Michigan
Technological University
Department of Mathematical Sciences
Department of Mathematical Sciences
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Michigan
Technological University
Department of Mathematical Sciences |
Kathleen Feigl
Kathleen Feigl's research focuses on the modeling and simulation of multi-phase and viscoelastic flows, such as emulsions and polymeric fluids. The main goals of her work are the development and analysis of rheological models, and the development and use of accurate, efficient, stable and convergent numerical techniques for computing two-phase flows and viscoelastic flows. The two-phase flow simulations are used to study single drop dynamics in simple and complex flows, drop formation in micro T-channels, and drop behavior in sprays. The single-phase viscoelastic flow simulations are used to evaluate rheological models and study viscoelastic behavior in complex geometries. The numerical techniques she employs includes finite element methods, finite volume methods, boundary integral methods, volume-of-fluid methods, and level set methods.