News New Publication: Vortex Breakdown in a Hydropower Turbine Draft TubeNewsEPFLRead moresur Tech Transfer.The HEAD Lab is pleased to share a new publication in Physical Review Fluids: “Vortex breakdown in a hydropower turbine draft tube swirling jet.” DOI: 10.1103/38kd-t5ym HEAD Lab visits Grand Dixence05.09.26NewsEPFL3rd HEAD Lab. Outing! Last August 20, the HEAD Lab visited the Grand Dixence Dam, one of Switzerland’s most impressive hydropower infrastructures and the tallest gravity dam in the world. The day began with a guided tour inside the dam, offering a closer look at its engineering and role in hydropower production. We then enjoyed lunch at The Ritz before heading to the top of the dam and hiking through the surrounding Alpine landscape. Along the way, we were treated to beautiful views of the glaciers whose meltwater contributes to the reservoir.HEAD Lab. showcases research at BIFD 202628.07.26NewsEPFLWe presented our latest research at the 2026 Bifurcations and Instabilities in Fluid Dynamics (BIFD) Symposium at L'Aquila, Italy, last July 6-10. We had a great time exchanging ideas with fellow researchers from around the world and discussing future directions of the field. The experience was not complete without exploring the charm of the beautiful town of L'Aquila, enjoying authentic Italian cuisine, and treating ourselves to out-of-this-world gelato. It was a wonderful week of science and a taste of Italy.All news Upcoming Seminars MechE Colloquium: Local Rheological Probes of Stress Heterogeneities in Active and Passive FluidsAbstract: In this talk I will discuss our recent results on the microscopic physical origins of shear thickening in two vastly different materials: colloidal suspensions and active gels. In the first part of my talk, I… 27.10.2026 12:0013:00Speaker: Prof. Daniel Blair, Department of Physics, University of Georgetown, USALocation: MED 0 1418 & OnlineCategory: Conferences – SeminarsTarget audience: General publicMechE Colloquium: Biomechanics and fluid dynamics of freshwater insects across walking, swimming, and flight 03.11.2026 12:0013:00Speaker: Prof. Margaret Byron, Institute of Energy and the Environment, The Pennsylvania State UniversityLocation: MED 0 1418 & OnlineCategory: Conferences – SeminarsTarget audience: General publicMechE Colloquium: Bubble nucleation and related wettability effects: from fundamentals to durable interfaces 10.11.2026 12:0013:00Speaker: Prof. Matevž Zupančič, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, University of LjubljanaLocation: BM 5202 & OnlineCategory: Conferences – SeminarsTarget audience: General publicSee all events No scheduled eventsSee all events
