Multiphase and Climate-Change Phenomena in Environmental Fluid Dynamics

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Guest Editors

Associate Prof. Jaan H Pu

Email: J.H.Pu1@bradford.ac.uk

Affiliation: Associate Professor, Faculty of Engineering and Digital Technologies, University of Bradford, UK.

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Research Interests: Numerical and laboratory approaches to represent various water engineering applications which include the naturally compound riverine flow, sediment transport, scouring and vegetated flow. 

Dr. Prashanth Reddy Hanmaiahgari

Email: hpr@civil.iitkgp.ac.in

Affiliation: Associate Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, IIT Kharagpur, Kharagpur, India

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Research Interests: Turbulence and Fluvial Hydraulics, Mechanics of Sediment Transport, Unsteady flows in pipelines, Water Distribution Networks, Open Channel Flow Hydraulics

Dr. Manish Pandey

Email: mpandey@civil.iitkgp.ac.in

Affiliation: Assistant Professor, Department of Civil Engineering Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, India.

Homepage: https:// http://www.beta.iitkgp.ac.in/cv/ce-mpandey

Research Interests: Open Channel Hydraulics, Fluvial Hydraulics, Sediment Transport, Experimental Hydraulics

Dr. Mohd Adib Mohammad Razi

Email: adib@uthm.edu.my

Affiliation: Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Civil Engineering and Built Environment, Universiti Tun Hussain Onn, Malaysia. 

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Research Interests: Flood Inundation Model; Hydraulic and Hydrology Engineering; Fluid Mechanic; Water Resources; Coastal Engineering

Dr. Nima Ikani

Email: n.ikani@bradford.ac.uk

Affiliation: Doctoral Researcher, Faculty of Engineering and Digital Technologies, University of Bradford, UK.

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Research Interests: Numerical modelling captures riverine flows and floodplain dynamics, Sediment transport focuses on erosion and deposition processes, Scouring studies develop predictive models for hydraulic structures, Wave-structure interaction advances coastal resilience, Turbulence analysis reveals energy dissipation and flow dynamics, Sustainable design integrates hydraulic function and environmental harmony, Flow-induced vibration ensures structural integrity under dynamic loads, Multi-phase flow simulations decode water-sediment-air interactions, Climate change research adapts hydrodynamics for flood risk mitigation, EIS techniques monitor corrosion in turbulent hydraulic environments, Corrosion-turbulence interactions explore material degradation under dynamic flows, Numerical simulations integrate turbulence and corrosion effects for design, Eco-friendly materials are tested for durability in turbulent and corrosive conditions.  

Summary

Climate-driven natural flows in rivers and large water bodies are influenced by intricate hydrological and hydrodynamic processes, presenting significant challenges and opportunities for research. These phenomena, compounded by multiphase and often turbulent flow conditions, generate complex dynamic interactions—particularly between water and sediments within natural streams—adding further complexity to their prediction and management. Despite extensive studies, the multiphase dynamics and associated morphological characteristics of natural streams remain insufficiently understood, especially under the influence of climate change.

This Special Issue seeks to compile cutting-edge research and innovative methodologies to provide a valuable reference for researchers and practitioners in related fields. The scope encompasses, but is not limited to, the following topics:

· Hydrodynamic characteristics of natural streams.

· Multiphase flow behavior and evolution.

· Key factors influencing stream management and environmental impact mitigation.

· Anthropogenic effects on natural streams and their long-term consequences.

· Analysis and mitigation of extreme flow events, including catastrophic floods and dam-break scenarios.

While the focus is on advancements in numerical and experimental research, theoretical contributions offering novel insights are also encouraged. By addressing these critical areas, this Special Issue aims to deepen our understanding of natural stream dynamics and inform sustainable management practices in the face of climate-induced challenges.

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