The 16th edition of Computing+ Seminar was held on Jul 13, 2023. Dr Hudong Chen, Chief Scientific Officer of Fluids of SIMULIA, Dassault Systems presented his work Lattice Boltzmann Methods, Simulation Software, and Impact on Frontier Industrial Applications. The seminar was chaired by Dr. Anxiong Liu from Computing+ Engineering Laboratory, Shanghai Institute for Advanced Study, Zhejiang University (SIAS ZJU). Professor Luo Kun, Deputy Director of the Institute, together with young researchers from Zhejiang University and Shanghai Jiaotong University participated in the seminar both on site and online.
Lattice Boltzmann methods (LBM) was created nearly 30 years ago, and now it is one of the major computational methods for simulation of fluid flows and beyond. Furthermore, it is now the core technology in a world leading fluid simulation software, making a significant impact in many important industrial domains, ranging from grand vehicle aerodynamics, aerospace, and energy and materials, and etc, resulting from the advancements in Lattice Boltzmann methods beyond its fundamental capabilities. On the other hand, computer simulation is becoming an essential part of advanced industrial engineering process worldwide. Engineering development would not be possible without simulation as a virtual twin.
Dr Chen described the basic concept of the LBM and its current applications in detail, and mentioned the history of LBM-based simulation software development. In addition, he discussed a few key requirements for simulation software R&D and commercialization. Dr Chen aslo shared his insights on how to bridge the gap between academia and industry when facing various prorities, and how researchers balance the demands from basic scientific issues and industrial end users.
The audiences echoed with Dr Chen’s experiences, and interacted with him during Q&A session. Dr Chen patiently answered all questions and engaged in an intense discussion with audiences onsite and online. The seminar was a success and continues the tradition of the Computing+ series.
About “Computing+” Seminar
The revolution characterized by intelligent computing has continued to drive the pervasive application of algorithms and computing power to information, life, and physical sciences, accelerating the construction of a joint world of human, physical world, intelligent machine and digital information science.
In this light, Shanghai Institute for Advanced Study, Zhejiang University launched 'Computing+' seminar series, inviting academics to share latest developments and exchange ideas and thoughts to further explore the intersections of computing with life sciences, engineering and social sciences.