences and Technologies<\/strong><\/a> at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ubi.pt\/\"><strong>University of Beira Interior<\/strong><\/a>, is equipped with <strong>High-Performance Computing (HPC) clusters<\/strong> and advanced <strong>experimental facilities<\/strong> to conduct cutting-edge research in:<br \/>\n\u2714 <strong>Transitional, turbulent, and high-speed compressible flows<\/strong><br \/>\n\u2714 <strong>Magnetoplasmadynamic (MPD) flows<\/strong><br \/>\n\u2714 <strong>Plasma-assisted flow control and propulsion<\/strong><br \/>\nOur approach integrates <strong>numerical simulations<\/strong> with <strong>experimental validation<\/strong>, ensuring that our research leads to real-world innovations.<\/p>\n<h3>Research &amp; Applications<\/h3>\n<p>Our studies cover a broad range of applications, including:<br \/>\n\ud83d\ude80 <strong>MPD Thrusters<\/strong> \u2013 Revolutionizing space propulsion systems<br \/>\n\u2699 <strong>Inverse Gas Turbine Blade Design<\/strong> \u2013 Enhancing efficiency and performance<br \/>\n\u2708 <strong>Innovative Propulsion Systems<\/strong> \u2013 Developing next-generation aerospace technologies<br \/>\n\ud83d\udd2c <strong>MHD Turbulent Flow in Propulsion Nozzles<\/strong> \u2013 Improving propulsion efficiency<br \/>\n\ud83d\udca8 <strong>Turbulent Flow in Pumps<\/strong> \u2013 Advancing industrial fluid dynamics<br \/>\n\ud83d\ude97 <strong>Vehicle Aerodynamics<\/strong> \u2013 Optimizing aerodynamics for transportation and mobility<\/p>\n<h3>Our Evolution Over the Years<\/h3>\n<h4>\ud83d\udcf8 2012 \u2013 The Early Days<\/h4>\n<p><em><img fetchpriority=\"high\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-1417\" src=\"https:\/\/clusterdem.ubi.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/mefte.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\"> &nbsp;<\/em><br \/>\n<strong>Caption:<\/strong> <em>ClusterDEM&#8217;s first research team in 2011, led by Prof. Jos\u00e9 C. P\u00e1scoa, laying the foundation for groundbreaking research in computational fluid dynamics.<\/em><\/p>\n<h4>\ud83d\udcf8 2018 \u2013 A Growing Team<\/h4>\n<p><em><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-1417\" src=\"https:\/\/clusterdem.ubi.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/2018-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clusterdem.ubi.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/2018-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/clusterdem.ubi.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/2018-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/clusterdem.ubi.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/2018-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/clusterdem.ubi.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/2018-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/clusterdem.ubi.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/2018.jpg 2040w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/> &nbsp;<\/em><br \/>\n<strong>Caption:<\/strong> <em>ClusterDEM&#8217;s first research team in 2018 at annual lunch.<\/em><\/p>\n<h4>\ud83d\udcf8 2022 \u2013 A Growing Team<\/h4>\n<p><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-1418\" src=\"https:\/\/clusterdem.ubi.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/2019-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clusterdem.ubi.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/2019-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/clusterdem.ubi.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/2019-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/clusterdem.ubi.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/2019-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/clusterdem.ubi.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/2019-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/clusterdem.ubi.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/2019.jpg 2016w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><br \/>\n<strong>Caption:<\/strong> <em>By 2020, ClusterDEM had expanded significantly, integrating new research areas, collaborations, and state-of-the-art numerical and experimental capabilities.<\/em><\/p>\n<h4>\ud83d\udcf8 2024 \u2013 Team participation in ECCOMAS confernace<\/h4>\n<p><em><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-1422\" src=\"https:\/\/clusterdem.ubi.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/1717875257372-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clusterdem.ubi.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/1717875257372-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/clusterdem.ubi.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/1717875257372-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/clusterdem.ubi.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/1717875257372-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/clusterdem.ubi.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/1717875257372.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/em><br \/>\n<strong>Caption:<\/strong> <em>Today, ClusterDEM organized special topic symposium at ECCOMAS.<\/em><\/p>\n<h4>\ud83d\udcf8 2026 \u2013 The Present &amp; Future<\/h4>\n<p><em><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-1422\" src=\"https:\/\/clusterdem.ubi.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-23-at-12.00.48-4-scaled-e1777206252256.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\"><\/em><br \/>\n<strong>Caption:<\/strong> <em>Today, ClusterDEM continues its mission under the leadership of Prof. Mohammadmahdi Abdollahzadehsangroudi and Prof. Rodrigues, driving innovation in multiphysics flow research.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><br \/>\n<\/em><em><\/em><\/p>\n<p>Whether you\u2019re a <strong>researcher, industry partner, or student<\/strong> passionate about multiphysics flow research, <strong>ClusterDEM welcomes you to be part of our journey<\/strong>.<br \/>\n\ud83d\ude80 <strong>Explore our latest research, projects, and publications. 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