Computational aero-hydro acoustics research

Wrik Mallik

Acoustic propagation in fluids is a complex wave propagation phenomenon, which informs us about far-field noise generated by various human activities. The phenomenon is multiphysics in nature involving attenuation from fluid medium and certain elastic fluid-solid boundaries, scattering from fluid-solid boundaries, dispersion from broadband acoustic sources, etc. However, accurate prediction of acoustic propagation in fluid surfaces around complex boundaries is essential for predicting the effect of underwater noise radiations from marine vessels on deep-sea animals and also the effect of urban air mobility on urban residents.

Research projects include:

  • Acoustic propagation analysis in the complex underwater ocean environment for a better understanding of wave propagation physics in the ocean environment

  • Development of AI/ML-based data-driven models for learning and fast prediction of far-field acoustic propagation in nature

  • Development of a coupled computational fluid dynamic and computational aeroacoustic analysis framework in the urban environment for noise prediction due to urban air mobility and development of noise reduction strategies.

Our partners 

The University of British Columbia