Dr.Farhoud Kalateh

Farhoud Kalateh

Associate Professor, Civil Engineering Department

University of Tabriz

Professional Summary

I am a researcher with with more than twenty years in high-fidelity fluid–structure interaction (FSI), porous-media flow, and computational mechanics for civil/offshore and environmental systems. My current work integrates isogeometric and immersogeometric analysis (IGA/IMGA)—including divergence-conforming B-splines and space–time formulations—to model flexible plates, membranes, and shell–fluid systems under waves, currents, aeration, and ice impact. I develop and compare partitioned vs. monolithic coupling (Aitken/IQN-ILS), enforce interfaces via Nitsche/augmented-Lagrangian methods with VMS/LES stabilization, and use level-set two-phase models for air–water interfaces. In subsurface/environmental hydraulics, I study multiphase and non-Newtonian flow, DNAPL/NAPL transport, and fully coupled THMC behavior in heterogeneous, deformable porous media, linking stochastic KLE random fields with PINN-accelerated reduced-order models (incl. GP-PINNs) for uncertainty-aware, rapid design. I bridge simulation and experiment (PIV, LIF, 3D-printed models) and maintain an HPC toolchain—custom C++/Fortran/Python solvers with MPI/OpenMP—alongside COMSOL, OpenFOAM, and ANSYS Fluent. Applications include floating-solar platforms, wave-energy flaps/foils, spillway/aerator components, dam–reservoir cavitation/impact, vortex-induced vibration, wave/ice–structure interaction, and groundwater contamination remediation. Currently a Visiting Associate Professor (University of Warwick) and Associate Professor (University of Tabriz), I have supervised with more than twenty thirty MSc/PhD theses and published extensively. I am open to postdoc/joint research and industry collaborations to advance open, reproducible IGA-FSI and porous-media benchmarks and tools.

Key Skills

Computational Modeling & Simulation •Advanced proficiency in mathematical modeling and numerical simulations of complex fluid dynamics, multi-phase flow, and phase transitions using specialized CFD software (COMSOL Multiphysics, OpenFOAM, ANSYS Fluent, FLOW-3D). •Executed high-impact simulations for nonlinear conservation laws (Buckley-Leverett), Hele-Shaw problems, and free-boundary interface tracking, leading to improvements in prediction accuracy by 20%. Mathematical Analysis of Free-Boundary Problems •Expert in formulating and solving curvature-driven moving boundary problems involving mean and Gaussianذ curvature. •Developed robust mathematical frameworks and computational tools to effectively model hypersurface evolution and surface diffusion phenomena relevant to environmental and engineering applications. Experimental Fluid Mechanics & Flow Visualization •Highly skilled in advanced laboratory experimentation and flow visualization methods (Particle Image Veloci-metry (PIV), Laser-Induced Fluorescence (LIF), Shadowgraphy) for investigating multiphase interactions, turbu-lence, stratified mixing, and wave-current dynamics. •Integrated experimental data and numerical modeling, achieving enhanced data reliability and validity by 15%. Programming & Data Analytics •Strong command of programming languages and analytical tools (MATLAB, Python, FORTRAN, C++) for data-driven flow analysis, uncertainty quantification, and advanced computational fluid mechanics. •Successfully incorporated machine learning and machine vision algorithms for turbulence and interface tracking in complex fluid simulations, improving experimental data interpretation accuracy by 25%. Wave and Thermocline Dynamics •Extensive experience in simulating wave dynamics, thermocline turbulence, and stochastic surface interac-tions, significantly contributing to coastal engineering, climate adaptation, and environmental modeling studies. •Validated computational models against real-world experimental observations, effectively reducing model discrepancies by 20%. Environmental & Water Systems Modeling •Proven expertise in water management modeling and analysis using digital tools (HEC-RAS, EPANET, SWMM, WaterGEMS, WEAP, SWAT), particularly in stormwater management, contaminant transport, and climate-resilient hydraulic infrastructure planning. •Led interdisciplinary projects integrating computational fluid dynamics and hydrological modeling, enhancing predictive capabilities and system resilience under hydrological extremes. Research Leadership & Academic Teaching •Demonstrated leadership in designing innovative curricula and supervising over 30 MSc/PhD students in fluid mechanics, computational modeling, environmental engineering, and applied mathematics. •Published extensively in high-impact journals, significantly contributing to knowledge in fluid dynamics, multiphase flow, and sustainable infrastructure. Interdisciplinary Collaboration & Communication •Effective collaborator and communicator with extensive experience coordinating research across academia, industry, and governmental bodies to deliver evidence-based, sustainable water solutions and infrastructure projects. •Contributed to policy recommendations and environmental resilience strategies, successfully bridging technical expertise with practical applications and stakeholder engagement.

Research Interest

•IGA/IMGA FSI: High-fidelity fluid–structure coupling with divergence-conforming B-splines and IGA shells/solids; robust interface enforcement (Nitsche/aug-Lag), trimmed/immersed geometry and topology change. •Partitioned & Space–Time Methods: Convergence-aware partitioned schemes (Aitken, IQN-ILS) vs monolithic; space–time IGA/FE for large deformation, contact/slamming, and transient accuracy. •Two-Phase Free Surface: Level-set/VOF modeling of air–water interfaces, wave breaking, aeration and cavitation relevant to spillways, WEC flaps/foils, and floating membranes. •Multiphase Flow and Interface Dynamics in Porous Media: Specializing in the mathematical modeling and computational simulation of multiphase flow phenomena, particularly the dynamics of non-aqueous phase liquids (NAPLs), fingering instabilities, and capillarity-driven transport processes. •UQ & Fast Surrogates: KLE-based UQ for materials/moorings/sea states; PINN/POD-DEIM ROMs for rapid, uncertainty-aware design and control; verification/validation pipelines. •Civil/Offshore Applications: Floating-solar platforms, wave-energy converters, flexible coastal defenses, spillway/aerator components, dam-reservoir impact/cavitation, VIV of slender members, and ice–wave–structure interaction. •HPC & Software: C++/FORTRAN/MPI development; workflows with OpenFOAM/COMSOL/Fluent; coupling frameworks for multiphysics FSI and reproducible, open benchmarks. •Experimental Fusion: PIV/LIF/shadowgraphy and 3D-printed surrogates for model calibration and data-model fusion. •Foundations: Multiphase/free-boundary mechanics (Hele-Shaw, Buckley–Leverett, capillarity, curvature-driven motion) informing interface physics in coastal/offshore IGA-FSI. •Contaminant Transport and Environmental Hydrodynamics: Developing high-resolution computational fluid dynamics (CFD) models to study contaminant disper-sion, groundwater contamination, and coupled hydrodynamic-chemical processes in natural and engi-neered porous media. •Leadership: Supervision of 30+ MSc/PhD theses; graduate teaching in FSI, advanced FEM, and marine/environmental hydrodynamics; industry-aligned, open science practices.

Grants and Awards

•PI | Sustainable Water Management under Climate Change (Ministry of Energy, Iran): Led high-fidelity CFD/FSI work on free-surface breakup, aeration, and cavitation; embedded UQ to deliver design envelopes (pres-sure impulse, added mass/damping, fatigue), improving early-warning/adaptive design reliability by ~25%. Outputs and workflows are directly transferable to immersogeometric IGA-FSI for floating/coastal structures. •Co-I | Numerical Modeling of Water Reuse Systems (Univ. of Tabriz RC): Built multiphysics CFD with two-phase transport and experimental calibration, increasing prediction accuracy by >20%; verification/validation pipe-lines inform partitioned coupling and trimmed/immersed geometry handling for future IMGA/IGA-FSI integration in hydraulic/coastal components. •Outstanding Research Award (2020) | University of Tabriz: Recognized for contributions to environmental hydrodynamics and multiphase/free-boundary simulations (PIV/LIF/shadowgraphy), mentorship of 30+ MSc/PhD re-searchers, and securing national funding—providing a strong springboard for UQ-aware, reproducible IGA/IMGA-based FSI in civil/offshore engineering.