Computational Astrophysical Fluid Dynamics Group

Department of Applied Mathematics and Statistics

University of California Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, California, U.S.A.

Dr. Nic Brummell

Dr. Nic Brummell

This the World Wide Web home page for Prof. Nic Brummell. I am an Associate Professor in the Applied Mathematics and Statistics Department at the University of California Santa Cruz.

I teach applied mathematics, fluid dynamics and things related to numerical simulations. My research is generally on astrophysically-related numerical models especially solar interior magnetohydrodynamics and involves heavy use of distributed supercomputing resources and powerful local visualisation workstations.

Points of Contact
Address:
Department of Applied Mathematics and Statistics,
SOE2, Jack Baskin School of Engineering
University of California Santa Cruz
1156 High Street
Santa Cruz
CA 95064
Phone: (831) 459-2122 (w)
E-mail: brummell@ams.ucsc.edu

Interests

My work interests lie in astrophysical and planetary fluid dynamics. Most of my work is related to numerical simulation of idealised models of solar and planetary fluid dynamics problems, in particular those involving convection and turbulence.

The picture to the left is a top down view of penetrative convection, a subdued version of which forms the background to this page. Check out the work pages for more info.

My personal life involves a lot of martial arts, skiing/snowboarding biking and socialising, plus almost anything else outdoors : hiking, camping, climbing, whitewater rafting, kayaking, etc. Of course, then I have the occasional margarita down at the Palomar too ...

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