Fluid-Structure Interaction
( 30 Modules )

Module #1
Introduction to Fluid-Structure Interaction
Overview of FSI, importance, and applications

Module #2
Mathematical Formulation of FSI
Governing equations for fluid flow and structural mechanics

Module #3
Types of FSI Problems
Classification of FSI problems:one-way, two-way, and strongly coupled

Module #4
FSI Phenomena and Examples
Illustrative examples of FSI in nature and engineering

Module #5
Numerical Methods for FSI
Overview of numerical methods for FSI:finite element, finite volume, and lattice Boltzmann

Module #6
Fluid Dynamics Fundamentals
Navier-Stokes equations, turbulence, and boundary layers

Module #7
Incompressible and Compressible Flows
Differences and implications for FSI

Module #8
Boundary Conditions for Fluid Flow
No-slip, slip, and free-surface boundary conditions

Module #9
Fluid Flow Solvers
Finite element, finite volume, and lattice Boltzmann methods for fluid flow

Module #10
Turbulence Modeling
RANS, LES, and DNS approaches for turbulent flows

Module #11
Structural Mechanics Fundamentals
Linear and nonlinear elasticity, stress, and strain

Module #12
Beam, Plate, and Shell Theories
Simplifications and assumptions for structural analysis

Module #13
Structural Solvers
Finite element method for structural analysis

Module #14
Material Properties and Nonlinearities
Elastic and inelastic material behavior, nonlinear structural analysis

Module #15
Dynamic Analysis of Structures
Modal analysis, forced vibration, and dynamic stability

Module #16
One-Way Coupling:Fluid-Structure Interaction
Forced vibration, fluid-induced vibration, and aeroelasticity

Module #17
Two-Way Coupling:Strongly Coupled FSI
Partitioned and monolithic approaches, added-mass and FSI solvers

Module #18
Iterative and Parallel Solution Methods
Efficient iterative methods and parallel processing for FSI

Module #19
FSI in Multiphase Flows
FSI in flows with multiple phases:gas, liquid, and solid

Module #20
FSI in Complex Geometries
Challenges and strategies for FSI in complex geometries

Module #21
Aerodynamics and Aeroacoustics
FSI in aerodynamics, aeroacoustics, and wind engineering

Module #22
Hydrodynamics and Ocean Engineering
FSI in hydrodynamics, ocean engineering, and marine renewable energy

Module #23
Biological and Biomedical Applications
FSI in biological systems, biomedical devices, and medical imaging

Module #24
Fluid-Structure Interaction in Energy Systems
FSI in energy systems:wind turbines, pipelines, and nuclear reactors

Module #25
Fluid-Structure Interaction in Aerospace Engineering
FSI in aerospace engineering:aircraft, spacecraft, and propulsion systems

Module #26
Stochastic FSI and Uncertainty Quantification
Methods for stochastic FSI and uncertainty quantification

Module #27
Machine Learning and FSI
Applications of machine learning in FSI:reduced-order modeling and surrogate-based optimization

Module #28
Multiscale and Multiphysics FSI
Coupling FSI with other physical phenomena:thermal, electromagnetic, and chemical

Module #29
Project Development:Formulation and Modeling
Guided project development:formulation, modeling, and numerical implementation

Module #30
Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion
Planning next steps in Fluid-Structure Interaction career

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