Free Online OpenFoam Seminar: Advances in Computational Modeling for Polymer Processing: A Decade of Research at CRheoLab Utilizing OpenFOAM®
We are happy to invite you to the sixth seminar about OpenFOAM organized by von Karman Institute for Fluid Dynamics.
The event aims to bring together OpenFOAM users as well as those interested in potential applications of the code, both for academic and industrial purposes. The seminar will be held in hybrid mode, and it will be organized in the following way:
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Presentation on “Advances in Computational Modeling for Polymer Processing: A Decade of Research at CRheoLab Utilizing OpenFOAM®” by Dr. J. Miguel Nóbrega from Computational Rheology Lab, Department of Polymer Engineering, Institute for Polymers and Composites (IPC) - University of Minho, Guimarães, Portugal The continuous development of numerical methods, coupled with the increasing availability of high-performance computational resources, has considerably enhanced the application of computational modeling in engineering design and analysis. Over the past decade, the Computational Rheology Laboratory (CRheoLab) at the Institute for Polymers and Composites (IPC) of the University of Minho has dedicated substantial efforts to the development and application of advanced modeling tools, with a primary emphasis on polymer processing technologies. A significant portion of these developments has been grounded in the open-source computational library OpenFOAM®, which has provided a flexible and robust platform for customized code implementation. This presentation will deliver a comprehensive overview of CRheoLab’s research activities and its collaborations with industrial stakeholders, illustrating the benefits of OpenFOAM® in facilitating the advancement of simulation capabilities. Topics addressed will include the design and optimization of profile extrusion dies, numerical simulations of additive manufacturing processes such as Selective Laser Sintering and Fused Filament Fabrication, performance analysis of pacifiers, and developments related to extrusion blow-molding and injection molding processes. |
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About Dr. J. Miguel Nóbrega: Miguel Nóbrega is an Associate Professor at the Polymer Engineering Department within the University of Minho and a member of the Institute for Polymers and Composites.
He completed his PhD in Polymer Science and Engineering from the University of Minho in 2004. He is the area leader in Digital Transformation in Manufacturing for the MIT Portugal program. In addition, he serves as the editor of OpenFOAM Wiki and the OpenFOAM Journal, a founding member of the Iberian OpenFOAM Technology Users, and is a part of the OpenFOAM Workshop Committee. His research focuses on three interconnected domains: product development, polymer processing, and material rheology. His main research activities are focused on the development computational rheology tools, which are essential for modeling the behavior of complex materials in various manufacturing processes. He extends his contributions to diverse fields such as health, textiles, sensing/monitoring, construction, and mobility, actively engaging in product design and manufacturing. He often utilizes the open-source computational library OpenFOAM as a fundamental tool for numerical developments and resorts to simulation to support decision-making processes in industrial design and manufacturing.
In addition to his academic and research commitments, he is a member of the Guimarães Science Museum Directory Board, contributing to the promotion of public awareness and understanding of science-related matters.
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Event Information
| Event Date | 20-05-2025 2:00 pm |
| Event End Date | 20-05-2025 4:00 pm |
| Cut off date | 19-05-2025 11:00 am |
| Location | von Karman Institute for Fluid Dynamics |
Venue Information - von Karman Institute for Fluid Dynamics
