THESIS-2019 Symposium

Two-pHase modEling for Sediment dynamIcS

The 4th symposium on two-phase modeling for sediment dynamics in geophysical flows
September 17-19, 2019 | Newark, Delaware, USA

Event Overview

We invite studies of fundamental understanding of sediment transport dynamics and other multiphase phenomena and their geophysical applications through theoretical/numerical modeling and laboratory/field observation. THESIS symposia (THESIS-2011, 2013, 2016) were successfully held in Chatou, France, and Tokyo, Japan to provide a forum for discussing and exchanging knowledge and experience in the international research community, with the goal of developing two-phase approaches to sediment dynamics in geophysical flows. With the success of the past 3 symposia in establishing the community on modeling principles, benchmarking and proof-of-concept applications, the theme of the 4th symposium is “to bridge terrestrial, coastal and marine surface dynamics with multiphase flows.”

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Venue

THESIS-2019 will be held at Embassy Suites by Hilton (654 S College Ave, Newark, DE 19713) near the STAR campus of University of Delaware.

Registration

Regular registration: $470 USD
Student/early career registration: $140 USD

Key Dates

March 4, 2019: Abstract submission
April 19, 2019: Abstract acceptance
June 21, 2019: extended abstract submission
July 17, 2019: early registration deadline*

*registration fee increases by 25% after this date

Keynote Talks

Prof. Peter Nielsen, University of Queensland
Prof. S. Balachandar, University of Florida

Young Investigator Spotlight

Dr. Marco Mazzuoli, University of Genova
Dr. Bernhard Vowinckel, Federal Institute for Geosciences and Natural Resources (BGR, Germany)
Dr. Morteza Derakhti, University of Washington

Clinical Workshop

SedFoam is an open-source Eulerian two-phase model for sediment transport applications created using CFD toolbox OpenFOAM. A half-day workshop will be provided as part of the symposium by Dr. Julien Chauchat and other developers. The workshop will offer hand-on experience for researchers interested in using two-phase model to study sediment transport.

Abstract Submission

Each abstract is limited to 1 page, including figures and should be submitted by March 4, 2019 through the symposium website. They should provide detailed information on the objectives of the study, the methodology, the main results/finding and major conclusions. Each abstract should also indicate the names and affiliations of the authors, as well as email address of the corresponding author.

All accepted extended abstracts (4-page papers) will be published in the symposium proceedings (USB memory drive).

Hosted By

Sponsored By

UD Center for Applied Coastal Research

Hosted By

Sponsored By

UD Center for Applied Coastal Research

Schedule-at-a-glance

Tuesday, September 17

8:45 a.m. Keynote talk and Session A1
10:35 a.m. Coffee break
10:55 a.m. Session A2
12:15 p.m. Luncheon
1:30 p.m. Young invited talk and Session B1
3:15 p.m. Coffee break
3:35 p.m. Session B2
5:45 p.m. Reception cocktail and dinner at U. Delaware STAR Campus 

Wednesday, September 18

9:00 a.m. Keynote talk and Session C1
10:45 a.m. Coffee break
11:00 a.m. Session C2
12:20 p.m. Luncheon
1:30 p.m. Young invited talk and Session D1
3:15 p.m. Coffee break
3:30 p.m. Session D2
5:15 p.m. Session E (posters at Center for Applied Coastal Research)

Thursday, September 19

9:00 p.m. Young invited talk and Session F1
10:25 p.m. Coffee break
10:40 p.m. Session F2
12:00 p.m. Discussion
1:00 p.m. Luncheon
2:00 p.m. Clinical workshop on SedFoam 

International Scientific Committee

Balachandar,S. (University of Florida, USA)
Blondeaux, P. (University of Genova, Italy)
Brocchini, M. (Università Politecnica delle Marche, Italy)
Dong,P. (University of Liverpool, U.K.)
Elghobashi, S. (University of California Irvine, USA)
Fukuoka, S. (Chuo University, Japan)
Guillou, S. (University of Caen, France)
Hsu, T.-J. (University of Delaware, USA)
Izumi, N. (Hokkaido University, Japan)
Jenkins, J. T. (Cornell University, USA)
Meiburg, E. (University of California, USA)
Nguyen, K. D. (Laboratory for Hydraulics Saint-Venant, France)
Pham Van Bang, D. (INRS, Québec, Canada )
Shimizu, Y. (Hokkaido University, Japan)
Simonin, O. (Institut National Polytechnique de Toulouse, France)
Soldati, A. (University of Udine, Italy)
Toorman, E. A. (KU Leuven, Belgium)
Uhlmann, M. (KIT Karlsruhe, Germany)
Wang, G. Q. (Tsing-Hua University, China)

Organizing Committee

Hsu, T.-J., CEE, University of Delaware, USA
Puleo, J., CEE, University of Delaware, USA
Kirby, J., CEE, University of Delaware, USA
Calantoni, J., Naval Research Laboratory, USA
Wang, L.-P., ME, University of Delaware, USA
Veron, F., POSE, University of Delaware, USA
Kukulka, T., POSE, University of Delaware, USA

Travel & Lodging Information

The symposium will take place in Newark, Delaware, near University of Delaware. Philadelphia International Airport is the closest airport (about 40 min drive; 35 miles). Baltimore International Airport is an option, though it is about 80 min drive (70 miles). Newark International Airport is further away and it takes about 120 min drive. The most common types of transportation used from the airports, are rental cars, taxis, shuttles, and commuter trains. Shuttle service is available from both airports via Delaware Express. For more information please visit https://delexpress.com/airport-shuttle-service/.

By Air from Philadelphia airport

Rental cars are available at PHL. Rental car companies may be contacted through the Ground Transportation Information desks located in Baggage Claims A-East, B/C and D/E. Agencies available at this airport include Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, and National.
Taxi, limousine and shuttle services are available at Terminals A-East, B-C, D/E baggage claim areas. Terminal F ground transportation is accessible outside Terminal E baggage claim. For more information on these options, please visit the PHL website here; http://www.phl.org/Pages/Passengerinfo/TransportationServices/taxi.aspx .
To use SEPTA (Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority) trains to travel from PHL: Trains stop at Airport Terminals A, B, C & D, and E & F. For a terminal map of the Philadelphia International Airport, visit the airport website. Take SEPTA’s Regional Rail Airport Line to the University City stop. At the University City stop take the Wilmington/Newark Regional Rail Line (M- F) to Newark Station. On the weekends, there is no SEPTA service to the Newark Train Station

By air from Baltimore International Airport (BWI)

Rental cars are available at BWI. BWI Marshall Airport has a rental car facility. The facility is located at Stoney Run Road and New Ridge Road. Free shuttle service carries customers to and from the airport approximately every ten minutes. Passengers arriving on flights should take the free shuttle from the lower level terminal for a ten-minute ride to the new facility. When returning a vehicle, look for highway directional signs to the facility. The Car Rental Facility is located at: 7432 New Ridge Rd. Hanover, MD 21076. Agencies available at this airport include Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, National, Next Car, Payless, and Thrifty.

Taxis are available at BWI Airport. Taxi stands are located just outside of the baggage claim area on the Lower Level of the terminal, near doors 5 and 13. Please note that this service is available from BWI Airport only. For cab service to BWI Airport, please consult your local cab company. BWI Airport taxicabs are prohibited from charging flat rates. For more information, call (410) 859-1100 or visit https://www.bwiairporttaxi.com.

To use train to travel from BWI: AMTRAK service to/from BWI Airport is available from Newark Train Station (limited) and Wilmington Train Station. Please visit the AMTRAK website for more information on schedules. AMTRAK tickets can be purchased online.

To use bus service to travel from BWI: Greyhound provides service between BWI airport and the University of Delaware. Greyhound service departs Newark (Park & Ride at 896 & Rt 4) at 2:40 p.m. and arrives at BWI at 6:30 p.m. (7 days a week). For more information on Greyhound Bus Service please visit their website at https://www.greyhound.com/.

By Train

By Train: The Newark area is served by Amtrak and SEPTA (Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority) trains. Reservations can be made on Amtrak at www.amtrak.com. Information about regional trains on the SEPTA (Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority) lines can be found at http://www.septa.com/. Please note that on the weekends, there is no SEPTA service to the Newark Train Station.

By Bus

By Bus: The Newark area is served by bus lines including Greyhound and Megabus. Greyhound Buses use both the Delaware Welcome Center at 530 JFK Memorial Hwy, Newark; (800) 231-2222 and the Wilmington Bus Station, 101 N French St, Wilmington, DE; (302) 655-6111. For more information on Greyhound service please visit their website at https://www.greyhound.com. Megabus utilizes a bus stop on campus at Parking Lot #6 on Christiana Dr. For more information on Megabus service please visit their website at https://us.megabus.com/.

By Car

From the north: Take I-95 South to Delaware Exit 1-B — Route 896 North, which becomes South College Avenue at the intersection of Route 4. Continue straight on South College Avenue and make a U-turn at the first traffic light. The entrance to Embassy Suite will be at your right hand side (right after passing the Wellsfargo Bank).

From the south: Take I-95 North to Delaware Exit 1 — Route 896 North, which becomes South College Avenue at the intersection of Route 4. Continue straight on South College Avenue and make a U-turn at the first traffic light. The entrance to Embassy Suite will be at your right hand side (right after passing the Wellsfargo Bank).

From the west: Take the Pennsylvania Turnpike East to Route 283 South. Continue on Route 283 South, which becomes Route 30 East outside of Lancaster, to Route 896 South. As you reach campus and cross the railroad tracks, immediately turn left onto Delaware Avenue and right (at the second traffic light) onto South College Avenue. Continue driving on South College Avenue for about 1.6 mile and the entrance to Embassy Suite will be at your right hand side (right after passing the Wellsfargo Bank).

Accommodations

Conference Hotel:
Embassy Suites by Hilton Newark Wilmington South
Address: 654 S College Ave, Newark, DE 19713
Phone: 302-368-8000

The following two hotels are right near the conference hotel (within 2 min walk without crossing the street):

Homewood Suites by Hilton Newark-Wilmington South
Address: 640 S College Ave, Newark, DE 19713
Phone: 302-453-9700

Baymont by Wyndham Newark at University of Delaware
Address: 630 S College Ave, Newark, DE 19713
Phone: 302-722-4380

Other nearby hotels

Candlewood Suites Newark South – University Area
Address: 1101 South College Ave Newark, Delaware 19713
Phone: (302) 368-5500

Red Roof Inn and Suites Newark – University
Address: 1119 South College Avenue, Newark, DE 19713
Phone: 937-328-1778

Courtyard by Marriott Newark – University of Delaware
Address: 400 David Hollowell Drive, Newark, Delaware, 19716
Phone: 302-737-0900

SpringHill Suites Newark Downtown
Address: 402 Ogletown Road, Newark, Delaware 19711
Phone: 302-273-1000

Comfort Inn and Suites
Address: Concord Lane, Newark, DE, 19713
Phone: 302-737-3900

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Elkton – University Area
Address: 1570 Elkton Rd, Elkton, MD 21921
Phone: (443) 350-9154

Hampton Inn Elkton
Address: 2 Warner Rd, Elkton, MD 21921
Phone: 410-398-7777

Hosted By

Sponsored By

UD Center for Coastal Research