Best Fluid Dynamic Podcasts (2025)

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What Happens if You Fall Into a Black Hole? (With Dr. Janna Levin) 16:24

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2h ago16:24

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What happens if you fall into a black hole? What would it sound like? What would you see? Dean Regas chats with Dr. Janna Levin, Professor of Physics and Astronomy at Barnard College of Columbia University, to find out the answers to these questions and more.

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S3 EP6 Prof. Brian Launder - CFD and Turbulence Modelling Pioneer 1:28:23

8d ago1:28:23

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In this episode, Professor Brian Launder (Professor at the University of Manchester and Fellow of the Royal Society and Royal Academy of Engineers) shares his remarkable journey through academia, detailing his early fascination with heat transfer, his transition to MIT, and his significant contributions to turbulence modeling and computational flui…

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It's All Fun and Games Until You Discover a Planet (with Dr. Konstantin Batygin) 18:47

14d ago18:47

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Dr. Konstantin Batygin, professor of Planetary Science at Caltech, made a joke that turned out to be true. In 2014, another Caltech professor, Mike Brown, brought an intriguing research paper to Batygin's attention. The paper described a peculiar planetary alignment in the outer solar system. While developing theoretical models to explain the paper…

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S3 EP5 - Joris Poort - CEO and Founder of Rescale 1:39:48

22d ago1:39:48

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In this episode, Joris Poort, CEO and founder of Rescale, shares his personal journey on founding Rescale as well as his thoughts on the future of CAE. He discusses the challenges of introducing HPC to the cloud market, the traits that make successful founders, and the importance of perseverance and execution in entrepreneurship. Joris reflects on …

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Night at the Observatory (with Thomas Lennon) 15:43

27d ago15:43

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Has anyone written more screenplays than Albert Einstein? On this episode of Looking Up, Dean Regas consults with comedian, screenwriter, and Chris Hadfield look-alike, Thomas Lennon, on this very question.

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S3 EP4 - 5 tips for CAE engineers in the era of AI 23:48

1M ago23:48

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In this episode of the Neil Ashton podcast, Neil discusses the impact of AI on CAE engineering, providing five essential tips for engineers to thrive in this evolving landscape. The conversation covers the importance of maintaining an open mind, continuous education, and preparing for AI physics applications. It also delves into the build vs. buy d…

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Buzzkill Astronomers and Star Hustlers (with James Albury) 15:44

1M ago15:44

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"Some people hustle pool, some people hustle cars, but have you ever heard of the man who hustles stars?" From 1976 to 1997, these lines began every episode of Jack Horkheimer: Star Hustler, the astronomy show from WPBT, South Florida PBS. Later on Star Hustler was rebranded to Star Gazers, and hosts Dean Regas and James Albury took over after Hork…

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S3 EP3 - Professor Johannes Brandstetter on AI for Computational Fluid Dynamics 1:18:02

2M ago1:18:02

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In this conversation, Neil Ashton interviews Prof. Johannes Brandstetter, a physicist turned machine learning expert, about his journey from academia to industry, focusing on the application of machine learning in engineering and computational fluid dynamics (CFD). They discuss the Aurora project, the challenges of integrating machine learning with…

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Shh... Astronomers are Sleeping! (with Vannessa Gressieux) 17:38

2M ago17:38

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You might have to watch the sunrise by yourself at Kitt Peak Observatory. At night, astronomers and technicians conduct research and lead tours for the public. But as the sun starts to peek over the Quinlan Mountains, everyone is still asleep. Dean Regas chats with Vannessa Gressieux, the docent and guide coordinator at Kitt Peak National Observato…

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S3 EP2 - Prof. Russell Cummings - World leader in Aerospace Engineering and Hypersonics 1:43:14

2M ago1:43:14

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In this episode of the Neil Ashton podcast, Professor Russell Cummings shares his extensive journey through the fields of aerodynamics, computational fluid dynamics and hypersonics. He discusses his early inspirations, his early days at University and the Hughes Aircraft Company - a key time during this life. He also talks about the cyclical nature…

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The Human Computer Who Changed Fluid Dynamics (with Anne Saker) 16:56

2M ago16:56

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Science journalist Anne Saker describes the Chandrasekhar Limit as a range of possibility where if a planet has enough stability in its magnetic force and its gravitational force, it can sustain life. This Nobel Prize winning discovery changed the field of fluid dynamics. Though it was named after theoretical physicist Dr. Subrahmanyan Chandrasekha…

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S3 EP1 - Prof. Mike Giles - A CFD and Computational Finance Pioneer 2:07:11

3M ago2:07:11

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In this episode of the Neil Ashton podcast, Professor Mike Giles shares his extensive journey through the fields of computational fluid dynamics (CFD), computational finance and HPC. He discusses his early academic influences, his early days at Cambridge, internships at Rolls-Royce, his transition to MIT and Oxford where he made significant contrib…

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Watching Your Dad Land on the Moon (with Mark Armstrong) 18:42

3M ago18:42

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Dean Regas chats with Mark Armstrong, son of Neil Armstrong, about the Apollo 11 moon landing. Listen in to learn about Mark's upbringing under the lunar spotlight, and his current work with the Vantage Earth Foundation.

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The Comet that Crashed into Jupiter (with David Levy) 14:48

4M ago14:48

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Dean Regas chats with astronomer David Levy, unpacking the discovery of the famous Comet Shoemaker-Levy 9. Listen in and find out how you can start chasing comets yourself.

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Episode 7: Nonlinear Normal Modes 1:00:26

4M ago1:00:26

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This episode features a stimulating discussion between Prof. Nataraj (host) and Prof. Steven Shaw. Prof. Shaw is a Professor at Florida Tech in Melbourne, Florida, and is a prolific and noted scholar with many publications in nonlinear dynamics. His work ranges over a number of diverse areas including fundamental physics, modeling, and design of re…

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Exploring Oddball Stars (with Dr. Gerard van Belle) 13:56

4M ago13:56

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Dean Regas chats with Dr. Gerard van Belle, a tenured astronomer and the director of science at the Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff, Arizona. Listen to find out how the star Altair got its "oddball" shape.

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I Heart Pluto (with Alan Stern) 17:30

4M ago17:30

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In this episode of 'Looking Up,' Dean Regas chats with Alan Stern, a planetary scientist for the New Horizons mission exploring Pluto. Listen for the latest on the mission, and behind the scenes audio from the I Heart Pluto Festival in Flagstaff, Arizona.

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Do Lights Really Make People Safer? (with Stephen Hummel) 14:25

5M ago14:25

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In this episode of 'Looking Up,' Dean Regas chats with Stephen Hummel, Dark Skies Initiative coordinator at the University of Texas at Austin and at the McDonald Observatory. Listen in to learn how you can support dark sky preservation from home, no matter where you live.

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Can Elon Musk Even Go to Mars? (with Oliver Morton) 16:13

5M ago16:13

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Dean gets to the root of this question with guest Oliver Morton, Senior Editor for the Economist and author of the book, "The Moon: A History for the Future." They discuss Musk's likelihood for a Mars landing, and what the future of private space travel could mean for present Earthlings.Should you be on the rescue-ship to Mars? Tell us what you thi…

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S2 EP11 - Foundational AI Models for Fluids 22:33

6M ago22:33

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In this episode of the Neil Ashton podcast, the discussion revolves around foundational models in fluid dynamics, particularly in the context of computational fluid dynamics (CFD). Neil shares insights from a recent panel discussion and explores the potential of AI in predicting fluid behavior. He discusses the evolution of AI in CFD, the challenge…

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Touch the Stars; Astronomy for People who are Visually Impaired (with Noreen Grice) 17:23

6M ago17:23

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Dean chats with Noreen Grice, the founder of You Can Do Astronomy, an accessibility design and consulting company with a focus on making astronomy and space science accessible for everyone! Music from Blue Dot Sessions (CC BY-NC) this episode includes the following titles: Batholith, Spinning Cam, Silent Obelisk and Flame.Send us your thoughts at l…

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Is an Asteroid Headed Towards Earth? (with Pranvera Hyseni) 16:45

6M ago16:45

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Dean sets the record straight on Asteroid 2024 YR4 and chats with Pranvera Hyseni, a PhD student at the University of California Santa Cruz, and the Founder and Director of Astronomy Outreach of Kosovo.Send us your thoughts at [email protected] or post them on social media using #lookinguppodcastFind Us Online: Twitter: @lookinguppod @deanregas, I…

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Viewing Earth from Outer Space (with Mark Brown) 16:27

7M ago16:27

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Dean chats with Mark Brown a former Air Force pilot astronaut and now an aerospace consultant to companies going above and beyond.Send us your thoughts at [email protected] or post them on social media using #lookinguppodcastFind Us Online: Twitter: @lookinguppod @deanregas, Instagram: @917wvxu @deanregas, Tiktok: @cincinnatipublicradio @astronome…

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S2 EP10 - Dr. Kurt Bergin-Taylor, Head of Innovation - Tudor Pro Cycling 1:01:04

7M ago1:01:04

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In this episode of the Neil Ashton podcast, Neil discusses the intersection of cycling and engineering with Kurt Bergin-Taylor, head of innovation at Tudor Pro Cycling. They explore how technology and science are transforming cycling into a more competitive and innovative sport, akin to Formula One. The conversation covers various aspects of cyclin…

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Space 2 Inspire (with Dr. Sian Proctor) 18:13

7M ago18:13

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Dean chats with Inspiration4 astronaut and artist, Dr. Sian Proctor about seeing Earth from outer space, and her book, "Earthlight, The Power of Earthlight and the Human Perspective."Send us your thoughts at [email protected] or post them on social media using #lookinguppodcastFind Us Online: Twitter: @lookinguppod @deanregas, Instagram: @917wvxu …

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The role of viscosity on drop impact forces on non-wetting surfaces 16:53

8M ago16:53

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*Note:* The podcast is generated using Google NotebookLM Sanjay, V., Zhang, B., Lv, C., & Lohse, D. (2025). The role of viscosity on drop impact forces. Journal of Fluid Mechanics, 1004, A6. Original paper: https://doi.org/10.1017/jfm.2024.982 Blog: https://blogs-comphy-lab.org/Blog/2025-JFM-viscous-drop-impact For more details, visit: https://comp…

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Why Can't Lunar Eclipses be at 8 PM? 10:46

8M ago10:46

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Lunar eclipses always happen at ridiculous hours but you don’t have to pull an all-nighter to enjoy one! Dean shares tips for making the most out of the 2025 Lunar Eclipse happening late on the night of March 13th into the early hours of March 14th.Send us your thoughts at [email protected] or post them on social media using #lookinguppodcastFind …

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S2, EP9 - New Job Update! (and a small apology..) 8:46

8M ago8:46

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A short episode to give a brief update on what I've been doing and to say sorry for not putting out episodes recently. I've joined NVIIDA as a Distinguished CAE Architect and have been rather busy! New episodes will be coming soon! Listen to the episode to learn more.By Neil Ashton

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Trekking to Mountain-Top Observatories (with Norbert Vance) 15:20

8M ago15:20

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Dean describes some of the world's more remote observatories, and chats with professor of physics and astronomy at Eastern Michigan University and the director of the Sherzer Observatory, Norbert Vance, about his experience traveling to one of them.This episode features the following songs (and licenses): "TK Shell," Blue Dot Sessions, Free Music …

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Looking Through Antique Telescopes (with John Briggs) 15:07

9M ago15:07

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Dean chats with one of the all-time experts in antique telescopes and curator of the most unique telescope museum, the Astronomical Lyceum in New Mexico, John Briggs.This episode uses the song "Almond Biter", Blue Dot Sessions, Free Music Archive, CC BY-NC.Send us your thoughts at [email protected] or post them on social media using #lookinguppodc…

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The Pluto Killer (with Mike Brown) 14:51

9M ago14:51

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Dean chats with Mike Brown, the so-called "killer of Pluto," about why Pluto was demoted from planet status and how people have reacted to the change. And about a new planet that might take it's place!Send us your thoughts at [email protected] or post them on social media using #lookinguppodcastFind Us Online: Twitter: @lookinguppod @deanregas, In…

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S2, EP8 - Neil Ashton - Career advice for Engineers 1:00:09

9M ago1:00:09

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In this episode of the Neil Ashton podcast, Neil discusses career advice for aspiring engineers, focusing on the differences between various types of companies, job roles, and the growing importance of software skills in the engineering field. The conversation highlights the pros and cons of working in large enterprises, startups, and consulting fi…

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S2, EP7 - Prof. Michael Mahoney - Perspectives on AI4Science 1:16:44

10M ago1:16:44

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In this episode of the Neil Ashton podcast, Professor Michael Mahoney discusses the intersection of machine learning, mathematics, and computer science. The conversation covers topics such as randomized linear algebra, foundational models for science, and the debate between physics-informed and data-driven approaches. Prof. Mahoney shares insights …

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S2, EP6 - Dr. Prith Banerjee - ANSYS CTO 1:10:37

10M ago1:10:37

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In this episode of the Neil Ashton Podcast, Dr. Prith Banerjee, CTO of Ansys, shares his extensive journey from academia to the corporate world, discussing the interplay between academia and industry, the role of startups in innovation, and the transformative potential of AI and ML in simulation. He emphasizes the importance of solving real-world p…

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S2, EP5 - NASA's Quesst for Quieter Supersonic Flight with Peter Coen 1:15:14

10M ago1:15:14

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In this episode of the Neil Ashton podcast, Peter Coen from NASA discusses the evolution and future of supersonic travel, focusing on the challenges faced by the Concorde, the technological hurdles of modern supersonic aircraft, and the innovative NASA Quesst mission (and X-59 demonstrator) that aims to provide crucial data to rewrite the aviation …

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S2, EP4 - Celebrating Prof. Antony Jameson: A CFD Pioneer 2:11:34

11M ago2:11:34

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In this episode of the Neil Ashton podcast, we celebrate the life and contributions of Professor Antony Jameson, a pioneer in Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD). The conversation explores his early influences, academic journey, and significant contributions to aerodynamics and engineering. Professor Jameson shares insights from his career in both a…

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S2, EP3 - Dr Michael Hutchinson - Cycling aerodynamics and the lifelong pursuit to go faster 1:38:00

11M ago1:38:00

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In this episode of the Neil Ashton podcast, we delve into the fascinating world of cycling, focusing on the critical role of aerodynamics and the evolution of training techniques. Featuring Dr. Michael Hutchinson, a former top-level cyclist and expert in cycling aerodynamics, the conversation explores Dr. Hutch's journey from competitive cycling to…

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S2, EP2: The Future of CFD: 5 Key Trends to Watch 46:26

12M ago46:26

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In this episode, Neil discusses five key trends in Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) that are shaping the industry now and in the coming years. He emphasizes the growing importance of GPUs, the integration of AI and machine learning, the shift towards cloud computing, and the potential for mergers and acquisitions in the CFD space. Each trend is e…

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S2, EP1 - Dr. Nikolas Tombazis - From Poacher to Gamekeeper, Defining the future of Formula 1 1:12:14

1y ago1:12:14

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In this episode of the Neil Ashton podcast, Nikolas Tombazis discusses his journey into engineering and Formula One, starting from his passion for mathematics, physics, and design. He shares how his childhood dream of designing Formula One cars led him to pursue engineering. Tombazis also talks about his experience at Cambridge University and the f…

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S1, EP14 - Season 1 Recap and what's next 20:09

1y ago20:09

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The first season of the Neil Ashton podcast comes to a close with a recap of the episodes and a glimpse into what's to come in the next season. Look out for Season 2 in September with lots more great guests and discussion on hypersonics, CFD, Formula One, cycling, space exploration and more!By Neil Ashton

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S1, EP13 - Prof. Anima Anandkumar - The future of AI+Science 1:06:56

1y ago1:06:56

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Professor Anima Anandkumar is one of the worlds leading scientists in the field of AI & ML with more than 30k citations, a h-index of 80 and numerous landmark papers such as FourCastNet, which got world-wide coverage for demonstrating how AI can be used to speed up weather prediction. She is the Bren Professor at Caltech, leading a large team of Ph…

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S1, EP12 - Prof Karthik Duraisamy - Scientific Foundational Models 1:32:39

1y ago1:32:39

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Prof. Karthik Duraisamy is a Professor at the University of Michigan, the Director of the Michigan Institute for Computational Discovery and Engineering (MICDE) and the founder of the startup Geminus.AI. In this episode, we discusses AI4Science, with a particular focus on fluid dynamics and computational fluid dynamics. Prof. Duraisamy talks about …

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S1, EP11 - Prof. Max Welling - Machine Learning Pioneer & AI4Science Visionary 1:07:33

1+ y ago1:07:33

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In this episode, Neil interviews Professor Max Welling, one of the foremost experts in Machine Learning about AI4Science: the use of machine learning and AI to solve challenges in various scientific disciplines. They discuss and debate between data-driven and physics-driven approaches, the potential for foundational models, the importance of open s…

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S1, EP10 - AI4Science - Personal Thoughts and Perspectives 20:03

1+ y ago20:03

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This episode sets the scene for upcoming discussions on AI4Science with world renowned experts on machine learning. The focus is on using machine learning to solve scientific problems, such as computational fluid dynamics, weather modeling, material design, and drug discovery. The episode introduces the concept of machine learning and its potential…

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S1, EP9 - Dr Chris Rumsey - NASA & Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) 54:17

1+ y ago54:17

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In this episode of the Neil Ashton podcast, Neil interviews Dr. Chris Rumsey, Research Scientist at NASA Langley Research Center. Chris is one of the main CFD experts at NASA Langley is globally reconised as a leader in CFD, particularly for aeronautical applications. The conversation focuses on computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and turbulence mod…

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S1, EP8 - Prof Jack Dongarra - High Performance Computing (HPC) Pioneer 53:49

1+ y ago53:49

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In this episode, Neil speaks to Professor Jack Dongarra, a renowned figure in the supercomputing and high-performance computing (HPC) world. He is a Professor at University of Tennessee as well as a Distinguished Researcher at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) and a Turing Fellow at the University of Manchester. He is the inventor of the LINPACK…

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S1, EP7 - Pat Symonds - Formula 1 Legend 1:21:51

1+ y ago1:21:51

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In this episode, Neil interviews Pat Symonds, one of the most well known and respected engineers in Formula One. They discuss Pat's career in engineering, his time in Formula One, and the evolution of the sport. Pat shares insights into his early motivations, his work with different teams, and the challenges he faced. They also touch on the growth …

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S1, EP6 - Prof Juan Alonso - the Future of Computational Science 1:27:06

1+ y ago1:27:06

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In this episode I speak to Prof Juan J. Alonso on his vision of the future of computational science as well as his journey from academia to entrepreneurship - founding Luminary Cloud. He reflects on the revolutions in computational science and the different ways of developing software throughout his career. Alonso emphasizes the importance of acade…

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S1, EP5 - Dimitris Katsanis - Designing the World's Fastest Bikes 1:52:17

1+ y ago1:52:17

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In this conversation, Neil interviews Dimitris Katsanis, one of the world leading experts in bike design. They discuss the UCI regulations that govern bike design for road and track racing. Dimitris explains the evolution of bike design and the role of carbon fiber and titanium in creating lightweight and aerodynamic bikes. He also talks about his …

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The Fluid Dynamics of Coffee 7:20

1+ y ago7:20

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"Imagine how much more efficient your life could be if you knew exactly the fastest way to stir your coffee?" Robert Lakatosh, a sophomore at Tennessee Tech University, admits in his podcast that his discovery may not change lives. Yet, in his dynamic, humorous entry – a finalist in NPR's College Podcast Challenge – he goes all out, and takes his c…