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Richard Saurel | |
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| Born | July 17, 1964 Marseille, France |
| Nationality | French |
| Alma mater | Polytech Marseille, University of Provence |
| Known for | Modeling of Two-phase Flows, Numerically Diffuse Interfaces |
| Awards | Science and Defense Prize (2006), Edmond Brun Prize of the Academy of Sciences (2010) |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Fluid Mechanics, Energetics |
| Institutions | Aix-Marseille University, RS2N |
| Doctoral advisor | Jean-Claude Loraud |
Richard Saurel (born July 17, 1964, in Marseille) is a French physicist and engineer, recognized for his significant contributions to the modeling of two-phase flows and numerically diffuse interfaces. He is a university professor at Aix-Marseille University and the scientific director of the company RS2N. Richard Saurel has gained national recognition through his numerous awards and his commitment to scientific research in France.
Biography
editPersonal Information
editRichard Saurel was born on July 17, 1964, in Marseille, France. He is married and has one child.
Education
editSaurel graduated from Polytech Marseille in 1988 in Mechanics-Energetics, where he was valedictorian. In 1990, he obtained his Ph.D. from the University of Provence in the modeling of two-phase flows and shock waves. In 1995, he completed his Habilitation to Direct Research (HDR) in the modeling of two-phase and reactive flows.
Career
editRichard Saurel is a distinguished professor (PREX2) at Aix-Marseille University and teaches at Polytech Marseille. He was the director of the Master's program in Energetics and Combustion from 2004 to 2007 and the director of the Doctoral School of Engineering Sciences (ED 353) from 2008 to 2011.
He was responsible for the Heterogeneous Flows Axis of the Aix-Marseille Mechanics Federation between 2011 and 2018. In 2004, he founded the company RS2N, where he is the scientific director. This company employs 4 people and has clients such as NAVAL GROUP, EURENCO, CEA DAM, CEA DEN, DGA TN, CNES, and ARIANE GROUP. RS2N specializes in developing innovative numerical modeling solutions for the defense, energy, and aerospace industries.
Distinctions
editScience and Defense Prize (2006)
editRichard Saurel was the laureate of the Science and Defense Prize in 2006.[1]. This distinction rewards his work on the modeling of multiphase flows applied to defense. His research has improved the understanding of dynamic phenomena in weapon systems, particularly the numerical simulation of explosions and detonation phenomena[2]. These advancements have been crucial for optimizing the safety and efficiency of military devices, thereby strengthening France's position in the defense field.
Edmond Brun Prize of the Academy of Sciences (2010)
editIn 2010, Richard Saurel received the prestigious Edmond Brun Prize from the Academy of Sciences[3]. This award was given for his outstanding contributions to fluid mechanics, specifically for the development of the theory of numerically diffuse interfaces [4]. His work laid the foundation for a better understanding of complex multiphase flows, particularly those involving phase transitions such as cavitation [5]. His models and numerical methods have enabled precise simulation of fluid behaviors in various industrial and natural conditions.
Senior Member of the University Institute of France (2013-2018)
editRichard Saurel was a member of the University Institute of France as a junior member from 2002 to 2007 [6], and then as a senior member from 2013 to 2018. This prestigious status is granted to high-level researchers who have demonstrated exceptional scientific excellence. As a senior member, Richard Saurel continued to develop his research on multiphase flows and fluid mechanics while mentoring young researchers and contributing to scientific development at the national level. His senior member status confirms his national reputation and leadership role in his research field.
Scientific Contributions
editRichard Saurel is recognized for his work on the modeling of multiphase flows and interface problems between compressible media, as well as the construction of numerical schemes for intensive numerical simulation. One of his main contributions is the development of the theory of numerically diffuse interfaces via stiff relaxation hyperbolic systems.
He specializes in the following areas:
- Modeling and expertise in condensed explosives detonations
- Internal ballistics of cannons
- Propulsion of hypervelocity vehicles
- Cavitation and boiling in space and underwater systems
- Physics of shock waves and explosives
- Thermodynamics and construction of equations of state for non-ideal fluids and materials
- Numerical modeling for the defense, energy, and aerospace industries
Studies and Research
editRichard Saurel is the author of over 110 scientific articles published in international peer-reviewed journals, addressing the modeling of multiphase flows, numerically diffuse interfaces, and the numerical simulation of complex phenomena. His work is widely recognized and cited, as demonstrated by his Google Scholar profile [7]. For a selection of his publications and works, you can also visit his profile on HAL [8].
He has published over 110 articles in international peer-reviewed journals, demonstrating sustained scientific productivity in the field of fluid mechanics and multiphase flows. These publications cover topics such as modeling of fluid interfaces, cavitation phenomena, detonations, and deflagration-to-detonation transition, as well as the creation of advanced numerical methods for these phenomena. Richard Saurel has also delivered more than 40 invited lectures at international symposia and workshops, sharing his work with the global scientific community and contributing to the advancement of knowledge in his field. Furthermore, he has supervised 29 doctoral theses, significantly contributing to training the next generation of researchers [9], and is an associate editor for five renowned international journals [10]
References
edit- ^ "Science and Defense Prize 2006".
- ^ "Modeling of detonation phenomena in weapon systems".
- ^ "Edmond Brun Prize 2010". 30 January 2011.
- ^ "Theory of numerically diffuse interfaces". Congrès français de mécanique. August 2011.
- ^ "Cavitation in multiphase flows". Congrès français de mécanique. August 2011.
- ^ "University Institute of France".
- ^ "Richard Saurel's Google Scholar Profile".
- ^ "Richard Saurel's HAL Publications".
- ^ "Theses Supervised by Richard Saurel".
- ^ "Associated Editors - Computational Fluid Dynamics".