Welcome! We are a research group focused on understanding the role of fluid mechanics in environmental processes. We pursue a range of problems across different scales, from the transport of biotic and abiotic particles and their interactions with flow to nearshore hydrodynamics and wave-driven flows at coastlines.
If you are interested in pursuing research opportunities in our group, please see the Join us page for openings and details on how to apply.
News
New graduate student: Sara Hartke
Sara Hartke joins the group as a new graduate student to be co-advised by Dr. Pujara in Civil and Environmental Engineering and Dr. Franck in Engineering Physics. Welcome Sara!
August 20, 2021New paper: Shape- and scale-dependent coupling between spheroids and velocity gradients in turbulence
Check out our new paper on coupling between particles and velocity gradients in turbulence that is also the subject of an upcoming Focus on Fluids article! https://doi.org/10.1017/jfm.2021.543
July 13, 2021New paper: Measurements of trajectories and spatial distributions of diatoms (Coscinodiscus spp.) at dissipation scales of turbulence
Check out our new paper on diatoms in turbulence! https://doi.org/10.1007/s00348-021-03240-5
July 3, 2021Undergraduates graduate: Gabrielle, Kunlin, and Thomas
Undergraduates Gabby, Kunlin, and Thomas all graduate from UW-Madison and start their new lives as graduate students next Fall! Congrats!
May 30, 2021New graduate students: Joo Young Bang and Ben Davidson
Joo Young Bang and Ben Davidson join the group as new graduate students. Welcome Joo Young and Ben!
September 1, 2020Hilldale Undergraduate Research Fellowship: Gabrielle Every
Gabrielle Every is awarded the Hilldale Undergraduate Research Fellowship for 2020-21 to continue her research in the group. Congratulations, Gabby! Hilldale Fellows
May 5, 2020New paper: The influence of wave acceleration and volume on the swash flow driven by breaking waves of elevation.
Check out our new paper on wave acceleration and volume effects on swash flow! Congratulations, Dylan! https://doi.org/10.1016/j.coastaleng.2020.103697
March 18, 2020Ocean Sciences 2020: Physical Processes Governing the Distribution and Transport of Dispersed Particles in the Ocean
Dr. Pujara co-chairs a session on Physical Processes Governing the Distribution and Transport of Dispersed Particles in the Ocean at the Ocean Sciences 2020 meeting, together with Dr. Law, Dr. Aliani, Dr. Mandel, Dr. DiBenedetto, …
February 21, 2020Invited talk: Cornell Fluids Seminar
Dr. Pujara gives a talk at the Cornell Fluids Seminar.
December 10, 2019New graduate student: Claudio Meza-Valle
Claudio Meza-Valle joins the group as a new graduate student. Welcome Claudio!
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