Simulation of Aggregate Breakup Under Shear Flow and Electric Field

Using Stokesian Dynamics, a computational technique for modeling the motion of particles in low Reynolds number flows, the project aims to understand the interplay between hydrodynamic and electrostatic forces that drive aggregate deformation and breakup. Students will develop or extend simulation code, analyze breakup behavior under varying flow and field conditions, and compare results with theoretical predictions. This project provides hands-on experience in fluid mechanics and soft matter modeling.